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
| Name | Position | Role | Term/Service |
| Hal Bynum | Weakley County Resident | Chair | 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 |
| Jennifer Hampton | TN Resident | Member | 12/17/2025-06/30/2029 |
| Stefan Maupin | TN Resident | Member | 03/22/2025-06/30/2028 |
| Sandy Mehlhorn | Faculty Representative | Member | 07/01/2026-06/30/2028 |
| Alec Richardson | Alumni Rep. & TN Resident | Member | Following confirmation |
| Leah Repp | Student Representative | Member | 07/01/2026-06/30/2027 |
| Dan Strasser | Alumni Rep. & TN Resident | Member | 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 |
UT Martin Advisory Board Dates for Regular Meetings
2026 Meeting Dates
- September 25, 2026
2027 Meeting Dates
- January 22, 2027
- May 14, 2027
- September 24, 2027