Beebe makes judicial, commission appointments

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe today (Aug. 24) announced the following judicial appointments, and board and commission appointments.

George "Bucky" Ellis, Benton, as Special Associate Justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court for the case styled 11-1289, Thomas W. Kimbrell et al. v. Bob Allen McCleskey et al. Replaces Justice Jim Gunter, who has disqualified himself from this case.

Michael O. Parker, Little Rock, as Special Associate Justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court for the case styled 11-1061, DIRECTV, Inc. v. Jo Murray, Individually and on Behalf of an Arkansas Class of Similarly Situated Persons. Replaces Justice Jim Gunter, who has disqualified himself from this case.

Mark Arouh, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques. Appointment expires July 31, 2015.

Cindy Ball, Wynne, to the Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council. Appointment expires June 30, 2017. Fills a vacant position.

Dr. Leigh Anne Bennett, Little Rock, to the Social Work Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2015. Replaces Dr. Steve Domon.

Ken Bethge, Pine Bluff, reappointed to the Arkansas Building Authority Council. Appointment expires July 22, 2015.

Jacqueline Bettis, Fayetteville, to the State Rehabilitation Council. Appointment expires Feb. 1, 2015. Replaces Keith Vire.

Billy Burris, Little Rock, reappointed to the Sex Offenders Assessment Committee. Appointment expires July 1, 2016.

Kevin Castleberry, White Hall, to the Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Advisory Committee. Appointment expires Oct. 1, 2015. Replaces Allen Gresham.

Shirley Clark, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers. Appointment expires July 31, 2015.

William Byron Clark, Mena, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee, Judicial District #18 West. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2016. Replaces Harold Jones.

Jay Coker, Stuttgart, reappointed to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2014.

Cal "Linc" Cothren, Heber Springs, to the State Fire Prevention Commission. Appointment expires July 18, 2015. Replaces Chris Trask.

Ben Downs, Bryant, to the Arkansas State Respiratory Care Examining Committee. Appointment expires Aug. 7, 2015. Replaces Darrell Benham.

J. Carter Fairley, Little Rock, to the State Crime Laboratory Board. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2015. Replaces Bruce Harlan.

Bobby Gammill, Tyronza, reappointed to the Boll Weevil Eradication Committee. Appointment expires July 1, 2016.

Virginia Lee, Texarkana, reappointed to the State Fire Prevention Commission. Appointment expires July 18, 2015.

Patricia Lucas, Colt, reappointed to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Appointment expires July 1, 2015.

Wesley McKamie, Sherwood, reappointed to the Perfusionists Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 14, 2015.

James Mather II, Rogers, to the Arkansas Independent Living Council. Appointment expires Feb. 1, 2014. Replaces Karin Bara.

Magen Olive, El Dorado, reappointed to the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources Advisory Committee. Appointment expires July 31, 2017.

Marc Phillips, Ash Flat, to the State Board of Registration for Foresters. Appointment expires July 18, 2017. Replaces John Shannon.

Jerry Richards, Fort Smith, reappointed to the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers. Appointment expires July 31, 2015.

Sheriff Victor Rose, Lewisville, reappointed to the Arkansas Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Commission. Appointment expires July 1, 2014.

Dr. Robert Sigafoos, Fayetteville, reappointed to the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park Advisory Commission. Appointment expires July 1, 2017.

Greg Smith, Brookland, to the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers. Appointment expires July 31, 2015. Replaces John Solomon.

Linda Sparrow, Stamps, reappointed to the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources Advisory Committee. Appointment expires Nov. 14, 2017.

Bart Turner, Marion, reappointed to the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2014.

Jeremy Watson, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Appointment expires Aug. 17, 2017. Replaces Dale Coy.

Patsy Weindanz, Fairfield Bay, reappointed to the State Marketing Board for Recyclables. Appointment expires July 31, 2016.