As Shelby County Commissioner since 2018, she chairs Conservation and serves on Public Works and Transportation committees, demonstrating direct experience with local budget appropriations and infrastructure policy. Her record includes opposing county tax increases and securing ARPA funds for broadband, indicating fiscal judgment and constituent service capabilities. She previously served as Executive Director of the Republican Party of Shelby County, suggesting familiarity with political coordination. However, her background lacks explicit evidence of state-level legislative process experience, such as drafting or amending bills in Nashville.

Leatherwood served in the Senate from the 98th through 101st General Assemblies and the House from the 111th through 113th, providing direct experience with legislative processes including drafting, sponsoring, and voting on bills. His committee assignments include Vice-Chair of the Health Committee and membership on Education Instruction and State Government committees, indicating engagement with policy areas such as health, education, and state administration. As a retired Register of Deeds, he holds an Archival Advancement Award, suggesting administrative competence relevant to constituent relations and record-keeping.