Eddie Yokley

Eddie Yokley (born April 5, 1952) is an American politician from Greeneville, Tennessee. He is currently serving his second term in the Tennessee General Assembly. Eddie was elected to serve Tennessee's 11th district in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He is married to Carolyn, and they have two sons, Jordan and Tyler. Eddie graduated from South Greene High School. He also earned a B.S. from East Tennessee State University.

Biographical information

*Designated as a Tennessee Certified Assessor by State Board of Equalization
*Designation as a Certified Public Administrator by the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service
*Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer, 15 years appraisal experience
*Nashville Auction School (Graduate, Honorary Colonel Degree)
*Tennessee Realtors Institute (designated Graduate Realtors Institute)
*U.S. Army Military Intelligence Photo Interpretation School
*Realtors National Marketing Institute (designated a Certified Residential Specialist)

Public office

*House member of the 103rd, 104th & 105th General Assemblies
*Vice Chairman, House State and Local Committee
*Member, House Commerce Committee
*Chair, House Elections Subcommittee
*Member, House State Government Subcommittee
*Member, House Local Government Subcommittee
*Member, House Utilities and Banking Subcommittee
*Greene County Property Assessor

Community involvement

*Past President, West Points Military Academy Parents Club of East Tennessee
*Charter President, Lost State of Franklin Jaycees
*Past Boy Scouts of America Troop 94 Committee and Troop 96 Commissioner
*Board Member, Boys and Girls Club of Greeneville
*Past President Greeneville Board of Realtors
*Past Director, Tennessee Association of Realtors
*Past President, Nathanael Greene Museum

Honors and awards

*2004 Greeneville Greene County Boys and Girls Club Extra Mile Award
*2003 Legislator of the Year Boys and Girls Club of Tennessee
*2002 Recognition by the Modern Woodmen of America for Public Service
*Designated a Certified Public Administrator in 1999 by the UT Institute for Public Service
*Designated a Tennessee Certified Assessor by the State Board of Equalization
*Selected one of the Top 10 Jaycee Presidents in Tennessee (4th Quarter 1989)
*Greeneville Realtor of the Year (1984 and 1986)
*Past Discom Soldier of the Month, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Outside References

[http://www.eddieyokley.us Yokley's Campaign Site]