Meet The Loudon County Candidates

Brock has enjoyed a successful career with a large,
national not-for-profit before retiring to Loudon
County. He has extensive experience with property,
personnel, and financial management. “I look forward
to providing leadership to the growth of Loudon
County through an open and honest partnership with
our citizens.”

Nikki has lived in Loudon County for more than 10 years, moving here from South Carolina.  She lived in several different states during her career as an attorney, legal instructor, and managerial leadership trainer.  Throughout that time, her work was consistently committed to public service at the federal, state, and local levels.  Before retiring in 2023, Nikki designed and presented managerial leadership programs; facilitated strategic plans, personnel practices, and change processes for client organizations.  Earlier in her career, She was an Assistant US Attorney, founded the Justice Leadership Institute and the Medicaid Integrity Institute, and led the National Bankruptcy Training Institute within the Department of Justice.

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Now, her husband, Ken Christ, and Nikki enjoy the many benefits of living in Loudon County. It is important to her to serve our community.

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Andrew and his family have lived in Lenoir City since 2004.  He has been married to Marta Bennett for 25 years this coming August, and they have two kids.  One has already graduated from Lenoir City High School, and the other is currently a junior.  The Bennett's attend West Hills Baptist Church where Andrew has served on the Building and Personnel Committees and has chaired both at different times.  

The first time Andrew ran for public office his slogan was, "Stop the Politics and Solve the Problems."  That idea is at the crux of his campaign.  He says, "Problems are not Democratic Problems or Republican Problems.  They are just problems that need to be solved.  We are quickly becoming just a bedroom community for Farragut, and we need to do some real soul searching to decide what Lenoir City and Loudon County want to be known for besides apartment complexes."

Mark is a proud resident of District 7 in Loudon County and has lived in Tellico Village for the past 16 years. He and his wife, Diane, and have been married for 32 years, and are committed to serving the community that they proudly call home.
 

Mark is a proud Vietnam veteran, having served from 1969 to 1970, working with Vietnamese police on safety and security operations. His duties included processing local and third-country nationals working on U.S. military installations and administering both low- and high-level security clearances. Military service instilled in Mark a lifelong commitment to accountability, responsibility, and public safety.

Following military service, Mark built and operated a successful manufacturing company in the Detroit area specializing in store fixturing and commercial casework. As owner and president, responsibilities included job bidding, material purchasing, inventory control, employee benefits planning, vendor relations, regulatory compliance, and company expansion. Working with OSHA and local government provided firsthand experience in infrastructure planning, safety standards, and responsible growth.

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After relocating to Tennessee, Mark became actively involved in the community and is currently serving as Second Vice Chair of the Loudon County Democratic Party. He has organized HOA functions, served with TBART, served as Second Officer of the Tellico Cruising Club, participated in the Tellico Woodworkers Club, and volunteered at the Good Neighbor Shop.

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Mark is running for County Commissioner to improve Highway 444 safety, increase waterway safety, and ensure growth does not overburden roads and infrastructure. He believes in fiscal responsibility, public safety, and transparent leadership.

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"We can do better together."

Voan Stone was born in Oahu, Hawaii. Her father was an USAF General, so their family lived in many places including Saudi Arabia, Okinawa, and Germany, and traveled extensively in Europe and the United States.

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Voan attended Butler University in Indiana, where she completed her undergraduate degree. She completed her Masters at the University of Tennessee. She taught at UT, Knoxville College, and at Anson Community College in South Carolina. In addition she taught at Union County School District, NC and Chesterfield County School District, SC, (K-12).

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She raised 6 children (3 adopted) and has 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

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Voan has been active as a leader in 4-H, Girl Scouts, and was a Band Mom for her adopted children. She has taught music privately, established the Union Symphony Orchestra and the Uwharrie National Forest Horse Trail system in NC.

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She was election chief judge in Union County, NC, was involved in local politics as well as in the American Legion, and the board for the Union County Parks and Recreation, NC.

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Voan Ivy Stone states, "I moved back to Tennessee in 2023 and want to be involved in my community. I feel I have a lot of experience to offer as a retired educator and I have lots of free time. As a former educator I feel I can bring my experience to the School Board in making decisions that benefit our children in Loudon County."