TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 16, 2025

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee today announced the appointment of Jeff Holmes as interim commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services. Holmes succeeds Matt Van Epps, who stepped down June 10 to pursue a new venture after serving in multiple roles in the Lee administration. Holmes currently serves as director of planning and programming at the Tennessee Board of Regents and previously held the position of Tennessee’s 76th adjutant general, overseeing the state’s Military Department. “Jeff Holmes has a significant track record of serving Tennesseans for more than 40 years in the Tennessee National Guard, and in my administration as adjutant general,” Lee said in a press release. “I’m proud to welcome him back to serve as a member of my Cabinet and appreciate his willingness to lead the Department of General Services.”