Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders announces appointments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments: 

Arkansas 250 Commission 

Christina Berner, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas 250 Commission. Term to expire July 5, 2026. New position. 

Cathy Boozman, Rogers, to the Arkansas 250 Commission. Term to expire July 5, 2026. New position. 

Debbie Haak, Texarkana, to the Arkansas 250 Commission. Term to expire July 5, 2026. New position. 

Sharri Jones, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas 250 Commission. Term to expire July 5, 2026. New position. 

Valorie Lawson, Bentonville, to the Arkansas 250 Commission. Term to expire July 5, 2026. New position. 

Ebony Mitchell, Little Rock, to the Arkansas 250 Commission. Term to expire July 5, 2026. New Position. 

Jan Zimmerman, Little Rock, to the Arkansas 250 Commission. Term to expire July 5, 2026. New position. 

Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training 

James Montgomery, Hot Springs National Park, to the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Term to expire January 14, 2029. Replaces James Golden. 

Arkansas Economic Development Commission 

Thomas Dickinson, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2028. Replaces Steve Lux. 

Molly Shepherd, El Dorado, to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2025. Previously vacant position. 

Arkansas Forestry Commission 

Ken Bragg, Sheridan, to the Arkansas Forestry Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2029. Replaces Steven Anthony. 

Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission 

Scott Simon, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2028. Replaces Neill Sloan. 

Jody Pagan, Searcy, to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2030. Previously vacant position. 

Arkansas Natural Resources Commission 

Michael McDermott, Weiner, to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2029. Previously vacant position. 

Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board 

Dr. Steven Webber, Little Rock, to chair the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, by virtue of his position as Dean of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 

Arkansas State Claims Commission 

Don Curdie, Little Rock, as Special Commissioner, to hear Claim Number 241833, Nelda Coleman v. UAMS and Arkansas State Claims Commission. 

Milton Fine, Little Rock, as Special Commissioner, to hear Claim Number 241833, Nelda Coleman v. UAMS and Arkansas State Claims Commission. 

Olan Reeves, Little Rock, as Special Commissioner, to hear Claim Number 241833, Nelda Coleman v. UAMS and Arkansas State Claims Commission. 

Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council 

Jennifer Carlin, Sherwood, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Term to expire February 1, 2027. Previously vacant position. 

Frank Hellmer, Benton, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Term to expire February 2, 2027. Replaces James Grover. 

Courtney Leach, Conway, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Term to expire February 1, 2026. Replaces James Green. 

Bradley Ledgerwood, Cash, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Term to expire February 1, 2026. Replaces Alex Scott. 

Arkansas Wine Producers Council 

Denis Wiederkehr, Wiederkehr Village, to the Arkansas Wine Producers Council. Term to expire March 1, 2026. Reappointment. 

Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission 

Vernon Hasten, Alexander, to the Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Economic Development Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2025. Replaces Jeff Standridge.

Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board 

Phillip Gilmore, Crossett, to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. Term to expire July 1, 2027. New position. 

Dr. Shannon Jimenez, Fort Smith, to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. Term to expire July 1, 2027. New position. 

Tim Knight, Arkadelphia, to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. Term to expire July 1, 2027. New position. 

Dr. James Zini, Mountain View, to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. Term to expire July 1, 2027. New position. 

State Board of Optometry 

Dr. James Hertzog, Cabot, to the State Board of Optometry. Term to expire April 26, 2029. Replaces Bryant Ashley. 

Cleburne County Quorum Court 

Rachel Douglass, Quitman, to serve as Justice of the Peach for District 11, for Cleburne County. Term expires December 31, 2024. Fulfills the remaining term of Sampson Wildmon. 

Lafayette County Quorum Court 

Dale Tatom, Lewisville, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 1, for Lafayette County. Term expires December 31, 2024. Fulfills the remaining term of Jimmy Neal Bickerstaff. 

Yell County Quorum Court 

Thomas Leroy Randall, Dardanelle, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 9, for Yell County. Term expires December 31, 2024. Fulfills the remaining term of Ryan Millsaps.

Governor makes appointments to boards, including Corrections

by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net)

Governor Sarah Sanders announced the following appointments:

Board of Corrections
Brandon Tollett, Hot Springs Village, to the Board of Corrections. Term expires on December 31, 2030. Replaces Whitney Gass.

State Banking Board
Gary Head, Rogers, to the State Banking Board. Term expires on December 31, 2028. Replaces David Miller.

Allen Kerr, Little Rock, to the State Banking Board. Term expires on December 31, 2028. Replaces Russell Meeks.

Rusty Lanier, Little Rock, to the State Banking Board. Term expires on December 31, 2028. Reappointment.

State Board of Health
Dr. Justin Franks, Benton, to the State Board of Health. Term expires on December 31, 2027. Replaces Dr. Perry Amerine.

Governor makes appointments to boards, including Corrections

Governor Sanders Announces Appointments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: 


Division of Aeronautics
 
Timmy Stockdale, Hot Springs, to the Division of Aeronautics. Term Expires November 9, 2027. Replaces Blake Williamson.
 
Shannon Hobbs, Wynne, to the Division of Aeronautics. Term Expires November 9, 2028. Replaces Richard Dawe.
 
State Library Board
 
Shari Bales, Hot Springs, to the State Library Board. Term Expires October 18, 2030. Replaces Donna McDonald.
 
Jason Rapert, Conway, to the State Library Board. Term Expires October 18, 2029. Replaces Joan O’Neal.
 
Arkansas Tobacco Control Board
 
Brandon McKinney, Conway, to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. Term Expires July 1, 2028. Replaces Sam Stathakis.
 
Board of Visitors for the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
 
Jennifer Maune, Little Rock, to the Board of Visitors for the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College. Term Expires June 30, 2030. Replaces Wade Radke.
 
Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board
 
Patrick Matt Smith, Blytheville, to the Arkansas Corn Grain and Sorghum Promotion Board.  Term expires July 1, 2025. Replaces Jon Carroll.
 
Tommy Young, Tuckerman, to the Arkansas Corn Grain and Sorghum Promotion Board.  Term expires July 1, 2025. Reappointment.
 
Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board
 
David Gairhan, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Term expires June 30, 2025. Reappointment.
 
Charles Williams, Crawfordsville, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Term expires June 30, 2025. Replaces Wayne Wiggins.
 
Scott Matthews, Weiner, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Term expires June 30, 2025. Replaces David Petter.
 
Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board
 
Brad Doyle, Weiner, to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Term Expires June 30, 2025. Replaces Richard Helms.
 
Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board
 
Larry Dorman, Montrose, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Term expires June 30, 2025. Replaces David Heikes.
 
Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians
 
Vicki Burlsworth, Harrison, to the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians. Term expires June 30, 2026. Reappointment.
 
Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board
 
Chafer Stanley, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board. Term expires January 14, 2028. Replaces Amber Binz.
 
Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers
 
Addie Morris, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers. Term expires April 26, 2028. Reappointment.
 
Arkansas State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters and Home Inspectors
 
Michael Griffino, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters and Home Inspectors.  Term expires April 15, 2024.  New Position.

Sanders Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: 


Arkansas Early Childhood Commission

Barbie Baxter, Murfreesboro, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term expires on June 30, 2024.  Replaces Ryan Clayborn.

Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Katie Dudley, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Term expires on May 1, 2029. Replaces Al Brodell.

Heather Maxey, Mountain Home, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Term expires on May 1, 2029. Replaces Keven Anderson.

Arkansas Psychology Board

Jonathan Priest, Conway, to the Arkansas Psychology Board. Term expires on December 31, 2027.  Replaces Marica Fuller.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Veronica Harmon, Perryville, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Term expires on October 10, 2025. Replaces Neldia Dycus.

Tabitha Lancaster, Arkadelphia, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Term expires on October 10, 2025. Replaces Lance Lindow.

Robin Lambert, Russellville, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Term expires on October 10, 2026. Replaces Jasper Fultz.

Capitol Zoning District Commission

Jonell Caldwell, Little Rock, as the Governor’s designee to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Replaces Carol Worley.

Douglas Matayo, Springdale, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2025. Replaces Lawrence Anders.

David Robinson, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2025. Replaces Sarah Bennings.

Gabrielle Harvey, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2026. Replaces James Smith.

Rachel Bunch, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2025. Replaces Julie Mullinex.

Riley Hays, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2025. Replaces Michael Orndorff.

Career Education and Workforce Development Board

Cat Hamilton, Paragould, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. To serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Replaces Stephen Percival.

Butch Rice, Beebe, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. To serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Replaces Kenneth Calhoun.

Jeff Marcussen, Little Rock, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. To serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Replaces John Copas.

Kris Carson, Roland, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. To serve at the pleasure of the Governor. New Position.

Oil and Gas Commission

Bennie Westphal, Fort Smith, to the Oil and Gas Commission. Term expires on February 20, 2026. Replaces Frank Morledge.

Firefighter Benefit Review Panel

Bradly Moore, Marion, to the Firefighter Benefit Review Panel. Term expires on May 6, 2027. Replaces William Heck.

Dr. Larry Mendelsohn, Little Rock, to the Firefighter Benefit Review Panel. Term expires on May 6, 2027.  Replaces Anthony Bucolo.

Brad Hardin, Westfork, to the Firefighter Benefit Review Panel. Term expires on May 6, 2027.  Reappointment.

Sanders Announces Appointments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced the following appointments to boards and commissions:

Arkansas Racing Commission:

Steve Landers, of Little Rock, to the Arkansas Racing Commission. Term expires on January 14, 2028. Reappointment.

Arkansas State Police Commission:

Mike Akin, of Monticello, to the Arkansas State Police Commission. Term expires on January 14, 2030. Replaces Murray Benton.

Black History Commission of Arkansas:

Dr. Lynda Johnson, of Little Rock, to the Black History Commission of Arkansas. Term expires on January 14, 2029. Replaces Frank Stewart.

Arnetta Bradford, of Hope, to the Black History Commission of Arkansas. Term expires on January 14, 2030. Replaces Cherisse Jones-Branch. 

Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission:

Charlene Reed, of Little Rock, to chair the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Kristen Boozman, of Rogers, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Ashley Caldwell, of Little Rock, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Stacy DeJarnette, of White Hall, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Sarah Finley, of Little Rock, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Cheri Halsey, of Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Cathy Lanier, of Little Rock, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Megan Turner, of Little Rock, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Advisory Council:

Rebecca Jones, of Benton, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Advisory Council. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Leigh Keener, of Little Rock, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Advisory Council. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces Appointments

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced the following appointments:

Jamie Anderson, Scott, to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Term expires on January 14, 2028. Reappointment.

Neff Basore, Bella Vista, to the Arkansas State Police Commission. Term expires January 14, 2029. Reappointment.

Dr. Mike Stanton, Greenbrier, to the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas. Term expires January 14, 2029. Replaces Joe Whisenhunt.

Price Gardner, Roland, to the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University System. Term expires January 14, 2029. Reappointment.

Dr. Lance Porter, Hot Springs, to the Board of Trustees of National Park College. Term expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Gail Exelle.

Tony Moore, Russellville, to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. Term expires on December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Eugene Post, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. Term expires on December 31, 2024. Replaces Linda Prunty.

Doyle Yates, Springdale, to the to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. Term expires on December 31, 2022. Replaces Robert Walker.

John Muldoon, Hot Springs, to the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board. Term expires on September 30, 2028. Replaces Jimmy Ibison.

Chief Percy Wilburn, Lake Village, to the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board. Term expires on September 30, 2027. Replaces Derrick Person.

Tammy Browning, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. Term expires on January 14, 2029. Replaces Mark Karnes.

Marty Ryall, Conway, to the War Memorial Stadium Commission. Term expires on January 14, 2029. Replaces Chris Bequette.

Jason Sullivan, Mena, to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. Term expires on January 14, 2027. Replaces Gwen Story.

Stephanie Sutton, Pocahontas, to the Board of Trustees of Black River Technical College. Term expires on July 1, 2029. Replaces Douglas Cox.

Gayle Cooper, Melbourne, to the Board of Trustees of Ozarka Technical College. Term expires on July 1, 2028. Replaces Dennis Wiles.

Walter Washington, Jr., Little Rock, to the Black History Commission. Term expires on January 14, 2028. Replaces Carla Coleman.

Cynthia Nance, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Educational Television Commission. Term expires on March 23, 2029. Replaces Kathryn Jones.

Brent Summerhill, Bella Vista, to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. Term expires on July 1, 2023. Replaces Carol Dyer.

Lloyd Wofford, Jonesboro, to the Division of Aeronautics. Term expires on November 9, 2026. Reappointment. 

James Dawson, Clinton, to the Division of Aeronautics. Term expires on November 9, 2026. Reappointment. 

Mayor Douglas Kinslow, Greenwood, to the Compliance Advisory Panel. Term expires on August 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Rodney Leggitt, Greenbrier, to the Compliance Advisory Panel. Term expires on August 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Jennifer Simpson, Conway, to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Term expires on June 30, 2024. Replaces Deeni Sterling.

Dr. Rebecca Rusnak, Sherwood, to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Term expires on June 30, 2024. Replaces Zachary Ward.

Colleen Sears, Walnut Ridge, to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Term expires on June 30, 2024. Replaces Elizabeth Williams.

Dr. Suzanne Casey, Searcy, to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. Term expires on December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Justin Moore, Searcy, to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. Term expires on December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Robbie Cline, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. Term expires on December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

William Willis, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas Geological Survey. Term expires on January 14, 2029. Reappointment. 

Mike Howard, Mabelvale, to the Arkansas Geological Survey. Term expires on January 14, 2029. Replaces William Cains.

