January 10, 2008 Meeting: John Owings, Scott Moore, and Fred Sisk

The January 10th meeting (special meeting due to upcoming elections) will have as speakers: John Owings, Candidate for Knox County Law Director (and current incumbent); Scott Moore, Candidate for Knox County Clerk; and Fred Sisk, Candidate for Knox County Trustee.

Mr. John Owings, J.D.

On September 1, 2006, Mr. Owings was elected by the Commission of Knox County to serve the remainder of my predecessor’s four (4) year term of office – through August 31, 2008.

The Knox County Law Director is an elected official of Knox County. As law director, Mr. Owings is charged with executing and administering all of the legal affairs of the County, including litigation, drafting of contracts or other documents, instruments and papers, the investigation of titles, and to advise and counsel County officials and the Commission on all legal matters affecting their respective offices.

Mr. Owings has a staff of seventeen (17), including seven (7) attorneys, a certified paralegal, and an investigator. Previously, Mr. Owings served as the Chief Deputy Law Director for 16 years. Mr. Owings is a resident of Farragut and he and his wife has two sons.

Mr. Scott Moore

Scott Moore was elected to the Knox County Commission in 2002, accomplishing a remarkable political feat in toppling Commission Chairman Leo Cooper in the Republican primary.

Commissioner Moore's youthful zest and enthusiasm for improved communication and economic development sent a strong message throughout the Seventh District.

Scott Moore brings unique experience to the Knox County Commission, having been a sergeant with the Sheriff's Department for fourteen years, as well as being a successful businessman. Commissioner Moore left the Sheriff's Department to concentrate on his business, Moore Properties, which specializes in apartment complexes and vacation condos.

In September of 2004, Commissioner Moore was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chairman of the full Knox County Commission. Commissioner Moore presently serves on the Intergovernmental Committee. He is also a member of the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals.

Scott Moore is the son of Ernest and Margaret Haynes Moore. Commissioner Moore is a life-long resident of the Halls community; his grandparents, Raymond and Maude Haynes were among the earliest settlers in the Halls community. Commissioner Moore has two sisters, Debbie Heck and Connie Craft.

Commissioner Moore has been involved in the community and political issues for sometime, serving as President of the Halls Republican Club, and an active member of both the Fountain City Republican Club and the Young Republican Club. Commissioner Moore is also the Chairman of the Halls Republican Precinct Committee, and a Vice Chairman of the Knox County Republican Party.

Commissioner Moore attended Knox County public schools and graduated from Halls High School and the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Scott Moore is married to the former Lorie Tipton. Commissioner and Mrs. Moore have two children, Weston and Brooke. The Moores are active members of the Halls Christian Church.

Mr. Fred Sisk

Fred Sisk began in Knox County Government career in 1989 as an Administrative Clerk in the Knox County Trustee's office. In 1994, Mr. Sisk was promoted to Chief Deputy and oversaw major initiatives in budgeting, information technology, and operations in the Trustee's office. Recently, Fred Sisk became the Knox County Trustee.

Mr. Sisk holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi. He is quite active in First Baptist Concord Church and its youth programs.