by Roby Brock (roby@talkbusiness.net)

Common Ground Arkansas, the bipartisan organization founded by Sen. Jim Hendren, I-Gravette, when he left the GOP, announced its board members Thursday (June 3).

Organized now as a 501(c)(4), the group plans to work in three strategic areas:

Finding and supporting problem solvers loyal to the people in their districts rather than to special interest groups;
Supporting legislation that addresses the real problems faced by Arkansans;
Ensuring strong voter power and voter choice

The board members announced are:

LeAnne Burch, Monticello; Retired Brigadier General, U.S. Army
Davy Carter, Jonesboro; Banker and Attorney
Veronica Gromada, Bentonville; Attorney, Walmart
Sen. Jim Hendren, Sulphur Springs; President, Hendren Plastics
Mark Isbell, North Little Rock; Partner, Isbell Farms
Mayor George McGill, Fort Smith; Mayor, Fort Smith
Andy McNeill, Russellville; CEO, Denali Water Solutions
Archie Schaffer III, Fayetteville; Consultant and Retired EVP, Tyson Foods
Sam Sicard, Fort Smith; President and CEO, First National Bank of Fort Smith
Nate Steel, Little Rock; Attorney, Steel, Wright, Gray, PLLC