England eyes job as county clerk
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He was born in White County, but moved Warren County in June of 1971. His home is in the Fairview community where he was raised.
England attended Irving College School and then moved on to Warren County High School where he graduated in 1981. Since then he has received a machinist certificate from Vo-Tech in 1982 and most recently graduated from the Tennessee Auctioneer School. He presently is a licensed auctioneer and realtor with Donald Hillis Realty and Auction Company. Currently, and for the last 24 years, he has been employed at TFS Automotive (formerly Dunn Steel) in Spencer.
In 1994, England was elected Warren County Commissioner for the 8th District. As a commissioner he served on the Health and Welfare Committee where, among other things, he was instrumental in establishing trash pick-up locations. He also worked diligently on necessary road and bridge improvements.
One of England?s most forward-thinking projects was promoting the renovation of the old Willian Biles School into the current County Administrative Building.
England was president of the Irving College School PTO and was instrumental in obtaining new computers for the school. For years he has been on the board of directors for the Warren County Senior Citizens Center, where he has helped raise funds for a van, a new roof, and many other items.
He serves on the board of directors for the Warren County A&L Fair. He is a trustee for Smyrna Cemetery where each year he helps with decoration day.
In the Fairview Community Center, of which he is past president, he is emcee and an integral part of The Fairview Jammers.
As an active member of McMinnville?s Evening Exchange Club, England has been instrumental in raising literally thousands of dollars for the prevention of child abuse. Since serving as the club?s president in 2002, he has traveled the country using his skills as an auctioneer on a volunteer basis to help raise funds for this worthwhile project. Perhaps one of his crowning achievements occurred last year in Salt Lake City, Utah where he auctioned an American Flag for $10,000 with all of the funds going to the prevention of child abuse.
He was raised by his parents, John and Frances England, to ?help people, work hard, live right, and make a difference when you can.? His lifestyle and activities prove he lives by that belief today.
England says, ?I always put God first in my life.? He is member of Cornerstone Baptist Church where he serves on the Bus/Van Maintenance Committee. He is extremely proud of his only daughter, Jessica, who is a freshman at Tennessee Tech.
Randy says while he has significant ideas for improving the office operations, he respects the current dedicated employees who represent many years of experience and would like to see them continue as far as possible. One idea he has advanced is that a bilingual employee would enhance the office?s ability to better serve all citizens.
?What I can bring to the Warren County clerk?s office is honesty, integrity, compassion, loyalty, friendliness and trust. I never meet a stranger and my office will hold in highest regard all the citizens of Warren County. As an elected official, I work for them,? said England.