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STEVE WILLIS
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Steve Willis is chairman of the Unicoi County Board of Education, representing the 3rd District, and is one of two Republican nominees on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot for the two School Board District 3 seats, an uncontested race with two candidates for two seats 123.
Background and education
Willis holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from East Tennessee State University 3.
Career
Willis has 31 years of experience in human resources. He served as the City of Johnson City's human resources director from 2015 to 2021 and was subsequently appointed the city's assistant city manager 3.
Office history
Willis chairs the Unicoi County Board of Education and serves as director of the Tennessee School Board Association's Northeast District 32.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
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Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “WILLIS”and, if needed, select the applicable position.