Economics Arkansas adds six to board of directors

by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net) 431 views 

At its quarterly board meeting, the Economics Arkansas board of directors voted to appoint six new members to its roster.

Those elected began a three-year term beginning June 1, 2025.

They include:

  • Brian Beasley, senior manager, Innovation & Strategy, ArcBest Technologies
  • Stephen Lane, vice president, Clark Contractors LLC
  • Sam Phillips, assurance manager, Hogan Taylor LLP
  • Zeb Prothro, incoming superintendent, Beebe School District
  • Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, president, University of Arkansas System
  • Ron Witherspoon, president & CEO, Arvest Bank Central Arkansas

At the same meeting, board member Allison Richardson was recognized for her 25 years of service with the organization. Richardson is a retired CPA in Little Rock.

Economics Arkansas is a private, non-profit, non-partisan, educational organization founded in 1962 by Dr. Arch Ford and led by Dr. Bessie B. Moore to promote economic literacy in Arkansas.

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