The Tennessee Board Of Regents Chancellor Flora Tydings Is Recommending The Appointment Of Dr. Jeff McCord As The Next President Of Northeast State Community College. McCord Is Currently Commissioner Of The Tennessee Department Of Labor And Workforce Development. Prior To That, He Served For Seven Years As Northeast State’s Vice President For Economic And Workforce Development Following A Leadership Role At Eastman Chemical Company. The Board Of Regents Will Hold A Special Meeting Next Monday To Decide On The Recommendation. If Approved, McCord Will Start His New Job On October 1st.