Dr. Jeff Banyas grew up in Johnson City and attended Johnson City schools. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Memphis. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, and the First District Dental Society. He was one of the founders and president of the Johnson City Sports Foundation that kept the Johnson City Cardinals in the city and gives thousands of dollars annually to area youth organizations. He currently is very visible serving the community as a Johnson City City Commissioner. Dr. Banyas and his wife, Jana, are members of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. They have two sons.

Dr. David Miranda was raised in Johnson City and attended Johnson City schools. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and went on to graduate from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Memphis. He also completed a residency program at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, and the First District Dental Society. Dr. Miranda currently serves as a delegate to the Tennessee Dental Association representing Washington County. He was a founding member and past president of Keystone Dental Care, a non-profit agency that provides free dental care for low-income members of the community. He and his wife, Kelly, have four children and are members of St. Mary's Church