My dad just imprinted in my mind from a very young age that you always do what you say you're gonna do when you say you're gonna do it.

Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist appointed Corker as Commissioner of Finance and Administration for the State of Tennessee serving from 1995 to 1996. Clayton by 65% to 30%. Corker defeated former Representatives Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary in the Republican primary with 47% of the vote.