Our Leadership
Officers

  • Stuart Hohl

    CHAIR
    Chair@knoxvilledemocrats.org

    Stuart Hohl was named chair of the Knox County Democratic Party in April 2024. Stuart was a 2022 Knox County Commission candidate for District 3, and recently served as the party's District 3 co-chair on its Board of Governors. His leadership experience includes roles in education and the television industry. Stuart is continuing the hard work of previous chairs to elect Democratic leaders who will bring compassion and common sense to our local, state and federal governments.

  • CJ Butcher

    VICE-CHAIR
    Vicechair@KnoxvilleDemocrats.org

    CJ is an experienced organizer who has worked from the Presidential level down to local races in Knox County. He’s staffed campaigns in multiple states & brings on the ground experience to KCDP. He served as Vice Chair since 2021.

  • Debbie Helsley

    SECRETARY
    Secretary@knoxvilledemocrats.org

    Debbie is a lifelong Knoxvillian, Democrat, and union member. She served as the President of the local Communication Workers of America & Vice-President of the Tennessee AFL-CIO. She’s served on numerous community boards.

  • Shannon Webb

    TREASURER
    Treasurer@knoxvilledemocrats.org

    Shannon is a loyal Knox County Democrat who is serving her third term as Treasurer and oversees the Outreach Committee. She works professionally in financial services and has a passion for taking care of the logistics of political organizing.

Board of
Governors

KCDP’s governing board which sets policies, strategies, and the overall direction of the party.
District 1: Rosina Guerra, Kristin Tocci
District 2: William Mendoza, Luke Conard
District 3: Brooke Carter, Pepper Van Tassell
District 4: Amanda Collins, Thomas Handler
District 5: Damon Boggess, Charles Chandler
District 6: Cary Hammond, Chuck Hilliard
District 7: Mary Ann Page, Scott Hammond
District 8: Karen P. Walker, James Pierce
District 9: Kenneth R Stephenson, Sylvia Woods