Arkansas State Government Guide

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1 S S S Arkansas State Government Guide A directory of state government in Arkansas, listing its locations, functions, and personnel Constitutional Offices State Agencies and Departments Boards and Commissions S A S A T N T A E K E R M A P L O A S E A N Y O E I E S T A A O C I 2013 ARKANSAS STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

2 SEAPAC is a political action committee affiliated with the Arkansas State Employees Association. For more information about the political voice that speaks for state employees, check out the A.S.E.A. website at or call (501) (or, from outside Pulaski County, ). THE STATE EMPLOYEES OF ARKANSAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE YOU VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY TO BE CARDED The Partners Program is a special discount program available exclusively to members of the Arkansas State Employees Association. Check out the A.S.E.A. website at for the latest discount offers; association members can request membership cards online or contact the A.S.E.A. office at (501) or, from outside Pulaski County, For more information on becoming an A.S.E.A. member, see page

3 id you know? Arkansas became the 25th state on June 15, 1836.?3

4 Arkansas State Employees Association, Inc. P.O. Box West 7th Street Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Raymond Heaggans...President Judy Beatty... Vice President & Immediate Past President Chris Holder... Secretary-Treasurer Board of Directors Jim Abson, Little Rock Loy Bailey, Tontitown Linda Barron, Gravel Ridge Kelly Boswell, Conway Dona Bowry, Sherwood Becky Bryant, Sheridan Betty Castling, Newark Ramona Green, Pine Bluff Janice Griffin, Jonesboro Bernard Hatley, Gurdon Connie Hendrix, Mena Jeff Jackson, Ash Flat Russell Jones, Conway Kay Killgore, Little Rock Rocky Lambert, Alma Louise Lewis, Mt. Holly Mark Muenzmaier, Texarkana Sharon Reeves, Little Rock Alan Rhines, Marshall Ann Watson, Dumas A.S.E.A. office staff Danny Director John Assistant Executive Director Judy Human Resources Manager Cozetta Communications Director Sharon Clerk April Assistant Ellen Administrative Assistant, Receptionist Natosha Marc Legislative Analyst 4

5 State Employees Benefit Corporation P.O. Box 1817 Little Rock, Arkansas West 7th Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Raymond Heaggans...President Judy Beatty...Vice President Chris Holder...Treasurer Danny James, Little Rock Jim Abson, Little Rock SEBCO Board of Directors SEBCO office staff Randy Burns, Malvern Ouida Wright, Conway Bill Deb Insurance Agent Paul Mechanic Becky Administrative Support Specialist Vicki Administrative Support Specialist Joy Insurance Agent Kelly VanPool Coordinator/ Licensed Insurance Agent The Arkansas State Government Guide 2013/2014 Dedicated to state employees Arkansas s natural resource 5

6 Table of Contents A note on the Table of Contents Entries in the Guide are alphabetically ordered according to the key word we believe would most naturally occur to a person seeking a particular listing. Therefore, the Department of Correction is under C for Correction, the Department of Arkansas Heritage under H for Heritage, and so forth. In such cases where an agency or institution is best known by its full name the State Police, for example those entries are so ordered. Those boards whose names begin Arkansas State Board of... are arranged under B for Board ; all others are according to their key words (e.g., Arkansas State Medical Board under M; Plant Board under P). Agencies and institutions that are subdivisions of other agencies are grouped alphabetically beneath their umbrella organization; thus, the State Library appears under the Department of Education, Arkansas State University under the Department of Higher Education, etc. A.S.E.A. Officers and Staff...4 SEBCO Officers and Staff...5 Legislative The General Assembly...12 Arkansas State Senate...13 Arkansas Senators...15 Arkansas House of Representatives...17 Arkansas Representatives...19 Legislative Audit...23 Legislative Research...24 Constitutional Officers Governor...25 Lieutenant Governor...26 Secretary of State...27 Attorney General...28 Auditor of State...29 Treasurer of State...30 Commissioner of State Lands...31 Congressional U.S. Senators...32 U.S. Representatives...33 Judicial Supreme Court...35 Court of Appeals...38 Administrative Office of the Courts

7 Table of Contents State Agencies, Boards, Commissions & Institutions of Higher Education State Government Acronyms...42 Aeronautics...43 Agriculture Department...44 Aquaculture Division...44 Assessment Coordination Department...45 Bank Department...46 Board of Dental Examiners...47 Board of Election Commissioners...48 Board of Nursing...49 Board of Parole...50 Board of Pharmacy...51 Building Authority...52 Career Education...53 Crowley s Ridge Technical Institute Northwest Technical Institute Rehabilitation Services Claims Commission...58 Community Correction...59 Contractors Licensing Board...61 Correction...62 Crime Information Center...64 Crime Laboratory...64 Development Finance Authority...65 Disability Determination for Social Security Administration Economic Development Commission...68 Education...69 School for the Blind and Visually Impaired...70 School for the Deaf...71 Educational Television Commission...72 State Library...73 Emergency Management...74 Environmental Quality...75 Ethics Commission...77 Finance and Administration...78 Forestry Commission...94 Game and Fish Commission...98 Geological Survey Department of Health

8 Table of Contents Health Services Permit Agency Heritage Higher Education Arkansas State University System Arkansas State University Beebe Arkansas State University Jonesboro Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Arkansas State University Newport Arkansas State University Newport Jonesboro Campus Arkansas State University Newport Marked Tree Campus Arkansas Tech University Henderson State University Southern Arkansas University Southern Arkansas University Tech University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas at Fayetteville University of Arkansas Fort Smith University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville University of Arkansas Community College at Hope University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Winthrop Rockefeller Institute University of Central Arkansas Arkansas Northeastern College East Arkansas Community College Mid-South Community College National Park Community College North Arkansas College Northwest Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Community College South Arkansas Community College Black River Technical College...149

9 Table of Contents College of the Ouachitas Ozarka College Pulaski Technical College Southeast Arkansas College Highway and Transportation Department of Human Services Aging and Adult Services Behavioral Health Services Services for the Blind Child Care and Early Childhood Education Children and Family Services Community Service and Nonprofit Support County Operations Developmental Disabilities Services Finance and Administration Medical Services Policy and Legal Services Quality Assurance Systems and Technology Youth Services Information Systems Insurance Department Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission Labor Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission Land Survey Division Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Livestock and Poultry Commission Local Police and Fire Retirement System Manufactured Home Commission Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Medical Board Military Department Minority Health Commission Motor Vehicle Commission Natural Resources Commission Oil and Gas Commission

10 Table of Contents Parks and Tourism Plant Board/Bureau of Standards Professional Bail Bondsmen Licensing Board Prosecutor Coordinator Psychology Board Public Defender Commission Public Employees Retirement System Public Service Commission Tax Division Real Estate Commission Riverside Vocational Technical School Rural Services Science and Technology Authority Securities Department Spinal Cord Commission State Police Student Loan Authority Teacher Retirement System Tobacco Control Veterans Affairs Veterans Child Welfare Service Waterways Commission Workers Compensation Commission Workforce Services State Boards and Commissions Index KEY E addresses Many Government Guide entries now contain and website addresses. They are listed beneath each entry s main physical or mailing address according to the following symbols: website addresses 10

11 YOUR ODOMETER IS TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING Stop putting all those miles on your car! The A.S.E.A./SEBCO VanPool offers safe, economical commuting from many locations around the state. Save money, save energy, save your car get to work safe and on time with no parking expenses! For more information, contact the A.S.E.A. office at (501)

12 The General Assembly The Arkansas Constitution calls for the General Assembly to convene on the second Monday in January of odd-numbered years for a regular session, limited to sixty (60) calendar days; and on the second Monday in February of even-numbered years for a fiscal session limited to thirty (30) calendar days. Regular sessions can be extended not to exceed a total of seventy-five (75) calendar days by a vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each chamber. (In addition, a regular session of the legislature can be extended beyond seventy-five (75) days by a vote of threefourths of the members elected to each chamber (Arkansas Constitution, Article V, 19).) Fiscal sessions may be extended one (1) time not to exceed an additional fifteen (15) calendar days by a vote of three-fourths of the members elected to each chamber. It is not unusual for the General Assembly to address as many as 3000 bills and resolutions in a session. Many of these matters have been studied by committees during the interim and discussed at various public meetings. In addition to the regular session, the Governor may call special sessions (extraordinary) to consider only those matters that the Governor recommends. In these cases, members of the General Assembly can only introduce bills relating to the subjects in the Governor s Proclamation. However, after these matters have been disposed of, the General Assembly may extend special sessions for up to fifteen (15) calendar days by a two-thirds vote of the membership of both bodies and the Assembly may consider any matter. The General Assembly is highly structured so that it can deal effectively with all issues. There are two houses the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 35 members; the House has 100. The Lieutenant Governor presides as President of the Senate; and the Speaker of the House, who is elected by House members at the beginning of each regular session, presides in the House. Many improvements have been made over the years to update and modernize the legislative process. Committee meetings are open to the public; and, as an additional service to the public and news media, bills once filed, are available on the internet. Space is made available for the news media by both the Senate and House, and the House Communications Office produces a daily radio news program and provides news summaries and press releases to the state newspapers. The Senate Information Office also works with the public and the news media. The General Assembly s Tour Guide Service assists thousands of visitors who tour the Capitol during sessions. Visitors may arrange to visit their senator or representative during the session by calling one of the legislature s in-session numbers for the House of Representatives and for the Senate. 12

13 Arkansas State Senate The thirty-five members of the Senate are elected from thirty-five senatorial districts. A senator must be at least 25 years of age, a resident of Arkansas for two years, and a resident of the senatorial district for one year. The Lieutenant Governor is the President of the Senate and presides during the sessions. The current Lieutenant Governor is Mark Darr. Senator Michael Lamoureux of Russellville is President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Mr. Lamoureux will be second in the line of succession to the office of Governor. Members of the Senate s nine standing committees report back to the Senate after consideration of proposed legislation. The standing committees are Public Health, Welfare and Labor; Revenue and Taxation; Education; Judiciary; Agriculture, Economic and Industrial Development; Insurance and Commerce; City, County and Local Affairs; State Agencies and Governmental Affairs; and Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs. In general, each senator serves on two of these committees. The members, chairmen, and vice-chairmen are chosen by a process that relies on seniority. In addition to the Standing Committees, the Senate has two select committees: Rules, Resolutions and Memorials; and Efficiency. Also, there are seven joint committees: Joint Budget; Joint Performance Review; Joint Public Retirement and Social Security Systems; Joint Committee on Children and Youth; Joint Legislative Facilities; Joint Energy; and Joint Audit. 13

14 Arkansas State Senate Officers of the Senate President Pro Tempore... Michael Lamoureux... (501) Senate Staff Angie Clingmon Fiscal Officer Steve Cook Chief Counsel Ann Cornwell Secretary of the Senate/Director of Legislative Services Barrett Dudley Constituent Advisor Leigh Ann Golden Constituent Advisor Cindy Herron Assistant Information Officer cindy.herron.senate.ar.gov Mary Jacks Administrative Assistant Sabrina Lewellen Constituent Services Manager/Research/ Special Projects William Parks... no phone...properties Officer John Reed Information Officer Lesley Rogers Constituent Advisor Tammy Young Administration Assistant Constituent Office 14

15 Arkansas State Senate Arkansas Senate Districts Those addresses available as of press time are reproduced below; additional contact information can be found be on the Arkansas State Legislature website at Senator Bart Hester 2024 Shores Ave., Cave Springs District #1 Senator Jim Hendren 1607 Hwy 72 SE, Gravette, AR District #2 Senator Cecile Bledsoe 709 Sky Mountain Drive Rogers, AR District #3 Senator Uvalde Lindsey 2257 Gentle Oaks Ln. Fayetteville, AR District #4 Senator Bryan King 871 CR 814, Green Forest, AR District #5 Senator Gary Stubblefield 2542 Skeets Rd., Branch, AR District #6 Senator Jon Woods P.O. Box 8082, Springdale, AR District #7 Senator Jake Files 300 Free Ferry Landing Fort Smith, AR District #8 Senator Bruce Holland P.O. Box 2387 Greenwood, AR District #9 15

16 Arkansas State Senate Senator Larry Teague P.O. Box 903, Nashville, AR District #10 Senator Jimmy Hickey 1600 Arkansas Blvd. Suite 106, Texarkana, AR District #11 Senator Bruce Maloch 650 Columbia Road 258 Magnolia, AR District #12 Senator Alan Clark P.O. Box 211, Lonsdale, AR District #13 Senator Bill Sample 2340 N Hwy 7, Hot Springs, AR bill.sample@senate.ar.gov District #14 Senator David Sanders P.O. Box davidjamessanders@gmail.com District #15 Senator Michael Lamoureux 103 West Parkway, Suite 1B Russellville, AR michael.lamoureux@senate.ar.gov District #16 Senator Johnny Key P.O. Box 350 Mountain Home, AR johnny.key@senate.ar.gov District #17 Senator Missy Irvin P.O. Box 106 Mountain View, AR missy.irvin@senate.ar.gov District #18 16 Senator David Wyatt 159 Wyatt Lane, Batesville, AR david.wyatt@senate.ar.gov District #19 Senator Robert Thompson 414 West Court, Paragould, AR robert.thompson@senate.ar.gov Senator Paul Bookout 3806 Pebble Beach Dr., Jonesboro, AR paul.bookout@senate.ar.gov District #21 Senator David Burnett 306 Hale, Osceola, AR david.burnett@senate.ar.gov District #22 Senator Ronald Caldwell 2490 Hwy 284, Wynne, AR ronald.caldwell@senate.ar.gov District #23 Senator Keith Ingram P.O. Box 1028 West Memphis, AR keith.ingram@senate.ar.gov District #24 Senator Stephanie Flowers 104 Main St. Suite C Pine Bluff, AR stephanie.flowers@senate.ar.gov District #25 Senator Eddie Cheatham 2814 Ashley 239, Crossett, AR District #26 Senator Bobby Pierce 587 Grant 758, Sheridan, AR bobby.pierce@senate.ar.gov District #27 Senator Jonathan Dismang P.O. Box 475, Beebe, AR dismang49@hotmail.com District #28 Senator Eddie Joe Williams 401 Cobblestone Dr. Cabot, AR eddiejoe.williams@senate.ar.gov District #29 Senator Linda Chesterfield #12 Keo Drive, Little Rock, AR lchesterfield@comcast.net District #30 Senator Joyce Elliott P.O. Box 4248, Little Rock, AR joyce.elliott@senate.ar.gov District #31 David Johnson State Capitol RM 320, Little Rock, AR david.johnson@senate.ar.gov District #32 Senator Jeremy Hutchinson 201 East North St., Benton, AR jeremy.hutchinson@senate.ar.gov District #33 Senator Jane English 2401 Lakeview Rd., Benton, AR jane.english@senate.ar.gov District #34 Senator Jason Rapert P.O. Box 10388, Conway, AR jason.rapert@senate.ar.gov District #35

17 Arkansas House of Representatives The House of Representatives consists of 100 members who are elected from 100 Districts. The House is currently has 51 Republicans, 48 Democrats and 1 Green Party, of which 83 are men and 17 are women. A House member must be at least 21 years of age and a resident of Arkansas for two years and a resident of the district for one year. Members of the House serve two-year terms. The Speaker of the House presides and is elected by the membership every two years. The Speaker for the biennium is Davy Carter of Cabot. It is customary for the Speaker to designate a Speaker Pro Tempore, who presides in the absence of the Speaker. The House utilizes an electronic voting system. To vote, a member pushes one of three (3) buttons on his or her desk: the green button means yes, the red but- ton no, and the yellow button present. The votes are displayed on two (2) large electronic boards at the front of the House Chamber and are tabulated at the Speaker s desk. A computer printout of the tabulations is placed into the official journal and the results are placed on the internet. Because the House Chamber is large and there are 100 members, each member has a microphone. When a member wishes to speak, he stands to be recognized by the Speaker. Once recognized, the member speaks into the microphone, which is turned on by the Sound Clerk at the large desk in the front of the Chamber. The Representatives spend a lot of their time in committee meetings, sometimes months before the convening of the session. The House has ten (10) Standing Committees. Each Representative serves on two (2) Standing Committees. No member can serve as a Chairman or Vice Chairman of more than one (1) Standing or Select Committee. In addition to the Standing Committees, the House of Representatives has seven (7) Select Committees which are: House Management; Rules; Joint Budget; the Joint Committee on Public Retirement and Social Security Programs; the Joint Committee on Energy; Joint Performance Review Committee; and the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology. The House also has three (3) Special Committees, the House Committee on the Journal, Engrossed and Enrolled Bills; the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities; and the Joint Committee on Legislative Printing Requirements and Specifications. *As of press time of the 2012/2013 Government Guide 17

18 Arkansas House of Representatives 89th Arkansas General Assembly Officers of the House Speaker... Representative Davy Carter Speaker Pro Tempore... Representative Darrin Williams Parliamentarian...Finos Buddy Johnson Chief Clerk...Sherri Stacks Chaplain...Reverend Greg Addison House Staff Chief of Staff...Gabe Holmstrom Chief Operating Officer...Bill H. Stovall, III Assistant Chief of Staff/Special Assistant to Speaker...Kaye Donham Parliamentarian/Coordinator of Legislative Services...Buddy Johnson Director... Roy Ragland Chief Clerk/Fiscal Officer...Sherri Stacks Assistant Chief Clerk/Assistant Fiscal Officer...Emily Leathers Assistant Executive Secretary/Legislative Analyst... Kyla Waters House Properties and Facilities Manager... Lennon Jones Assistant Executive Secretary/Receptionist...Emily Davis House Member Services Communications Office Communications Officer... Cecilla Pond-Mayo Production Assistant... Matthew Johnson Legislative Analyst/Session Employee... Kim DuVall Renteria Constituency Services Legislative Analyst/Session Employee Caucus District #1.Sharron Cunningham Legislative Analyst/Session Employee Caucus District #1...Pam Smith Legislative Analyst/Session Employee Caucus District #2...Tamitha Bryant Legislative Analyst/Session Employee Caucus District #2...Justin Blagg Legislative Analyst/Session Employee Caucus District #3... Jenny Manning Legislative Analyst/Session Employee Caucus District #3... John Ahlen Legislative Analyst/Session Employee Caucus District #4...Martha Jarrow Legislative Analyst/Session Employee Caucus District #4...Amber Prather 18

19 Arkansas House of Representatives Arkansas House Districts Those addresses available as of press time are listed. You may also consult the Arkansas State Legislature website at for contact information. Representative Randy Alexander (88) P. O. Box 9901 Fayetteville, AR Business Representative Denny Altes (76) 8600 Moody Road Fort Smith, AR Business Representative Charles L. Armstrong (30) 9900 West 36th Street Little Rock, AR Residence Representative Eddie L. Armstrong (37) P. O. Box 5323 North Little Rock, AR Business Representative John Baine (7) P. O. Box El Dorado, AR Legislative Office Representative Duncan Baird (96) P. O. Box 185 Lowell, AR Business Representative Bob Ballinger (97) 1757 Madison 7150 Hindsville, AR Business Representative Scott Baltz (61) 4589 Hwy 90 West Pocahontas, AR Business Representative Jonathan Barnett (87) 1980 Hwy 412 West Siloam Springs, AR Business Representative Nate Bell (20) P. O. Box 2103 Mena, AR Cell Representative Mark Biviano (46) P. O. Box 1862 Searcy, AR Business/Residence Representative Ken Bragg (15) 63 Pinecrest Circle Sheridan, AR Residence 19