Mayor Orville “Rick” Elumbaugh, Batesville, to the State Aid Street Committee. Term expires on December 31, 2025. Replaces Jerry Boen. 

Tyrone Williams, Little Rock, to the Board of the Division of State Services for the Blind. Term expires on June 30, 2023. Replaces Stephanie Smith.

Stacey Caplener, Pleasant Plains, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term expires on October 14, 2024. Reappointment. 

Martin Hamrick, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term expires on October 14, 2024. Reappointment. 

Leroy Higginbotham, Crossett, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term expires on October 14, 2024. Reappointment. 

Brandon Taylor, Batesville, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board.  Term expires on October 14, 2024.  Reappointment. 

Eddie West, Warren, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term expires on October 14, 2023. Replaces Gary Lawrence. 

Michael Willhite, Hamburg, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term expires on October 14, 2023. Reappointment. 

James Kerr, Hot Springs, to the State Fire Prevention Commission. Term expires on August 24, 2024. Reappointment. 

Paul Cash, Garfield, to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Term expires on January 14, 2026. Reappointment. 

Amber Gibbons, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Term expires on January 15, 2023. Replaces James Gibson.

Mandia Johnson, Benton, to the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee. Term expires on March 1, 2026. Reappointment.

Benjamin Scallion, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee. Term expires on March 1, 2026. Reappointment.

John Willis May III, Huntsville, to the Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks. Term expires on December 31, 2025. Replaces Murray Benton.

Arnell Willis, Sr., Little Rock, to the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Term expires on January 15, 2024. Replaces Tom Ferstl.

Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces Appointments

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments:press@governor.arkansas.gov

Adam Waddell, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council. Appointment expires September 20, 2025. Reappointment.

Ron Pitts, Hensley, to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Appointment expires August 17, 2026. Replaces David Vaden.

Paul Bruce, Little Rock, to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee. Appointment expires July 14, 2024. Replaces Scott Yakoubian.

Dr. Allan Kirkland, Dardanelle, to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee. Appointment expires July 14, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Richard Nelson, Fort Smith, to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee. Appointment expires July 14, 2024. Reappointment.

Eugenia Brown, Mountain View, to the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Dr. Charles Daniels, El Dorado, to the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Anntonia Magruder, West Memphis, to the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Lorie Whitby, Lafe, to the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission. Appointment expires June 30, 2027. Reappointment.

Terry Cleaver, Morrilton, to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. Appointment expires August 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Dr. William Decker, Roland, to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. Appointment expires August 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Dr. John Nowlin, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. Appointment expires August 1, 2025. Replaces Amy Whitehead.

Dr. Dillon Erwin, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board. Appointment expires January 26, 2023. Replaces Robert Neal.

Chris Perry, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board. Appointment expires January 26, 2023. Replaces Tom Allen.

Allie Barker, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Independent Living Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2022. Replaces Candy Wray.

Addie Edwards, Camden, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2024. New Position.

Benjamin Scallion, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2024. Replaces Murray Maples.

Bennett Downs, Bryant, to the Arkansas State Respiratory Care Examining Committee. Appointment expires August 7, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Mark Reiner, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine. Appointment expires August 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Darlene Byrd, Cabot, to the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. New Board.

Dr. Leonie DeClerk, Jacksonville, to the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. New Board.

Dr. Mark Foster, Paragould, to the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. New Board.

Julia Ponder, Little Rock, to the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. New Board.

Dr. Mitzi Scotten, Jonesboro, to the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. New Board.

Professor Donna Shipley, Fort Smith, to the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. New Board.

Dr. Purushottam Thapa, Little Rock, to the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. New Board.

Dr. William Hawkins, Little Rock, to the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. New Board.

Judge Tonya Alexander, Marion, to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Appointment expires July 1, 2023. Reappointment.

John Mikesch, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Appointment expires July 1, 2024. Replaces Warner Taylor.

Judge David Talley, Magnolia, to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Appointment expires July 1, 2026. Reappointment.

Dr. Raymond Molden, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Shani Patterson, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Replaces Debra Hurd.

Betty Guhman, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Norman Kemper, Austin, to the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2022. Replaces Suzanne Tipton.

Mandy McFall, Leachville, to the Arkansas Geological Survey. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Replaces Maryln Looney.

Jeffrey Marcussen, Little Rock, to the Academic Facilities Review Board. Appointment expires August 6, 2024. Reappointment.

Daniel Barnes, Fayetteville, to the Academic Facilities Review Board. Appointment expires August 6, 2024. Reappointment.

Kelli Gemmell, Rogers, to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers. Appointment expires April 26, 2024. Replaces Suzanne Laffoon.

William Hurley, Farmington, to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers. Appointment expires April 26, 2024. Replaces George Krennerich.

Wesley Walls, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers. Appointment expires April 26, 2025. Reappointment.

Boyce Barnett, Cave City, to the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas. Appointment expires June 15, 2023. Replaces George Taylor.

Charlotte Bradley, Hope, to the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas. Appointment expires June 15, 2025. Reappointment.

Michael Hocutt, Little Rock, to the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas. Appointment expires June 15, 2024. Reappointment.

Michael Rappold, Conway, to the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas. Appointment expires June 15, 2024. Replaces Benjamin Mullen.

Heath Shearon, Maumelle, to the Elevator Safety Board. Appointment expires July 1, 2022. Replaces Colin Caldwell.

Richard Riley, Sherwood, to the Elevator Safety Board. Appointment expires July 1, 2023. Replaces Raymond Styers.

David Nixon, Springdale, to the Commission on Uniform State Laws. Appointment expires April 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Cliff McKinney, Benton, to the Commission on Uniform State Laws. Appointment expires April 30, 2025. Reappointment.

John Shepherd, El Dorado, to the Commission on Uniform State Laws. Appointment expires April 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Tammy Hamilton, Jacksonville, to the Arkansas Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Telecommunications Services Corporation Board of Directors. Appointment expires June 1, 2024. Replaces Lynn Franquemont.

Alan Cansler, Arkadelphia, as a Justice of the Peace for the Hot Spring County Quorum Court, District 9. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Ray Cook.

Samuel Bryant, Jr., Malvern, as a Justice of the Peace for the Hot Spring County Quorum Court, District 1. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Pete Willis.

Randy Scott, Blytheville, to the State Banking Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2025. Reappointment.

Tommy Brown, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. Appointment expires June 22, 2024. Reappointment.

Matthew Ross, Conway, to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. Appointment expires June 22, 2024. Reappointment.

Joe Spadoni, White Hall, to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. Appointment expires June 22, 2024. Reappointment.

Jerry Vint, Alexander, to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. Appointment expires June 22, 2024. Reappointment.

Cary Gray, Centerton, to the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians. Appointment expires June 30, 2026. Reappointment.

William Heaston, Little Rock, to the Board of the Division of State Services for the Blind. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Replaces James Julian.

