Roane County Commission unanimously appoints Jeff Ollis to the Cumberland Utility District board amid controversy over a Comptroller probe.
WHO:Roane County Commission; Jeff Ollis; Wade Creswell; Cumberland Utility District; Charles Jenkins; Tennessee Comptroller’s Office; Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
WHAT:Jeff Ollis was appointed to the Cumberland Utility District Board of Directors, replacing long-serving member Charles Jenkins.
WHEN:Jun 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM ET
WHERE:Roane County, Tennessee
WHY:The appointment was made despite concerns raised by the Roane County Executive due to an ongoing Tennessee Comptroller’s Office review tied to a 2024 criminal complaint.
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