William Byron Lee (born October 9, 1959) is a prominent American businessman and politician and the current 50th Governor of Tennessee. Lee was elected in 2018 and campaigned as a member of the pro-business Republican Party. Before entering politics, he held various positions at Lee, a traditional company, where he served as president and CEO from 1992 to 2016.
| Real Name | William Byron Lee |
| Nick Name | Bill Lee |
| Born | October 9, 1959 |
| Age | 60 years old (As of 2020) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Known For | 50th and current governor of Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Birthplace | Franklin, Tennessee, U.S |
| Residence | Governor’s Mansion |
| Nationality | American |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Height/ Tall | In feet – 5’8″ |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Parents | Father: Not Known Mother: Not Known |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse/ Wife | 1. Carol Ann Lee (m. 1984; died 2000) 2. Maria Lee (m. 2008) |
| Children | (4) |
| Education | Auburn University (BS) |
| Net Worth | Approx $20 million USD (As of 2020) |
| Salary | $194,112 |
| Social Media Links | ,, |
Bill Lee Age, Height and Weight
- In 2020, Bill Lee is 60 years old.
- He is 5 feet 8 inches tall.
- It weighs about 70kg.
- His eye color is dark brown and his hair is blonde.
- Wear UK size 9.
Quick facts about Bill Lee
Bill Lee with his wife Mary Lee
Bill Lee’s wife
- Bill Lee has been married to Maria Lee since 2020, since 2008.
- Lee lives in Fernvale with his second wife, Maria, whom he married in 2008.
- His first wife, Carol Ann, died in a horse riding accident in 2000.
- After his death, Lee took a long leave of absence from his construction company to raise his four children.
- Lee visits Grace Chapel Church in Leipers Fork.
- Lee previously served on the Belmont University board of directors, served as president of the Middle Tennessee YMCA, as president of the Associated Builders and Contractors, and as a board member of the Hope Clinic for Women and Men of Valiant Prison Ministry.
Bill Lee with his wife Mary Lee
Bill Lee Youth and education
- Bill Lee was born on October 9, 1959 in Franklin, Tennessee, in the United States.
- Lee grew up on his family’s 1,000-acre ranch founded by his grandparents in Franklin, Tennessee on Triple L Ranch. The family raises Hereford cattle.
- After graduating from Franklin High School in his hometown, he received an education.
- Lee entered Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama in 1977 and graduated in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- In college, Lee was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order.
- Lee was named President and CEO of the Lee Company, a family-owned home construction and maintenance business, from 1992 to 2016.
- He briefly served as president.
Bill Lee’s career
- In April 2017, Lee announced his 2018 run for Governor of Tennessee.
- He also took aim at pro-business Republicans.
- Initially considered an underdog, Lee soared in the polls when Boyd and Black made negative publicity against each other.
- Previously, Lee was chairman and committee member of the Tennessee Prayer Breakfast.
- He was sworn in on January 19, 2019.
- As governor, Lee opposed proposals to expand TennCare, the state’s Medicaid program.
- On January 3, 2020, Lee traveled to Elizabethton to announce a $1 million grant for the Elizabethton TCAT.
Bill Lee Salary and Net Worth
- As of 2020, Bill Lee’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $194,112.
- His main source of income is his political career.
Facts about Bill Lee
- Lee has established a school voucher program that provides families with public funds to send their children to private schools starting in fiscal year 2020-2021.
- On July 2, Lee signed House Bill 1158, the School Safety Act, which would require school districts across the state to form a threat assessment team.
- On July 17, Lee visited Lauderdale County in western Tennessee to find out how recent flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Barry had affected the local population.