The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board, created under the UT FOCUS Act passed by the General Assembly in 2018, is comprised of five public members, one faculty member and one student member. The Advisory Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the General Assembly.
Member List
| Hal Bynum | Weakley County Resident | Member | 01/2019 - 06/30/2026 |
| Dan Strasser | Alumni Representative & TN Resident | Member | 03/06/2024 - 06/30/2027 |
| Arthur L. Sparks, Jr. | Alumni Representative & TN Resident | Chair | 01/2019 - 06/30/2025 |
| Johnny Woolfolk | TN Resident | Member | 04/29/2021 - 06/30/2024 |
| Tonya Reynoldson | TN Resident | Member | 04/24/2024 - 06/30/2025 |
| Dan McDonough | Faculty Representative | Member | 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 |
| Chayil Watkins | Student Representative | Member | 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025 |
UT Martin Advisory Board Dates for Regular Meetings
- Friday, September 20, 2024 - Fall 2024 Meeting
- Friday, January 24, 2025 - Winter 2025 Meeting
- Friday, May 16, 2025 - Annual/Summer 2025 Meeting
- Friday, September 19, 2025 - Fall 2025 Meeting