INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Frances Adams-OBrien'
Information Resources Manager, MTAS
865.974.9842 | 1610 University Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921-6741frances.adams-obrien@tennessee.edu
I am always looking to connect people with the information and assistance they need.
Whether it is people inside MTAS or Tennessee city staff or elected officials, I am here to assist through research, reference, and knowledge management.
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Master of Science in Information and Library Science, 1989, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Psychology, 1986, Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC
Mike Galey
County Government Consultant, CTAS
731.881.7056 | 475 Clement Hall, Martin, TN 38238mgaley1@tennessee.edu
Liz Gossett
E-Media & Information Specialist, CTAS
615.532.3555 | 226 Anne Dallas Dudley Boulevard, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37219liz.gossett@tennessee.edu
Liz Gossett, E-Media and Information Specialist, joined CTAS in September 2012. Prior to joining CTAS, Liz was a research associate for the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Long Range Planning Division. She is originally from the Atlanta area and received a bachelor of science in 2007 in urban policy studies and a bachelor of arts in sociology in 2005, both from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Liz received her Master of Science in Information Science from The University of Tennessee in May 2015.
Percy Person
Specialist, TLC
615-741-7579 | 220 French Landing Drive, Suite B, Nashville, TN 37243percy.person@tennessee.edu
Kim Raia
Environmental GIS Consultant, CTAS
865.974.6434 | 1610 University Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921kim.raia@tennessee.edu
Chris Roberts
IT Manager, IPS
(865) 974-4944 | 1610 University Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921chris.roberts@tennessee.edu
Chris joined IPS from UT Medical Center (UTMC) where he managed operations of the IT Technical Support Center helpdesk. Before joining UTMC, he spent 21 years with Discovery Communications (formerly Scripps Networks) in a variety of roles including director of workforce systems and operations manager for information systems.
Lisa Shipley
Consultant III, MTAS
865.974.9822 | 1610 University Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921lisa.shipley@tennessee.edu
Jon Walden
Executive Director, CTAS
615.532.3555 | 226 Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd., Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37219jon.walden@tennessee.edu
Jon Walden, executive director, has been with UT CTAS since October 1993 as administrator of information technology. He was named executive director on December 1, 2021. Jon served as interim executive director from May 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021. Prior to serving as Interim executive director, Jon served as manager of information technology & environmental services from October 2002 until May 1, 2020. Before joining UT CTAS, he was a programmer analyst with Columbia State Community College. Jon holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Tennessee State University and a master of arts in leadership and public service from Lipscomb University.
