LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments: 

Arkansas Beef Council

Michael McMillan, Hot Springs Village, to the Arkansas Beef Council.  Term to expire March 30, 2026. Replaces Terry Laster.

Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board

Richard Baxter, Cabot, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026.  Reappointment.

Robert Glennon, Lonoke, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026. Replaces Kenneth Francis. 

Bradley Graham, Portland, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026. Reappointment.

Steven Kueter, Paragould, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026. Reappointment.

Greg Moyers, Portland, to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board

Lendol Falwell, Newport, to the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board. Term to expire July 1, 2026.  Reappointment.

William Galloway, Augusta, to the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board. Term to expire July 1, 2026. Previously vacant position.

Arkansas Early Childhood Commission

Shelli Henehan, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2025. Replaces Cheri Smith.

Arkansas Forestry Commission

Mary Clapp, El Dorado, to the Arkansas Forestry Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2028. Replaces Robert Parkes.

Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board

Tim Hill, Springdale, to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board. Term to expire December 31, 2027. Reappointment.

Brad Moore, Marion, to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board. Term to expire December 31, 2027. Replaces Damon Reed.

John Neal, Harrison, to the Arkansas Local Police and Faire Retirement System Board. Term to expire December 31, 2027. Reappointment.

Jared Zeiser, Hot Springs National Park, to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board. Term to expire December 31, 2026. Replaces Andrew Branch.

Arkansas Public Defender Commission

Jason Wales, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Term to expire July 1, 2029. Replaces John Mikesch.

Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board

Joshua Cureton, Cash, to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2025. Reappointment.

Boyce Johnson, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026. Replaces Shannon Davis.

Matthew Roberson, Wynne, to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026.  Replaces Russell Smith.

BJ Rogers, Ward, to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2025. Previously vacant position.

Matt Smith, Blytheville, to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026. Replaces Douglas Hartz.

Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board

Becton Bell, Wilson, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026. Replaces Joe Christian.

Carl Phillips, Walnut Ridge, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026. Replaces John King.

Paul Schwarz, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026. Replaces Roger Pohlner.

Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Heidi Jansen, Little Rock, to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Colleen Sears.

Child Welfare Agency Review Board

Andrew Baker, Searcy, to the Child Welfare Agency Review Board. Term to expire March 1, 2027. Replaces Andrew Watson.

Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission

Douglas Elms, Rogers, to the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2030. Replaces Sam Seamans.

Oil and Gas Commission

Phillip Norvell, Fayetteville, as Special Commissioner, to hear Docket No. 050-2024-09.

Ryan Stacks, Damascus, as Special Commissioner, to hear Docket No. 050-2024-09.

Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board

Dr. Samuel Moore, Little Rock, to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, who shall also serve as vice-chair. Term to expire July 1, 2027. New Position.

State Plant Board

Nathan Reed, Marianna, to the State Plant Board. Term to expire October 1, 2028. Reappointment.

Bruce Alford, Lewisville, to the State Plant Board. Term to expire October 1, 2028. Reappointment

Calhoun County Quorum Court

Michael Gardner, Hampton, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 9, for Calhoun County. Term expires December 31, 2024. Fulfills the remaining term of James Scarlett.

Johnson County Quorum Court

Evert Breeden, London, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 10, for Johnson County. Term expires December 31, 2024. Fulfills the remaining term of Jeremy Hatchett.

Pope County Quorum Court

Charles Tripp, Russellville, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 10, for Pope County. Term expires December 31, 2024.  Fulfills the remaining term of Allan George.