Polk County Judge appointed to Arkansas Workforce Development Board
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced several appointments on Wednesday, including appointing Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board.
By: Talk Business & Politics staff
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced the following appointments on Wednesday (Jan. 15):
Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine
Keri Cody, Ashdown, to the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine. Term to expire August 31, 2025. Previously vacant position.
Dr. Naval Patel, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine. Term to expire August 31, 2027. Replaces Mark Reiner.
Dr. Laurel Tait, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine. Term to expire August 31, 2025. Previously vacant position.
Arkansas Early Childhood Commission
Tyra Greenwood, Sherwood, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term expires June 30, 2027. Reappointment.
Lorrie McClure, Batesville, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2026. Replaces Mark Taylor.
Haley Sisson, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Tiffany Sharp.
Arkansas Natural Resources Commission
David Gilbert, Mena, to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2029. Previously vacant position.
Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission
Thomas McWilliams, Magnolia, to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Term to expire March 29, 2025. Replaces Douglas Melton.
Arkansas Rural Development Commission
Andrea Allen, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. Term to expire December 31, 2027. Replaces Brent Keener.
Jonathan Baugh, Greenbrier, to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. Term to expire December 31, 2027. Replaces Martha McCaskill.
Wendell Grubb, Charleston, to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. Term to expire December 31, 2029. Replaces James Myatt.
Jimmie Donald “Dondie” Guess, Des Arc, to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. Term to expire December 31, 2027. Replaces John Prunty.
Arkansas Tobacco Control Board
Dr. Mark Wren, Texarkana, to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. Term to expire July 1, 2029. Replaces Shabbir Dharamsey.
Arkansas Workforce Development Board
Len Blaylock, Warren, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. Term to expire May 1, 2027. Reappointment.
Mayor Ray Bowman, Southside, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board, Chief Elected Official nominated by the Arkansas Municipal League. Term to expire May 1, 2028.
Judge Brandon Ellison, Mena, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board, Chief Elected Official nominated by the Association of Arkansas Counties. Term to expire May 1, 2028.
Ken Warden, Ozark, to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. Term to expire May 1, 2027. Replaces Maria Markham.
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