Comptroller Appoints Dunn as New Public Information Officer

Comptroller Justin P. Wilson has appointed John Dunn to serve as the Office’s Public Information Officer. In his new role, John will manage external communications efforts for the Comptroller’s Office.  He will serve as spokesperson for the agency working closely with media and other outside audiences in supporting the Comptroller’s communications needs. 

“I am very pleased to welcome John to our staff,” Comptroller Wilson said. “We look forward to the experience he will contribute to help promote our office’s work to the public, the General Assembly and other governmental agencies, advocating our mission to improve the quality of life for all Tennesseans by making Tennessee government work better.” John brings extensive media experience to the Comptroller’s Office, having served as a reporter with FOX 17 News in Nashville for the past twelve years, during which time he worked as a Capitol Hill reporter. 

“I’m excited to take on this new communications role within state government,” said Dunn.  “I believe my experience as a journalist has helped prepare me for this opportunity, and I look forward to keeping citizens informed about the many ways the Comptroller’s Office contributes to protecting the public trust and promoting the public interest.”   

John began his position with the Comptroller’s Office on June 30, 2014.  He earned a Bachelor’s in Telecommunications Arts from Butler University in 2000. 

John can be reached at: (615) 401-7755 or john.dunn@cot.tn.gov.