MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor-Elect Paul Young has named his first members of the new administration and has opened up applications for those interested in working with his team.
Young announced Tannera Gibson as the new City Attorney and Chief Legal Officer. Gibson is the first African American woman named partner at Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC, where her focus is on government relations and municipal law, commercial and business litigation, labor and employment law, and personal injury litigation. She is also the first African American woman named President of the Memphis Bar Association.
Penelope Huston has been named the Chief Communications Officer. She has served as the Vice President of Communications and Marketing for the Downtown Memphis Commission for the past seven years, where Young served as President/CEO. She also worked previously with Contemporary Media, ALSAC, and Memphis in May.
Young also announced the ‘Opportunity Portal’ where those interested can apply with a letter of interest and resume for positions in the Young administration.
“I am excited to get to work,” said Mayor-Elect Paul Young. “These first two early appointments show our commitment to excellence and my commitment to creating an administration staffed with problem-solvers who are ready to work on day one.”