Beebe names 44 to state boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe announced Thursday (March 6) the following appointments to boards and commissions:

Jeffery "Scott" Baxter, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees. Appointment expires Jan. 1, 2018. Replaces Timothy Webb.

Jimmy Bolt, Arkadelphia, to the Arkansas Fire and Police Pension Review Board. Appointment expires Jan. 1, 2018. Replaces Catherine Cook.

Diane Bryant, Farmington, to the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence. Appointment expires July 1, 2015. Replaces David Goodson.

L.J. Bryant II, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2016. Replaces Edna Morgan.

Dr. Richard Burnett, Gassville, reappointed to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2018.

Carla Hines Coleman, Little Rock, reappointed to the Black History Advisory Committee. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2021.

Catherine Cook, Hope, to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees. Appointment expires Jan. 1, 2018. Replaces JoAnne Bush.

Chief David Dayringer, Prairie Grove, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Appointment expires Oct. 14, 2014. Replaces Mike Serima.

The Honorable Wayne Dowd, Texarkana, reappointed to the Red River Commission. Appointment expires March 31, 2021.

Jessica Duff, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Athletic Commission. Appointment expires July 15, 2022. Replaces Jim Massey.

Dr. Mark Elrod, Searcy, to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2020. Replaces Debbie Hoofman.

Lieutenant Alex Finger, Little Rock, reappointed to the Crime Victims Reparation Board. Appointment expires Oct. 5, 2017.

Lieutenant James "Tim" Grimes, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Appointment expires Oct. 14, 2016. This is a new position.

Haylee Harris-Hill, Morrilton, to the Burial Association Board. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2016. Replaces Pete Sims.

Farris Hensley, Alexander, reappointed to the Arkansas Fire and Police Pension Review Board. Appointment expires Jan. 1, 2018.

Gary Hudson, Stuttgart, reappointed to the State Banking Board. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2018.

Robert "Sonny" Jones, Jr., Monticello, reappointed to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2018.

Bill Lancaster, Sheridan, reappointed to the Arkansas State Claims Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 16, 2019.

Kathy Lewison, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2016. Replaces Teresa Belew.

Kevin Lorenz, Midway, reappointed to the Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee. Appointment expires Oct. 5, 2016.

Bill Lundy, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Fire and Police Pension Review Board. Appointment expires Jan. 1, 2018.

Mia McNeal, Little Rock, to the Minority Business Advisory Council. Appointee serves at the will of the governor. Replaces Terri Hollingsworth.

Cecil Malone, Little Rock, reappointed to the Contractors Licensing Board. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2018.

Dr. Brooke Montgomery, Little Rock, to the Arkansas HIV/AIDS Minority Taskforce. Appointment expires Feb. 1, 2015. Replaces Jada Walker.

Dr. Robert Parkes, Dover, reappointed to the State Forestry Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2023.

Gail Robinson, Lake Village, reappointed to the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame Board. Appointment expires September 1, 2019.

Mary Rogers, Stamps, to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2020. Replaces JeNelle Lipton.

Alex Streett, Russellville, to the Arkansas Lottery Commission. Appointment expires April 1, 2019. Replaces Ben Pickard.

Brandon Wren, Texarkana, reappointed to the Red River Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2021.

To the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board:

Thad Eckolls, North Little Rock. Reappointment.
William "Alex" McIntosh, Little Rock. Replaces Buster McIntosh.
Shannon Mueller, Springdale. Replaces Thomas Rife.
Drew Vance, Austin. Reappointment.

These appointments expire Jan. 15, 2017.

To the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee:
Judicial District #1
Donald Branch, Clarendon.

Judicial District #7
Betty Cook, Sheridan.

Judicial District #15
Trisha Sikes, Danville.

These reappointments expire Jan. 14, 2018.

To the Governor's Advisory Council on Volunteerism:
Jolie Busby, Little Rock. Replaces Michael Waters.
Rose Knight, Arkadelphia. Reappointment.
Amanda Richardson, Little Rock. Replaces Porsha Hart.
Ken Wasson, North Little Rock. Reappointment.

These appointments expire Jan. 8, 2017.

To the State Board of Health:
Dr. Miranda Childs Bebee, Arkadelphia. Reappointment.
Dr. Beverly Foster, Little Rock. Replaces Dr. Alexander Rejistre.
Dr. Marvin Leibovich, Alexander. This reappointment expires Dec. 31, 2016.
Dr. Robbie Thomas-Knight, Little Rock. Replaces The Reverend Dwight Townsend.

Unless otherwise noted, these appointments expire Dec. 31, 2017.