2010-11 Leadership Fort Smith class announced

Twenty-five individuals from the region have been chosen for the 2010-11 class of Leadership Fort Smith, a program offered through the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

Leadership Fort Smith focuses on key community issues and leadership skills, with those in the program engaging in sessions that offer solid, firsthand information and provide opportunities for dialogue with leaders in various fields.

The new class participated in an orientation Aug. 5 and will be formally introduced to the public in an Aug. 26 "New Class Reception" sponsored by the Leadership Fort Smith Alumni Association. The reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the North Rotunda of the Fort Smith Convention Center, 800 Rogers Ave. Deadline to sign up for the reception, which has a $15 fee, is Aug. 20. For more info, or to make reservations may call 788-7740 or e-mail [email protected]

New class members are:
Nicki L. Babb of Hackett, executive director, Crisis Intervention Center in Fort Smith.

Terry Bigler of Sallisaw, assistant chief, Fort Smith Fire Department.

Jennifer Boulden of Fort Smith, communications and event services manager for the Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Michelle Cernak of Mulberry, owner of Westark Plumbing and Expert Drain Cleaning Services.

Vern Clemons of Fort Smith, assistant general counsel for Golden Living.

Arline Coatney of Fort Smith, principal broker and owner of Asset Management of Fort Smith.

Dustin Dooly of Fort Smith, head of school for the Montessori School of Fort Smith.

Jonathan Fry of Fort Smith, owner and president of Home Instead Senior Care.

Richard Harris of Ozark, chief student officer at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark.

Tim Hearn of Fort Smith, executive director of Fort Smith EMS.

Olan James of Fort Smith, training and development specialist, Golden Living.

Diana Jones of Alma, manager of information systems for Data-Tronics Corp.

Ginni McDonald of Fort Smith, assistant principal at Northside High School.

Jason Morland of Fort Smith, director of operations for the Fort Smith Boys and Girls Clubs.

Pat Morris of Fort Smith, medical librarian for St. Edward Mercy Medical Center.

Mike Pate of Fort Smith, owner of Honda Power Sports.

Martha Pendleton of Fort Smith, executive director of the Cancer Support Foundation at the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House.

Tina Rodgers of Greenwood, environmental health and safety coordinator at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

Lorrie Runion of Lavaca, accountant and assistant project manager for Glidewell Construction Inc.

Mark Shackelford of Fort Smith, vice president for information services at Baldor Electric Co.

Susan Steffens of Huntington, assistant executive director of agency operations and chief financial officer at Bost Inc. and assistant chief financial officer for Westark Diversified Enterprises.

Travis Teague of Van Buren, certified financial planner and operations manager for Beall Barclay Wealth Management.

Anne Thomas of Fort Smith, development officer at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

Linda Ward of Fort Smith, deputy prosecutor and a division chief in the Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Linda Williams of Fort Smith, assistant vice president at First National Bank.