Governor makes appointments to boards and commissions

Dr. Terisa Riley, chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, was one of seven appointed by Gov. Sarah Sanders to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. The advisory board appointments were among numerous the governor announced Tuesday (June 9).

“As a former law enforcement professional, I recognize how critical the Criminal Justice Institute is for creating and offering training that is steeped in best practices and theory to ensure officer safety,” Riley said in a statement. “Our schools and universities depend on the knowledge training offered through this world-class Institute.”

Other appointments announced included:

Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks
Talbot Benton, Little Rock, to the Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2029. Previously vacant position.

Scott Skelton, Quitman, to the Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2029. Reappointment.

Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board
Eric Nelson, Alexander, to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. Term to expire Aug. 1, 2028. Previously vacant position.

Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission
Wanda Flemister, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. To serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Previously vacant position.

Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Chris Woodard, Bentonville, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Term to expire May 1, 2032. Replaces Jerry Cash.

Graycen Bigger, Pocahontas, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Term to expire May 1, 2027. Previously vacant position.

Board of Trustees of Black River Technical College
Robert Olvey, Pocahontas, to the Board of Trustees of Black River Technical College. Term to expire June 30, 2032. Reappointment.

Chad Johnson, Corning, to the Board of Trustees of Black River Technical College. Term to expire June 30, 2031. Replaces Daniel Moore.

Board of Trustees of South Arkansas College
Kelli Gathright, Strong, to the Board of Trustees of South Arkansas College. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2029. Replaces Melissa Jerry.

Blake Williamson, El Dorado, to the Board of Trustees of South Arkansas College. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2029. Replaces Wayne Gibson.

Sean Williams, El Dorado, to the Board of Trustees of South Arkansas College. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2029. Replaces Gary Griffins.

Jennifer Davis, Smackover, to the Board of Trustees of South Arkansas College. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2031. Replaces Jose Covas.

Amy Wilson, Smackover, to the Board of Trustees of South Arkansas College. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2031. Replaces Crystal Yeager.

Board of Trustees of Southeast Arkansas College
Ryan Watley, Pine Bluff, to the Board of Trustees of Southeast Arkansas College. Term to expire July 1, 2032. Replaces Kenneth Johnson.

Stephanie Smith, Sheridan, to the Board of Trustees of Southeast Arkansas College. Term to expire July 1, 2030. Replaces Edouard Oudin.

Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board
Mary Stephenson, Sheridan, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2027. Previously vacant position.

Scotty Hodges, Benton, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2027. Previously vacant position.

Jonathan Frazier, Manila, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2030. Replaces Chadwick Henson.

Chris Brown, Wilburn, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2029. Previously vacant position.

Mike Knoedl, Fordyce, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2027. Previously vacant position.

Peggy Doss, Monticello, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2027. Replaces Michael Derden.

Teresa Riley, Fort Smith, to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2029. Previously vacant position.

Division of Aeronautics
Andy Ford, Paragould, to the Division of Aeronautics. Term to expire Nov. 9, 2030. Replaces Sam Jackson.

Jay Brain, Rogers, to the Division of Aeronautics. Term to expire Nov. 9, 2029. Reappointment.

Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
Chafer Stanley, Little Rock, to the Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.

Katherine Andrews, Little Rock, to the Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.

DJ Williams, Little Rock, to the Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.

Eric Cohu, Paron, to the Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.

Chris Robinson, Maumelle, to the Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.

Scotty Thurman, Little Rock, to the Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.

Devin Ball, El Dorado, to the Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2026.

State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Rusti Holwick, Hackett, to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Term to expire Sept. 14, 2026. Reappointment.

Teresa Roark, Malvern, to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Term to expire Sept. 14, 2029. Reappointment.

Angela Rich, Magnolia, to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Term to expire Sept. 14, 2027. Reappointment.

Andrea Roaf-Little, Pine Bluff, to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Term to expire Sept. 14, 2029. Reappointment.

William Viser, Arkadelphia, to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Term to expire Sept. 14, 2029. Reappointment.

State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors
Earl Mott, Cabot, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Term to expire July 1, 2028. Replaces David Beasley.

Murry Cline, Springdale, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Term to expire July 1, 2029. Reappointment.

Joshua Moore, Summers, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Term to expire July 1, 2028. Replaces Rodney Williams.

Kyle Salyer, Van Buren, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Term to expire July 1, 2029. Reappointment.

Matt Crafton, Rogers, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Term to expire July 1, 2027. Replaces Brian Moore.

Oil and Gas Commission
Bennie Westphal, Fort Smith, to the Oil and Gas Commission. Term to expire Feb. 20, 2032. Reappointment.