Chancellor Bill Stacy

Chancellor Named Manager of the Year

Chancellor Bill Stacy has been named 2002 Chattanooga Area Manager of the Year by a group of business, education and professional organizations. Stacy , who was named chancellor in 1997, is the 17th recipient of the local award that recognizes business and community leadership

The selection committee commented on Stacy’s ability to position UTC as a vital academic, intellectual and pivotal planning force for strategic change within the Chattanooga area.

Committee members also noted that Stacy has led the University into the largest facilities growth in its history, with highlights including the new engineering, math and computer science building, $100 million in new residence halls currently under construction and the University Center expansion.

With Stacy's leadership, UTC has engaged in outreach initiatives and partnerships, including two new downtown elementary schools to improve the quality of education in Hamilton County.

Stacy's community affiliations include Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga, First Things First, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, RiverCity Co., Tennessee Aquarium, United Way, Walden Club and Chattanooga Police Foundation Inc.