Tracy Wandell is seeking another term serving as commissioner for District 1 on
the Anderson County Commission.
Tracy is married to Shannon Kelley Wandell and they just celebrated their 28th
wedding anniversary on June 25, according to the news release announcing his campaign for re-election. Tracy and Shannon have four children. Daughter Samantha Fenn Bolden is married to Robert Lee Bolden and they have two children, Finley Erin and Sadie Grey, the Wandells’ two granddaughters. Daughter Kelley Ann Wandell graduated from Maryville College with her degree in political science and is attending the University of Tennessee to obtain her master’s degree in public policy and administration. Son Trace Douglas Wandell is a supervisor at UPS, and daughter Macy Lynn Wandell is a rising freshman at Clinton High School. All the Wandell children attended the Anderson County school system.
Tracy is employed by System One as a senior account executive.
System One is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., and provides full-service
staffing support and resources to clients across the nation. Tracy has been
employed by System One since 2012. Before being engaged in the staffing
business, Wandell was the owner/partner of a coal ash marketing company for
over 16 years.
Tracy entered the U.S. Navy in 1985 and was an Aviation Structural
Mechanic stationed in Glenview, Ill. He was honorably discharged in 1989.
He ran for office in 2006 and was elected to his first term as District 1
county commissioner. Since that time, Tracy has served on several committees
and positions throughout the commission and various boards.
Tracy has served as the Past Chairman of the Commission, serving two
consecutive years; past chairman of the Operations, Revenue, Conservation
Board and currently serves as chairman of the Veteran’s Committee in
Anderson County. In 2017, Tracy was selected to serve as a Board member for
the Tennessee County Commissioners Association (TCCA). He currently
serves the TCCA as the East Region Vice President and serves on the Finance,
Veteran’s, and Governmental committees at the state level in TCCA.
“During my tenure as District 1 County Commissioner, I have never voted for a
property tax increase,” Tracy stated in the release.
Tracy is a member of Riverview Baptist, Alpha Masonic Lodge No. 376, Board
Member of Green McAdoo Cultural Organization, Past Board member of Claxton
Volunteer Fire Department, Past President of the Optimist Club of Claxton, and
current member.
“I love serving the people of District 1 and our county. I believe in serving with
integrity and professionalism. I believe in being responsive to constituents and
being available. It is an honor and privilege to serve the people of District 1 and
our county. I respectfully ask for your vote for District 1 commissioner during the early
voting period, July 15 through July 30, or on Election Day, Aug. 4,” he stated.
If you would like to meet, have a call, or exchange emails, please contact Tracy
anytime at (865) 388-0921 (cell) or email at tlwandell@msn.com.
