Mark Pickrell
Candidate for United States Senator for Tennessee
Mark says, “I believe it’s time for us to choose Main Street over Wall Street. The people of Tennessee-Democrats, Independents and Republicans alike-want and deserve an economy that is stable and that works for everyone. I would be honored to serve the state of Tennessee and provide the leadership not only needed today, but for a better future.”
Website: pickrell2020.net
Mark’s Vision
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- Stabilizing the economy and protecting the American people, without bailing out Wall Street
- Building a more stable foundation for our economy
- Supporting Federal Reserve reform
- Improving availability and flexibility of health Insurance, while reducing costs
- Providing opt-in Medicare and one national market for health insurance
- De-link health insurance from employment
- Enhancing the individual dignity of the American worker, particularly women who work
- Making voluntary union dues tax deductible
- Simplifying retirement plans for Americans and make them portable for the American workers
- Making Individual IRA contributions available for all workers, up to 10% of the worker’s compensation/profits
- Making college affordable without excessive student debt
- Providing direct student loans to students, with passing grades and full attendance, loans of up to $20,000 with interest rate of 0%
- Reducing the national debt by encouraging self-restraint and reduction over time
Personal Information
- Born and raised in Oak Ridge, TN
- Graduated from Harvard College and the University of Tennessee College of Law
- Married for 25 years and proud father of 3 daughters
- Ordained Baptist deacon who loves to hunt and fish
- Lives in Nashville, TN
Professional Career
- Entrepreneur and attorney who has practiced law at the highest levels for nearly three decades
- Attorney in Nashville, TN
- Adjunct professor of Law for Vanderbilt University
- Coaches Vanderbilt’s National Moot Court Team
Bio: Beth recently retired from her role as Vice-President of Randstad Staffing Services managing up to 4 branches in both Tennessee and Kentucky. She and her staff of 12 in house staffing managers provided temporary, temp to hire, and permanent employment for thousands of individuals over the course of 20 years. Prior to her corporate world experience, she managed the Tennessee Vocational Training Center for disabled adults and served as a Rehabilitation and Employment Counselor for the State of Tennessee. She is now a Civil Mediator authorized by the Tennessee State Supreme Court. Volunteering was no stranger to her having served on the American Cancer Society, Red Cross, and the Clarksville/Montgomery County Committee of Disability Issues Boards of Directors. Beth was chair and co-chair of the Montgomery County Relay for Life for 5 years. While employed by Randstad she was recognized as a Leader of Excellence, qualified twice for the National Performance Forum, and became certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resource Management (SPHR). She was a member and officer of the Society of Human Resource Managers and the American Staffing Association. Beth holds a degree in Sociology/Philosophy from Austin Peay State University. Since retiring she has devoted much of her time to Democratic Party Candidate campaigns, spending time with her three grandchildren, kayaking and playing with her dog, Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Ruthie”.