System-wide Audit Committee

Thomas "Tom" White was appointed by Governor Bill Haslam to the Tennessee Board of Regents on February 16, 2017, representing East Tennessee as an At-Large Representative and was reappointed for another six year term by Governor Bill Lee.

White is the former Senior Vice President, Investor Relations for Unum Group. He was responsible for investor relations and communications with rating agencies.  He was also responsible for assisting in setting the Company’s corporate philanthropy program.  

Todd Kaestner was appointed by Governor Bill Lee to represent the 7th Congressional District. He has served as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and President – CCRCs of Brookdale Senior Living since August 2021. Prior to that, Todd served as the Company’s Executive Vice President – Asset Management and Division President – Entry Fee since June 2019 and Executive Vice President – Corporate Development since July 2006. Prior to joining Brookdale, Mr.