Boards and Commissions

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.