Board Members
The Harriman Utility Board is directed by a board appointed by the City of Harriman, and professionally managed by the General Manager and their Staff.
Mr. Wright is a graduate of South Harriman High School, the Castle Heights Military Academy, and the University of Tennessee.
He retired as the Plant Utilities Operation Manager at the Y-12 facility in Oak Ridge, and has served several terms on both the Harriman City School Board, and Harriman City Council. He was initially appointed to the Harriman Utility Board from 2005-2008, and has been serving his second term since 2016.
Mr. Wright is also an active member of Trenton Street Baptist Church.
Alicia Harris is a graduate of Harriman High School and has two Associate Degrees from Roane State Community College. Alicia has been an employee with the U.S. Department of Energy since 1985 in the Environmental Management Organization.
Alicia is a member of St. Mary’s Baptist Church in Harriman, TN and apart of the Helping Hands Ministry, that helps administer help to people within the community.
Alicia has served on the Harriman Housing Authority Board for over 15 years and a temporary assignment to the Harriman City Council.
Alicia enjoys the talent of writing dramatic plays for the community and singing in a gospel choir.
Rev. Lionel Moore was appointed to the Harriman Utility Board last year based on his extensive experience in the industry, to include forty-two years of service at TVA’s Spring City nuclear plant. Rev. Moore is a graduate of Howard High School in Chattanooga, TN, and majored in Business at McKenzie College. Moore served for three years in the U.S. Army; during which time, he was stationed at Ft. Knox, Germany, and Ft. Bliss. While in the Army, Moore attained the rank of Sergeant, and was a qualified tank commander. While in the Military, he also obtained the credentials that would ultimately lead to his long career in the nuclear power field. Rev. Moore is married to Margie (Douglas), a native of Harriman, and is the father and stepfather of five children, seven grandchildren, and two great granddaughters. In addition to serving on the Harriman Utility Board, Moore is Treasurer of the Roane Ministerial Society and Chaplain for American Legion Post 232. The Rev. Moore’s hobbies include jogging, basketball, bowling, skating, and working out… However, he would have you know that above all; he’s Saved, Sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, and set aside to do a work for the Lord. He’s on a mission, and that is telling the world that, “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life though Christ Jesus”.
Shawn graduated from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2004 with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. He started his career primarily treating spine conditions for Tennessee Orthopedics. During that time, he became a certified McKenzie practitioner in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment as well as a Certified Mulligan practitioner. In 2007, he began his next chapter of his career at NHC Farragut. After 8 years of service at Farragut, he felt the call to leave and become the Director of Rehab at NHC Oak Ridge. After 6 years as the DOR, he completed the Administrator in Training program to become a Nursing Home Administrator.
Shawn and his wife have three school aged children. He currently serves as Choir director at Riverside Baptist Church in Harriman. His other interest includes anything construction and rebuilding classic cars.
Jason Shillings was born and raised in Harriman, graduating from Harriman High School in 1996. He has worked full time for the Harriman Housing Authority as their Maintenance Director for the past eight (8) years. He and wife Sonya of 26 years owned and operated the well-known Chuck’s Deli for eight years, taking over for Sonya’s parents who ran it for 33 years prior. He currently serves on the City of Harriman Beer Board. In his free time, Jason enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family including his daughter who attends school at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Jason was appointed to the Harriman Utility Board for his first term in 2022. He brings a unique perspective to our Board as he can speak on behalf of one of our largest customers (Harriman Housing Authority).