David Henry, Bentonville, to the Board of the Division of State Services for the Blind. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Replaces Teresea Sheeler.

Tiffany Moore, Sherwood, to the Board of the Division of State Services for the Blind. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Replaces William Johnson.

Theresea Petrey, Little Rock, to the Board of the Division of State Services for the Blind. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Mark Constant, Marked Tree, to the HCAVR Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Ronnie Dorsey, De Queen, to the HCAVR Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Ralph Hudson, Little Rock, to the HCAVR Licensing Board. Serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Darrell Loveless, Crossett, to the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2031. Replaces Ronnie Wheeler.

Joe Farrer, Austin, to the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy. Appointment expires July 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Donald Pierce, Hot Springs Village, to the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy. Appointment expires July 1, 2024. Replaces Samuel Denton.

Dr. Patricia Knott, Conway, to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. Appointment expires July 1, 2026. Reappointment.

Carlos Chicas Zepeda, Rogers, to the Board of Directors of Northwest Technical Institute. Appointment expires June 30, 2026. Reappointment.

Davesh Sitaram, Little Rock, to the Elevator Safety. Appointment expires July 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Rex Bailey, Springdale, to the State Board of Barber Examiners. Appointment expires June 30, 2027. Reappointment.

Michael Commet, Centerton, to the State Board of Barber Examiners. Appointment expires June 30, 2026. Replaces Mary Fisher.

Murry Cline, Springdale, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Appointment expires July 1, 2025. Replaces Jim Engstrom.

Kyle Salyer, Van Buren, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Appointment expires July 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Howard Heffington, Sr., Ozark, to the Supervisory Board for the Arkansas Crime information Center. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Brice Hicks, Blytheville, as Constable for Chickasawba Township, Mississippi County. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Randy Moody.

Bill Tripp, Paragould, as a Justice of the Peace for the Greene County Quorum Court, District 11. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Ronnie Wood.

Ateca Foreman, Conway, to the Criminal Justice Task Force on Offender Court Costs and Collections. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. New Board.

Lorie Mason Jordan, Conway, to the Criminal Justice Task Force on Offender Court Costs and Collections. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. New Board.

Sharon Brooks, Fort Smith, to the State Board of Election Commissioners. Appointment expires May 28, 2025. Reappointment.

Jamie Clemmer, Benton, to the State Board of Election Commissioners. Appointment expires May 28, 2025. Replaces Bill Ackerman.

Governor Appoints New Chief Legal Counsel And Director of Legislative and Agency Affairs

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Karen Whatley as Chief Legal Counsel for the Governor’s Office and Jordan Burgess as Director of Legislative and Agency Affairs. 

Ms. Whatley has been Director of Legislative and Agency Affairs since August 2018. Ms. Burgess has been Senior Health Policy Advisor and liaison to the Department of Human Services since May 2019.

“Karen and Jordan have played significant roles in my administration,” Governor Hutchinson said. “Karen helped guide legislation to transform state government. Jordan and Karen have been on the front lines in our response to COVID-19. Each has hard-won experience that will benefit Arkansas as they assume their new roles.”

Ms. Whatley, who joined the Governor’s Office in August of 2018 as director of Legislative and Agency Affairs, graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor’s in English. She earned her law degree in 1994 from the University of Arkansas Law School in Little Rock, which now is the William H. Bowen School of Law.

Ms. Whatley was an Assistant United States Attorney for nearly 14 years, then worked at Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates, and Woodyard for four years before she became executive director at the Arkansas State Medical Board, where she served two years.

“I am excited to take on this new role, which will allow me to utilize my legal background and training,” Whatley said. “The past three years as director of Legislative and Agency Affairs have been a perfect precursor for this position, and I am ready for a new challenge. I would like to thank Governor Hutchinson for this opportunity.” 

Ms. Burgess joined Governor Hutchinson’s staff in May 2019 as the Senior Health Policy Advisor. As the liaison to the Department of Health and Department of Human Services, Ms. Burgess helped advance Governor Hutchinson’s goals to improve health care and assisted with the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms. Burgess grew up in Fort Smith and is a graduate of Southside High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Arkansas. She received her law degree from the William H. Bowen School of Law in 2012, and in 2018 she earned an MBA from the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to joining the Governor’s staff, Ms. Burgess was Associate General Counsel at Delta Dental of Arkansas. She is a member of Leadership Arkansas Class XIII and currently serves on the UCA Alumni Board of Directors.

“It’s an honor to have the chance to take on the responsibility to serve our state in this important role,” Ms. Burgess said. “I look forward to working with the legislative branch to help shape the policy and the future of our state. Participating in that process is a privilege, and I thank Governor Hutchinson for the opportunity.”

Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces More Appointments

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced the following appointments:

David Hopkins, Benton, to the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists. Appointment expires October 1, 2025. Replaces Mike Lybrand.

Chris Howell, Searcy, to the Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Thomas Fortner, Lonoke, to the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers. Appointment expires November 1, 2025. Reappointment.

David Remy, Booneville, to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Reappointment.

Damon Jackson, Garfield, to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Reappointment.

Chief Brad Hardin, West Fork, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Appointment expires October 14, 2023. Reappointment.

Chief Duane Logsdon, Huntington, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Appointment expires October 14, 2023. Reappointment.

Samuel Dunn, Mulberry, to the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Tom Jones, Little Rock, to the Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee. Appointment expires October 5, 2023. Reappointment.

Scott Bramlett, Clinton, to the Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee. Appointment expires October 5, 2023. Reappointment.

Dr. Syrad Evans, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. Appointment expires December 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Kasey Hodges, Springdale, to the Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. Appointment expires December 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Ann Price, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. Appointment expires December 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Kristin Agar, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Replaces Janet Hedges.

Susan Reasoner, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Replaces Leigh Hudson.

Elizabeth Crone, Mabelvale, to the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Christopher Balos, Springdale, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2022. Replaces Keith Vire.

Wesley Eddington, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2022. Reappointment.

Leigh Garvin, Sherwood, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2024. Replaces Jacqueline Bettis.

Dr. Charles Green, Benton, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2023. Replaces Christopher Paslay.

Dr. James Grover, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2024. Replaces Rebecca Martin.

Carol McDearmon, Greenbrier, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2022. Replaces Martin McDonnell.

Alex Scott, Arkadelphia, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2023. Replaces Addie Edwards.

Matt Sewell, Vilonia, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2024. New Position.

Kelley Sharp, Farmington, to the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2023. Reappointment.

Scott Meek, Conway, to the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters. Appointment expires July 18, 2024. Replaces David Cawein.

Darren Spinks, Quitman, to the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters. Appointment expires July 18, 2022. Replaces Marc Phillips.

Dr. Matthew Pelkki, Monticello, to the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters. Appointment expires July 18, 2025. Reappointment.