20 Arkansas House of Representatives Representative David L. Branscum (83) P. O. Box 370 Marshall, AR Business Representative Mary Broadaway (57) 924 West Court Street Paragould, AR Business Representative John Burris (98) 923 West Prospect Avenue Harrison, AR Business Representative Les Skip Carnine (90) P. O. Box 615 Rogers, AR Residence Representative Davy Carter (43) Speaker of the House P. O. Box 628 Cabot, AR Speaker s Office - LR davy.carter@arkansashouse.org Representative John Catlett (73) West Highway 28 Rover, AR Cell john.catlett@arkansashouse.org Representative Ann V. Clemmer (23) Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore 7415 Camille Drive Benton, AR Residence avclemmer@sbcglobal.net Representative Charlie Collins (84) 3225 East Piper Glen Fayetteville, AR Business/Residence clcollins6@cox.net Representative Harold Copenhaver (58) P. O. Box Jonesboro, AR Business harolduiagency@yahoo.com Representative Bruce Cozart (24) Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore 420 Rock Creek Road Hot Springs, AR Cell bruce.cozart@arkansashouse.org Representative Robert E. Dale (68) 90 Claud Hottinger Road Dover, AR Business redale70@yahoo.com Representative Andy Davis (31) P. O. Box Little Rock, AR Business andy.davis@arkansashouse.org Representative Gary Deffenbaugh (79) 1424 North 9th Street Van Buren, AR Business gary.deffenbaugh@arkansashouse.org Representative Jody Dickinson (47) 711 Hodges Street Newport, AR Residence jody.dickinson@arkansashouse.org Representative Jim Dotson (93) P. O. Box 651 Bentonville, AR Business jim.dotson@arkansashouse.org Representative Charlotte Vining Douglas (75) 5315 Ridge Road Alma, AR Residence douglasforarkansas@yahoo.com Representative Dan M. Douglas (91) 6251 SW Regional Airport Blvd Bentonville, AR Business dan-douglas@sbcglobal.net Representative John Charles Edwards (35) 40 Sherrill Road Little Rock, AR Business jcedwardslaw@aol.com Representative Jon S. Eubanks (74) 2543 Greasy Valley Road Paris, AR Business jon.eubanks@arkansashouse.org Representative Joe Farrer (44) 199 Lewisburg Road Austin, AR Business jfarrer@suddenlink.net Representative Deborah Ferguson (51) 200 South Rhodes Street, Ste. B West Memphis, AR Legislative Office deborah.ferguson@arkansashouse.org Representative David Fielding (5) 909 South Vine Magnolia, AR Residence david.fielding@arkansashouse.org Representative Charlene Fite (80) 531 Pine Cliff Drive Van Buren, AR Business/Residence charlenefiteforstaterep@yahoo.com Representative Jeremy Gillam (45) 1825 Missile Base Road Judsonia, AR Business jeremy@growing45.com Representative Bill Gossage (82) P. O. Box 221 Ozark, AR Residence/FAX bill@billgossage.com Representative Kim Hammer (28) 1411 Edgehill Benton, AR Cell kimdhammer@yahoo.com Representative Justin T. Harris (81) P. O. Box 880 West Fork, AR Residence justin.harris@arkansashouse.org Representative Fonda Hawthorne (4) 398 Little River 64 Ashdown, AR Residence fondahawthorne@yahoo.com Rep. Mary P. Prissy Hickerson (1) 2805 Forest Ave. Texarkana, AR Cell prissy.hickerson@arkansashouse.org Representative David Hillman (13) 403 Essex Road Almyra, AR Business dhillman@futura.net 20

21 Arkansas House of Representatives Representative Debra M. Hobbs (94) 3901 Arnold Avenue Rogers, AR Residence (Session only) Representative Monte Hodges (55) P. O. Box 773, Blytheville, AR Residence Representative Mike Holcomb (10) 9108 Sulphur Springs Rd. Pine Bluff, AR Residence Representative Karen S. Hopper (100) P. O. Box 864 Mountain Home, AR Residence Representative Douglas House (40) 8923 Bridge Creek Road, North Little Rock, AR Business Representative John K. Hutchison (52) P. O. Box 127 Harrisburg, AR Business Representative Lane Jean (2) 1105 Lawton Circle Magnolia, AR Business Representative Joe Jett (56) 572 County Road 101 Success, AR Business Representative Patti Julian (38) 3711 Lochridge Road, North Little Rock, AR Residence Representative Allen Kerr (32) 1429 Merrill Drive Little Rock, AR Business Representative David Kizzia (26) 124 West 2nd Street Malvern, AR Business Representative Sheilla E. Lampkin (9) 350 Rabb Road Monticello, AR Cell Representative Andrea Lea (71) P. O. Box 1342 Russellville, AR Business Representative Greg Leding (86) Minority Leader P. O. Box 1445 Fayetteville, AR Legislative Office Representative Homer Lenderman (53) 195 County Road 953 Brookland, AR Business/Residence Representative Kelley Linck (99) Hwy 14 S Yellville, AR Residence kelley@kelleylinck.com Representative Fredrick J. Love (29) P. O. Box 4963 Little Rock, AR Business fjlove@att.net Representative Mark Lowery (39) 229 Summit Valley Circle Maumelle, AR Business markdlowery@mac.com Representative Stephen Magie (72) P. O. Box 1506, Conway, AR Business stephen.magie@arkansashouse.org Representative Stephanie Malone (77) 2105 South O St. Fort Smith, AR Business stephanie.malone@arkansashouse.org Representative Andy Mayberry (27) 3022 E. Woodson Lateral Rd. Hensley, AR Business andymayberry@windstream.net Representative Walls McCrary (14) 319 West Academy Street Lonoke, AR Business/Fax ewmccrary@sbcglobal.net Representative Mark D. McElroy (11) 2645 Highway 138 East Tillar, AR Residence mdmcelroy1@yahoo.com Representative George B. McGill (78) P. O. Box 3858 Fort Smith, AR Business georgemcgill@sbcglobal.net Representative James McLean (63) 20 Mill Run Trail Batesville, AR Cell vote.james.mclean@gmail.com Representative David Meeks (70) 2625 Donaghey Avenue, #108, PMB 223 Conway, AR Residence david.meeks@arkansashouse.org Representative Stephen Meeks (67) 552 Highway 225 E. Greenbrier, AR Legislative Office stephen.meeks@arkansashouse.org Representative Josh Miller (66) 1008 Trailwood Drive Heber Springs, AR Business/Residence josh.miller@arkansashouse.org Representative Reginald Murdock (48) P. O. Box 1071 Marianna, AR Business/Residence rkm_72360@yahoo.com Representative Micah S. Neal (89) Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore P. O. Box 1912 Springdale, AR Residence micah.neal@arkansashouse.org 21

22 Arkansas House of Representatives Representative Jim Nickels (41) P. O. Box 6564 Sherwood, AR Business/Residence Representative Betty Overbey (69) P. O. Box 177 Lamar, AR Residence Representative John Payton (64) P. O. Box 181 Wilburn, AR Business Representative Mark Perry (42) P. O. Box 97 Jacksonville, AR Business Representative James Ratliff (60) P. O. Box 791 Imboden, AR Business Representative Terry Rice (21) P. O. Box 2195 Waldron, AR Business Representative Chris Richey (12) P. O. Box 2356 West Helena, AR Business Representative Warwick Sabin (33) P. O. Box Little Rock, AR Business Representative Sue Scott (95) 1412 Hilltop Farms Lane Rogers, AR Business Representative Matthew J. Shepherd (6) 200 North Jefferson Avenue, Suite 600 El Dorado, AR Business Representative Mary L. Slinkard (92) Virden Lane Gravette, AR Cell Representative Frederick Smith (50) P. O. Box 303 Crawfordsville, AR Business Representative Nate Steel (19) 102 North Main Street Nashville, AR Business Representative Brent Talley (3) P. O. Box 256 Hope, AR Residence Representative Tommy Thompson (65) 15 Ashley Drive Morrilton, AR Business Representative John T. Vines (25) 123 Market Street Hot Springs, AR Business Representative Wes Wagner (54) P. O. Box 909, Manila, AR Business Representative John W. Walker (34) 1723 Broadway Street Little Rock, AR Residence Representative Jeff Wardlaw (8) 801 East Church Street Warren, AR Business Representative Bruce Westerman (22) Majority Leader P. O. Box 1399 Hot Springs, AR Business Representative David Whitaker (85) 717 North Lewis Avenue Fayetteville, AR Representative Butch Wilkins (59) 2639 County Road 333 Bono, AR Business Rep. Henry Hank Wilkins, IV (17) 717 West 2nd Ave. Pine Bluff, AR Business Representative Darrin Williams (36) Arcade Drive, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR Business Representative Richard Womack (18) 866 North 12th Street Arkadelphia, AR Business Representative James L. Word (16) 6503 Little Dove Drive Pine Bluff, AR Business Representative Tommy Wren (62) P. O. Box 943 Melbourne, AR Business Representative Marshall Wright (49) P. O. Box 924 Forrest City, AR Business 22

23 Legislative Audit Room 172, State Capitol Building Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) E webmaster@arklegaudit.gov arklegaudit.gov Legislative Audit provides impartial, independent financial and compliance audits and reports of the State of Arkansas, state agencies, institutions of higher education, school districts, counties, municipalities, and prosecuting attorneys. In addition, Legislative Audit provides other relevant and vital information to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee and the General Assembly through special and investigative reports. Audits and reports are presented to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee which consists of 42 Senate and House members. Roger A. Norman, J.D., CPA...Legislative Auditor Kim Williams, CPA... Assistant Legislative Auditor Paula Kinnard, CPA... Assistant Legislative Auditor Frank Arey, J.D...Legal Counsel Roger Norman Legislative Auditor Larry Barlow, CPA...Deputy, Information Systems June Barron, CPA...Deputy, Municipalities & Counties Larry Hunter, CPA... Deputy, Educational Institutions Jon Moore, CPA... Deputy, State Agencies 23

24 Bureau of Legislative Research Room 315, State Capitol Building Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Bureau of Legislative Research is a principal provider of services to the members of the House of Representatives and Senate. The Bureau serves all members of the General Assembly on a nonpartisan and impartial basis. Services provided by the Bureau include, but are not limited to: (1) Researching issues for legislators; (2) Preparing legislation and providing advice concerning constitutional, statutory, and practical issues concerning the legislation; (3) Staffing legislative committees; (4) Providing independent and in-depth research of matters of interest to members of the General Assembly; (5) Providing computer services for the General Assembly; (6) Reviewing state agency regulations and contracts; and (7) Assisting the Arkansas Code Revision Commission to compile and codify Acts of the General Assembly into the Arkansas Code Annotated. Marty Garrity Director Marty Garrity...Director, Bureau of Legislative Research Kim Arnall...Assistant Director, Fiscal Services Division Matthew Miller... Assistant Director, Legal Services Division Richard Wilson... Assistant Director, Research Services Division Jim Schratz...CIO, Information Technology Division 24? id you know? Arkansas produces more than 90 percent of the USA s aluminum.

25 Governor State Capitol Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E governor.arkansas.gov Mike Beebe Governor The Governor formulates policies and procedures for state government and implements these through the executive branch. He influences legislation by means of the veto, special session, messages, and the scope of his office. He gives periodic reports on the condition of the state and has limited powers to appoint and remove some state officials. Mike Beebe... Governor Morril Harriman...Chief of Staff Lamar Davis...Deputy Chief of Staff Tim Gauger...Chief Legal Counsel Emily Jordan-Cox...Policy Director Sarah Agee... Director of Constituent Affairs and Services Bart Handford... Scheduling Coordinator Jenny Wilkinson... Director of Extraditions and Clemency Mica Strother...Director of Boards and Commissions 25

26 Lieutenant Governor Room 270, State Capitol Building Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Lieutenant Governor presides over all meetings of the full Senate but votes only to break a tie. He also serves as Governor in the event the Governor resigns, is impeached, dies, is too ill to perform his duties, or is absent from the state. Mark Darr Lieutenant Governor Mark Darr...Lieutenant Governor Bruce Campbell...Chief of Staff Sarah Beth Lowe...Communications Director Chris Powell... Government Affairs and Constituent Services Raeanne Gardner... Executive Assistant to the Lieutenant Governor 26

27 Secretary of State 256 State Capitol Building Little Rock, Arkansas (501) E arsos@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Secretary of State serves as the state s chief election officer, archivist, and provider of other wide-ranging services. The Elections Division coordinates voter services for Arkansas elections and maintains records on the following: filings from political candidates, lobbyists, political action committees, municipal incorporations and annexations, the acts of the Arkansas General Assembly, official gubernatorial documents, and state agency rules and regulations. The Business & Commercial Services division handles franchise taxes, incorporations, notaries public, trademarks, and Uniform Commercial Code for individuals and companies who conduct business in Arkansas. Mark Martin Secretary of State The Secretary of State also oversees the care of the State Capitol building and grounds and promotes statewide civic education efforts. Mark Martin...Secretary of State Executive Offices and General Information...(501) Business & Commercial Services...(501) Toll free: (800) FAX: (501) Capitol Events...(501) Capitol Tours...(501) Elections...(501) Toll free: (800) FAX: (501) TDD...(800)

28 Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Attorney General is the legal representative of the state, its agencies, and its officers. His responsibilities are diverse, spanning the fields of criminal justice, consumer protection, civil litigation for state agencies, officials, boards, and commissions, and providing legal opinions for state officials. Dustin McDaniel Attorney General Dustin McDaniel...Attorney General Bradford J. Phelps, Chief Deputy Attorney General Blake Rutherford, Chief of Staff Amanda Sutherlin, Executive Assistant to the Attorney General Diane Spence, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Chief Deputy Attorney General Deputy Attorney General/Civil Department Deputy Attorney General/Criminal Department Deputy Attorney General/Opinions Department Deputy Attorney General/Public Protection Department Deputy Attorney General/Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

29 Auditor of State 230 State Capitol Building Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Auditor of State is one of seven constitutional officers in Arkansas. The Auditor administers the unclaimed property program for the state and acts as the general accountant for the state keeping track of all fund and appropriation balances of all state agencies and writing the warrants (checks). The Auditor is the disbursing officer for the judicial system and the state legislature, approximately 800 individuals. The Auditor also administers the continuing education program for county officials. The Auditor is a member of the State Board of Finance, Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS), Charlie Daniels Auditor of State Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ATR), and the Commercial Mobile Radio Services Board (CMRS/911). Charlie Daniels...Auditor of State Peggy Gram...Chief Deputy Janet Harris... Deputy Auditor Steve Brummett...Governmental Affairs Scarlet White-Acklin...Manager, Accounting Division Wesley Smith...Manager, Data Processing Charolett Martin...Manager, Warrant Division Rob Scott...Manager, Unclaimed Property Division 29

30 Treasurer of State Room 220, State Capitol Building Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The responsibilities of the Treasurer of State are very similar to those of a bank. The functions of the office are the receipt of agency deposits, the redemption of state warrants, the investment of excess funds, the distribution of state turnback, and the safekeeping of pension funds. Martha Shoffner... Treasurer of State Debbie Rogers... Chief Deputy Treasurer Pam Barnes... HR and Purchasing Melissa Corrigan... Chief Financial Officer Dale Ellis Manager Wes Goodner...Capitol Manager Autumn Sanson... Chief Investment Officer Hunter Johnson... Investment Manager Evelyn Hood... Receipts Manager Kenny House...Cash Manager Kathie Williams...Warrants Manager Ken Burks...Treasury Assistant Martha Shoffner Treasurer of State Bailey Faulkner...Treasury Assistant Celeste Gladden...Treasury Assistant Rachel Graves...Treasury Assistant James Hawkins...Treasury Assistant Vince Insalaco...Treasury Assistant Rita Johnson...Treasury Assistant Jennifer Jones...Treasury Assistant Janice Lewis...Treasury Assistant Gail Morris...Treasury Assistant Missy Morse...Treasury Assistant Judy Roberts...Treasury Assistant Maude Rogers...Treasury Assistant Ann Blair Schaufele...Treasury Assistant Shannon Smith...Treasury Assistant Shawn Smith...Treasury Assistant Ramona Welch...Treasury Assistant Emma Willis...Treasury Assistant Emily Withem...Treasury Assistant 30

31 Commissioner of State Lands 109 State Capitol Building Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E land@cosl.org The Commissioner of State Lands ensures the collection and distribution of revenue from delinquent real estate taxes. During a two-year period after certification to the state, property owners are notified by the State Land Office of tax delinquency, and given the opportunity to pay all taxes, penalties, interest, and fees. The commissioner returns monies collected to the county of origin, revenue that is then redistributed to the original county taxing units. Properties that are not redeemed are eligible for public auction, conducted by the Commissioner of State Lands, in the county of origin. On the average, between 85-90% of certified parcels are redeemed by the original property owner. The remaining parcels either sell at public auction or remain available for purchase through a negotiated sales process. John Thurston Commissioner The Commissioner of State Lands office houses original patent information for the State of Arkansas, as well as original General Land Office survey plats and field notes. The commissioner provides access to information from these and other historical documents to the general public. Deeds to state-owned property are also filed with the State Land Office. The commissioner serves as Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, which regulates oil, gas, coal, and sand and gravel leases on state-owned property, and is a permanent member of the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council. John Thurston... Commissioner Bill Huffman...Chief Deputy Laurie Spencer...Director of Operations Carol Lincoln... General Counsel Diane Holitik... Associate Counsel Cory Cox... Government Affairs Liaison Nikki Heck... Director of Public Relations Scott Sanson...Director of Fiscal Randy Weiss...Director of Real Estate 31

32 United States Senators Senator John Boozman Arkansas Offices Lowell Office 213 West Monroe, Suite N Lowell, AR / FAX: Stacey McClure, State Director Little Rock Office 1401 W. Capitol Ave., Plaza F Little Rock, AR / FAX: Fort Smith Office 1120 Garrison Avenue, Suite B Fort Smith, AR / FAX: El Dorado Office 106 West Main Street, Suite 104 El Dorado, AR / FAX: Stuttgart Office 620 E. 22nd Street, Suite 204 Stuttgart, AR / FAX: Jonesboro Office 300 South Church St., Suite 400 Jonesboro, AR / FAX: Mountain Home Office 1001 Hwy. 62 East, Suite 11 Mountain Home, AR / FAX: Washington, D.C. office 320 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C phone fax Matt Sagely, Chief of Staff Kathee Facchiano, Legislative Director Lesley Parker, Scheduler 32 Senator Mark Pryor Arkansas Office 500 President Clinton Avenue Suite 401 Little Rock, AR / toll free: fax: 501/ senator@pryor.senate.gov Arkansas Office Staff Randy Massanelli, State Director Kymara Seals, Deputy State Director Susie James, Deputy State Director Michael Teague, Communications Director Margie Buzbee, State Scheduler D.C. Office 255 Dirksen Washington D.C., / fax: 202/ D.C. Office Staff Andy York, Chief of Staff Kristin Sharp, Legislative Director Becca Bradley, Scheduler Patrice Bolling, Administrative Director

33 U.S. Representatives 1st Congressional District 2nd Congressional District Rick Crawford Representative Washington Office 1711 Longworth HOB Washington, DC (202) / FAX: (202) Jonah Shumate, Chief of staff Ted Verrill, Legislative Director Courtney Kowalski, Scheduler Chris Jones, Legislative Assistant Greg Michalek, Legislative Assistant Jacob Melcher, Legislative Correspondent Justin Gibbs, Press Secretary Dana Esposito, Staff Assistant Laura Sossong, Legislative Correspondent Jonesboro Office 2400 East Highland, Suite 300 Jonesboro, AR (870) / FAX: (870) Andrea Allen, District Director Charles Landrum, Field Representative Tammy Davenport, Caseworker Sherrie Mitchell, Caseworker Terry Brimhall, Office Manager/Scheduler Rebekah Shackelford, Staff Assistant Cabot Office 112 South 1st Cabot, AR (501) / FAX: (501) Jay Sherrod, Field Representative Mountain Home 1001 Hwy 62E, Ste 9 Mountain Home, AR (870) / FAX: (870) Joseph Didden, Field Representative Tim Griffin Representative Washington Office 1232 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C (202) / FAX: (202) D. Clayton Hall, Chief of Staff Jonathan Samford, Senior Advisor/Communications Director A. Brooke Bennett, Chief Counsel/Legislative Director Peter Comstock, Senior Legislative Assistant Holli Helies, Counsel/Legislative Assistant Scott McCandless, Tax Counsel Jordan Cook, Staff Assistant Catherine Reese, Staff Assistant Tory Thoet, Executive Assistant Little Rock Office 1501 N. University, Suite 150 Little Rock, AR (501) / FAX: (501) Carl Vogelpohl, Deputy Chief of Staff & District Director Jill Cox, Federal Grants Coordinator Jason D. McGehee, Senior District Representative Annamarie Atwood, District Representative & Project Coordinator John Lovell, District Representative for Military & Veteran Affairs Conway Office 1105 Deer St. Suite 12 Conway, AR (501) / FAX: (501) Phil Jarvis, District Representative Thomas McNabb, District Representative for Military & Veterans Affairs 33

