Gov. Sanders appoints Jerry Halsey of Jonesboro to Highway Commission
by January 17, 2025 3:13 pm 96 views
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Friday (Jan. 17) she has appointed Jerry Halsey to the Arkansas State Highway Commission.
His term expires January 14, 2035. He will replace Alec Farmer.
“Jerry is an incredibly gifted businessman, a leader in Jonesboro, and most importantly, a great friend. I know his experience in community development in Northeast Arkansas will lend itself to his new role on the Highway Commission and I look forward to working with him to keep Arkansas the center of America’s road, river, and rail systems,” said Sanders.
Halsey is the founder, CEO and President of Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group, with offices in Jonesboro and Benton.
He is a graduate of Arkansas State University.
“I thank Governor Sanders for this opportunity to serve, and for her trust and confidence in me. I am excited and ready to go to work,” Halsey said.
Halsey holds a real estate license in multiple states and qualifies for designations based on training and experience. He was inducted into the Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors Hall of Fame. He currently serves as vice-chair of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission and a member of the Board of Directors for the Arkansas State Police Foundation.