East Tennessee State University’s President Has Been Named To A State Economic Post. Dr. Paul Stanton, Junior, Is The Newest Member Of The Tennessee Technological Development Corporation. He Was Appointed To The Post By Lt. Governor And Gubernatorial Candidate Ron Ramsey Of Blountville. Ttdc Is An Economic Development Organization Focused On Strategies That Create Jobs And Wealth In Tennessee. Ramsey Said He Appointed Dr. Stanton To The Post Because Of His Tremendous Amount Of Experience Partnering Higher Education With Industry To Educate Today And Tomorrow’s Workforce. Stanton Became Etsu’s Eighth President In 1997.