Chief Ben Hammond, Sheridan, to the State Fire Prevention Commission. Appointment expires August 24, 2023. Reappointment.

Marc Lowery, Harrison, to the State Fire Prevention Commission. Appointment expires August 24, 2023. Reappointment.

Denver Johnston, Bryant, to the State Fire Prevention Commission. Appointment expires August 24, 2023. Replaces Scott Gann.

Connie Creed, North Little Rock, to the HVACR Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Replaces Timothy Paetz.

David Whisel, Springdale, to the HVACR Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Kimberly Koch, Little Rock, to the HVACR Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Replaces William Pryor.

William Simpson, Little Rock, to the HVACR Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Replaces William Harrison.

Mark Constant, Marked Tree, to the HVACR Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2021. Replaces Thomas Washington.

Alan Hughes, Bismark, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Charles Johnson, Helena, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2024. Replaces Mike Rogers.

Candice Lawrence, Cabot, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2023. Replaces Paul Rivera.

Gan Nunnally, Bentonville, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Julie Roberson, Hamburg, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Robert Thorne, Marion, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Ricky Harrington, Greenbrier, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee District 2. Appointment expires March 22, 2024. Reappointment.

Leslie Davis, Ozark, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee District 4. Appointment expires March 22, 2024. Reappointment.

Doyle Caldwell, Sheridan, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee District 6. Appointment expires March 22, 2024. Reappointment.

Jerrod Blockburger, Rogers, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee District 1. Appointment expires March 22, 2024. New position.

Tony Horner, Piggott, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee District 3. Appointment expires March 22, 2024. Reappointment.

Ray Reynolds, De Queen, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee District 7. Appointment expires March 22, 2024. Replaces Gary Kirkpatrick.

Everett Cox, Tillar, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee District 8. Appointment expires March 22, 2024. New position.

KenDrell Collins, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Sentencing Commission. Appointment expires May 15, 2026. Replaces Jon Standridge.

Judge Gordon McCain, Ozark, to the Arkansas Sentencing Commission. Appointment expires May 15, 2025. Reappointment.

Keith Rutledge, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Sentencing Commission. Appointment expires May 15, 2025. Reappointment.

Nathan Smith, Bentonville, to the Arkansas Sentencing Commission. Appointment expires May 15, 2025. Reappointment.

Henry Kinslow, El Dorado, to the Arkansas State Claims Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2026. Reappointment.

Sylvester Smith, III, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Claims Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2026. Reappointment.

Todd Smith, Magnolia, to the State Banking Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Kevin Crass, Little Rock, to the War Memorial Stadium Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2028. Replaces Donald Cook.

Scott DeMott, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. Appointment expires June 22, 2023. Replaces Heath Tibbs.

Wayne Edwards, Lake Village, to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. Appointment expires June 22, 2023. Reappointment.

James Bailey, Springdale, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Replaces Thomas Jones.

Dr. Glen Bryant, West Memphis, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Dwayne Daniels, El Dorado, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Vanessa Falwell, Newport, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Darren Flamik, Roland, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Anthony Hui, West Fork, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. David Kiessling, Bigelow, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Balan Nair, Little Rock, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Donald Ragland, Marshall, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Carl Riddell, Russellville, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. James Zini, Mountain View, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Reappointment.

Brenda Fendley, Marshall, to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2027. Reappointment.

Carol Lloyd, Booneville, to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2027. Replaces Jane Phillips.

Danna Crook, Conway, to the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Advisory Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2022. Replaces Dr. John Dornhoffer.

Sam Whitaker, Monticello, to the Arkansas Agriculture Board. Appointment expires August 15, 2024. Reappointment.

Robin Ralston, Atkins, to the Arkansas Agriculture Board. Appointment expires August 15, 2024. Replaces Jennifer James.

Wendy Blackwood, Fairfield Bay, to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. Appointment expires December 31, 2023. Reappointment.

Crystal Lougin, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. Appointment expires December 31, 2023. Replaces Cheryl Edwards.

Anderson Neal, Texarkana, to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Vickie Keeton.

Susan Morse, Springdale, to the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2026. Replaces Kimberly Jablonski.

Dr. Mark Gross, West Fork, to the Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Reappointment.

Dr. Jeff Standridge, Conway, to the Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Reappointment.

Jake Arey, Bryant, to the Residential Contractors Committee. Appointment expires October 1, 2023. Reappointment.

Dan Gamble, Manila, to the Residential Contractors Committee. Appointment expires October 1, 2023. Reappointment.

Todd Wilcox, Jonesboro, to the Residential Contractors Committee. Appointment expires October 1, 2022. Replaces Bill Green.

Ro Arrington, Little Rock, to the Academic Facilities Review Board. Appointment expires August 6, 2023. Reappointment.

Michelle McClaflin, Sulphur Springs, to the Academic Facilities Review Board. Appointment expires August 6, 2023. Reappointment.

Dr. Pebbles Fagan, Little Rock, to the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee. Appointment expires October 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Jennifer Redmond-Knight, Little Rock, to the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee. Appointment expires October 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Chelsea Conway, Ash Flat, to the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee. Appointment expires October 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Jessyka Hanna, Hot Springs National Park, to the Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board. Appointment expires March 1, 2022. Reappointment.

Johnny Miller, Jr., Greenbrier, to the Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board. Appointment expires March 1, 2022. Replaces Johnny Miller, Sr.

Weldon Wynn, Star City, to the Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board. Appointment expires March 1, 2022. Reappointment.

Greg Armstrong, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Appointment expires September 1, 2023. Replaces Paul Johnston.

Paul Hatcher, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Appointment expires September 1, 2022. Replaces Rob Yates.

Gary Horton, Hensley, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Appointment expires September 1, 2021. Replaces Mike Horton.

Micah Saterfield, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Appointment expires September 1, 2023. Replaces Patrick McNally.

Frank Snell, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Appointment expires September 1, 2022. Replaces Grant Snell.

Dr. Timothy Cook, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Respiratory Care Examining Committee. Appointment expires August 7, 2023. Replaces Nancy Rector.

Dr. Neadum Odom, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Respiratory Care Examining Committee. Appointment expires August 7, 2023. Reappointment.

Angela Sanders, Benton, to the Arkansas State Respiratory Care Examining Committee. Appointment expires August 7, 2023. Reappointment.

Jack Evans, Carlisle, to the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Dusty Hoskyn, England, to the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Doug Hartz, Stuttgart, to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Rusty Smith, Des Arc, to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Jacob Appleberry, McGehee, to the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board. Appointment expires July 1, 2022. Reappointment.

Jason Felton, Marianna, to the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board. Appointment expires July 1, 2022. Reappointment.

Brad Graham, Portland, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Kenny Francis, Corning, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Steve Kueter, Paragould, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Dick Baxter, Cabot, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Joe Christian, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

John King, Helena, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Replaces Bryan Moery.

