Constituent Services Department adds Jane Jolley as Community Engagement Director

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —  Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs has promoted Senior Finance Director, Chris Caldwell to Senior Finance Director and Deputy Chief of Staff. The promotion reflects Caldwell’s increased duties in assisting the day-to-day management of Knox County employees. His salary will remain the same.

“Chris’ tenure of nearly 16 years with the county’s finance department and the institutional knowledge that comes with it is invaluable to my office and Knox County tax payers,” Mayor Jacobs said. “I believe this is a well-deserved promotion for Chris and smart personnel move for the county.”

Additionally, Mandi Benedict has been promoted to Constituent Services Director and Abbey Harris hired as the Deputy Communications Director following the departure of Sarah Fansler and Jennifer Linginfelter who held those positions, respectively, under the Burchett Administration. Jane Jolley, former Senior Field Director for Senator Bob Corker’s office, has replaced Benedict as Community Engagement Director.