ABOUT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR

EDDIE L. YAUN CITY ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF SOMERVILLE APPOINTED: DEC. 10, 2007

Eddie Yaun was appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on December 10, 2007. He looks forward to serving the citizens of Somerville as they entrust him with their confidence and support. Mr. Yaun also serves as the City Recorder and City Treasurer.

Mr. Yaun graduated from East High School (Memphis) in 1973. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Union University, Jackson, Tennessee in May, 1977.

Eddie entered the business world in 1977 as a Budget Analyst and then as a Sr. Budget Analyst with the City of Memphis. He rose through various roles with the City to become an Office Supervisor, Administrative Manager, and a Division Coordinator. In 1984, he was appointed as Deputy Director of the General Services Division, and then appointed in 1988 as the Deputy Director of the Sanitation Services Division. In 1991, he was appointed as Administrator of Solid Waste Operations for the Public Works Division. He has been recognized with numerous awards in his field of expertise by the Tennessee American Public Works Association and the Tennessee Solid Waste Association. He has also served on the Alumni Board at Union University, and as President of the National Alumni Association in 1991-92.

Eddie is a lifelong resident of Tennessee. He is married and has two children and one grandson. Eddie and his wife are very involved in their children and grandson's lives and activities and enjoy sporting events, movies and traveling.