Roger Pohlner, Fisher, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Kesha Pilot, Hot Springs, to the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Caleb Crawley, Conway, to the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Bethany Baldwin, Cabot, to the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Glennis Sharp, Cotter, to the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Anthony Tidwell, Hot Springs, to the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Replaces Aldona Standridge.

Sue Coon, Melbourne, to the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Remica Gray, Texarkana, to the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Donna Young, Van Buren, to the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Ricky Lattimore, McGehee, to the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Sheri Rogers, Hot Springs, to the Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities. Appointment expires June 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Rebecca Pieroni, Jonesboro, to the Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities. Appointment expires June 1, 2021. Replaces Nola McKinney.

Rick Davis, Junction City, to the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission. Appointment expires September 1, 2023. Reappointment.

James Duncan, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. Replaces William Roachell.

Kevin Hawks, Vilonia, to the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Norman Walker, Lonoke, to the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission. Appointment expires September 1, 2023. Reappointment

Joe Harris, Osceola, to the Arkansas Waterways Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2028. Reappointment. 

Paula Steinsiek, Sherwood, to the Crime Victims Reparations Board. Appointment expires October 5, 2024. Replaces Jajuan Archer.

Tina Winham, Rogers, to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism. Appointment expires February 12, 2024. Reappointment.

Sheriff Christopher Brown, Wilburn, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Reappointment.

Dr. Margaret Ellibee, Little Rock, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Reappointment.

Chief Chadwick Henson, Trumann, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Reappointment.

Sergeant Zachary White, Texarkana, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Reappointment.

Dr. Kevin Atkinson, Searcy, to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Appointment expires September 14, 2024. Replaces Benard Udochi.

Andrew Beavers, Sherwood, to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Appointment expires September 14, 2024. Replaces Brenda Howard.

Aimee Cloud, Conway, to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Morie Malloy, Little Rock, to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Replaces Michael Yarbrough.

Chief Jason Akers, Monticello, to the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2022. Replaces Chief Hayes Minor.

Kathryn Swanson, Jacksonville, to the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee. Appointment expires March 1, 2023. Replaces Robert Bodenhamer.

Dr. John Robinette, Pine Bluff, to Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine. Appointment expires August 31, 2023. Reappointment.

James Furgason, Gentry, to the Arkansas Psychology Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2023. Replaces Sharon Hoehn. 

Mickey Shell, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Psychology Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2023. Replaces Christopher Hoggard.

Cathee Terrell, Rogers, to the Trauma Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2021. Replaces Timothy Tackett. 

Dr. Charles Scott, Sherwood, to the Trauma Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2022. Reappointment. 

Dr. Kyle Kalkwarf, Little Rock, to the Trauma Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2022. Replaces Carmen Smith. 

RT Fendley, Little Rock, to the Trauma Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2022. Reappointment.

Dr. Jerrilyn Jones, Little Rock, to the Trauma Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2025. Reappointment.

Anthony Thornton, Mountain Home, to the Trauma Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2021. Replaces Thomas Jenkins. 

Twain Cunningham, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Independent Living Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Brenda Stinebuck, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas State Independent Living Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Nathan Winter, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Independent Living Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Captain James Adamson, Forrest City, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Megon Bush, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Tjuana Byrd, Sherwood, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Lloyd Franklin, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Greimante Garner, Mayflower, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Donnell Hegler, El Dorado, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

James Hollywood, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Kevin Hunt, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Jerome Hunter, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Jade Hurvey, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Alexys Ireland, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Reverend Allan Irizarry-Graves, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Raymond Long, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Belinda Mallett, Plumerville, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Alyssa Pickett, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

William Vaughn, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Linda Walker, Ashdown, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Reggie Watson, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Lonnie Watts, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

LaTasha Woods, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Dr. Jacqueline Wright, Conway, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Jazzmine Young, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor. New position.

Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces Appointments

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced the following appointments:

Dr. Jerrod Anderson, Batesville, to the Health Services Permit Commission. Appointment Expires April 9, 2025. Replaces Dr. Jason Richey.

Thomas Gilder, Springdale, to the Health Services Permit Commission. Appointment expires April 9, 2024. Replaces Janie Pugsley.

Eric Bell, Little Rock, to the Health Services Permit Commission. Appointment expires April 9, 2024. Reappointment.

Samuel Sellers, Little Rock, to the Health Services Permit Commission. Appointment expires April 9, 2024. Replaces Donna Nelson-Lowe.

Len Cotton, Dardanelle, to the Arkansas Veterans’ Commission. Appointment expires October 15, 2025. Reappointment.

Greg Brown, Osceola, to the Arkansas Veterans’ Commission. Appointment expires October 15, 2025. Reappointment.

Dr. Robert Mason, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Veterans’ Commission. Appointment expires October 15, 2025. Reappointment.

Rusty Guinn, Jonesboro, to the State Board of Collection Agencies. Appointment expires January 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Christina Ellis, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Appointment expires August 17, 2025. Replaces Sherry Chesser.

Paul Garrett, Jacksonville, to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor.  New position.

Dwight Witcher, Conway, to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor.  New position.

Chris Traxson, Springdale, to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor.  New position.

R.D. Kinsey, Sherwood, to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission. Appointment expires at the will of the Governor.  New position.

Kendall Lewellen, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission. Appointment expires October 15, 2021. Replaces Andrea Walker.

Kerri Michael, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission. Appointment expires October 15, 2022. Reappointment.

Dr. Chadwick Rogers, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission. Appointment expires October 15, 2022. Replaces Rodney Nagel.

Joshua Barkhimer, Camden, to the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Appointment expires January 15, 2024. Reappointment.

Jack Cotton, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Appointment expires January 15, 2024. Replaces Scott McKennon.

Katie Hampton, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Appointment expires January 15, 2024. Replaces Brian Hester.

Julie Matthews, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Appointment expires January 15, 2024. Replaces Cary Matthews.

Layza Lopez-Love, Springdale, to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Appointment expires January 31, 2023. Reappointment.

Dr. Rhonda Mattox, Roland, to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Appointment expires January 31, 2023. Reappointment.

Louis Portlock, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Appointment expires January 31, 2023. Reappointment.

Jimmy Jones, Fordyce, to the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2028. Reappointment.

Scott Wood, Batesville, to the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Replaces Ken Yarbrough.

Dr. Terry DeWitt, Arkadelphia, to the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training. Appointment expires January 14, 2024. Reappointment.

Sherry Riggins, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training. Appointment expires January 14, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Larry Ash, Fayetteville, to the Elevator Safety Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Dr. Susan DeBlack, Conway, to the State Board of Optometry. Appointment expires April 26, 2022. Replaces Dr. Herman Ginger.

Dr. Michael Birrer, Little Rock, to the Oversight Committee on Breast Cancer Research. Appointment expires January 1, 2022. Replaces Dr. Laura Hutchins.

Mark Taylor, Hector, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Edward Regenold, Armorel, to the Blytheville-Gosnell Regional Airport Authority. Appointment expires November 1, 2026. Reappointment.