34 U.S. Representatives 3rd Congressional District 4th Congressional District 34 Steve Womack Representative 1119 LHOB Washington, DC (202) FAX: (202) Website: Beau Walker, Chief of Staff Chris Huffaker, Legislative Director Claire Burghoff, Director of Communications Rebekah Baer, Scheduler 3333 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Suite 120 Rogers, AR (479) FAX: (479) Bootsie Ackerman District Director Janet Foster, Constituent Service Manager 423 North 6th Street Fort Smith, AR (479) FAX: (479) Chris Bader, Caseworker 303 North Main Street, Suite 102 Harrison, AR (870) FAX: (870) Teri Garrett, Field Representative Tom Cotton Representative 415 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC (202) FAX: (202) Website: Doug Coutts, Chief of Staff Eliza Baker, Executive Assistant Jonathan Hiler, Legislator Director Elaine Wilson, Senior Legislative Assistant Catherine Wilkins, Staff Assistant 100 Reserve Street, Suite 307 Hot Springs, AR (501) FAX: (501) Lesley Nelms, District Director Lisa Harst, Executive Assistant to the District Director & Field Representative Tracy Cross, Constituent Advocate 101 North Washington Union County Courthouse, Suite 406 El Dorado, AR (870) FAX: (870) Patricia Herring, Constituent Advocate 100 E. 8th Street Room 2521 Pine Bluff, AR (870) FAX: (870) Vanessa Moody, Projects Manager 215 West Main St. Room 300 Clarksville, AR (479) FAX: (479) Trey Rosenbaum, Field Representative

35 Supreme Court Justice Building 625 Marshall Little Rock, Arkansas (501) (Chief Justice) The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all other courts of the state and has superintending control over them. It has the power to issue certain writs, and to hear and determine the same. Additionally, the Supreme Court has the authority to regulate the practice of law and the professional conduct of attorneys. It is comprised of a chief justice and six associate justices. Jim Hannah Chief Justice Chief Justice Jim Hannah Sharri Stewart...Executive Administrative Assistant Richard Thomas... Law Clerk Raina Weaver... Law Clerk Justice Don Corbin Marilyn Cuffman... Administrative Assistant Tina Bowers Lee... Law Clerk Stacey Pectol... Law Clerk Justice Cliff Hoofman Martha Patton... Administrative Assistant April Golden... Law Clerk Carrie Mensik... Law Clerk Justice Jo Hart Sue Wolfe... Administrative Assistant Gil Dudley... Law Clerk Tim Sopel... Law Clerk 35

36 Supreme Court Justice Paul D. Danielson Rayanne Stallings... Administrative Assistant Rebecca Miller-Rice... Law Clerk Emily Runyon... Law Clerk Justice Karen Baker Katie Webb... Administrative Assistant Brian Eaton... Law Clerk Allison Hatfield... Law Clerk Justice Courtney Goodson Michalene Zionce... Administrative Assistant Kathy Kostopulos... Law Clerk Melanie Carlson... Law Clerk Clerks Leslie W. Steen...Supreme Court Clerk Sue Clayton...Chief Deputy Clerk Lynda Boone...Chief Deputy Clerk Denise Parks...Deputy Clerk Melanie Jones...Financial Officer Shumeka Young...Financial Officer Carol Taylor...Financial Officer Holli North...Records Supervisor Nathan Lewis...Deputy Clerk Renee Herndon...Deputy Clerk Heather Lyvers-Clark...Deputy Clerk Bobby Jackson...Deputy Clerk Pat Lamar...Deputy Clerk Rose Allen...Deputy Clerk Library Ava Hicks...Director Carol Hampton...Library Technical Assistant Rod Miller... Public Services Coordinator Reporter of Decisions Susan P. Williams...Reporter Lelia Seigrist... Deputy Reporter of Decisions Brian Lindsey... Appellate Automation Specialist 36

37 Supreme Court Criminal Justice Sue Newbery...Criminal Justice Coordinator Susan Stevens... Assistant Criminal Justice Coordinator Matt Campbell... Assistant Criminal Justice Coordinator Rachel Murders... Administrative Assistant Professional Programs Chris Thomas...Executive Director Dana Rowlett... Administrative Assistant Rhonda Patton... Administrative Assistant Rosemary McFarland... Administrative Assistant Professional Conduct Stark Ligon...Executive Director Nancie Givens... Deputy Director Michael Harmon... Senior Staff Attorney Charlene Fletwood... Staff Attorney Floyd Beau Pederson... Investigator Diane Sledge... Administrative Assistant Deya Devorak...Secretary Appellate Review Attorney Courtney Umeda...Appellate Review Attorney 37

38 Court of Appeals Justice Building, 2nd Floor Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Court of Appeals has jurisdiction of all cases appealed from the circuit court, Worker s Compensation Commission, the Employment Security Division, and the Public Service Commission, with the exception of certain types of cases for which the Supreme Court has retained jurisdiction. The Court of Appeals is subject to the general superintending control of the Supreme Court. A chief judge and eleven associate judges comprise of the Court of Appeals, but they may sit in four divisions of three judges each. John M. Pittman, Judge...(501) Kathy Smith, Administrative Assistant Curt Hampton, Law Clerk Mike Spencer, Law Clerk Bill Walmsley, Judge...(501) Tami McHam, Administrative Assistant Dannell Patrick, Law Clerk Erin Walsh, Law Clerk Robert J. Gladwin, Ch. Judge...(501) Teresa Singleton, Administrative Assistant Kathleen Pitcock, Law Clerk Kala Dean, Law Clerk Brandon Harrison, Judge...(501) Eric Moore, Administrative Assistant Beth Cloud, Law Clerk Martha Ayres, Law Clerk Robin F. Wynne, Judge...(501) Shelley D Atrio, Administrative Assistant Courtney Nosari, Law Clerk John Webster, Law Clerk Rita Gruber, Judge...(501) Maryann Furrer, Administrative Assistant Ann Grimes, Law Clerk Allison Warner, Law Clerk David M. Glover, Judge...(501) Cindy Miller, Administrative Assistant Shay Raycher, Law Clerk Patti Luppen, Law Clerk

39 Court of Appeals Larry Vaught, Judge...(501) Marian Steward, Administrative Assistant Julie Howard, Law Clerk Wendy Wood, Law Clerk Phillip Whiteaker, Judge...(501) Joan Owens, Administrative Assistant Stephanie Holder, Law Clerk Shannon Padilla, Law Clerk Kenneth S. Hixson, Judge...(501) Janet Armour, Administrative Assistant Pam Hathaway, Law Clerk Bill Scott, Law Clerk Rhonda Wood, Judge...(501) Linda Ahlen, Administrative Assistant Brian Johnston, Law Clerk Nicole Hartz, Law Clerk Waymond Brown, Judge...(501) Lorraine Hatcher, Administrative Assistant Anisha Phillips, Law Clerk LaKesha Bolden, Law Clerk Rita Cunningham, Chief Staff Attorney Kathy Spencer, Staff Attorney James Bradley, Staff Attorney Valerie Denton, Deputy Chief Staff Attorney Nina Fitts, Executive Administrative Assistant Brenda Wade, Secretary/Receptionist Lynda Boone, Chief Deputy Clerk Patricia Lamar, Deputy Clerk Carol Taylor, Financial Officer

40 Administrative Office of the Courts Justice Building; 625 Marshall Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) E The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts and staff, under the direction of the Supreme Court, is responsible for the general administration of all the courts of the state. These duties include education and training of judges and support staff, the collection and analysis of court statistics, and the development and operation of automation systems. In addition to other duties, the director also serves as secretary/treasurer of the Judicial Council. Administrative Office of the Courts J.D. Gingerich... Director John Stewart... Deputy Director Joe Beard... Statistician Millicent Milner... Personnel Officer Joyce French... Financial Officer James D. Gingerich Director Pam Stewart...Office Manager Mary Ann Rose...Executive Assistant Lillie Kaur...Executive Assistant Division of Research and Court Services Larry Brady...Court Services Director Pete Hollingsworth...Director of Court Security & Emergency Preparedness Mara Simmons... Foreign Language Director Jason Daniel... Certified Spanish Interpreter, AOC Staff Spanish Interpreter Anne Yancey... Certified Spanish Interpreter, AOC Staff Spanish Interpreter Cheryl Thompson...NIC-Master, AOC Staff Sign Language Interpreter Jessica Bowen...Executive Assistant Marty Sullivan... Judicial Branch Education Director Meghan Sever...Communication Specialist Jasmine Medley...Judicial Education Specialist Corey Gilmore...Public Information Officer Jennifer Jones Taylor...A.D.R. Coordinator Lynne Osborn... A.D.R. Coordinator Assistant Stephanie Smith... Director Of Access & Visitation Program James Tapscott...Executive Assistant Krystal Taylor...Attorney Circuit Court Civil & Criminal Divisions Donna Gay... Attorney Circuit Court Domestic Relations & Probate Divisions Keith Caviness...Attorney - District Courts Kari Powers...Drug Court Coordinator Dawn Thompson...Trial Court Assistant 40

41 Administrative Office of the Courts Tim Holthoff...CIS Director Susan Yarbro...JuryProgram Manager CIS Justin Whorton... Jury Tech Analyst CIS Sonya Morgan...Jury Business Analyst CIS Rusty Skudrzyk... Executive Assistant CIS Michelle Maxwell... Executive Assistant CIS Alex Rogers...Program Manager Stacey Cardin...Software Manager CIS Ross Douglas...Oracle DBA Mukesh Patel...Oracle DBA Makeisha Davis...Oracle DBA Terry Bobo... Technical Project Manager Jim Mencer...Programmer Rob Benton...Programmer Joseph Utecht...Programmer Quaser Jaros...Programmer Rhea Clougherty...Programmer Vikram Madhira...Programmer Ben Houston...Hardware Manager CIS Michael Tobias... Systems Security Administrator CIS Daron Frederick...Network Administrator CIS Gary Heaton... Software Engineer CIS Jeremy Maddox...System Admin Wade Hankins...PC Support Manager Jimmy Don Page... PC Support Tech Fred Farnam... PC Support Tech Bea Nelson... Senior Project Manager Robert Rubow...Project Manager CIS Linda Holley... Project Manager Robin Owens... Project Manager Irene Cross... Project Analyst Division of Dependency Neglect Representation Connie Hickman-Tanner...Juvenile Court Programs Director Renia Robinette...Ad Litem Director Janet Bledsoe... Ad Litem Assistant Director Jeff Cotton... Ad Litem, DNET Manager Terry Looney...Training Coordinator Gabrielle Russ... Administrative Assistant Mary Beth Luibel...State CASA Coordinator Court Information Systems Division LaShanda Jenkins... Project Analyst Gloria Thompson...Case Mgmt Business Manager Cindy Hombs...Business Analyst Lorna Cross...Regional Functional Specialist CIS Wes Harris...Training Manager CIS Tracy Andrews... Trainer CIS Sherri Cole... Regional Functional Specialist Tina Elliot... Functional Specialist CIS Dawn Castle...Regional Functional Specialist CIS Jaci Gage...Regional Functional Specialist CIS Jessica Bennett...Functional Specialist Terri Mikel...Trainer Jason Smith...Functional Specialist Linda Ryerson...Functional Specialist Kimberly Scates...Functional Specialist Becky Taylor...Business Analyst Bobbi Sue Krank... Regional Functional Specialist Connie Compton... Regional Function Specialist Undre Brunson...Functional Architect Tammy Wiggins...Data Entry Clerk Rosalyn Wright...Data Entry Clerk Lars Hultqvist... Technical Analyst CIS Amanda Armstrong... E-filing Project CIS Chandrasekar Rajaram... Technical Analyst CIS Aaron Lax...Tech Analyst Donald Wilson...Tech Analyst Van Lamar...QA Lead Heather Conklin...Functional Specialist Jacob Foshee...Functional Specialist Mehedi Rajib...Functional Specialist Michial Armstrong... Functional Specialist CIS 41

42 State Government Acronyms ABA ACIC ADC ADED ADEM ADEQ ADFA ADH AETN AFC AFGC AGC AHTD ALETA AL & PC AOC APERS A.S.E.A. ASTA BIG MAC DAH DCC DDSSA DFA DHS DHS DCFS DHS DCSNS DHS DCO DHS DDS DHS DMS DIS DOE DWS EBD OPM PSC TRS Arkansas Building Authority Arkansas Crime Information Center Arkansas Department of Correction Arkansas Department of Economic Development Arkansas Department of Emergency Management Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Arkansas Development Finance Authority Arkansas Department of Health Arkansas Educational Television Network Arkansas Forestry Commission Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Arkansas Geological Commission Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission Administrative Office of the Courts Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System Arkansas State Employees Association, Inc. Arkansas Science & Technology Authority The multi-agency complex #1 Capitol Mall, located just behind the Capitol Building Department of Arkansas Heritage Department of Community Correction Disability Determination for Social Security Administration Department of Finance and Administration Department of Human Services DHS Division of Children and Family Services DHS Division of Community Service and Non Profit Support DHS Division of County Operations DHS Developmental Disabilities Services DHS Division of Medical Services Department of Information Systems Department of Education Department of Workforce Services Employee Benefits Division Office of Personnel Management Public Service Commission Teacher Retirement System 42

43 Department of Aeronautics 2315 Crisp Drive, Hangar 8 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E john.knight@arkansas.gov The Department of Aeronautics is charged with administering the state s airport aid program. The program provides funds for the establishment and maintenance of airports within the state. The department also provides services to pilots, flight instructors, and fixed base operators statewide. In cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, the department s first priority is helping provide a safe and effective aviation system for the state of Arkansas. John Knight Director John Knight...Director Jerry Chism...Assistant Director Richard Mills... State Airport Engineer McCall Harriman... Grants Coordinator Commissioners Dr. Gene Jines...Little Rock Mr. Marion Burton...Little Rock Dr. Bill Morgan...Paragould Mr. Wiley Blansett...Searcy Mr. David Glover... Tillar Mr. Clark Mason...Little Rock Mr. William McKenzie... Fayetteville 43

44 Arkansas Agriculture Department #1 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E secretary@aad.ar.gov aad.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Agriculture Department was formed in August 2005 as a result of legislation passed earlier that year. It includes the Arkansas Forestry Commission, Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, Arkansas State Plant Board, Arkansas Aquaculture Division, and the Office of the State Land Surveyor. It is headed by an Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture nominated by the Arkansas Agriculture Board and appointed by the Governor. Its mission is to develop, implement, and coordinate policies and programs to keep Arkansas agricultural and forestry products competitive in world markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for Arkansas citizens. The Arkansas Agriculture Board meets quarterly and advises the Secretary on matters related to Butch Calhoun agriculture and forestry. The board has 29 members including 11 appointed directly by the Governor, 10 Secretary named by their respective boards and commissions, and 8 non-voting ex-officio members from universities and conservation districts. Butch Calhoun... Secretary Cynthia Edwards... Deputy Secretary Zachary Taylor...Director of Marketing Melissa Lambert...Executive Assistant Arkansas Aquaculture Division 1200 North University Drive, Mail Slot #4912 Pine Bluff, AR (870) FAX: (870) Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic plants and animals; includes private sector, commercial fish farms, state and federal hatcheries that produce fish to stock public waters, and farm pond owners who stock pond for recreational fishing. Overall sales place aquaculture in the top ten agricultural industries in the state. Ted McNulty...Director of Aquaculture Laura Wise...Deputy Director of Aquaculture

45 Assessment Coordination Department 1614 West 3rd Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Assessment Coordination Department assists counties in the equalization and appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes, conducts schools and educational seminars, prepares guidelines for valuation, audits assessments through performance audits and ratio studies, and provides pertinent data necessary for the upkeep of appraisals. Debra Asbury...Executive Director Faye Tate...Deputy Director Debra Asbury Executive Director John Nichols...General Counsel John Boyce... Field Operations Division Manager Angela Rhodes... Fiscal Division Administrator Robert McGee...Agri-Mineral & GIS Manager Cleta McVay...Training & Designation Manager Monty Davenport...Property Assessment Coordination Manager Dan Cypert...Property Assessment Coordination Manager 45

46 Bank Department 400 Hardin Road, Suite 100 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Bank Department is responsible for supervision and regulation of state chartered banks to promote safety and soundness within those institutions. Candace A. Franks... Bank Commissioner Luther Guinn...Deputy Commissioner Susannah T. Marshall...Deputy Commissioner Richard D. Buzbee... Assistant Deputy Commissioner Larry M. Hillyard... Assistant Deputy Commissioner H. Wilks Marshall... Assistant Deputy Commissioner Baker L. Moseley... Assistant Deputy Commissioner Gary W. Bush... Certified Bank Manager - Little Rock Michael G. Saunders... Certified Bank Manager - Little Rock John K. Householder...Certified Bank Manager - Jonesboro Kenneth H. Leavell...Certified Bank Manager - NW Arkansas Jeffrey A. Cameron... Certified Information Systems Manager Thomas M. Narrell...Certified Trust Company Manager Robert M. Henry...Certified Bank Examinations Manager John W. Ashby...Certified Bank Examinations Manager Richard S. Plotkin...Certified Bank Examinations Manager Robert L. Hughes...Information Technology Administrator Brent Taylor...Staff Attorney Gail Green...Fiscal Division Manager Cynthia Nixon... Administrative Supervisor 46 Candace A. Franks Bank Commissioner

47 Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners 101 East Capitol, Suite 111 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E asbde@arkansas.gov The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners was established by the Legislature in 1887 to help protect the interests of Arkansas citizens. The Board is authorized by statute to license dentists and dental hygienists by examination or credentials. The Board issues specialty licenses to dentists who have post graduate training and successfully complete an examination. The Board registers dental corporations. The Board issues permits to dental assistants who have qualified for expanded duties. It issues anesthesia permits to dentists who have special training and wish to use general anesthesia or conscious sedation in their offices. It issues local anesthesia permits to dental hygienists who have special training which meets board criteria. The Board disciplines its licensees and permit Donalda Cobb Executive Director holders if there has been a violation of the Dental Practice Act, the Dental Corporation Act, or the Board s Rules and Regulations. Donalda F. Cobb...Executive Director Meredith A. Rogers... Investigator? id you know? Pea Ridge was the site of the biggest civil war battle west of the Mississippi. 47

48 State Board of Election Commissioners 501 Woodlane, Suite 401N Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The State Board of Election Commissioners was staffed in 1995 to provide funding of joint political party primary elections. The Board consists of a staff of seven serving a seven-member board that is comprised of the Secretary of State as Chairperson, two members appointed by the Governor, and one member each appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas Senate, the Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, the chair of the Democratic party and the chair of the Republican Party. The mission of the Board is to improve the of elections in the State by promoting fair and orderly election procedures through education, assistance, Justin Clay Director and monitoring. The Board develops resources to educate and assist candidates and county election administrators, develops specialized training programs, conducts and coordinates statewide training of county election commissioners and election officials, monitors compliance by local election administrators with federal and state election laws, investigates complaints of alleged election misconduct and election law violations, and distributes funds to the counties for state-supported political party primary elections, nonpartisan judicial general elections, special primary elections, and statewide special elections. Justin Clay...Director Karan Skarda... Deputy Director Vacant... Educational Services Manager Bernetta Levy...Election Coordinator Tena Arnold...Election Coordinator Vacant...Administrative Analyst Tim Humphries...Attorney Specialist 48

49 Arkansas State Board of Nursing University Tower Building, Suite South University Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E stedford@arsbn.org The mission of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing is to protect the public and act as their advocate by effectively regulating the practice of nursing. Responsibilities of the Board include examination, licensing, and discipline of nurse licensees, as well as approval of nursing education programs. Sue A. Tedford Executive Director Sue A. Tedford...Executive Director stedford@arbsn.org Fred Knight...ASBN General Counsel fknight@arbsn.org Phyllis DeClerk... ASBN Assistant Director pdeclerk@arbsn.org Karen McCumpsey... ASBN Assistant Director kmccumpsey@arbsn.org Darla Erickson...Administrative Services Manager derickson@arbsn.org Debbie Jones...ASBN Program Coordinator djones@arbsn.org Jill Hasley...ASBN Program Coordinator jhasley@arbsn.org Tammy Claussen...ASBN Program Coordinator tclaussen@arsbn.org Susan Lester... Executive Assistant to the Director slester@arsbn.org Carlos Miller...Information Systems Coordinator cmiller@arbsn.org 49

50 Board of Parole 105 West Capitol, Suite 500 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) In 2005, Senate Bill 383 renamed the Post Prison Transfer Board, the Arkansas Parole Board (APB). The move was designed to alleviate confusion on the part of the public regarding Board responsibilities. There are seven (7) Board members and each member is appointed by the Governor to a term of seven (7) years. Throughout the year, designated Board members interview inmates at the various Arkansas Department of Correction and Arkansas Department of Community Correction facilities across the state. Members travel to the various units for parole, transfer, pardons, or commutation hearings. The Parole Board conducts two Board meetings that are generally held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in which votes are ratified and the public is allowed to attend. The Parole Board conducts two Victim Input Hearings, which are generally held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Victim Input Hearings are closed to the public. The office of the Parole Board is open Monday thru Friday, from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Arkansas Board of Parole Members John Felts...Chairman James M. Jimmy Wallace, III...Vice-Chairman Richard L. Mays, Jr...Secretary Abraham Carpenter, Jr... Commissioner Carolyn Robinson... Commissioner Joseph Joe Peacock... Commissioner Richard Brown, Jr... Commissioner Revocation Hearing Judges Carol V. Bohannan James L. Williams, II Ashley Vailes 50

