08/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2026 11:59
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointments:
Arkansas Educational Television Commission
Jeremy Gillam, Greenbrier, to the Arkansas Educational Television Commission. Term to expire March 23, 2034. Replaces Woody Freeman.
Kerri Taake, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Educational Television Commission. Term to expire March 23, 2028. Previously vacant position.
Arkansas Minority Health Commission
Wes Booker, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Term to expire January 31, 2028. Reappointment.
LaTeasha Gaither-Davis, Marion, to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Term to expire January 31, 2028. Reappointment.
Jack Sisson, Bentonville, to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Term to expire January 31, 2027. Replaces Rhonda Mattox.
Leonard Williams, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Term to expire January 31, 2028. Replaces Sedrick Rice.
Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board
Jeanine Andersson, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. Term to expire January 14, 2028. Replaces Amy Cahill.
Carey Antoon, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. Term to expire January 14, 2028. Replaces Brian Thomas.
Ronald Robertson, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. Term to expire January 13, 2028. Previously vacant position.
Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
Rodney Richmond, Searcy, to the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. Term to expire June 30, 2032. Reappointment.
Board of Visitors of the School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
Heather Clouse, Fayetteville, to the Board of Visitors of the School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts. Term to expire January 14, 2031. Previously vacant position.
Jeffery Davidson, Benton, to the Board of Visitors of the School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts. Term to expire January 14, 2032. Previously vacant position.
Sarah Moore, Stuttgart, to the Board of Visitors of the School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts. Term to expire January 14, 2030. New Position.
Sara Walsh, Little Rock, to the Board of Visitors of the School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts. Term to expire January 14, 2033. Replaces Marlene Battle.
Board of Visitors of the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
Mark Bremer, Benton, to the Board of Visitors of the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College. Term to expire July 1, 2033. Replaces Amy Pierce.
Rajesh Chokhani, Little Rock, to the Board of Visitors of the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College. Term to expire July 1, 2031. Reappointment.
Jack Thomas, Little Rock, to the Board of Visitors of the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College. Term to expire July 1, 2032. Replaces Raymond Long.
Governor's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition
Kayle Browning Conley, Greenbrier, to the Governor's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Term to expire December 31, 2026. New Position.
Ante Jazic, Little Rock, to the Governor's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Term to expire December 31, 2026. New Position.
State Board of Optometry
Vickie Burlsworth, Harrison, to the State Board of Optometry. Term to expire April 26, 2028. Replaces William White.
Abby Hackworth, Jonesboro, to the State Board of Optometry. Term to expire April 26, 2028. Replaces Mitchell Gentry.
Joseph Sugg, Heber Springs, to the State Board of Optometry. Term to expire April 26, 2030. Replaces Beatrice Reed.
Tax Appeals Commission
Jonathan Camp, Bryant, to the Tax Appeals Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2031. Previously vacant position.
Joseph Sanford, Rogers, to the Tax Appeals Commission and designated to serve as chief. Term to expire June 30, 2034. Reappointment.
Chicot County Quorum Court
Terry Alpe, Lake Village, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 5, Chicot County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Dale Scrivner.
Greene County Quorum Court
Johanna Pillow, Paragould, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 4, Greene County. Term expired December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Jonathon Davis.
Lonoke County Quorum Court
Elizabeth Anderson, Scott, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 10, Lonoke County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Rose Bryant-Jones.
Pulaski County Quorum Court
Douglas House, Sherwood, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 13, Pulaski County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Phil Stowers.
Saline County Quorum Court
Michael Davidson, Alexander, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 5, Saline County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Justin Rue.
Searcy County Quorum Court
John Hinchey, Marshall, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District, 1, Searcy County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Rob Woods.
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