Russ Thomason, Blytheville, to the Blytheville-Gosnell Regional Airport Authority. Appointment expires November 1, 2026. Reappointment.

Mike Jacques, Gosnell, to the Blytheville-Gosnell Regional Airport Authority. Appointment expires November 1, 2022. Replaces Barry Ball.

Dr. Richard Nelson, Fort Smith, to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee. Appointment expires July 14, 2024. Replaces Dr. Ronald Martin.

Adriane Travis, Atkins, to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee. Appointment expires July 14, 2023. Replaces Tracy Parent.

Dr. Allan Kirkland, Dardanelle, to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee. Appointment expires July 14, 2024. Replaces Dr. Christopher Blackmon.

Dr. Rogerich Paylor, Little Rock, to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee. Appointment expires July 14, 2023. Reappointment.

Jana Brady, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques. Appointment expires July 31, 2021. Reappointment.

Dr. Michael Buffington, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques. Appointment expires July 31, 2023. Reappointment.

Michele Fincher, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques. Appointment expires July 31, 2022. Replaces Martin Eisele.

Hayden Henningsen, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques. Appointment expires July 31, 2023. Reappointment.

Wendy Poole, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques. Appointment expires July 31, 2022. Replaces Lisa McDermott.

Michael Sims, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques. Appointment expires July 31, 2023. Replaces Mary Jones.

Dr. Curtis Cunningham, Siloam Springs, to the Advisory Council for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children. Appointment expires July 20, 2023. Reappointment.

Stephanie Hollis, Monticello, to the Advisory Council for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children. Appointment expires July 20, 2023. Replaces Daisy Duerr.

Marsha Partney, Mountain Home, to the Advisory Council for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children. Appointment expires July 20, 2023. Reappointment.

Dr. Robert Bonner, Nashville, to the Veterinary Medical Examining Board. Appointment expires March 1, 2025. Replaces Dr. Doug Parker.

Ron Pitts, Hensley, to the Board of the Information Network of Arkansas. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Reappointment.

Ralph Hudson, North Little Rock, to the Board of the Information Network of Arkansas. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Reappointment.

Doug Melton, Bella Vista, to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. Appointment expires August 1, 2024. Replaces Taylor Wynn.

Marion Foster, Benton, to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. Appointment expires August 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Terry Cleaver, Morrilton, to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. Appointment expires August 1, 2021. Replaces Dr. John Dennis.

Matthew Charton, Morrilton, to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. Appointment expires August 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Rachel Golden, Little Rock, to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Carl Miller, Little Rock, to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Vernita Morgan, El Dorado, to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Replaces Peter Westbrook.

Dr. Emily Beahm, Morrilton, to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Replaces Dr. Ann Early.

Kelsey Howard, Springdale, to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Replaces Joseph Kelly.

Bob Kempkes, Hot Springs, to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Reappointment.

Anne Speed, Little Rock, to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Appointment expires June 30, 2024. Replaces Andrijana Vukovich.

Dr. Andrew Beaupre, Pine Bluff, to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Replaces Dr. Jamie Brandon.

Joe Cole, Piggott, to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Replaces Steve Cole.

Andrew Watson, Vilonia, to the Child Welfare Agency Review Board. Appointment expires March 1, 2023. Replaces Edward Appler.

Dr. Beverly Foti, Little Rock, to the Child Welfare Agency Review Board. Appointment expires March 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Sanford Tollette, Little Rock, to the Child Welfare Agency Review Board. Appointment expires March 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Robert Jordan, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Robert Tillman, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Dr. Joseph Beck, Fayetteville, to the Oversight Committee on Breast Cancer Research. Appointment expires January 1, 2023. Reappointment.

Dr. Rhonda Gentry, Little Rock, to the Oversight Committee on Breast Cancer Research. Appointment expires January 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Randy Fore, Mountain Home, to the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers. Appointment expires July 31, 2023. Reappointment.

Louis McGrail, Rogers, to the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers. Appointment expires July 31, 2023. Reappointment.

Mark Oyler, Rogers, to the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers. Appointment expires July 31, 2023. Reappointment.

Dillard Martin, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers. Appointment expires July 31, 2022. Reappointment.

Billy Altom, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council. Appointment expires September 20, 2023. Reappointment.

Neil White, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council. Appointment expires September 20, 2023. Reappointment.

Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces Appointments

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced the following appointments:

Dr. Beth Anne Rankin, Magnolia, to the State Board of Education. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Replaces Brett Williamson.

Brett Morgan, Little Rock, to the Parole Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2028. Replaces Abraham Carpenter.

Bill Clary, Conway, to the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University. Appointment expires January 14, 2026. Replaces Tom Kennedy.

Amy Denton, Roland, to the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas. Appointment expires January 14, 2028. Replaces Elizabeth Farris.

JoAnne Bush, Lake Village, to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2028. Replaces Ann Cash.

Eddie Glover, Conway, to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2026. Replaces Fred Fowlkes.

Graycen Bigger, Pocahontas, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2025. Replaces Bill Clary.

Dr. Jerry Cash, Harrison, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2026. Replaces Chris Gilliam.

Dr. Kyle Miller, Helena, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2024. Replaces Sherrel Johnson.

Suzett Sparks, Rogers, to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. Appointment expires December 31, 2023. Replaces Doyle Yates.

Mary Zunick, Hot Springs, to the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts. Appointment expires January 14, 2028. Replaces Steve Faris.

Mary Chambers, North Little Rock, to the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts. Appointment expires January 14, 2022. Replaces Anne Xu.

Tommy Wren, Violet Hill, to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2028. Replaces Ed Mabry.

George Dunklin, Humphrey, to the Arkansas Forestry Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2030. Replaces Bobby Johnson.

Steve Cousins, El Dorado, to the Board of Trustees of South Arkansas Community College. Appointment expires December 31, 2026. Reappointment.

Courtney Crotty, El Dorado, to the Board of Trustees of South Arkansas Community College. Appointment expires December 31, 2026. Replaces Tasha Sinclair.

Scott Street, El Dorado, to the Board of Trustees of South Arkansas Community College. Appointment expires December 31, 2026. Replaces Dr. Kermit Parks.

Nathan Evers, El Dorado, to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. Appointment expires January 14, 2026. Replaces Lawrence Bearden.

Laura Winning, Little Rock, to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. Appointment expires January 14, 2025. Replaces Gary Golden.

Bobby Glover, Carlisle, to the Board of Corrections. Appointment expires December 31, 2027. Reappointment.

Kevin Case, Little Rock, to the Medical Marijuana Commission. Appointment expires December 31, 2024. Replaces Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman.

Deborah Knox, Mountain Home, to the State Library Board. Appointment expires October 18, 2027. Reappointment.

Dr. Anes Abraham, Blytheville, to the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Northeastern College. Appointment expires December 31, 2026. Reappointment.