51 Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy 101 East Capitol, Suite 218 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E asbp@arkansas.gov The purpose of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy is to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and through the effective regulation of the pharmacists and pharmacies, but also the distribution system where there is sale, delivery, or distribution of prescription drugs, medical gases, durable medical equipment, and legend devices. To accomplish its mission, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy must test the pharmacists; license, regulate, and discipline all licensees; and act as an expert in the dissemination of information regarding the laws and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy and its related fields. John Clay Kirtley, PharmD Executive Director John Clay Kirtley, PharmD...Executive Director name that arkansan This Little Rock-born actress has appeared in such movies as Chasing Amy with Ben Affleck and Big Daddy with Adam Sandler. See answer, page

52 Arkansas Building Authority 501 Woodlane, Suite 101N Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Arkansas Building Authority provides services to other agencies, including leasing, capital improvements, design review, flood plain management, the purchase and sale of state properties, and the management of ABA-owned properties. The sections perform the following functions: Design Review: Oversees the selection of design professionals, reviews plans and specifications for capital improvement projects and flood plain management. Construction: Oversees the bidding and awarding of capital improvement contracts as well as providing project observation. Anne W. Laidlaw Director Building Operations: Provides operational and maintenance services, which meet the day-to-day needs of the tenants of ABA-owned buildings; and provides contract management services for several other state-owned facilities. Real Estate Services: Provides various leasing services by acting as agent for all state agencies. Services include determining agency space needs, providing negotiation for lease property and market analysis. This Section is also responsible for processing the purchase and sale of state owned property. Anne Laidlaw... Susan Wilson... Deputy Director / General Counsel... swilson@aba.state.ar.us Floyd Farmer... Design Review / State Engineer...ffarmer@aba.state.ar.us Doran White... Construction Administrator... dwhite@aba.state.ar.us Paul Ehenger... Building Operations Administrator...pehenger@aba.state.ar.us Chris Thomas... Administrator of Real Estate Services... gcthomas@aba.state.ar.us 52

53 Department of Career Education Three Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E staff s: firstname.lastname@arkansas.gov The Arkansas Department of Career Education (ACE) is comprised of three divisions, Adult Education, Career and Technical Education and Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS), as well as administrative support services. The mission of ACE is to provide leadership and contributing resources to serve the diverse and changing career and educational needs of the youth and adults of Arkansas. As part of the mission, ACE oversees career and technical education programs in the secondary schools, secondary area technical centers, adult and youth apprenticeship programs, three postsecondary technical institutes, ARS, and adult education programs. ACE also works with the Veterans Administration to approve state educational programs for veterans benefits. William L. Bill Walker, Jr. Director William L. Bill Walker, Jr...Director Jon Randall (Randy) Laverty... Commissioner, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Division Randy Parker...Deputy Commissioner, Arkansas Rehabilitation Service Division Dr. Robert E. Gunter... Deputy Director, Career and Technical Education James Smith, Jr... Deputy Director, Adult Education Dr. Trenia Miles... Associate Director, Adult Education Deborah Germany...Deputy Director, Communications Maria Lorna Claudio...Deputy Director, Finance Sandra Porter... Associate Director, Career and Technical Education Raymond Henson...Associate Director, Workforce Training Sonja McMurray...Associate Director, Arkansas Works DeCarlia Lewis-Dickens...Interim Human Resources Administrator Bill Dedner... Manager, State Approving Agency for Veterans Training Lee Meadows... Chief Information Officer State Board of Career Education Phil Taylor, Chairman...Jonesboro John Riggs, Vice Chairman... Little Rock Richard Smith...Tillar Margarita Solõrzano...Springdale Martha Dixon... Arkadelphia John R. Yates... Little Rock Dr. Ann Schlumberger... Little Rock William L. Bill Walker, Jr...Director Shane Broadway, Ex-officio Member... Little Rock Dr. Tom Kimbrell, Ex-officio Member... Little Rock 53

54 Department of Career Education Crowley s Ridge Technical Institute P.O. Box 925 Forrest City, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Crowley s Ridge Technical Institute is a post-secondary educational institute providing vocational, technical, and adult education programs. It provides a competently trained, educated, and retrainable work force to support agriculture, business, industry, and government. CRTI awards certificates and diplomas in 14 full-time occupational and technical programs. Burl W. Lieblong... President Ava S. Hankins... Business Manager Sandra Taylor...Coordinator of Student Services David Brown...Supervisor of Instruction Burl W. Lieblong President Northwest Technical Institute P.O. Box 2000 Springdale, Arkansas (479) FAX: (479) E dbradberry@nwti.edu Northwest Technical Institute, in partnership with the community, is committed to providing educational programs to serve the training/re-training needs of students who wish to enter a recognized occupation or improve their occupational skills and knowledge so that they may achieve stability or advancement in a technological society. Dr. George Burch...President Mike Hamley...Director of Finance Keith Peterson...Director of Instruction Robbie Cornelius... Financial Aid & Student Services Terri Ralston...Coordinator of Adult Ed Dr. George Burch President 54

55 Department of Career Education Arkansas Rehabilitation Services P.O. Box 3781; 525 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Toll free: The mission of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is to provide services resulting in meaningful employment and independence for Arkansans living with disabilities. Arkansas Rehabilitation Services provides information and individualized support services, including job placement, in an effort to remove or limit barriers that prevent a person from working. The ARS Field Program operates 19 offices located throughout the state. Persons with physical, mental, cognitive, or sensory disabilities who wish to apply for services must first contact a rehabilitation counselor. Counselors are assigned to each of the state s 75 counties and regularly travel to locations within their assigned counties to determine client eligibility and bring agency services closer to individuals needing them. Arkansas Rehabilitation Services incorporates several specialized programs that provide a comprehensive network of counseling and support services like transition assistance for students who are completing high school, services for people with chronic or severe communication needs, and services for the deaf and hearing impaired. ARS also operates the Arkansas Career Training Institute which provides vocational training and medical services. Additionally, technology information is available through the agency s Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN). Central Office Randy Laverty Commissioner Randy Laverty... Commissioner Randy Parker... Deputy Commissioner Joe Baxter... Chief Financial Officer Carl Daughtery...Chief of Field Services Dr. Adrienne Robinson...Deputy Chief of Field Services Robert T. Trevino...Associate Director, Programming Planning Development and Education Jonathan Bibb... Administrator, Arkansas Career Training Institute (ACTI) Jim Moreland...Associate Director, Special Programs Judy Smith...Director, Transition Services 55

56 Rehabilitation Services/Career Education Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 4058 N. College St., Suite 150 Fayetteville, AR (479) FAX: (479) TDD: (479) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 715 West Sherman, Suite 3 Harrison, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 1670 White Drive Batesville, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 2920 McClellan Drive Jonesboro, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 210 Shoppingway Blvd., Suite D P. O. Box 2145 West Memphis, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 501 Cherry Helena, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 2703 West 28th Street P. O. Box 2560 Pine Bluff, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Field Services Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 989 Highway 425 North; P. O. Box 450 Monticello, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 1401 Main Street North Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 26 Corporate Hill Drive Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 102 Park Street Lonoke, AR (501) FAX: (501) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service The Professional Center, Suite Ferguson Drive Benton, AR (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service Museum Plaza, Suite North Museum Road Conway, AR (501) FAX: (501) Hot Springs Field Office 105 Reserve Street, Building 54 Hot Springs, AR (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501)

57 Rehabilitation Services/Career Education Field Services, cont. Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 1010 North Arkansas Russellville, AR (479) FAX: (479) TDD: (479) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 708 West Faulkner El Dorado, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 2807 East Broad Street Texarkana, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service Essex Place, Suite South Waldron Road Fort Smith, AR (479) FAX: (479) TDD: (479) Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 1812 East Main P. O. Box 660 Booneville, AR (479) FAX: (479) Arkansas Rehabilitation Services 501 West Arch Searcy, AR (501) FAX: (501) Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Voice: (501) Videophone or Voice: (501) FAX: (501) Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) Voice/TDD: (501) (501) , (501) FAX: (501) Voice/TDD: (800) Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center (501) FAX (501) Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN) Voice/TDD: (501) Voice/TDD: (800) FAX: (501) Arkansas Kidney Disease Commission (501) (501) FAX: (501) Arkansas Governor s Commission on People with Disabilities (501) FAX: (501)

58 Claims Commission 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 410 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Claims Commission s primary function is the hearing and adjudication of claims against the state of Arkansas, its agencies and institutions. It serves as a fact-finding body for the General Assembly. The Commission hears and determines claims for property damage, personal injury, refunds and breach of contract, then makes its recommendation to the General Assembly in terms of awarding monetary damages. Dr. Norman L. Hodges, Jr. Director Administrative staff Dr. Norman L. Hodges, Jr... Director Derek Holcomb... Administrative Officer Earnestine Strickland... Secretary Jenna Hale... Secretary Sa Breana Hyche... Secretary Commissioners Richard Mays...Co-Chair Pat Moran...Co-Chair Steven Arnold...Commissioner H.T. Moore...Commissioner Bill Lancaster...Commissioner 58

59 Department of Community Correction Two Union National Plaza 105 West Capitol, 2nd Floor Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Department of Community Correction (DCC) was established in 1993 as the Arkansas Department of Community Punishment through legislation that consolidated statewide probation and parole efforts and established Residential Community Correction Centers. In 2001, the DCC sought and was granted permission by the State Legislature to change the punishment component of its name to correction to more accurately reflect the Agency s mission. The DCC provides supervision and services, that are consistent with the principles of evidence-based practices, to adult offenders in the community through its five Community Correction Centers, Technical Violator Center and 51 parole and probation offices. These services strike a balance between rehabilitation, supervision and accountability so that the community is repaid of the offense, public safety is promoted and the offender is assisted in becoming a law-abiding, tax-paying member of society. David B. Eberhard Director The DCC partner with Circuit Judges throughout the state in 41 drug courts that provide an alternative to traditional incarceration through intensive supervision to offenders who have substance abuse issues that lead to criminal behavior. The DCC has approximately 1200 employees. Other major programs include Technical Violation Programs, specialized sex offender supervision and modified therapeutic communities. Community Correction Centers Central Arkansas Center Southeast Arkansas Center 4823 W. 7th St W. 13th St. Little Rock, AR Pine Bluff, AR (501) (870) Center Supervisor: Don Webb Center Supervisor: Phyllis Silas Southwest Arkansas Center Northeast Arkansas Center 506 Walnut 1351 Cyro Rd. Texarkana, AR Osceola, AR (870) (870) Center Supervisor: Jerry Campbell Center Supervisor: Dave Johnson Omega Center Northwest Arkansas Center 104 Walco Lane 114 North College Ave. (P.O. Box 1249) Malvern, AR Fayetteville, AR (501) (479) Center Supervisor: Kathy Brown Center Supervisor: Maggie Capel 59

60 Department of Community Correction Probation/Parole Area offices Area SE J St. Bentonville, AR (479) Area Manager: Ricky Hogg Area W. Vine Searcy, AR (501) Area Manager: Elizabeth Taylor Area Garrison Fort Smith, AR (479) Area Manager: Paul Larcade Area 7 (probation & parole) 2679 Pike Avenue North Little Rock, AR (501) Area Manager: Kristie Baker Area W. Page Malvern, AR (501) Area Manager: Anita Efird Area Hazel, Suite 6 Texarkana, AR (870) Area Manager: Amanda Clift Area S. Pine St., Suite 1 Harrison, AR (870) Area Manager: Mike Thomas Area Union, Suite 230 Jonesboro, AR (870) Area Manager: Cindy Richardson Area Robins Street, Suite 102 Conway, AR (501) Area Manager: Jerry Bradshaw Area Shopping Way Blvd. West Memphis, AR (870) Area Manager: Lynne Thornton Area S. Olive, Suite 6D Pine Bluff, AR (870) Area Manager: Kim Knoll Area Lorene Street El Dorado, AR (870) Area Manager: John Mackey Central Office David B. Eberhard...Director Veter Howard... Chief Deputy Director Dan Roberts...Deputy Director, Probation/Parole Services Rick Hart... Deputy Director, Residential Services Anne Geddings... Deputy Director, Administrative Services Wade Hodge...Attorney Rhonda Sharp...Public Relations Chad Brown...Human Resources Administrator Phillip Collins...Information Technology Administrator Linda Strong... Interstate Compact Administrator 60

61 Contractors Licensing Board 4100 Richards Road North Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Gregory L. Crow Administrator The Contractors Licensing Board was established by Act 124 of This Act has been amended several times. The Board has the responsibility of administering and enforcing both the Contractors Licensing Law and the Contractors Bond Law. The Contractors Bond Law was established in order to develop a vehicle by which the revenues due the State of Arkansas could be more easily collected. Beginning in 2001, residential builders were required to have a license. Beginning in 2012, home improvement contractors were required to have a license. Applications are made available to anyone desiring to pursue licensure in the State of Arkansas upon request, and tests are made available six days a week for the convenience of those applicants. Today, there are approximately 17,000 licensed contractors qualified to perform work in the State of Arkansas. Gregory L. Crow...gregory.crow@arkansas.gov...Administrator Vicki Pickering...vicki.pickering@arkansas.gov...Attorney name that arkansan This Delight native is a famous pop and country singer known for such songs as By The Time I Get to Phoenix and Wichita Lineman. See answer, page

62 Department of Correction P.O. Box 8707 Pine Bluff, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Originally known as the State Penitentiary, the Department of Correction was established by Act 50 of 1968, as amended by Act 549. The Board of Corrections oversees the operations of the Department of Correction. Ray Hobbs...Director Larry May... Chief Deputy Director, Institutions Marvin Evans...Deputy Director, Operations Wendy Kelley...Deputy Director, Health & Correctional Programs Ray Hobbs Director Grant Harris...Assistant Director, Institutions Sheila Sharp... Deputy Director, Administrative Services Leon Starks...Assistant Director, Construction/Maintenance Dina Tyler... Assistant Director of Public Services Jan Scussel... Chief Legal Council Jada Lawrence... Executive Assistant to the Director/Special Projects Ida Works...Constituency Officer Rory Griffin...Medical Service Administrator Donna Stout... EEOC/Grievance Officer Raymond Naylor... Internal Affairs/Disciplinary Hearing Administrator 62

63 Department of Correction Omie Futch... Classification Administrator Bob Carter...Industry Administrator Mark McCown...Farm Administrator Eddie Powell...Budget Manager Stacia Wood-Lenderman... Human Resources Administrator Jeff Jerry... Agency Controller Rhonda Patterson... Information Systems Manager Teresa Funderburg...Procurement Manager Rick Norton...Accounting Operations Manager Kay Skillen...Commodity/Warehouse Administrator Shirley Ellingburg...Institutional Parole Administrator Fred Campbell...Training Administrator Tiffanye Compton... Research & Planning Administrator Units and Centers Benton Unit, Warden Kay Howell...(501) Cummins Unit, Warden Gaylon Lay...(870) Delta Regional Unit, Warden James Banks...(870) East Arkansas Regional Unit, Warden Danny Burl...(870) Grimes Unit, Warden John Maples...(870) Maximum Security Unit, Warden Billy Straughn...(501) McPherson Unit, Warden John Maples...(870) Mississippi County Work Release Center, Warden Charles Stewart...(870) North Central Unit, Warden David White...(870) Northwest Arkansas Work Release Center, Warden James Brooks...(479) Pine Bluff Unit, Warden Mark Cashion...(870) Randall L. Williams Correctional Facility, Warden Mark Cashion...(870) Texarkana Regional Correction Center, Warden Larry Cauley...(870) Tucker Unit, Warden Stephen Williams...(501) Varner Unit, Warden Randy Watson...(870) Wrightsville Unit, Warden Greg Harmon...(501) J. Aaron Hawkins, Sr. Unit, Deputy Warden Tommy James...(501)

64 Arkansas Crime Information Center One Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) ACIC administers the state s computerized criminal justice information system which provides vital information (criminal records, stolen property, wanted/missing persons, etc.) to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies throughout the state. ACIC also collects and publishes crime statistics, administers the crime victim notification program, JusticeXchange program, and sex offender registry. Jay B. Winters Sr... Director Letha Osborne... Deputy Director/Information Services Bill Clinton...Operations Brad Cazort... Repository Mary Rogers...Administration Jay B. Winters Sr. Director Arkansas State Crime Laboratory #3 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E kermit.channell@crimelab.arkansas.gov The mission of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory is to provide forensic science services to the criminal justice system. The laboratory utilizes the most up-to-date scientific equipment and technology. Our staff of highly qualified trained Forensic Scientists provide assistance to law enforcement throughout the state and provide expert testimony when needed in Arkansas courts. It is my privilege to serve as the Director of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory and provide the highest quality forensic services to the people of Arkansas. Kermit B. Channell, II... Executive Director 64 Kermit B. Channell, II Director

65 Arkansas Development Finance Authority 900 West Capitol, Suite 310 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E All s: first name dot last name@adfa.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) is the largest multi-purpose issuer of tax-exempt financing in Arkansas. ADFA was formed in 1985 and replaced the previous finance authority that concentrated on housing development. ADFA has retained the former responsibilities of the old authority while adding economic development as a core function. ADFA administers funding in the form of taxable and tax-exempt bonds and notes, State general obligation bonds, State tax credits, the administration of private and public grants, and partnering with other state and federal agencies. Funding activities include low- to moderate-income housing development, small industries, government, education, agricultural business enterprises, and health care. Mac Dodson President Mac Dodson...(501) President mac.dodson@adfa.arkansas.gov Layne L. Anderson...(501) Vice President & General Counsel layne.anderson@adfa.arkansas.gov Gene Eagle...(501) Vice President for Development Finance gene.eagle@adfa.arkansas.gov Sara Oliver...(501) Vice President for Housing sara.oliver@adfa.arkansas.gov Leigh Ann Biernat...(501) Vice President for Finance and Administration leighann.biernat@adfa.arkansas.gov Patrick Patton...(501) Vice President for Internal Audit patrick.patton@adfa.arkansas.gov Derrick Rose...(501) Public Information Officer derrick.rose@adfa.arkansas.gov Nancy Covington...(501) Assistant to the President nancy.covington@adfa.arkansas.gov 65

66 Disability Determination for Social Security Administration 701 Pulaski Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Toll free: (800) The Disability Determination for Social Security Administration (DDSSA) determines whether a person meets the medical disability provisions for benefits under the Federal Social Security Act. These provisions are not necessarily the same as those used in other government or private disability programs, and a person may qualify under other programs and not qualify for social security disability. Arthur Boutiette Director The social security disability program consists of two distinct benefit areas: social security disability insurance under title II of the Act and supplemental security income (SSI) under title XVI of the Act. Title II benefits are a partial replacement for the worker and his family s lost earnings when the worker suffers a severe disability. Title II claimants must have been gainfully employed for five of the past ten years in work covered by social security. Worker benefits are based on the worker s earnings. After 24 months of title II benefits, claimants are eligible for Medicare coverage. The title XVI disability benefits program provides income for individuals with severe disabilities who have limited income and resources. Title XVI benefits are funded through general tax revenues and individuals who qualify under these provisions also qualify for Medicaid assistance. An adult under either title must, because of his disability, be unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, or death. Currently, Arkansas citizens receive 192 million dollars in monthly disability benefits under the Federal Social Security Act. DDSSA appreciates that these benefits are vital to a large number of Arkansas citizens, and DDSSA continues to pursue its ultimate goal of qualifying any claimant who may be eligible under the federal social security disability rules and regulations. To learn more about the Disability Determination for Social Security Administration, visit its website (see above).

