College of Business
Hosted by the College of Business Advisory Board, the annual Fall Celebration brings together alumni, students, faculty and staff to celebrate the college’s recent achievements and to recognize outstanding alumni. The highlight of the evening is the kick off of our yearlong distinguished lecture series.
Our Speaker
Bill Lee is seventh-generation Tennesseean and 50th governor of Tennessee. After graduating
from Auburn University, he returned home to Franklin to join the family business his
grandfather started in 1944, a comprehensive mechanical construction service company.
He became president of Lee Company in 1992.
After taking office in January, Governor Lee passed a series of legislative initiatives
to strengthen career and technical training, expand school choice, pursue criminal
justice reform, improve public safety and sharpen the effectiveness of government.
His administration is also focused on the accelerated transformation of rural Tennessee.
Date & Time
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Reception: 6 p.m.
Dinner & Program: 7 p.m.
Location
Leslie Town Centre
1 West First Street.
Cookeville, TN
