Emily began working for TFCA as Associate Director on January 2, 1996 and was appointed Executive Director in 2009. Over the course of the past 20 years she has worked on a wide variety of regulation and legislation. She claims to be the only person who has ever visited every bulk plant in the state.
Emily is a native Nashvillian, a graduate of McGavock High School and Middle Tennessee State University. Her background includes working for Congressmen Ed Jones and John Tanner and the FDIC division of liquidation.
She is a member of Tennessee Society of Association Executives, Tennessee Lobbyists Association, and has held elected positions in both state and national associations. Emily is a member of St. Philips Episcopal Church.