McCain Campaign Press Release - McCain Campaign Announces Tennessee Grassroots Leadership

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its John McCain for President Tennessee Statewide Leadership. This distinguished team of leaders will direct Tennessee's growing grassroots organization and communicate John McCain's message of peace, prosperity and reform.

"I first met John McCain when he became the Navy's liaison to the United States Senate when I was Republican Leader," said former Senator and McCain Honorary State Chair Howard Baker. "He traveled abroad with me on many occasions, and I had the opportunity to observe first-hand his ability to relate with foreign leaders. I have a high regard, respect and confidence in his unique ability to lead our country as our next president."

"The Volunteer State is uniting behind John McCain because he has the judgment, integrity and experience to lead," added State Representative and Tennessee McCain Co-Chair Beth Harwell.

John McCain thanked the Tennessee leadership, saying, "Former Senator Baker and I have been friends and colleagues for many years; his guidance and leadership will be a tremendous asset to my campaign. I am also very grateful for the support of our entire Tennessee team, and I am confident their hard work and efforts will result in victory on November 4th."

TENNESSEE FOR JOHN MCCAIN LEADERSHIP TEAM

Honorary Chair

Former Senator Howard Baker

Honorary Co-Chairs

Senator Lamar Alexander

Senator Bob Corker

Former Senator Bill Brock

Former Senator Bill Frist

Former Senator Fred Thompson

Former Governor Winfield Dunn

Former Governor Don Sundquist

Honorary Vice Chairs

Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey

Congressman Marsha Blackburn

Congressman David Davis

Congressman John Duncan, Jr.

Congressman Zach Wamp

STEERING COMMITTEE

Statewide Co-Chairs

State Representative Beth Harwell

Wendell Moore

Regional Chairs

East Tennessee

Susan Mills, Chair

Oscar Brock, Co-Chair

Middle Tennessee

Blake Lay, Co-Chair

Barbara Outhier, Co-Chair

Upper Cumberland

Ann Ayers, Chair

Upper East Tennessee

Jennifer Little, Co-Chair

John Rambo, Co-Chair

West Tennessee

State Representative Jimmy Eldridge, Co-Chair

State Representative Steve McDaniel, Co-Chair

Members at Large

Former Congressman Van Hilleary, State Committeeman

Chip Saltsman

Communications Chair

Myrna Elmer

Coalition Chairs

Americans of Faith

Rick Heil, Co-Chair

Cecelia Noland-Heil, Co-Chair

Attorneys for McCain

Justin Pitt, Co-Chair

John Ryder, Co-Chair

Business Leaders for McCain

David Ingram, Chair

County Elected Officials for McCain

Commissioner David Lillard, Chair

Hispanics for McCain

Raul Lopez, Chair

Music Row for McCain

Tammi Kidd, Co-Chair

Lee Miller, Co-Chair

Bob Schwartz, Co-Chair

Students for McCain

Tyler Lewelling, Co-Chair

Alex McVeagh, Co-Chair

Veterans for McCain

Major General Bill Raines, Chair

Women for McCain

Kathryn Mahoney, Chair

Young Professionals for McCain

Reuben Watkins, Chair