Sanders Announces Appointments

November 02, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: 


Arkansas Early Childhood Commission

Barbie Baxter, Murfreesboro, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term expires on June 30, 2024.  Replaces Ryan Clayborn.

Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Katie Dudley, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Term expires on May 1, 2029. Replaces Al Brodell.

Heather Maxey, Mountain Home, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Term expires on May 1, 2029. Replaces Keven Anderson.

Arkansas Psychology Board

Jonathan Priest, Conway, to the Arkansas Psychology Board. Term expires on December 31, 2027.  Replaces Marica Fuller.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Veronica Harmon, Perryville, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Term expires on October 10, 2025. Replaces Neldia Dycus.

Tabitha Lancaster, Arkadelphia, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Term expires on October 10, 2025. Replaces Lance Lindow.

Robin Lambert, Russellville, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Term expires on October 10, 2026. Replaces Jasper Fultz.

Capitol Zoning District Commission

Jonell Caldwell, Little Rock, as the Governor’s designee to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Replaces Carol Worley.

Douglas Matayo, Springdale, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2025. Replaces Lawrence Anders.

David Robinson, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2025. Replaces Sarah Bennings.

Gabrielle Harvey, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2026. Replaces James Smith.

Rachel Bunch, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2025. Replaces Julie Mullinex.

Riley Hays, Little Rock, to the Capitol Zoning District Commission. Term to expire May 1, 2025. Replaces Michael Orndorff.

Career Education and Workforce Development Board

Cat Hamilton, Paragould, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. To serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Replaces Stephen Percival.

Butch Rice, Beebe, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. To serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Replaces Kenneth Calhoun.

Jeff Marcussen, Little Rock, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. To serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Replaces John Copas.

Kris Carson, Roland, to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. To serve at the pleasure of the Governor. New Position.

Oil and Gas Commission

Bennie Westphal, Fort Smith, to the Oil and Gas Commission. Term expires on February 20, 2026. Replaces Frank Morledge.

Firefighter Benefit Review Panel

Bradly Moore, Marion, to the Firefighter Benefit Review Panel. Term expires on May 6, 2027. Replaces William Heck.

Dr. Larry Mendelsohn, Little Rock, to the Firefighter Benefit Review Panel. Term expires on May 6, 2027.  Replaces Anthony Bucolo.

Brad Hardin, Westfork, to the Firefighter Benefit Review Panel. Term expires on May 6, 2027.  Reappointment.