David Hatley
Independent · TN
David Hatley is a businessman from Gray who has built nine companies in Tennessee, including a hot tub manufacturer. He wants reading coaches in struggling schools, more trade and technical training, and an independent state auditor.
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Track record
Track record — General
General · 10 records
Led Whisper Marine as it bought Crownline Boats, an Illinois boat maker.
July 1, 2026
Source: truenorthcp.com · researched September 24, 2026
Published Tested in Tennessee, a memoir about his business career.
March 9, 2026
Source: books.google.com · researched September 24, 2026
Led Whisper Carts as it bought Qwest Pontoons, a Michigan boat maker.
December 26, 2025
Source: truenorthcp.com · researched September 24, 2026
Founded MD Carts, a Tennessee golf cart manufacturer.
August 13, 2024
Source: tn.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Signed LPI's $77,000 settlement with California over hot tubs that failed energy efficiency and registration rules.
August 25, 2020
Source: efiling.energy.ca.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Led LPI as it bought Tuff Spas and its hard hot tub covers.
July 28, 2020
Source: aquamagazine.com · researched September 24, 2026
Received a U.S. patent for a light system built into a hot tub headrest.
April 23, 2019
Source: patents.google.com · researched September 24, 2026
Led LPI as it bought Atera Spas and its hot tub cooling technology.
December 4, 2018
Source: aquamagazine.com · researched September 24, 2026
Led hot tub maker LPI as it bought Catalina Spas.
December 15, 2016
Source: truenorthcp.com · researched September 24, 2026
Won dismissal of a supplier's claim that he personally owed money for three unpaid company checks.
December 23, 2009
Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Candidate Ethics
Candidate Ethics · 1 record
Was convicted of federal bank fraud in 1998.
September 15, 2026
Source: newsfromthestates.com · researched September 24, 2026
Race David Hatley is in:
- Governor · November 3, 2026 · Tennessee
Profile last researched September 24, 2026.