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 |
| Stefan Maupin | TN Resident | Member | 03/22/2025 - 06/30/2028 |
| 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
2025 Meetings Dates
- May 16, 2025
- September 19, 2025
2026 Meeting Dates
- January 23, 2026
- May 15, 2026
- September 18, 2026