Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare's Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, Cato Johnson, will serve a five-year term with the Tennessee Historical Commission. Appointed by Governor Bill Lee earlier this month, Johnson will represent West Tennessee and, along with the 24-member commission, will make recommendations on how best to preserve and honor Tennessee history.

Johnson, who actively serves as chair for the State's TennCare Advisory Committee, most recently served on the Governor's Healthcare Working Group to establish best practices for re-opening the state-wide and local economies. In June, Johnson was named to the statewide COVID-19 Child Wellbeing Task Force, which works to ensure the needs of Tennessee children are met during and after extended periods away from school.

With this new appointment to the TN Historical Commission, Johnson is eager to honor the individuals who stand for equality and justice, and whose legacies aim to unite Tennesseans.