Sanders Announces Appointments

From: Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
October 30, 2024

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments: 

Arkansas Beef Council

Michael Lee, Conwayto the Arkansas Beef Council.  Term to expire June 30, 2027.  Replaces Chase Groves.

Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission

Michael Mayton, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission, and to serve as Chair.  To serve at the pleasure of the Governor.  Replaces Charlene Reed.

Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board

Jay Coker, Stuttgart, to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Term to expire June 30, 2026.  Reappointment.

Arkansas Tobacco Control Board

Brent Summerhill, Bella Vista, to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. Term to expire July 1, 2028.  Reappointment.

Oil and Gas Commission

Glen Fritsche, Fort Smith, as Special Commissioner, to hear Docket No. 050-2024-09.

State Plant Board

Caleb Wall, Bono, to the State Plant Board. Term to expire October 1, 2028. Replaces Matthew Marsh.

Logan County Quorum Court

Joseph Haller, Magazine, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 8, for Logan County. Term expires December 31, 2024. Fulfills the remaining term of Ronnie Scott.

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