LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Jerry Halsey to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. His term expires January 14, 2035. He is replacing 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 Governor Sanders.
“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,” said Jerry Halsey.
Jerry Halsey bio:
Jerry L. Halsey, Jr. is the founder, CEO and President of Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group, with offices in Jonesboro and Benton.
Jerry is a graduate of Arkansas State University. He sold real estate through his college career, farmed with his father for a time, and then expanded the family business into real estate.
Jerry 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.
Jerry previously served as a Commissioner for the Arkansas Building Authority, Chairman of the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, a member of the Jonesboro Vision 2030 comprehensive planning advisory commission, SIOR President for the Arkansas Chapter, and President of the Board of Directors for City Youth Ministries.