Jerry Creasey

Commissioner Jerry Creasey is serving his fifth term as County Commission representative from District 7. His district includes Highland View, Woodland and Pine Valley precincts. 

Jerry was first elected to the Anderson County Commission in 1990 on an educational platform supporting school renovations and equitable salaries for teachers and county employees. During his tenure, Commissioner Creasey served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Anderson County Commission.

 

Commissioner Creasey presently serves on:

 

  • ADA Oversight Committee
  • Communications Committee
  • Operations Committee

 

Prior service on the following committees:

 

  • ADA Oversight Committee, Chairman
  • Budget Committee
  • Computer Committee, Chairman
  • Jail and Communications Committee
  • Legislative Committee, Chairman
  • Local Government Federal Assistance Task Force
  • Nominating Committee
  • Oak Ridge/Anderson County Communications Committee
  • Anderson County Regional Planning Commission
  • Revenue Committee
  • Rules Committee
  • Veterans Coordinating Committee, Chairman

 

Other Community Boards, Commissions and Committees Commissioner Creasey serves on:

 

  • March of Dimes
  • Clinch River Home Health
  • Anderson County Chamber of Commerce
  • Oak Ridge Optimist Club
  • Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation
  • Jefferson Middle School PTA
  • Highland View Neighborhood Association
  • Faith Lodge 756
  • Son's of the Revolution

 

Jerry grew up in High Point, North Carolina where he attended High Point College and graduated from Guildford Technical Institute in Electronic's Technology following his four years of service with the United States Air Force as an Airborne Radar and Fire Control Specialist. Coming to Oak Ridge in 1968 to work at the Y-12 Plant, Jerry retired as Radio System's Manager in 1994. He has since been involved with his wife's telecommunications business.

 

Jerry Creasey is married to Tanya Routh Creasey and they have two children, two god children and six grandchildren.