Chairman Lee Beaman and Treasurer Dr. Nate Schott, of the Joe Carr for U.S. Congress Exploratory Committee, announce the addition of Thomsen Smith (pictured), a veteran fundraiser who will lead the fundraising effort for the Carr Exploratory Committee.

“We are pleased to secure a fundraiser of Thomsen Smith’s caliber to the Joe Carr for Congress Exploratory Committee. Tennesseans want more principled fighters in Washington, and with Thomsen’s experience we have one more piece in place for Joe Carr to answer the clarion call”, said Lee Beaman.

“Thomsen Smith has strong relationships inside the Fourth District and across Tennessee. I’m very pleased to add him to my Carr for Congress Exploratory team,” said Representative Joe Carr.   

Thomsen Smith is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and runs RAAMPAC (Republicans Achieving a Majority PAC) for Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey. Thomsen has worked for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Bill Frist and Fred Thompson for US Senate, Lamar Alexander and Fred Thompson for President, Ron Ramsey for Governor, and the Tennessee Republican Party under four Chairmen. 

Representative Joe Carr is a businessman and farmer from Rutherford County, Tennessee. He has a B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University and is a member of the NRA, NFIB, National Right to Life, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, and the Murfreesboro Lions Club. Carr was first elected to District 48 in the Tennessee State Legislature in 2008.