Gov. Sanders announces appointments

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by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) April 16, 2026 9:04 am 833 views 

Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Thursday (April 16) the following appointments to state boards and commissions.

Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training

  • Jeffery Hagar, Sherwood, to the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2032. Replaces Mike Reynolds.
  • Thomas Marsh, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2032. Reappointment.
  • Phillip Pate, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2032. Replaces Barry Phillips.

Arkansas Early Childhood Commission

  • Donna Massengill, Harrisburg, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire March 1, 2028. Replaces Deborah Mays.
  • Leslie Sharp, Prairie Grove, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2028. Replaces Shelli Henehan.
  • Susan Templeton, Rogers, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Previously vacant position.

Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board

  • Matt Cashion, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board. Term to expire April 1, 2028. Previously vacant position.
  • Derek Bouslough, Austin, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board. Term to expire April 1, 2029. Replaces Maurice Henry.
  • Robin Bugg, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board. Term to expire April 1, 2030. Previously vacant position.

Arkansas History Commission

  • Phillip McMath, Little Rock, to the Arkansas History Commission. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2030. Previously vacant position.
  • Ray Hanley, Little Rock, to the Arkansas History Commission. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2031. Replaces Heather Nelson.

Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board

  • Gary Horton, Hensley, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Term to expire Sept. 1, 2027. Reappointment.
  • Steve Tricarico, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Term to expire Sept. 1, 2026. Replaces Gregory Armstrong.
  • Francois Van Der Watt, Greenwood, to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Term to expire Sept. 1, 2028. Reappointment.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

  • Jason Wallace, Jonesboro, to the State Board of Nursing. Term to expire Oct. 1, 2026. Previously vacant position.
  • Katelynn Rougeau, Little Rock, to the State Board of Nursing. Term to expire Oct. 1, 2029. Previously vacant position.

Auctioneer’s Licensing Board

  • Tony Watson, Melbourne, to the Auctioneer’s Licensing Board. Term to expire April 15, 2027. Replaces John Hutchcraft.
  • Nicky Fowler, Glenwood, to the Auctioneer’s Licensing Board. Term to expire April 15, 2028. Reappointment.
  • Roy Ragland, Marshall, to the Auctioneer’s Licensing Board. Term to expire April 15, 2029. Replaces Allen Robertson.
  • Tyler Payton, Heber Springs, to the Auctioneer’s Licensing Board. Term to expire April 15, 2028. Replaces Johnny Mitchum.

Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority

  • Martin Eggensperger, Pocahontas, to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2029. Previously vacant position.
  • Andrew Goodman, Greenbrier, to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2030. Replaces Lillie Lane.
  • Russ Martin, Little Rock, to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2028. Replaces Seth Mims.

Board of Division of State Services for the Blind

  • Mollie Hernandez, Searcy, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2029. Replaces James Henry.
  • Tiffany Moore, Sherwood, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Tyrone Williams.
  • Dr. Ernie Huff, Benton, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Erika Evans.
  • Judy Ricci, Little Rock, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2029. Replaces Theresa Petrey.
  • Roy DePriest, North Little Rock, to the Board of Division of State Services for the Blind. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Keith Clark.

State Board of Health

  • Allison Gonzalez, Bentonville, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2028. Previously vacant position.
  • Jill Flaxman, Little Rock, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2027. Replaces Darren Flamik.
  • Shane Speights, Jonesboro, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2028. Previously vacant position.
  • Jerry Martin, Greenbrier, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2029. Replaces Lane Crider.
  • Jake Keet, Little Rock, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2029. Replaces Clay Waliski.
  • Blake Torres, Benton, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2029. Reappointment.
  • Shannon Pate, Little Rock, to the State Board of Health. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2028. Replaces Jesse Ragland.