67 Disability Determination for Social Security Administration Arthur Boutiette...Director Becky Garlington... Assistant Director, Operations Ron Jenkins...Assistant Director, Finance D. Ann Phillips...Assistant Director, Training, Hearings and Quality Assurance Dr. William F. Payne, M.D... Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steve Whaley, M.D... Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jay Rankin...Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Psychiatry Diana Jones...Medical Relations Manager Carol Norris...Data Processing Manager Melissa Thomas... Human Resource Manager? id you know? Altus is known as the wine capital of Arkansas. 67

68 Arkansas Economic Development Commission 900 West Capitol, Suite 400 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Toll free: ARKANSAS E All s: [first initial + last name]@arkansasedc.com The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) was established in 1955 as the Arkansas Industrial Develop-ment Commission. Since that time Arkansas s economy has diversified over the years from the agriculture sector and manufacturing to advanced manufacturing, information/knowledgebased business, and a focus on clean, green, and sustainable companies. The Executive Director reports directly to the governor. There is a 16-member body appointed by the governor for fouryear terms and serves in an advisory and advocacy capacity to the Agency. The mission of the AEDC is: To lead statewide economic development, create targeted strategies which produce better Grant Tennille Executive Director paying jobs, promote communities, and support the training and growth of a 21st Century skilled workforce. AEDC is divided into two divisions serving internal and external customers: Global Business, and Administration and Finance. However, much of the work of the agency is done through cross-functional teams involving people from throughout the agency as well as from other state agencies. Grant Tennille, Executive Director... (501) Deputy Director, Global Business...(501) Deputy Director, Administration and Finance... (501) Business Development... (501) Community Development... (501) Communications...(501) Strategic Planning... (501) Research...(501)

69 Department of Education Arch Ford Education Building, #4 Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Arkansas s public schools are beginning a new trend line with the implementation of Common Core State Standards, next generation assessments, new methods of measuring individual teacher and principal performance and a new system of accountability. The rigorous and challenging new learning standards will allow us to build upon the progress already made to ensure our students are future ready. When complete, the new assessment system will assess the full range of the Common Core State Standards to determine whether students are college and career ready. As the state implements a new accountability system to more effectively assess, identify and intervene in troubled schools, steps must also be taken to enact legislation to ensure our students have the most talented, effective teachers in classrooms and hurdles to innovation and creativity are removed. At the Department, we are guided by our commitment to provide educators a comprehensive set of tools to give every child in every part of our state the opportunity and hope that only comes with a quality education. We carry out that commitment in partnership with Arkansas school districts and other organizations that provide educational programs and services. Students, parents, educators, elected officials, business and community leaders and the general public are all stakeholders in our work to improve schools and raise student achievement. Dr. Tom W. Kimbrell... Commissioner Tony Wood... Deputy Commissioner Dr. Laura Bednar... Assistant Commissioner, Learning Services Jared Cleveland... Assistant Commissioner, Fiscal and Administrative Services Dr. Karen Cushman...Assistant Commissioner, Human Resources/Licensure Jim Boardman...Assistant Commissioner, Research and Technology John Hoy...Assistant Commissioner, Academic Accountability Jeremy Lasiter...General Counsel Susan Harriman...Director, Policy State Board of Education Jim Cooper, Chairman... Melbourne Brenda Gullett, Vice Chairperson... Fayetteville Sam Ledbetter...Little Rock Alice Mahony...El Dorado Vicki Saviers...Little Rock Dr. Tom W. Kimbrell Commissioner of Education Toyce Newton... Crossett Joe Black... Newport Mireya Reith...Fayetteville Dr. Jay Barth...Little Rock 69

70 Department of Education School for the Blind and Visually Impaired P.O. Box 668; 2600 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Established in 1859, the School for the Blind has completed more than 150 years of service to the visually impaired youth of the state. The Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASBVI) offers elementary and secondary educational programs which are fully accredited and meets all standards set by the Arkansas Department of Education. In addition, the school provides Braille text books and itinerant teachers for 850 public school students throughout the state of Arkansas who are blind or visually impaired. Courses are also offered in mobility, independent living skills, daily living skills, and Jim Hill Superintendent adaptive technology. The school has an extensive preschool program, serving 70 babies and their parents in Arkansas, and comprehensive recreational and athletic programs especially adapted for blind and visually impaired students. ASBVI is a residential school and students attend at no charge for room, board, or tuition. Jim Hill...Superintendent Sharon Berry... Elementary/Secondary Principal Teresa Doan...Special Education Supervisor/Principal James Caton...Dean of Students Barbara Cole... Child Nutrition Director Shelli Moore...Director, Birth 3 Program Katie Hodge...Executive Assistant 70

71 Department of Education School for the Deaf P.O. Box 3811; 2400 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas TTY/voice: (501) FAX: (501) Mission statement: Working Together to Create Learning Opportunities for Academic Excellence and Personal Independence The Arkansas School for the Deaf, founded in 1850, is an educational facility accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Conferences of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf. Services include: diagnostic evaluations, academic and vocational training, a community based instruction program, daily and weekly education, and adult basic education. Other services include: sign language and deaf culture classes, and a captioned film/video depository. Mike Phillips... Superintendent mikep@asd.k12.ar.us Flint Fears...High School & Middle School Principal Lonya Robertson...Elementary School Principal Jim Kernan...General Business Manager Rick Porter... Student Services Director Zoreda Richardson...Personnel Manager Elizabeth Butler... Food Services Manager HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION The Arkansas School for the Deaf (ASD) operates under the direction, and rules and regulations of the Department of Education as a day school with residential facilities and provides educational services and opportunities for students from birth through the age of 21. Programming includes services in the following areas: academic, vocational, social-emotional, transitional, residential, extra-curricular, and family training. Other services provided by the school are: audiological services, physical therapy, psychological services, health services, nutritional meals, and special training for children with additional disabilities. ASD functions as the Resource Center on Deafness, coordinating programs that identify and provide services to students who are deaf and hard of hearing throughout the state. Daily transportation is provided by local school districts for non-residential students, and ASD provides weekly statewide transportation for residential students each weekend. The Outreach Program, an early intervention program, provides training to families and children, birth to kindergarten age. This program provides on-campus services as well as home visits by parent advisors throughout the state. 71

72 Department of Education Educational Television Commission P.O. Box South Donaghey Conway, Arkansas (501) or (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission has provided lifelong learning opportunities for nearly 50 years. With network headquarters in Conway, AETN broadcasts a public television service five analog and six digital transmitters: KETS, Little Rock; KEMV, Mountain View; KETG, Arkadelphia; KAFT, Fayetteville; KTEJ, Jonesboro; and KETZ, El Dorado. The purpose of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is to enhance and empower the lives of all Arkansans by offering lifelong learning opportunities through high-quality educational television programs and services. The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) fulfills its purpose by providing: educational resources to schools and all educators; innovative and highquality public media television programs and services that illuminate the culture and heritage of Arkansas and the world; and opportunities Allen Weatherly Executive Director to engage and explore new ideas. This relevant AETN content will expand the minds of children, inform Arkansans about public affairs and current events in our state, highlight arts and culture, and invite Arkansans to explore the outdoors and the world around them. Allen Weatherly... Executive Director Tony Brooks...Deputy Director Donna Smith...Director of Finance and Administration Gary Schultz...Director of Engineering Mike McCullars...Director of Research Carole Adornetto...Director of Production Kathy Atkinson... Director of Programming Julie Thomas... Director of Communications DeWayne Wilbur...Director of Operations Kathleen Branton...Director of Governmental Affairs Kevin Lewis...Director of Technology Services Barbara Wood... Human Resources Manager April Ream...Administrative Assistant Mona Dixon... Director of Development Bryan Fields...Education Director 72

73 Department of Education Arkansas State Library 900 West Capitol Ave., Suite 100 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas State Library provides research and information services to state agencies, constitutional officers, legislators and legislative staff, state government employees and the general public. In addition, ASL provides reference services, library materials, training and consulting to the public libraries across the state. The Arkansas State Library collects, distributes and preserves publications of state government and is the designated Federal government document depository. As a Patent and Trademark Resource Center staff can provide access to patents from 1790 to the present and trademarks from 1955 to the present. ASL has a wide range of non-fiction books, magazines, newspapers and multimedia available for viewing or check-out. Carolyn Ashcraft State Librarian The ASL Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is a federally mandated service that provides free public library service to Arkansas residents of all ages who cannot easily read standard printed materials due to a visual impairment, physical handicap or a learning disability with a visual basis. Over 79,000 titles are available in special long playing recorded cassette, Braille and digital (flash memory) formats. The agency is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and is closed on official state holidays. State Librarian...Carolyn Ashcraft carolyn@library.arkansas.gov Deputy Director...Dwain Gordon dwain@library.arkansas.gov Administrative Services Manager...Mindy Rogers mindy@library.arkansas.gov Information Services (circulation, reference, patents) Document Services (state and federal) Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped or

74 Arkansas Department of Emergency Management Building 9501, Camp Joseph T. Robinson North Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) provides assistance to Arkansas cities and counties to plan for and recover from disasters and emergencies, whether they are natural, such as earthquakes, severe weather, disease outbreak; technological, including chemical spills and radiological incidents; or man caused terrorism, including weapons of mass destruction, bioterrorism, and/or other unconventional warfare. The ADEM Director, David Maxwell, is also the state Homeland Security Adviser. ADEM planners help jurisdictions design emergency operations plans to best utilize local resources. ADEM trainers teach emergency responders, state agency personnel, and community leaders to work as a team during emergencies and disasters. ADEM s objective is always to mitigate the effects of a disaster to property and to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of our citizens, coordinating all our David Maxwell Director resources. Through speaking engagements and booths at fairs and festivals, ADEM helps the public learn about disasters and actions they may need to take to protect themselves. ADEM also works with communities to secure grants for mitigation projects to protect property from future damage. During a disaster, ADEM is the state s coordinating agency, matching needs on the scene with available resources. ADEM contacts state, federal, and volunteer agencies to secure the needed resources and help. If the situation escalates beyond the state s resources, ADEM works with the Governor to request a Presidential Disaster Declaration. In a federally declared disaster, ADEM works with the Department of Homeland Security s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure the people of Arkansas receive all the federal assistance available. This is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week agency of State Government, responding to emergency situations of every nature throughout the state and nation. David Maxwell...Director Tina Owens...Deputy Director Sheila Annable... Preparedness Division Scott Bass... Disaster Management Division Mike Carraway...Administration Division Ken Gibson... Communications Division Arthur Woods... Federal Surplus Property Division 74

75 Department of Environmental Quality 8001 National Drive Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is the primary environmental protection agency of the state, and is responsible for protecting the state s air, water, and land by monitoring and evaluating environmental conditions throughout the state. ADEQ imposes protective environmental requirements by issuing permits for compliance with environmental standards, and encourages responsible environmental action by businesses, communities, and citizens through education, outreach, and assistance programs. Teresa Marks Director Teresa Marks...Director Karen Bassett...Chief Deputy Director Ryan Benefield... Deputy Director Annie Dixon...Administrator, Management Services Mike Bates...Chief, Air Division Katherine Benenati...Chief, Public Outreach and Assistance Dave Kinnard...Chief, Fiscal Division Tammie Hynum... Chief, Hazardous Waste Division Tammy Harrelson...Chief, Legal Division Jim Stephens...Chief, Mining Division Joe Hoover...Chief, Regulated Storage Tank Division Roger Lawrence... Chief, Solid Waste Division Dick Cassat... Chief, Technical Services Division Steve Drown...Chief, Water Division Letty Hardee... Chief, Computer Services Division 75

76 Department of Environmental Quality Department of Environmental Quality Offices 5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock (501) St. Louis Street, Batesville (870) West Hillsboro, El Dorado (870) W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 5, Fayetteville (479) S. Waldron Rd. Ste , Fort Smith (479) Hatfield...(870) Hervey, Hope (870) Central Avenue, Suite C, Hot Springs (501) P.O. Box 532, Jasper Newton Co. Conservation Dist. Bldg... (870) or (870) Grant Avenue, Suite A, Jonesboro (870) P.O. Box 338; Court House, Melbourne (870) P.O. Box 442; 775 Hwy. 201 North, Suite A, Mountain Home (870) West 2nd Street, Russellville (479) North 5th Street, Suite B, West Memphis (870) Dollarway Road, Suite 202, White Hall (870) ? id you know? A monument in Little Rock s Douglas MacArthur park marks the spot of the first human dissection in Arkansas.

77 Arkansas Ethics Commission 910 West Second Street, Suite 100 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Toll free: (800) E contactus@arkansasethics.com The Ethics Commission was created by the citizens in Arkansas who voted overwhelmingly to institute strong ethics and disclosure as part of the law in Arkansas. In 1988, voters passed a law (Initiated Act 1 of 1988) which required public officials to reveal their financial connections and how those connections might affect their public duties. The act also detailed which actions a public official can or cannot take, when the actions affect officials, their immediate family, or business associates. Lobbyists are required under that law to register before they can legally operate in Arkansas and disclose their lobbying activity thereafter. In 1990, another law passed by the voters created the Ethics Commission and added new laws dealing with the money used to finance political campaigns. The new law dealt more directly with activities that elected officials, especially legislators, were prohibited from taking. The law gave the new Ethics Commission authority to investigate alleged violations of the ethics and disclosure laws, and to take disciplinary actions against those who were found guilty. In addition, the Commission interprets all aspects of the law, issues opinions, and provides education and training to persons subject to the laws under its jurisdiction. The Commission and its staff answer questions and provide guidance to elected officials, appointed officials, lobbyists, campaign finance officials, public employees, and the ordinary citizen. Staff Graham F. Sloan...Director Todd Elder... Senior Staff Attorney Jill Barham... Staff Attorney Teresa Keathley...Director of Compliance Kit Acklin...Director of Compliance Teresa Jones... Fiscal Officer Tanita Womack... Systems Administrator Nicole Smith... Administrative Assistant Lee Allen... Administrative Assistant Commissioners Paul Duma, Chairman...Morrilton J. Barrington Minix, Vice Chairman...Little Rock Anna Bray, Commissioner...Benton William C. Bird III, Commissioner...Little Rock Robert McCormack, Commissioner...Conway 77

78 Finance and Administration / DFA 401 DFA Building 1509 West 7th Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Primary functions of DFA are as follows: To provide assistance to all state agencies in the management of their appropriated funds, personnel, and property while exercising certain statutory controls over the agencies in these areas. The director of the department is the state s chief fiscal officer and is charged with the responsibility of making certain that expenditures, use of personnel, and purchase and use of property are carried out in accordance with the laws of the state. To collect the general and special revenues assessed by law in an efficient and fair manner. To oversee the registration of all motor vehicles in the state and the issuance of drivers licenses. To administer the laws and regulations governing child support enforcement, the sale and consumption of all alcoholic beverages, pari-mutuel and dog racing. The two major divisions of the department are: Division of Management Services, which includes the Office of Accounting, Office of Budget, Office of Personnel Management, Office of State Procurement, and Office of Intergovernmental Services. Division of Revenue, which includes the Office of Excise Tax Administration, Office of Income Tax Administration, Office of Field Audit, Office of Motor Vehicles, Office of Driver Services, Office of Revenue Legal Counsel, Office of Financial and Management Services, Office of State Revenue Office Administration, and Office of Child Support Enforcement. Also included in the department are: Office of Administrative Services, Employee Benefits Division, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Racing Commission, Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator, and Office of Information Services Richard A. Weiss Director

79 Finance and Administration Director s Office Richard A. Weiss Director Gina Burton Executive Assistant to the Director Timothy J. Leathers Deputy Director/Commissioner of Revenue Jamie Levinsky Executive Assistant to the Commissioner John Shelnutt Economic Analysis and Tax Research Office of Administrative Services Carla Haugen Administrator Jake Bleed Assistant Administrator Richard Drilling Fiscal Accounting Manager Howard Ball Accounts Payable Supervisor Angela Horton Administration of Justice Fund Supervisor Amy Valentine Human Resources Manager Donna Hurt Payroll Manager Marnie Davidson Purchasing Manager Gail Archer Asset Management Supervisor Cathy Browning Governor s Office/Administrative Functions Liaison Alcoholic Beverage Control Administration Michael Langley Director Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Carl Kirkland Director Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator Danny Hickman Coordinator Employee Benefits Division Jason Lee Executive Director Office of Information Services Stan King Chief Information Officer Ken Williams Administrator Robin Morrissey Assistant Administrator, AASIS Support Center Amy Embry Administration Manager Tamika Heard Applications Manager Tracy Moran Technical Services Manager Jeff Moritz OCSE IT Coordinator 79

80 Finance and Administration Racing Commission Ron Oliver Commission Manager Division of Management Services Timothy J. Leathers Deputy Director/Commissioner of Revenue Office of Accounting Paul Louthian Administrator Ricky Quattlebaum Internal Audit, Administrator Lisa Wilkerson Funds/Appropriations Manager Brenda Horner Assistant Administrator, CAFR Unit Melanie Hazeslip Interfaces and G/L Manager Office of Budget Brandon Sharp Administrator James Nunnley Assistant Administrator Nick Fuller Budget Manager Kyle Deen Budget Manager Budget Analysts Office of Intergovernmental Services Doris Smith Administrator Shelley Hamilton-Wray Assistant Administrator Tracy Copeland State Clearinghouse Manager Diana Wilson Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Manager Debbie Bousquet Victim Justice Assistance Grant Manager Jeanette Krohn Records Retention Manager Linda Bohannan State Technology Planning Analyst Office of Personnel Management Kay Barnhill Terry Administrator Herb Scott Deputy Administrator Wendy Beadle Manager, Classification and Compensation Vicki Mills Manager, Payroll Systems Vacant Manager, Inter-Agency Training Don Lukas Manager, Research and Technical Services 80

81 Finance and Administration Office of State Procurement Jane Benton Administrator Robin Rogers Assistant Administrator Darlene Hicks Credit Cards Jan Roberts PCS/Training/Grocery Phyllis Rickey Printing Sheila Kinslow Support Services Camber Thompson Technical/Equipment Ray Pierce Legal Counsel David Justice Marketing & Redistribution Division of Revenue Timothy J. Leathers Deputy Director/Commissioner of Revenue John Theis Assistant Commissioner for Policy/Legal David Foster Assistant Commissioner for Operations/Administration Office of Driver Services Tonie Shields Administrator Anita Boatman Assistant Administrator, Driver Control/Records Julie Gaither Manager, Driver License Issuance Amanda Endsley Manager, Insurance Verification Julie Gaither CDL Help Desk Amanda Endsley Manager, Safety Responsibility Linda Collins Manager, Driver Control Office of Field Audit Walter Anger Administrator Deanna Munds-Smith Manager, Audit Coordination Andy Morgan Manager, Central District Jim Branham Manager, Collections Susan Day Manager, Electronic Games of Skill Vacant Manager, Nexus Group Office of Financial and Management Services David Foster Assistant Commissioner for Operations/Administration Aaron Thomas Manager, General Services Cindy Higginbotham Manager, Cashier s Office Aaron Thomas Manager, Internal Audit 81

82 Finance and Administration Office of Motor Vehicle Roger Duren Administrator Joann Stoots Manager, MV Systems Support Wayne Hamric Manager, Direct Services Christy Earnhart Assistant Administrator, International Registration Plan Terry Kersey Manager, Registration/Titles Office of Revenue Legal Counsel Martha Hunt Chief Counsel Office of Revenue Office Administration Marla McHughes Administrator Alice O Neal Assistant Administrator Office of Excise Tax Administration Tom Atchley Administrator Gary Williams Assistant Administrator, Miscellaneous Tax Rodney Richard Assistant Administrator, Motor Fuel Tax Roberta Overman Assistant Administrator, Sales/Use Tax Tom Rugger Assistant Administrator, Tax Credits /Special Refunds Office of Income Tax Administration Warren Fagan Administrator Kathy Horner Assistant Administrator, Individual Income Tax Scott Fryer Assistant Administrator, Corporate Income Tax Gary Keadle Assistant Administrator, Tax Processing & Technology Office of Child Support Enforcement Dan McDonald Administrator Robert Hallmark Manager, Financial and Administrative Barbara Morris-Williams Manager, Field Operations/Customer Service Jeff Moritz Manager, Information Systems Kay D ly General Counsel Annette Trammell Manager, Program Support Mary Smith Manager, Policy / Quality Assurance Ruth Ann Jefferies Manager, State Disbursement Unit Gwen Terrell Manager, Collections Twana Porter Manager, Communication and Outreach 82

