Tennessee American Water has named David Braam as senior manager of government affairs and economic development in Tennessee for the Chattanooga utility.
As lead for the company's legislative and business development efforts, Braam is responsible for economic development, legislative and regulatory strategy.
David Braam / Contributed photoBraam has more than 25 years of experience in advocacy, government relations and legal roles within the state of Tennessee. He is a licensed attorney and has previously served as the director of legislation for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, as legislative liaison for former Gov. Phil Bredesen, and as deputy legal counsel for the Tennessee Bankers Association.
"David's experience and skills in successfully achieving agreement among varying interests will benefit our customers and communities," said Tennessee American Water President Darlene Williams.
A native of Cleveland, Tennessee, Braam earned his law degree at the University of Memphis and his bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia.
Cody Sims relocates Ameriprise office
Cody Sims, a financial adviser and franchise owner for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. recently moved his offices to the Brabson Place at 412 Georgia Avenue in downtown Chattanooga.
Cody Sims / Contributed photoSims is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA). He has been with Ameriprise for more than 25 years.
"My team and I have earned the highest client satisfaction ratings of any Ameriprise franchise in this region," he said. "Our new location allows us to continue providing exemplary service to our clients."
Doug Dodson joins Live It! Realty
Jenny Noblit, founder of Live It! Realty, has hired Doug Dodson as one of its real estate agents.
Dodson, a life-long resident of Chattanooga, joins the team following a successful career in the health insurance industry.
Doug Dodson / Contributed photo"The skills that I've learned over the past decade are highly applicable to my new career in real estate," says Dodson. "I know and love our city. I'm eager to share this knowledge and my love of our community with new clients, old friends, and future Chattanoogans hunting for their next homes. "
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga names three new board members
The Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga has appointed three new directors to its board of directors.
The new board members are Carol Barajas, vice president of nuclear oversight for the Tennessee Valley Authority; Fred Eldorado, director of production-model line of Volkswagen Group of America, and Kirby Yost, an attorney for Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, to its board of directors.
"They each bring extensive leadership experience in key areas that are vital to our future operations and growth strategies,," said Trae Vaughan, chair of the Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga.
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