CLARKSVILLE, TN – Montgomery County Assessor of Property Erinne Hester has been elected to serve as president of the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers (TNAAO) for 2022.
Debbie Byrd, the 2021 president, officially presented the gavel to Hester during the TNAAO annual Winter Meeting. On hand of the gavel passing ceremony was TNAAO Executive Director Will Denami.
“Congratulations to Erinne Hester for receiving this high honor from her collogues across the state. Serving as president of the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers is a professional achievement and a reflection of the respect she has earned over the years in this profession. Erinne has accomplished many significant achievements in mass appraisal and leading the TNAAO for 2022 is another major milestone,” Denami said.
“I am truly humbled that my fellow assessors would allow me this honor. I believe the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers serves a vital role for our profession and to serve as president is a great privilege. I plan to continue the progress we have made under so many dedicated presidents before me. There is plenty of work to be done and I plan to accomplish as much as we can do in 2022,” Hester said.
Founded in 1960, TNAAO is a professional organization composed of the elected officials serving as assessors of property in Tennessee. The TNAAO’s purpose is to work on behalf of the people of our state to ensure fairness and uniformity in statutes regarding the assessment of property, as well as to promote excellence through best practices and professionalism amongst those charged with this task.