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• Apr 16, 2026

Governor Sanders Announces Appointments

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

Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training

Jeffery Hagar, Sherwood, to the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Term to expire January 14, 2032. Replaces Mike Reynolds.

Thomas Marsh, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Term to expire January 14, 2032. Reappointment.

Phillip Pate, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Term to expire January 14, 2032. Replaces Barry Phillips.

Arkansas Early Childhood Commission

Donna Massengill, Harrisburg, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire March 1, 2028. Replaces Deborah Mays.

Leslie Sharp, Prairie Grove, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2028. Replaces Shelli Henehan.

Susan Templeton, Rogers, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Previously vacant position.

Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board

Matt Cashion, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board. Term to expire April 1, 2028. Previously vacant position.

Derek Bouslough, Austin, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board. Term to expire April 1, 2029. Replaces Maurice Henry.

Robin Bugg, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board. Term to expire April 1, 2030. Previously vacant position.

Arkansas History Commission

Phillip McMath, Little Rock, to the Arkansas History Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2030. Previously vacant position.

Ray Hanley, Little Rock, to the Arkansas History Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2031. Replaces Heather Nelson.

Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board

Gary Horton, Hensley, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Term to expire September 1, 2027. Reappointment.

Steve Tricarico, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Term to expire September 1, 2026. Replaces Gregory Armstrong.

Francois Van Der Watt, Greenwood, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Term to expire September 1, 2028. Reappointment.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Jason Wallace, Jonesboro, to the State Board of Nursing. Term to expire October 1, 2026. Previously vacant position.

Katelynn Rougeau, Little Rock, to the State Board of Nursing. Term to expire October 1, 2029. Previously vacant position.

Auctioneer’s Licensing Board

Tony Watson, Melbourne, to the Auctioneer’s Licensing Board. Term to expire April 15, 2027. Replaces John Hutchcraft.

Nicky Fowler, Glenwood, to the Auctioneer’s Licensing Board. Term to expire April 15, 2028. Reappointment.

Roy Ragland, Marshall, to the Auctioneer’s Licensing Board. Term to expire April 15, 2029, Replaces Allen Robertson.

Tyler Payton, Heber Springs, to the Auctioneer’s Licensing Board. Term to expire April 15, 2028. Replaces Johnny Mitchum.

Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority

Martin Eggensperger, Pocahontas, to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Term to expire January 14, 2029. Previously vacant position.

Andrew Goodman, Greenbrier, to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Term to expire January 14, 2030. Replaces Lillie Lane.

Russ Martin, Little Rock, to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Term to expire January 14, 2028. Replaces Seth Mims.

Board of Division of State Services for the Blind

Mollie Hernandez, Searcy, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2029. Replaces James Henry.

Tiffany Moore, Sherwood, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Tyrone Williams.

Dr. Ernie Huff, Benton, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Erika Evans.

Judy Ricci, Little Rock, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2029. Replaces Theresa Petrey.

Roy DePriest, North Little Rock, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Keith Clark.

State Board of Health

Allison Gonzalez, Bentonville, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire December 31, 2028. Previously vacant position.

Jill Flaxman, Little Rock, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire December 31, 2027. Replaces Darren Flamik.

Shane Speights, Jonesboro, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire December 31, 2028. Previously vacant position.

Jerry Martin, Greenbrier, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire December 31, 2029. Replaces Lane Crider.

Jake Keet, Little Rock, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire December 31, 2029. Replaces Clay Waliski.

Blake Torres, Benton, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire December 31, 2029. Reappointment.

Shannon Pate, Little Rock, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire December 31, 2028. Replaces Jesse Ragland.

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