Gordon Miller, Leachville, to the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Northeastern College. Appointment expires December 31, 2026. Replaces Sandra Kennett.

Randy Scott, Blytheville, to the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Northeastern College. Appointment expires December 31, 2026. Reappointment.

Alan Curtis, Forrest City, to the Board of Trustees of East Arkansas Community College. Appointment expires December 31, 2026. Reappointment.

Beverly Devazier, Forrest City, to the Board of Trustees of East Arkansas Community College. Appointment expires December 31, 2026. Replaces Carrell Billingsley.

Al Miller, Forrest City, to the Board of Trustees of East Arkansas Community College. Appointment expires December 31, 2026. Reappointment.

Steven Smith, Springdale, to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2027. Reappointment.

Ted Thomas, Conway, to the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2027. Reappointment.

Marcus Lamberth, Batesville, to the Arkansas Racing Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2026. Reappointment.

Jeremy Baltz, Pocahontas, to the Board of Trustees of Black River Technical College. Appointment expires June 30, 2027. Replaces Ruth Ellis.

Bennie Cooper, Melbourne, to the Board of Trustees of Ozarka College. Appointment expires July 1, 2027. Reappointment.

Dr. Kelly Johnson, Springdale, to the Board of Directors of Northwest Technical Institute. Appointment expires June 30, 2025. Replaces Thomas Free.

Darrell Hess, Wynne, to the State Plant Board. Appointment expires March 17, 2022. Replaces John Fricke.

David Hendrix, Jr., Benton, to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. Appointment expires July 1, 2025. Replaces Kevin Case.

Kerry Lott, Dardanelle, to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. Appointment expires July 1, 2025. Replaces Jay Hickey.

Sam Jackson, Blytheville, to the Division of Aeronautics. Appointment expires November 9, 2025. Reappointment.

Ray Nabholz, Conway, to the Contractors Licensing Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2025. Reappointment.

Don Weaver, Conway, to the Contractors Licensing Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Steve Cranford.

Sarah Bennings, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Appointment expires May 1, 2022. Replaces Jeff Jenkins.

Beverly Jones, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Appointment expires May 1, 2023. Reappointment.

Mike Orndorff, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Appointment expires May 1, 2022. Replaces Cassandra Toro.

James Smith, North Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Appointment expires May 1, 2023. Reappointment.

Vickie Burlsworth, Harrison, to the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Dr. Allison Hall, Clarksville, to the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Jerry Himes, Helena-West Helena, to the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Dr. Eric Rosenbaum, Little Rock, to the State Crime Laboratory Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2028. Reappointment.

Daryl Bassett, Little Rock, to the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System. Appointment expires March 9, 2026. Reappointment.

Derek Scott, Bentonville, to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. Appointment expires September 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Julius Odom, Bald Knob, to the State Board of Barber Examiners. Appointment expires June 30, 2026. Reappointment.

Dr. Michael Courtney, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas State Chiropractic Examiners. Appointment expires June 9, 2025. Reappointment.

Dr. Bob Carlisle, Benton, to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners. Appointment expires September 1, 2025. Replaces Dr. Fred Church.

Sterling Penix, Little Rock, to the State Board of Private Career Education. Appointment expires April 15, 2027. Replaces Joshua Blevins.

Jasmine Wilson, Morrilton, to the State Board of Private Career Education. Appointment expires April 15, 2026. Replaces Danny Knight.

Dr. David Beasley, Jonesboro, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Appointment expires July 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Lorie Tudor, Little Rock, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Appointment expires July 1, 2023. Replaces Scott Bennett.

Dr. Rodney Williams, Fayetteville, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Appointment expires July 1, 2024. Reappointment.

Troy Keeping, Little Rock, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2021. Reappointment.

Hugh McDonald, Little Rock, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Dr. Keith Vire, Fayetteville, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2022. Reappointment.

Kenneth Calhoun, Carlisle, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Replaces D. Burton Weis.

Scott Copas, Little Rock, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Stephen Percival, Fayetteville, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Jeff Standridge, Conway, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2023. Reappointment.

Evelyn Keels, De Queen, to the Sevier County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 2. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Charles Keels.

Andy Johnson, Carthage, to the Dallas County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 6. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Walter Hawkins.

Jeff Mays, Marshall, to the Searcy County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 6. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Steve McCallister.

Duane Coatney, Eureka Springs, to the Carroll County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 4. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Marty Johnson.

Larry Garrett, Magazine, to the Logan County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 8. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Denny Stone.

Bill Ussery, Springdale, to the Washington County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 4. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Judith Yanez.

Richard Taylor, Bella Vista, to the Benton County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 10. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Renona Crowden.

Jenny Whitehead, Magnolia, to the Columbia County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 11. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Jason Ray.

Brian Fletcher, Paris, to the Logan County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 5. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces John O’Brien.

Bryan Smith, Newport, to the Jackson County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace for District 4. Appointment expires December 31, 2022. Replaces Jennifer Ballard.

Governor Hutchinson Announces Appointments to the Arkansas State Police Commission

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intent to appoint Murray Benton Sr. and Ken Reeves to the Arkansas State Police Commission.

Murray Benton Sr., Jonesboro, will replace Bill Benton. His term will begin on January 1, 2021, and expire on January 14, 2023. 

Governor Hutchinson issued the following statement:

“I’m delighted to appoint Murray Benton to the Arkansas State Police Commission. Our state police deserve the highest quality of service, and I have no doubt that Murray’s proven leadership in business and his community will serve him well. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Bill Benton, who has spent 6 years as a dedicated commissioner.”

Murray Benton Sr. issued the following statement:

“It is such an honor to be included in this group of amazing commissioners. I’m grateful to the Governor for his confidence in me and for the opportunity to serve our Arkansas State Police. I’ll give 110% in every aspect of this role.”

Benton has been the President of Mid South Sales for over 30 years. He is an active board member of Baptist Memorial Health Care System, NEA Baptist Hospital, Jonesboro Unlimited, NEA Industrial Development Commission, and the Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks.

Ken Reeves, Harrison, will replace Jane Christenson. His term will begin on January 15, 2021, and expire on January 14, 2028.

Governor Hutchinson issued the following statement:

“Ken’s legal background and experience working with law enforcement will be an asset to the State Police Commission. He is a lifelong Arkansan committed to public service. I am confident he will be an outstanding addition to the Commission.”

Ken Reeves issued the following statement:

“In my years as a practicing attorney, I have had an excellent relationship with city, county, and state law enforcement. I believe very strongly in the rule of law. I admire the commission and their service to the State Police and look forward to joining this fine tradition.”

Ken Reeves spent more than a decade serving as Vice President and General Counsel at FedEx Freight, Inc. He previously served on the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission. He also served as Chairman of the Arkansas Supreme Court Professional Conduct Committee, Boone County Economic Development Corporation, and North Arkansas Medical Center.