83 Finance and Administration Child Support Enforcement Offices Field Manager 1. BATESVILLE OCSE Atty. Specialist Sam Miller 1602 Batesville Boulevard, P.O. Box 3881, Batesville, AR Shane Baker Phone: ; Judith Ford/Contact Counties Served: Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Stone Field Manager 2. BENTON OCSE Atty. Specialist Mike Blakney 318 Edison, Suite 4, Benton, AR Phone: Greg Mitchell Jacki Garrett/Contact Counties Served: Grant, Hot Spring, Saline Field Manager 3. BERRYVILLE OCSE Atty. Specialist Ottie Talkington 803 Champlain Street, P.O. Box 637, Berryville, AR Vacant Phone: ; Jeanie Lawrence/Contact Counties Served: Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Marion, Newton Field Manager 4. BLYTHEVILLE OCSE Atty. Specialist Sam Miller 1102 Byrum Road, P.O. Box 28, Blytheville, AR Shane Baker Phone: ; Linda Hutchinson/Contact Counties Served: Mississippi Field Manager 5. CAMDEN OCSE Atty. Specialist Mike Blakney 151 Adams SE, P.O. Box 580, Camden, AR Greg Mitchell Phone: ; Liza Beasley/Contact Counties Served: Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Ouachita Field Manager 6. CONWAY OCSE Atty. Specialist Ottie Talkington 2455 Washington Avenue, Suite 107, Conway, AR Vacant Phone: ; Pam Hardin/Contact Counties Served: Faulkner, Searcy, Van Buren Field Manager 7. EL DORADO OCSE Atty. Specialist Mike Blakney 307 American Rd., Ste. 140 P.O. Box 570, El Dorado, AR Greg Mitchell Phone: ; Trina Richmond/Contact Counties Served: Union, Columbia, Dallas & Calhoun Field Manager 8. FAYETTEVILLE OCSE Atty. Specialist Ottie Talkington 122 N. Bloomington, Suite A; P.O. Box 769, Lowell, AR Vacant Phone: ; Kay Crabb/Contact Counties Served: Madison, Washington, Benton Field Manager 9. FORREST CITY OCSE Atty. Specialist Sam Miller 3945 N. Washington; P.O. Box 1855, Forrest City, AR Shane Baker Phone: ; Carolyn Michael/Contact Counties Served: St. Francis, Woodruff, Cross, Lee, Monroe Field Manager 10. HOPE OCSE Atty. Specialist Mike Blakney 811 North Hervey; P.O. Box 1261, Hope, AR Greg Mitchell Phone: ; Anna Lou Milam/Contact Counties Served: Hempstead, Howard, Little River, Nevada, Pike Field Manager 11. HOT SPRINGS OCSE Atty. Specialist Mike Blakney 2228 Albert Pike, Suite H, Hot Springs, AR Greg Mitchell Phone: ; Brenda Maracle/Contact Counties Served: Garland, Clark Field Manager 12. JONESBORO OCSE Atty. Specialist Sam Miller 2006 Latourette Drive; P.O. Box 16600, Jonesboro, AR Shane Baker Phone: ; Margaret Smith/Contact Counties Served: Craighead, Greene, Poinsett Field Manager 13. LITTLE ROCK OCSE Atty. Specialist Gary Tackett 400 East Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 8057, Little Rock, AR Donna Galloway Phone: ; Cliff Lester/Contact Counties Served: Pulaski, Perry 83

84 Finance and Administration Field Manager 14. LONOKE OCSE Atty. Specialist Gary Tackett 115 Jefferson Street; P.O. Box 499, Lonoke, AR Donna Galloway Phone: ; Sharyl Landrum/Contact Counties Served: Lonoke Field Manager 15. McGEHEE OCSE Atty. Specialist Gary Tackett 504 Hwy. 65N, McGehee, AR Donna Galloway Phone: ; Steve Ferri/Contact Counties Served: Desha, Chicot Field Manager 16. MENA OCSE Atty. Specialist Ottie Talkington th Street, Mena, AR Vacant Phone: ; Kathy Hoxie/Contact Counties Served: Montgomery, Polk, Scott Field Manager 17. MONTICELLO OCSE Atty. Specialist Gary Tackett 428A West Gaines, Monticello, AR Donna Galloway Phone: ; Bettye Judkins/Contact Counties Served: Ashley, Bradley, Drew Field Manager 18. PINE BLUFF OCSE Atty. Specialist Gary Tackett 3023 West 28th Ave, P.O. Box 5809, Pine Bluff, AR Donna Galloway Phone: ; Linda Donham/Contact Counties Served: Jefferson, Lincoln Field Manager 19. POCAHONTAS OCSE Atty. Specialist Sam Miller 1905 Old County Road, P.O. Box 427, Pocahontas, AR Shane Baker Phone: ; Mary Ann Carroll/Contact Counties Served: Clay, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp Field Manager 20. RUSSELLVILLE OCSE Atty. Specialist Ottie Talkington 800 East Main, Suite A, Russellville, AR Vacant Phone: ; Judy Cree/Contact Counties Served: Conway, Johnson, Pope, Yell Field Manager 21. SEARCY OCSE Atty. Specialist Sam Miller 2701 E. Race, Suite 2, P.O. Box 590, Searcy, AR Shane Baker Phone: ; Lora Mott/Contact Counties Served: Prairie, White Field Manager 22. STUTTGART OCSE Atty. Specialist Gary Tackett 211 South Leslie Street, P.O. Box 970, Stuttgart, AR Donna Galloway Phone: ; Darlene Cottrell/Contact Counties Served: Arkansas Field Manager 23. TEXARKANA OCSE Atty. Specialist Mike Blakney 210 North State Line Avenue, Suite 400, Texarkana, AR Greg Mitchell Phone: ; Ann Griffith/Contact Counties Served: Lafayette, Miller, Sevier Field Manager 24. VAN BUREN OCSE Atty. Specialist Ottie Talkington 3132 Alma Blvd., Van Buren, AR Vacant Phone: ; Randy Hillard/Contact Counties Served: Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Sebastian Field Manager 25. WEST HELENA OCSE Atty. Specialist Sam Miller 648 North Sebastian, P.O. Box 2502 Shane Baker Helena/West Helena, AR Phone: ; Pat Patton/Contact Counties Served: Phillips Field Manager 26. WEST MEMPHIS OCSE Atty. Specialist Sam Miller 3821 North Airport Road, Marion, AR Shane Baker Phone: ; Jackie Tyler/Contact Counties Served: Crittenden 84

85 Finance and Administration State Revenue Office Administration Districts Northwest District Central District Southeast District Loretta Turner Juanita Butler Janie Raper 965 S. Razorback Rd., Ste N. Rodney Parham Rd. 805 N. Maple Fayetteville Suite #301 Little Rock Stuttgart (479) , (501) , (870) FAX: FAX: FAX: Southwest District Northeast District M.K. Booie Williams Amy Brown P.O. Drawer Southwest Dr., Ste. C. Prescott Jonesboro (870) , (870) FAX: FAX: County Revenue Offices County Agent Phone Address Arkansas Linda Harrison (870) W. Michigan FAX: Stuttgart Linda Harris (870) Court Square FAX: DeWitt Ashley Shirley Jeffers (870) E. Jefferson, Box 16 FAX: Hamburg Paula Cooper (870) P.O. Box 102; 209 Main St. FAX: Crossett Baxter Dianna Cranor (870) E. 8th, Suite 102 FAX: Mountain Home Benton June Moore (479) S.E. 28th St., Ste. 15 FAX: Bentonville Vacant (479) Municipal Hall, 310 Maple Wednesday 8:00-4:00 Decatur Gloria Salkill (479) Main NE Mon. - Fri. 8:00-4:30 FAX: Gravette Bobbie Moseley (479) S. Lincoln, Ste. A, P.O. Box 645 Monday - Friday FAX: Siloam Springs Patricia Criswell (479) West Poplar FAX: Rogers Boone Kathy Cikanek (870) Goblin Dr., Suites A & B FAX: Harrison

86 Finance and Administration 86 County Revenue Offices, cont. County Agent Phone Address Boone Agent (870) City Hall, Hwy. 14 West Wednesdays only Lead Hill :30-4:00 Bradley Johnnie Evans (870) B South Martin FAX: Warren Calhoun Burt Ashburn (870) P.O. Box 104; 218 Main St. FAX: Hampton Carroll Bridget Standlee (870) Spring St. FAX: Berryville Shelly Alexander (870) North 2nd Thursdays and Fridays Green Forest :30-4:30 Chicot Phyllis Regenelli (870) Hwy. 82 & 65 South FAX: Lake Village Fredia McFadden (870) South Arkansas FAX: Dermott Vacant (870) City Hall Bldg.-239 S. Main Tues. & Wed. only FAX: Eudora :00-3:30 Clark Carol Hughes (870) Clay FAX: Arkadelphia Clay Penny Hill (870) Courthouse, 151 S. 2nd St. FAX: Piggott Brandy Edridge (870) S.W. 2nd St. FAX: Corning Sarah Pruett (870) East 9th FAX: Rector Cleburne Kela Stevenson (501) W. Clinton FAX: Heber Springs Cleveland Janis Saeler (870) P.O. Box 292; 120 Sycamore FAX: Rison Columbia Gloria Counter (870) S. Ct. Square FAX: Magnolia Conway Rhonda Finton (501) N. St. Joseph FAX: Morrilton Craighead Robin Muir (870) Southwest Dr., Ste B Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: Jonesboro Jamie Wallace (870) P.O. Box 654, 107 Cobean St. FAX: Lake City 72437

87 Finance and Administration County Revenue Offices, cont. County Agent Phone Address Crawford Lou Jean Milton (479) Main St. FAX: Van Buren Vacant (479) Municipal Bldg., 101 Hwy 71 NW Wednesdays 8:00-2:30 Mountainburg Crittenden Kathey Pitts (870) Shopping Way, Ste. A extended hours FAX: West Memphis Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 Pamela Shelly Johnson (870) nd St. FAX: Earle Ronda Woods (870) County Office Bldg.; 116 Center FAX: Marion Cross Mary Lou Parkman (870) E. Union St., Rm. 7., Courthouse FAX: Wynne Dallas Lilly Young (870) W. 3rd St. FAX: Fordyce Desha Shirley Walters (870) A Hwy. 65 South FAX: Dumas Linda Merritt (870) Municipal Building, Room 102 FAX: P.O. Box 252, 901 Holly St. McGehee Drew Eunice Watson (870) W. Gaines FAX: Monticello Faulkner Agent (501) Harkrider, Ste. 46 extended hours FAX: Conway Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 Sherry Garrett (501) P.O. Box 243 FAX: B South Broadview Greenbrier Franklin Shelia Robertson (479) East Main FAX: County Courthouse Charleston Cynthia McIlroy-Williams (479) W. Main FAX: Ozark Fulton Anna Humphries (870) Locust Street FAX: P.O. Box 625 Salem Vacant (870) City Hall; 415 Main St. Tuesday only 9:00-4:30 FAX: Mammoth Springs Garland Pamela Lafferty (501) Albert Pike, Ste. U Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: Hot Springs

88 Finance and Administration County Revenue Offices, cont. County Agent Phone Address Garland Mary Robbins (501) Woodbine, Room 142 FAX: Hot Springs Mona Tillery (501) Village Plaza FAX: N. Hwy. 7, Stes. R & S Hot Springs Village Grant Brenda Clegg (870) Dorey Bldg.; 202 S. Oak FAX: Sheridan Greene Kathy Vowell (870) W. Court, Room 100 FAX: P.O. Box 100 A and 100B Paragould Hempstead Margie Dooley (870) E. 12th, P.O. Box 1645 FAX: Hope Hot Spring Rita Coleman (501) W. Page FAX: Malvern Howard Becky Ray (870) N. Main Street, Room 3 FAX: Nashville Lisa Sharp (870) W. 3rd Street Wednesdays 8:30-4:00 Dierks Independence Alisa Hatfield (870) E. Main FAX: Batesville Izard Anna Hopper (870) P.O. Box 451 FAX: S. Spring Street Melbourne Jackson Darlene Madden (870) Main Mon. - Fri. 8:00-4:30 FAX: Newport Jefferson Marion Martin (870) Olive St.; Space 7C Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: P.O. Box 5643 Pine Bluff Brenda Delahunt (870) Dollarway Rd. Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: White Hall Johnson Elizabeth Parks (479) S. Rogers FAX: Clarksville Lafayette Tammye Elliott (870) Chestnut St.; P.O. Box 418 FAX: Lewisville Lawrence Deborah Foley (870) W. Main St.; Courthouse, Rm. 3 FAX: Walnut Ridge

89 Finance and Administration County Revenue Offices, cont. County Agent Phone Address Lawrence Christy Boothe (870) P.O. Box 488; 106 SW 2nd St. T, W & Th 8:30-4:30 FAX: Imboden Lee Mary Palmer (870) N. Poplar FAX: Marianna Lincoln James Glenn Haley (870) Victory FAX: Star City Little River Melissa Booth (870) W. Main Street FAX: Ashdown Logan Judy Gossett (479) N, Broadway Avenue FAX: Booneville Anita Forst (479) S. 10th Street FAX: Paris Lonoke Reba Cummings (501) Jefferson FAX: Lonoke Shari Williamson (501) S. Pine, Suite F Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: Cabot Diane Rice (501) N. Allis FAX: England Madison Emily Toliver (479) A North Parrott Drive FAX: P.O. Box 156 Huntsville Marion Debbie Parnell (870) P.O. Box 546; 219 E. Old Main FAX: Yellville Miller Carolyn Allen (870) E. 4th FAX: Texarkana Mississippi Brenda Webb (870) S. Division, Suite C FAX: Blytheville Lisa Wilhite (870) P.O. Box 661 M, T & W 8:00-4:30 FAX: N. Baltimore Manila Lisa Wilhite (870) P.O. Box 6; City Hall Thurs. & Fri. 8:00-4:00 FAX: S. Main St. Leachville Brenda Lee (870) South Ermen Lane FAX: Osceola Monroe Charlotte Ewan (870) Madison St. FAX: Clarendon Annette Hamilton (870) W. Cedar FAX: Brinkley

90 Finance and Administration County Revenue Offices, cont. County Agent Phone Address Montgomery Nicki Jones (870) P.O. Box 912; 127 S.W. Street FAX: Mount Ida Nevada L. Dianne Halliwill (870) E. 2nd St. N FAX: P.O. Drawer 737 Prescott Newton Alisha Martin (870) Farmers Coop Building FAX: P.O. Box 121, 108 N. Spring St. Jasper Ouachita Verna Carter (870) Jackson Street FAX: Camden Verna Carter (870) Stephens City Hall Tuesday & Wednesday FAX: North 1st Street 9:00-4:00 P.O. Box 695 Stephens Perry Kathy Salerno (501) N. Fourche FAX: P.O. Box 96 Perryville Phillips Barbara Hayes (870) Cherry Street FAX: Helena-West Helena Pike Dale Humphry (870) P.O. Box 165; 131 Kelly St. FAX: Murfreesboro Sharion Pipkins (870) Mountain View Rd., Ste. 1 FAX: Glenwood Poinsett Linda Washington (870) Highway 63B Ste.C FAX: Marked Tree Georgia Owens (870) North Illinois FAX: Harrisburg Anna Looney (870) W. Main, Ste. B FAX: Trumann Polk R. Margaret Gilbert (479) TA Hwy. 71 N FAX: Mena Pope Becky Linker (479) South Rochester M - F 7:00-6:00 FAX: Russellville Vacant (479) E. Main Street Wednesdays 8:00-3:30 Atkins Vacant (479) Market Street Thursdays 8:00-3:30 Dover Prairie Gail Qualls (870) P.O. Box 288; 183 N. Hazen Ave. FAX: Hazen

91 Finance and Administration County Revenue Offices, cont. County Agent Phone Address Prairie Donnie Cook (870) P.O. Box 923; 207 Courthouse Sq. FAX: Des Arc Pulaski Deborah Reed (501) #4 Crestview Plaza FAX: Jacksonville Sondra Thomas (501) W. 7th; Ragland Building FAX: Rm Little Rock Susie Worsham (501) W. 7th; Ragland Building FAX: Rm Little Rock Carolyn Daniel (501) #3 State Police Plaza Dr., Ste. 300 Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: Little Rock Franklin Furlough (501) N. Rodney Parham Rd., Ste. 107 Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: Little Rock Tara Smith (501) Edgewood, Ste. 580 FAX: Maumelle Marion Berry (501) A Pike Ave. FAX: Pike Plaza Shopping Center North Little Rock Cindy Manning (501) JFK, Space 22 Monday - Friday FAX: Indian Hills Shopping Center 7:00-6:00 Sherwood Randolph Melissa Vandergriff (870) Courthouse, 107 W. Broadway FAX: Pocahontas Saline Pamela Watts (501) N. Main FAX: Benton Risa Ibert (501) G. N.W. 3rd St.; Stonebridge FAX: Center; Bryant Scott Patty Ridenhour (479) W. 1st, Rm 11 FAX: Waldron Searcy Vickie Fountain (870) P.O. Box 111 FAX: Highway 27 South Marshall Sebastian Kellie Owens 1. (479) Garrison, Rm (479) Fort Smith FAX: Connie Oswald 1. (479) Phoenix Avenue Monday - Friday 2. (479) Fort Smith :00-6:00 FAX: Regina Cantrell (479) B West Denver FAX: Greenwood Sevier Agent (870) W. DeQueen Ave. FAX: DeQueen

92 Finance and Administration 92 County Revenue Offices, cont. County Agent Phone Address Sharp Jerry Martin (870) Ash Flat, Bldg. 100, Rm. 4, Wing C Mon. - Fri 8:00-4:00 FAX: P.O. Box 273 Ash Flat Vacant (870) City Hall, 107 Spring Thursdays 8:30-4:00 Cave City St. Francis LaNan Kennedy (870) N. Washington FAX: Forrest City Debbie Shirley (870) P.O. Box 185; 309 S. Broadway FAX: Hughes Stone Pamela Henderson (870) P.O. Box 365; 205 W. Jefferson FAX: Mountain View Union Donna K. Washington (870) American Road Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: El Dorado Johnnie Anderson (870) E. 7th Street, City Hall FAX: Smackover Van Buren Linda Howard (501) Hwy. 65 South FAX: Clinton Washington Diana Smith 1. (479) S. Razorback Rd., Ste. 2 Monday - Friday 2. (479) Fayetteville :00-6:00 FAX: Pamela Pyeatte (479) South Main Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: Lincoln Karen Hopkins (479) Springdale Ave. P.O.Box 8320 Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 FAX: Springdale Jacqueline Bonner (479) Webber Street Wednesdays 8:00-4:30 West Fork White Barbara Wallis (501) W. Vine Street FAX: Searcy Susan McConnaughhay (501) W. Center FAX: Beebe Margaret Standridge (501) Hwy. 367 North FAX: Bald Knob Woodruff Dawn Way (870) North 3rd, Room B FAX: Augusta Yell Sharon Pyle (479) Courthouse Annex FAX: P.O. Box 276; 203 E. 5th St. Danville Gail Cassity (479) Yell County Courthouse FAX: Union St. Dardanelle 72834

93 Finance and Administration Field Audit District Offices Central District Office Northwest District Office P.O. Box 1272, Room SE Walton Blvd., Ste. 213 Ledbetter Building Bentonville, AR Little Rock, AR (479) FAX: (479) (501) FAX: (501) Southwest District Office Southeast District Office 408 Court St Catalpa St., Ste. 4 Arkadelphia, AR Pine Bluff, AR (870) FAX: (870) (870) FAX: (870) Northeast District Office 2705 Paula Drive Jonesboro, AR (870) FAX: (870) ? id you know? Eureka Spring s St. Elizabeth s Chapel is in Ripley s Believe it or Not because its entrance is through its bell tower! 93

94 Forestry Commission 3821 West Roosevelt Road Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E evette.browning@arkansas.gov The Forestry Commission promotes forest resource health, conservation and stewardship in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the University of Arkansas, other state agencies, farmers, forest owners, and other residents or organizations. Joe Fox State Forester Joe Fox...State Forester Larry D. Nance...Deputy State Forester Evette C. Browning...Executive Assistant Doug Akin...Assistant State Forester, Forest Management Don McBride...Assistant State Forester, Forest Protection Vacant...Staff Forester, Management Jim Northum...Forest Health Specialist Bill Chaney... Staff Forester, Protection Patti Erwin...Community Forestry Specialist Steve Brown... Communications Manager Michael Sellers...Aviation Manager Paula Jones...Human Resources Administrator Keith Reed...Fiscal Division Manager Darren Spinks...Forest Inventory Coordinator 94

95 Forestry Commission District and Field Offices Office Supervisor Address Phone Fax District 1 Joe Friend UAM, Box 3123 (870) (870) Monticello District 2 Michael E. Whelan P.O. Box 134 (870) (870) Dierks District 3 Mark Cutrer P.O. Box 468 (870) (870) Forrest City District 4 Bill Sprinkle P.O. Box 158 (870) (870) Stamps District 5 John Cook 207 Airport Road (501) (501) Malvern District 6 Ray Wakefield P.O. Box 522 (479) (479) Clarksville District 7 Mike Cagle P.O. Box 10 (501) (501) Greenbrier District 8 Marc Phillips P.O. Box 26 (870) (870) Ash Flat Poison Springs Ed Montgomery 2501 Maul Road (870) (870) State Forest Camden Work center (870) N/A Rural Fire John Blackburn P.O. Box 10 (501) (501) Protection Greenbrier AFC Dispatch Sherry Russell 198 Airport Road (501) (501) Center Malvern Baucum Allan Murray 1402 Hwy. 391 N (501) Nursery North Little Rock Bluff City Dave Bowling 4426 Highway 299 (870) (870) Tree Improvement Bluff City

96 Forestry Commission County Offices County Address Forester Phone Arkansas P.O. Box 1225, Stuttgart, Shane Booth (870) Ashley/Chicot 4472 Rm. 1, Hwy. 133 S., Crossett Jerry Lynn (870) Baxter P.O. Box 252, Midway Vacant (870) Benton Short Rd., Bentonville Vacant (479) Boone 309 Watergate, Harrison Chris Wyatt (870) Bradley 350 Bradley 5-S, Hermitage Bob Baker (870) Carroll 1105 CR 207, Eureka Springs Vacant (479) Calhoun P.O. Box 964, Hampton Bob Baker (870) Clark 258 Lower Dam Pike, Arkadelphia John Cook (870) Clay See Craighead Cleburne 641 S. 7th, Heber Springs Bryan Aday (501) Cleveland Hwy. 79, Kingsland Robert Murphy (870) Columbia 200 Airport 980, Magnolia Josh Smith (870) Conway P.O. Box 115, Springfield Scott Youngblood (501) Craighead P.O. Box 17087, Jonesboro Vacant (870) Crawford P.O. Box 273, Rudy Vacant (479) Crittenden See St. Francis Cross See St. Francis Dallas 2888 Hwy. 9, Carthage Matt Voskamp (870) Desha See Drew Drew UAM, Box 3123, Monticello Lee Williams (870) Faulkner P.O. Box 10, Greenbrier Scott Youngblood (501) Franklin P.O. Box 122, Ozark Vacant (479) Fulton P.O. Box 661, Salem Vacant (870) Garland 257 Blakely Camp Rd., Jessieville Vacant (501) Grant 2373 US 167 South, Sheridan Matt Voskamp (870) Greene See Craighead Hempstead 298 Nip N Tuck Circle, Hope John Beasley (870) Hot Spring 207 Airport Road, Malvern Jon Goss (501) Howard P.O. Box 134, Dierks Justin Mallett (870) Independence #1 Forestry Rd., Batesville Kenneth Smothers (870) Izard P.O. Box 542, Melbourne Kenneth Smothers (870) Jackson See Craighead Jefferson 602 N. Hutchinson, Pine Bluff Robert Murphy (870) Johnson P.O. Box 522, Clarksville Vacant (479) Lafayette P.O. Box 158, Stamps Andrew Braswell (870) Lawrence 401 Hwy. 115, Imboden Vacant (870)

97 Forestry Commission County Offices, cont. County Address Forester Phone Lee See St. Francis Lincoln 960 Gray Fox Road, Star City Jerry Lynn (870) Little River 1163 Hwy. 108, Ashdown Charles Oholendt (870) Logan P.O. Box 591, Paris Lou Koch (479) Lonoke See Arkansas Madison 911 Crossbow Rd., Huntsville Kevin Hickie (479) Marion P.O. Box 602, Yellville Stephen Short (870) Miller Hwy. 71, Fouke Andrew Braswell (870) Mississippi See Craighead Monroe See Arkansas Montgomery 11 Forbes Road, Mt. Ida Vacant (870) Nevada 6634 U.S. Hwy. 278, Rosston John Beasley (870) Newton Route 1, Box 275, Western Grove Chris Wyatt (870) Ouachita 2501 Maul Rd., Camden Courtney Bostic (870) Perry 10 Smokey Drive, Perryville Steve Burgess (501) Phillips See St. Francis Pike 2044 Hwy. 27 N, Murfreesboro Lee Williams (870) Poinsett See Craighead Polk 4734 Hwy. 71 S, Hatfield Vacant (870) Pope P.O. Box 313, Dover Chuck Primeaux (479) Prairie See Arkansas Pulaski 1402 Hwy. 391 N., N. Little Rock Steve Burgess (501) Randolph 5939 Hwy. 93, Dalton Dan Johns (870) St. Francis P.O. Box 468, Forrest City David Oaks (870) Saline 9462 Hwy. 9, Benton Jon Goss (501) Scott P.O. Box 669, Waldron Lou Koch (479) Searcy 602 Hwy. 65 North, Marshall Michael Mowery (870) Sebastian P.O. Box 11, Huntington Lou Koch (479) Sevier 1159 Hwy East, DeQueen Justin Mallet (870) Sharp P.O. Box 26, Ash Flat Brian Maddox (870) Stone P.O. Box 1290, Mountain View Michael Mowery (870) Union 2165 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado Malcolm Jerry (870) Van Buren P.O. Box 988, Clinton Scott Youngblood (501) Washington 2752 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville Kevin Hickie (479) White P.O. Box 664, Kensett Bryan Aday (501) Woodruff See St. Francis Yell P.O. Box 496, Danville Chuck Primeaux (479)

98 Game and Fish Commission #2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission mission is to wisely manage all the fish and wildlife resources of Arkansas while providing maximum enjoyment for the people. The commission s activities are basically law enforcement, fisheries management, wildlife management, and education. Mike Knoedl Director Mike Knoedl...(501) Director mwknoedl@agfc.state.ar.us Ricky Chastain...(501) Deputy Director rchastain@agfc.state.ar.us Mike Armstrong...(501) Deputy Director marmstrong@agfc.state.ar.us 98 Division Chiefs Jim Goodhart...(501) General Counsel Legal jfgoodhart@agfc.state.ar.us Gary Prince...(501) Chief of Fiscal glprince@agfc.state.ar.us Darla Bryant... (501) Chief of Information Technology dbryant@agfc.state.ar.us Lori Lynch... (501) Chief of Education and Information lalynch@agfc.state.ar.us

99 Game and Fish Commission Jeff Crow... (501) Colonel Enforcement David Goad... (501) Chief of Wildlife Mark Oliver... (501) Chief of Fisheries Andrew Bass... (501) Chief Human Resources Nancy Ledbetter... (501) Chief of Communications Commissioners Ron Pierce, Chairman... Mountain Home Ron Duncan...Springdale Emon Mahony...El Dorado Fred Brown... Corning Fred Spiegel, PH.D...Fayetteville (University of Arkansas) Steve Cook...Malvern Ford Overton...Little Rock? id you know? A carat white diamond found near Murfreesboro in 1924 was the largest ever unearthed in the U.S. 99

100 Geological Survey 3815 West Roosevelt Road Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E ags@arkansas.gov The functions of the Geological Survey are to inform the public and encourage development of the state s mineral resources by service to the general public and industry through maps, sub-surface investigations, water resource activities, chemical analyses, geophysical services, and distribution of reports and publications. Bekki White... Director & State Geologist, RPG Mac Woodward...Assistant State Geologist, RPG Laura Hinze...Administrative Specialist III Scott Ausbrooks...Geology Supervisor, RPG Angela Chandler...Geology Supervisor, RPG Doug Hanson...Geology Supervisor, RPG J. Michael Howard...Geology Supervisor, RPG Bekki White State Geologist Bill Prior...Geology Supervisor, RPG Ed Ratchford... Senior Petroleum Geologist Peng Li...Petroleum Geologist Sandra Chandler...Geologist Richard Hutto...Geologist Blake Whittle...Geologist David Johnston...Geologist Daniel Rains...Geologist Lea Nondorf...Geologist Susan Young...AGS Supervisor James Curry...Systems Analyst Jerry Clark...GIS Technician Brian Kehner...GIS Technician Nathan Taylor...GIS Analyst Jason Tipton...GIS Analyst Bernetta White...Administrative Specialist III Celeste Curry... Administrative Specialist I Denise Dane...Fiscal Support Analyst Cindy Witherell...Fiscal Support Specialist Lee Smith... AGS Specialist Jack Stephenson... AGS Specialist Matt Nicholas... AGS Specialist 100

101 Mission Statement To protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans Vision Statement Optimal health for all Arkansans to achieve maximum personal, economic and social impact The Arkansas Department of Health is a unified health department, with a main office in Little Rock and 94 local health units in each of the state s 75 counties. Public health touches the lives of everyone in our state. It has a key role in protecting and improving the health of Arkansans. In fact, public health measures have been responsible for many of the major improvements in the health of Arkansans. Controlling epidemics, ensuring safe food and water, and maternal and child health services are a few of the public health activities that have improved our quality of life. Many of our services are provided at the local level through a statewide service network. Our public health Department of Health 4815 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas (501) Paul Halverson, DrPH Director and State Health Officer workforce is working every day to promote prevention services and to defend against threats to the public s health. Keeping Your Hometown Healthy is more than a slogan for us. Paul Halverson, DrPH Director and State Health Officer ***At the time of publication, Dr. Paul Halverson resigned as the Director of the Arkansas Department of Health effective May 5, 2013** Joseph Bates, M.D Deputy State Health Officer and Chief Science Officer Nathaniel Smith, M.D Deputy Director for Public Health Programs and State Epidemiologist Ann Purvis Deputy Director for Administration Katheryn Hargis ADH Governmental Affairs Policy Director Donnie Smith Center for Health Protection Director Stephanie Williams Center for Health Advancement Director Randy Lee Center for Local Public Health Director Glen Baker, M.D Director of Public Health Laboratory John Senner, PhD Center for Public Health Practice Director 101

102 Department of Health Local Health Units LHU Administrator Phone Arkansas County Health Unit DeWitt Wanda Vester (870) South Madison DeWitt, AR Arkansas County Health Unit Stuttgart Wanda Vester (870) North Buerkle Road Stuttgart, AR Ashley County Health Unit Crossett Tammy Cook* (870) West 5th Avenue Crossett, AR Ashley County Health Unit Hamburg Tammy Cook (870) North Cherry Hamburg, AR Baxter County Health Unit Judy Martin (870) Bucher Drive P.O. Box 308 Mtn. Home, AR Benton County Health Unit Rogers James Loy Bailey* (479) West Walnut Street, Suite 2200 Rogers, AR Benton County Health Unit Siloam Springs James Loy Bailey (479) West University Siloam Springs, AR Boone County Health Unit Tammi McCutchen (870) Campus Drive Harrison, AR Bradley County Health Unit Diane Fowler (870) North Bragg Street Warren, AR Calhoun County Health Unit Glenda Gotcher (870) Prestress Drive Hampton, AR Carroll County Health Unit Sherri Plumlee (870) Hailey Road Berryville, AR Chicot County Health Unit Yolanda Jill Porter* (870) Hwy. 65 and 82 South Lake Village, AR Clark County Health Unit Kathy Loden (870) South 10th Street Arkadelphia, AR *Indicates the county office where the administrator is housed if more than one office is located in that county

103 Department of Health Local Health Units, cont. LHU Administrator Phone Clay County Health Unit Kimberly Donner* (870) N. Missouri #18 Corning, AR (Send mail to Clay County/Piggott) Clay County Health Unit Kimberly Donner (870) South Garfield Piggott, AR Cleburne County Health Unit Hazel Thompson (501) Judge Claude Dill Office Complex 2319 Highway 110 West, Suite C Heber Springs, AR Cleveland County Health Unit Gwen Paul (870) E. Magnolia Rison, AR Columbia County Health Unit Melinda Harrell (870) South Jefferson Magnolia, AR Conway County Health Unit Jaynie Jones (501) Hospital Drive Morrilton, AR Craighead County Health Unit Amy Howell (870) E. Washington Ave., Suite B Jonesboro, AR Crawford County Health Unit Michelle Hammer (479) Chestnut Avenue Van Buren, AR *Indicates the county office where the administrator is housed if more than? one office is located in that county id you know? 103 The World s Championship Duck Calling Contest is held annually in Stuttgart.

104 Department of Health LHU Administrator Phone Crittenden County Health Unit Susan Brewington, Acting (870) No mail at this address 841 Ruth Earle, AR Crittenden County Health Unit Susan Brewington, Acting* (870) North 7th Street West Memphis, AR Cross County Health Unit Kitty Bingham (870) Julia Ave. East Wynne, AR Dallas County Health Unit Donna Ferguson (870) North Spring Street Fordyce, AR Desha County Health Unit Dumas Carolyne Blissett* (870) Hwy. 65 South Dumas, AR Desha County Health Unit McGehee Carolyne Blissett (870) East Oak McGehee, AR Drew County Health Unit Karen Brown (870) Scogin Drive Monticello, AR Faulkner County Health Unit Monica Wilson (501) North Creek Drive Conway, AR Franklin County Health Unit Rebecca L. Wright (479) West River Street Ozark, AR Fulton County Health Unit Wanda Koelling (870) South Main Salem, AR Garland County Health Unit Janet McAdams (501) Malvern Avenue Hot Springs, AR Grant County Health Unit Vivian Purifoy (870) East Center Sheridan, AR Greene County Health Unit Linda Hutchinson (870) Goldsmith Road Paragould, AR *Indicates the county office where the administrator is housed if more than one office is located in that county 104 Local Health Units, cont.

105 Department of Health Local Health Units, cont. LHU Administrator Phone Hempstead County Health Unit Jeannine Wilson (870) West 5th Street Hope, AR Hot Spring County Health Unit Suellen Simpson (501) East Sullenberger Malvern, AR Howard County Health Unit Donna Webb (870) East Hempstead, Suite 2 Nashville, AR Independence County Health Unit Sonia Nix (870) Weaver Avenue Batesville, AR Izard County Health Unit Treva Engelhardt (870) Haley Street P.O. Box 827 Melbourne, AR Jackson County Health Unit Anissa Foushee (870) N. Pecan Newport, AR Jefferson County Health Unit Quranner Cotledge (870) Rike Drive Pine Bluff, AR Johnson County Health Unit Judy Bradley (479) #6 Professional Park Drive Clarksville, AR Lafayette County Health Unit Tonya Clark (870) Chestnut Street P.O. Box 367 Lewisville, AR Lawrence County Health Unit Bobby Bridges (870) West Free Street Walnut Ridge, AR Lee County Health Unit Veronica Sellers (870) North Hicky Marianna, AR Lincoln County Health Unit Debbie Riley (870) South Lincoln Star City, AR

106 Department of Health Local Health Units, cont. LHU Administrator Phone Little River County Health Unit Gayle Vermeer (870) Keller Street Ashdown, AR Logan County Health Unit Paula Beatty* (479) West 1st Street Booneville, AR Logan County Health Unit Paula Beatty (479) South Lowder Paris, AR Lonoke County Health Unit Cabot Milton Garris (501) South First Street Cabot, AR Lonoke County Health Unit Lonoke Milton Garris* (501) North Center P.O. Box 172 Lonoke, AR Madison County Health Unit Shana Villines (479) North College Avenue P.O. Box 800 Huntsville, AR Marion County Health Unit Valerie Shipman (870) Hwy. 202 West P.O. Box 129 Yellville, AR Miller County Health Unit Cynthia White (870) Walnut Texarkana, AR Mississippi County Health Unit Blytheville Walter Holloway (870) North Tenth St. Blytheville, AR Mississippi County Health Unit Osceola Walter Holloway (870) West Lee Osceola, AR Monroe County Health Unit Betty Rodgers (870) West King Drive Brinkley, AR Montgomery County Health Unit Kim Adams (870) Luzerne P.O. Box 695 Mount Ida, AR *Indicates the county office where the administrator is housed if more than one office is located in that county

107 Department of Health Local Health Units, cont. LHU Administrator Phone Nevada County Health Unit Debbie Henderson (870) West First Street North Prescott, AR Newton County Health Unit Regina Tkachuk (870) West Court P.O. Box 451 Jasper, AR Ouachita County Health Unit Rebecca Wright (870) California Avenue SW Camden, AR Perry County Health Unit Michele Barlow (501) N. Fourche Ave. Perryville, AR Phillips County Health Unit Robyn Clark (870) Shirley Hicks Drive West Helena, AR Pike County Health Unit Irene Chambers (870) Caddo Drive P.O. Box 413 Murfreesboro, AR Poinsett County Health Unit Harrisburg Janice Mitchusson (870) N. Main Street Harrisburg, AR Poinsett County Health Unit MT Janice Mitchusson (870) Liberty Street Marked Tree, AR Poinsett County Health Unit Trumann Janice Mitchusson (870) West Main Trumann, AR send mail to Poinsett County/Harrisburg Polk County Health Unit Brenda Huff (479) Hornbeck Avenue Mena, AR Pope County Health Unit Pam Sellers (479) Weir Road Russellville, AR Prairie County Health Unit Donna Speight (870) Main Street Des Arc, AR *Indicates the county office where the administrator is housed if more than one office is located in that county 107

108 Department of Health Local Health Units, cont. LHU Administrator Phone Pulaski County Health Unit Veronica Dawson-McDaniel (501) Pulaski Central 3915 W. 8th St. Little Rock, AR Pulaski County Health Unit Patricia Henderson (501) Jacksonville Unit, 3000 No. First Street Jacksonville, AR Pulaski County Health Unit Vickie Jones (501) Baseline Road Little Rock, AR Pulaski County Health Unit Carey Woods (501) NLR Unit, 2800 Willow St. No. Little Rock, AR Randolph County Health Unit Kathy Smith (870) North Pace Road Pocahontas, AR Saline County Health Unit Deborah Mays (501) Edison Avenue Benton, AR Scott County Health Unit Darla Mortimore (479) Featherston P.O. Box 808 Waldron, AR Searcy County Health Unit Elizabeth Seftar (870) Airport Road Marshall, AR Sebastian County Health Unit Jo Wester (479) South 70th Street Ft. Smith, AR Sevier County Health Unit Teresa Morris (870) North 4th Street DeQueen, AR Sharp County Health Unit Renee Brink, Acting (870) Ash Flat Drive Ash Flat, AR St. Francis County Health Unit Misty Williams (870) North Division Forrest City, AR *Indicates the county office where the administrator is housed if more than one office is located in that county

109 Department of Health Local Health Units, cont. LHU Administrator Phone St. Francis County Health Unit Misty Williams (870) Love Street Hughes, AR Stone County Health Unit Rhonda White (870) Whitfield Street Mountain View, AR Union County Health Unit Susan Blake (870) American Road El Dorado, AR Van Buren County Health Unit Donna Branscum (501) Quality Drive P.O. Box 452 Clinton, AR Washington County Health Unit Lana Rogers (479) Wimberly Drive Fayetteville, AR White County Health Unit Beebe Susan Winkler (501) Gum Street Beebe, AR White County Health Unit Searcy Susan Winkler* (501) Brantly Road Searcy, AR Woodruff County Health Unit Debra Neal (870) N. 9th Street P.O. Box 542 Augusta, AR Yell County Health Unit Danville John Graves (479) Highway 10 East P.O. Box 628 Danville, AR Yell County Health Unit Dardanelle John Graves* (479) North 5th Street Dardanelle, AR Dr. Joe Bates Outreach Clinic of Washington Co. Lana Rogers (479) East Emma Ave. Ste.247 Springdale, AR

110 Health Services Permit Agency 5800 West 10th Street, Suite 805 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Health Services Permit Agency is responsible for the administration of the Permit of Approval (POA) process for nursing homes, residential care, assisted living and psychiatric residential care facilities, home health agencies, hospice providers, etc. Deborah L. Frazier...Director Roxann Walker...Planning Specialist Monique Tyhurst... Agency Fiscal Manager Jodie Fairchild...Management Project Analyst Jennifer Imhoff...Administrative Assistant Deborah L. Frazier Director Arkansas Governor s Developmental Disabilities Council The Developmental Disabilities Council works to improve the independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of the community. Regina Wilson...DDC Coordinator Lee Russell...Information Officer Brenda Mercer...Parent Services Coordinator Alicia Clark-Brown... Administrative Assistant 110

111 Department of Arkansas Heritage 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Department of Arkansas Heritage is comprised of seven agencies and a director s office which provides administrative and public relations support. The department s primary functions revolve around four major areas: historic preservation, museums, natural areas and watershed preservation, and the development of the arts. Cathie Matthews...Director Cathie@arkansasheritage.org Martha Miller...Deputy Director/Museums Martha@arkansasheritage.org Cathie Matthews Marynell Branch... Deputy Director/Heritage Resources Director Marynell@arkansasheritage.org Jacy Levinsky...Jacy@arkansasheritage.org...General Business Manager Melissa Whitfield... Melissaw@arkansasheritage.org... Communications Director Arkansas Arts Council 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Joy Pennington...Joy@arkansasheritage.org... Director Shelby Brewer...Shelby@arkansasheritage.org... Communications Manager Old State House Museum 300 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Bill Gatewood... Billg@arkansasheritage.org... Deputy Director Duncan Jones...Duncan@arkansasheritage.org...Assistant Director Amy Peck...Amy@arkansasheritage.org...Public Relations Director 111

112 Department of Arkansas Heritage Trapnall Hall 423 East Capitol Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Abigail Manager Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Frances McSwain... Mark Christ... Community Outreach Director Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Karen Smith... Chris Director Jonelle Public Information Officer Historic Arkansas Museum 200 East Third Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Bill Swannee Director Ellen Relations Director Delta Cultural Center 141 Cherry Street P.O. Box 509 Helena, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Katie Harrington... Thomas Director Paula Communications Coordinator 112 Mosaic Templars Cultural Center 501 West Ninth Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Sericia Cole...

113 Department of Higher Education 423 Main Street, Suite 400 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) The Department of Higher Education administers the policies set by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the planning and coordination of higher education in Arkansas. Responsibilities include: developing and recommending to the Governor and the General Assembly recommendations for operating, capital, and personal services budgets for state colleges and universities; administering statewide student financial aid programs including the Academic Challenge Scholarship and several other federal and state grant programs; developing and revising the state master plan for higher education; reviewing existing degree programs; approving the creation of academic programs and setting institutional role and scope Shane Broadway Interim Director (mission) designations; and approving certain other academic and financial decisions at state institutions of higher education; certifying out-of-state and proprietary schools to offer postsecondary courses in Arkansas; and collecting, analyzing, and publishing data about Arkansas higher education. Shane Broadway...Interim Director Harold Criswell...Interim Deputy Director Janet Lawrence... General Counsel Cynthia Moten...Associate Director for Academic Programs Tara Smith...Senior Associate Director for Finance 113

114 Department of Higher Education Rick Jenkins...Associate Director for Planning and Accountability Harold Criswell...Associate Director of Agency Finance/Administration Elyse Price/Phil Axelroth... Financial Aid Coordinator Monieca West...Coordinator of Federal Programs Brandi Hinkle...Communications Officer Nichole Abernathy...Assistant to the Director id you know? The lowest point in the state occurs along the Ouachita River. 114

115 Department of Higher Education Arkansas State University System 501 Woodlane Dr., Suite 301N 2004 East Nettleton Avenue Little Rock, AR Jonesboro, AR (501) P.O. Box 10 FAX: (501) State University, AR (870) FAX: (870) The Arkansas State University System was formally established by Board of Trustees resolution on July 1, 2006, but Arkansas State University began expanding beyond the original campus in Jonesboro in Today, the ASU System includes campuses at Jonesboro, which offers degree programs through the doctoral level, and at Beebe, Mountain Home, and Newport, where associate degree programs are offered. ASU Heber Springs and ASU Searcy are operated as sister campuses of ASU Beebe. The ASU Technical Centers at Marked Tree and Jonesboro are affiliated with ASU Newport. ASU Jonesboro also offers bachelor s degree programs, master s degree programs, and upper level courses through ASU degree centers at ASU Beebe, ASU Mountain Home, and three other cities Blytheville, Forrest City and West Memphis where partnership agreements have been established in cooperation with Dr. Charles L. Welch President local community colleges. Instructional sites are located at nearby Paragould and at Little Rock Air Force Base. In the fall of 2012, the system campuses enrolled more than 22,000 students. In addition to the various academic programs leading to degrees, the Arkansas State University System supports significant programs for the state and region including economic development initiatives, leadership in the Arkansas Biosciences Institute, and Arkansas Heritage Sites at Piggott, Tyronza, Lakeport and Dyess. The Board of Trustees of Arkansas State University governs the university system and is composed of five members who serve staggered five-year terms. The Board appoints the President of the ASU System and approves its operational policies and direction. Dr. Charles L. Welch... President Julie Bates... Vice President for Finance Robert Evans...Executive Director of Governmental Relations Jeff Hankins... Vice President for Strategic Communications & Economic Development Steve Owens...Vice President for University Advancement & President/CEO, ASU Foundation Inc. Lucinda McDaniel... University Counsel Pam Kail... Executive Assistant to the President 115

116 Department of Higher Education Arkansas State University Arkansas State University Beebe P.O. Box 1000 Beebe, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Arkansas State University Beebe is an operationally separate institution of the Arkansas State University System. Since its beginning in 1927, ASU Beebe has provided quality, affordable instruction and service programs to the surrounding communities. The Beebe campus is located 31 miles north of Little Rock and 17 miles south of Searcy on U.S. Highways 67/167. In addition to the original campus in Beebe, ASU Beebe operates campuses in Heber Springs, Searcy, and since 1965, has operated programs at the Little Rock Air Force Base. Act 426 of 1999 of the Arkansas Legislature authorized the creation of ASU Heber Springs as a center of ASU Beebe. In July 2003, Foothills Technical Institute in Searcy merged with ASU Beebe and is now referred to as ASU Searcy, a Technical Campus of ASU Beebe. With the combined Dr. Eugene McKay Chancellor and integrated capabilities of the four locations, the institution is prepared to provide quality education and service programs to its students and the communities. With the programs provided on the Beebe campus by ASU Jonesboro, students now have the opportunity to achieve their educational goals through the Master s degree level, providing a unique opportunity for students and the community. Dr. Eugene McKay...emckay@asub.edu...Chancellor Joe Berry...jlberry@asub.edu...Executive Assistant to the Chancellor Dr. Ted Kalthoff...tjkalthoff@asub.edu...Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Jerry Carlisle...jhcarlisle@asub.edu...Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Barry Farris... bnfarris@asub.edu...vice Chancellor for External/Advanced Programs Dr. Deborah Garrett... dagarrett@asub.edu...vice Chancellor for Student Services Dr. Chris Boyett... jcboyett@hebersprings.asub.edu...vice Chancellor for ASU Heber Springs Don Harlan...dharlan@searcy.asub.edu... Vice Chancellor for ASU Searcy Dr. Keith Pinchback... gkpinchback@asub.edu...vice-chancellor of Institutional Advancement Nancy Shefflette...nashefflette@asub.edu... Director of Programs at Little Rock Air Force Base 116

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118 A.S.E.A. lobbies for you A.S.E.A. lobbyists represent you and are your advocates at legislative committee meetings; at advisory board meetings; on task forces studying issues affecting your lives; and with the administration. A.S.E.A. is the ONLY organization that routinely testifies on pay plans, health insurance, retirement, and working conditions. A.S.E.A. communicates with you Membership dues include a subscription to the A.S.E.A. News, published monthly to provide information about state employees, state employment, and state government, while the A.S.E.A. website at provides the latest in breaking news. The State Employee Benefits Review available only to A.S.E.A. members is a handy, easy-to-read reference outlining benefits from annual leave to the Whistleblower Act. A.S.E.A. listens to you A.S.E.A. is a grassroots organization our members elect the governing board from the general membership. The association s yearly agenda is determined at its annual convention by delegates voting on resolutions submitted by A.S.E.A. s chapters and members. A.S.E.A. works for what you tell us to work for. A.S.E.A. benefits you A.S.E.A. s Benevolent Fund assists the survivors of association members who pass $1,000 to the named beneficiary of an active member and $250 for that of a retired member (certain restrictions apply). SEBCO, the State Employees Benefit Corporation, offers both the VanPool commuting program and optional insurance products to A.S.E.A. members available products include automobile, cancer, dental, life, homeowners, mobile home, pre-paid legal, renters, vision, watercraft, and more. The Purchasing Power program allows the purchase of electronic items such as home computers through payroll deduction. A.S.E.A. members are also eligible to join the Arkansas Employees Federal Credit Union located in downtown Little Rock. At times, you can feel like a cog in the machine or that, as an individual, you have no voice. Joining A.S.E.A. lets your voice be heard and unites you in a community that can speak louder than any one person. 118 Call (501) or, from outside Pulaski County, Or fill out the application on the previous page. Be sure to fill out all the information requested. Dues, if paid bi-weekly, are $2.00; semi-monthly, $2.17; monthly, $4.34; annually, $ Print and sign your form and remit by mail to: A.S.E.A. / P.O. BOX 1588 / LITTLE ROCK AR Or by fax to: (501)

119 Department of Higher Education Arkansas State University Arkansas State University Jonesboro P. O. Box 600 State University, AR (870) FAX: (870) Arkansas State University offers academic programs and services to provide the citizens of Arkansas and the region with access to an array of opportunities in higher education. Today, the institution enrolls nearly 14,000 students and has 70,000 alumni scattered across the United States and the world. With a student-centered focus, ASU is committed to educating and serving students by creating an environment in which they can excel academically, socially and professionally. Outreach is also extended to broader audiences through several programs that attract scholars, visual and performing artists, and the public. Commitment to research and scholarly activities is evident in many ways throughout the campus, including in the Arkansas Biosciences Institute, which partners with other research universities in the state Dr. Tim Hudson Chancellor to improve the health of Arkansans through new and expanded agricultural and medical research initiatives. The campus is located in Jonesboro, a prosperous city of nearly 68,000, and is the service hub and market for Northeast Arkansas. The university offers doctoral degrees in educational leadership, environmental science, heritage studies, molecular biosciences and physical therapy and specialist s, master s, bachelor s, and associate s degrees through its colleges: Agriculture and Technology, Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences and Mathematics, and University College. The Honors College offers specialized coursework and is home to 815 students. There are approximately 500 full-time faculty members. Through its accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as 27 other accrediting organizations, Arkansas State University continues to demonstrate its commitment to quality assurance in higher education. Dr. Tim Hudson...Chancellor Dr. Lynita Cooksey...Vice Chancellor and Provost Dr. Len Frey...Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Mr. Cristian Murdock...Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Dr. Rick Stripling... Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Terry Mohajir...Director of Intercollegiate Athletics 119

120 Department of Higher Education Arkansas State University Arkansas State University Mountain Home 1600 South College Street Mountain Home, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) The mission of Arkansas State University Mountain Home is to LEAD through Educational Opportunities. L Lifelong Learning E Enhanced Quality of Life A Academic Accessibility, and D Diverse Experiences Dr. Robin Myers... Chancellor rmyers@asumh.edu Dr. Pat Bailey... Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs pbailey@asumh.edu John Davidson...Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs jdavidson@asumh.edu Dr. Robin Myers Chancellor Rosalyn Blagg...Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment rblagg@asumh.edu Karen Hopper... Associate Vice Chancellor Special Programs khopper@asumh.edu Christy Keirn...Director of Public Relations and Marketing ckeirn@asumh.edu Mason Campbell...Director of Student Services mcampbell@asumh.edu Alisa Hale...Controller ahale@asumh.edu Tina Bradley...Library Director tbradley@asumh.edu Nickey Robbins... Director of Physical Plant nrobbins@asumh.edu William Kimbriel...Director of Computer Services wkimbriel@asumh.edu John Kenney...Director of Continuing Education jkenney@asumh.edu 120

121 Department of Higher Education Arkansas State University Arkansas State University Newport 7648 Victory Boulevard Newport, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Arkansas State University Newport is a public, open access, equal opportunity, two-year campus of Arkansas State University. Our mission is to provide affordable, quality education. Programs and services include associate degrees, certificates, continuing education, workforce development, adult education, academic support services, and student support services. In addition to academic programs, Arkansas State University Newport enhances the quality of life for students and citizens of the region by providing cultural enrichment activities. Dr. Larry N. Williams Chancellor Dr. Larry N. Williams...Chancellor Adam Adair... Vice Chancellor, Fiscal Affairs Dr. Mary Robertson...Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs Dr. Sandra Massey... Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Jeff Bookout...Vice Chancellor, Marked Tree Campus Linda Sharp... Vice Chancellor, Jonesboro Campus? id you know? Arkansas contains over 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of streams and rivers. 121

122 Department of Higher Education Arkansas State University Arkansas State University Newport Jonesboro Campus 5504 Krueger Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) ASUN s Jonesboro campus is located in the heart of Jonesboro s Industrial Park. Offerings include associate of applied science degrees and certificate programs in allied health and nursing, telecom-munication, advanced manufacturing and welding, general studies, and hospitality services as well as certificate programs geared to area business and industry needs. Linda Sharp...Vice Chancellor Department of Higher Education Arkansas State University Arkansas State University Newport Marked Tree Campus P.O. Box 280; Highway 63 East Marked Tree, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) ASUN s Marked Tree campus strives to provide a trained, educated workforce to meet the re-gion s business and industry needs. Offerings include associate of applied science degrees and certificate programs in cosmetology, automotive service, collision repair, business, computer and network technology, energy control, general studies, and nursing as well as adult education. Jeff Bookout...Vice Chancellor Ashley Stripling Buchman... Director of Student Services 122

123 At Arkansas Tech University, we believe that higher education and economic development are irrevocably tied to one another. That is why everything we do is focused on a singular goal: producing high-quality graduates who can go forth and build a better tomorrow for Arkansas. We consider it a moral obligation to provide students with every opportunity to persist to graduation and realize the lifechanging benefits of a college degree. Arkansas Tech achieves its objective of producing high-quality graduates by ensuring that our academic programs are sound, by providing a great value among the top five four-year institutions in our state and by Department of Higher Education Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Arkansas (479) FAX: (479) Dr. Robert Charles Brown President creating an environment where people of all backgrounds are comfortable. Dr. Robert Charles Brown... President Mr. David C. Moseley...Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. John W. Watson...Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Susie S. Nicholson...Vice President for Student Services and University Relations Mr. Phil Jacobs...Vice President for Government Relations Ms. Jayne Jones... Vice President for Development Mr. Kelly Davis... Alumni Director Mr. Steve Mullins...Director of Athletics Mr. Joshua McMillian... Director of Public Safety Dr. Ed Bashaw...Dean, College of Business Dr. Sherry Field...Dean, College of Education Dr. Micheal Tarver...Dean, College of Arts and Humanities Dr. Jeff Robertson... Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences Dr. William C. Hoefler... Dean, College of Applied Sciences Dr. Mary Gunter...Dean, Graduate College Dr. Mary Ann Rollans... Dean, College of Professional Studies and Community Outreach 123

124 Department of Higher Education Henderson State University Arkadelphia, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Henderson State University is Arkansas s public liberal arts university. Established in 1890, Henderson has focused on developing excellent undergraduate curricula in the arts and sciences. Strong undergraduate and graduate programs in business and education, and undergraduate programs in aviation and nursing, make Henderson a standout institution. Most courses are taught by full-time faculty with a terminal degree. Henderson s unique, high-quality programs include the state s only baccalaureate degree aviation program and the only four-year professional nursing program in southwest Arkansas. Substantial investments in these programs have produced a maintenance training flight hangar with 10 briefing rooms, a 16-plane aviation training fleet and a new nursing facility with a high-tech simulator lab. Other Henderson assets include a growing Honors College and a first-rate business program at the BBA and MBA levels. Dr. Glen Jones President Serving more than 3,700 students, the university achieves superior instruction while being known as the School with a Heart. Recognized as one of the most attractive campuses in Arkansas, the Henderson campus features modern brick academic and residential buildings connected by landscaped pedestrian malls. Student housing options include co-ed suite-style units, traditional-style units and apartments. The Dunn Student Recreation Center, which features a climbing wall and a state-of-the-art weight room, was designed to accommodate students increasing interest in health and wellness. The facility was recently cited for Outstanding Design in the Sports Stadiums/Athletic Facilities category of American School & University magazine s Architectural Portfolio. The new Simonson Biological Field Station, a research facility with residential capabilities located on Lake DeGray, opened in spring Construction is currently underway on a new 20,000-square-foot dining facility. Dr. Glen Jones... President Bobby G. Jones...Vice President for Finance and Administration Dr. Risa Dickson...Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lewis Shepherd... Vice President for Student and External Affairs Elaine Kneebone...University Counsel Flora Weeks...Assistant to the President David Epperhart... Director, Computer and Communication Services Carrie Roberson...Director, Institutional Advancement & Interim Director, Marketing Communications Kale Gober... Director, Athletics Dr. Maralyn Sommer...Dean, Ellis College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Louis Dawkins...Interim Dean, School of Business Dr. Judy Harrison...Dean, Teachers College, Henderson Dr. Kenneth Taylor...Dean, Graduate School Tom Gattin...Registrar Robert Yehl...Director, Learning Resources John Corley... Director, Physical Plant 124

125 Department of Higher Education Southern Arkansas University 100 East University Magnolia, Arkansas P.O. Box 9392 Magnolia, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Southern Arkansas University is a two-campus system comprised of a regional state university and a technical college with both state and regional responsibilities. Recognizing the diversity of student backgrounds and education experiences, each campus accepts its coordinated and unique role. The mission of Southern Arkansas University is a quality, comprehensive, regional community of excellence in higher education. As such SAU: prepares students for productive and meaningful lives, leads economic development, and inspires community engagement. The University believes in the worth of the individual and accepts its responsibility for developing in its students those values and competencies essential for effective citizenship in an ever-changing, free, and democratic society. Further, the University encourages and supports excellence in teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors, and service. Dr. David F. Rankin President Dr. David F. Rankin... dfrankin@saumag.edu... President Dr. Trey C. Berry... tcberry@saumag.edu...vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Donna Y. Allen... dyallen@saumag.edu...vice President for Student Affairs Roger W. Giles...rwgiles@saumag.edu...Vice President for Administration and General Counsel Paul A. McLendon... pamclendon@saumag.edu...vice President For Finance Dr. Zaidy Mohdzain...azmohdzaine@saumag.edu...Dean, College of Education Scott E. McKay...semckay@saumag.edu... Dean, College of Science and Technology Dr. David L. Crouse... dlcrouse@saumag.edu...dean, College of Liberal and Performing Arts Dr. Lisa C. Toms...lctoms@saumag.edu...Dean, College of Business Dr. Kim K. Bloss...kkbloss@saumag.edu...Dean, School of Graduate Studies M. Jeanie Bismark...mjbismark@saumag.edu... Director of Development Michael A. Argo...maargo@saumag.edu... Director of Information Technology Services D. Steve Browning... dsbrowning@saumag.edu...director of Athletics Sarah E. Jennings... sejennings@saumag.edu... Dean of Enrollment Services Dr. G. Edward Nipper...genipper@saumag.edu...Registrar Bronwyn C. Sneed...bcsneed@saumag.edu...Director of Financial Aid C. Jasper Lewis... cjlewis@saumag.edu...vice President for Facilities Aaron J. Street... ajstreet@saumag.edu...director of Communications Claudia J. Lyons... cjlyons@saumag.edu...director of International Student Services Ceil L. Bridges...clbridges@saumag.edu... Director of Alumni Relations Sandra L. Walker...slwalker@saumag.edu... Continuing Education 125

126 Department of Higher Education South Arkansas University Southern Arkansas University Tech P.O. Box 3499 Camden, Arkansas Hussey Road Camden, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Southern Arkansas University Tech ( SAU Tech ) is recognized for excellence in education and is devoted to its students personal, social, intellectual and professional development. Students achieve their educational objectives in an atmosphere of open communication and mutual respect. SAU Tech is a two-year comprehensive college specializing in technical training and offers the first two years of a university transfer program. Committed to providing quality education, SAU Tech offers a number of courses via the Internet; provides a focal point for business and industry training in its four-county service area which includes Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, and Ouachita counties; and operates the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy, the Arkansas Fire Training Academy, the Calhoun County, Cleveland County, Columbia County, Dallas County, and Ouachita County Corbet J. Lamkin, Ph.D. Chancellor Adult Education Centers, and the SAU Tech Career Academy. SAU Tech is unique in that it is located within Highland Industrial Park. Corbet J. Lamkin, Ph.D... (870) Chancellor Diane Betts, D.B.A... (870) Vice Chancellor Planning, Accountability & Development Gaye Manning... (870) Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration Reginald Cooper, Ed.D... (870) Vice Chancellor for Student Services Robert Gunnels... (870) Vice Chancellor for Academics Valerie Wilson... (870) Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Gerald Manning... (870) Director of Physical Plant Rachel Nix... (870) Director of Arkansas Fire Training Academy Randy Harper... (870) Director of Arkansas Environmental Training Academy Terry Starkey... (870) Director of SAU Tech Career Academy 126

127 Embracing and expanding the historic trust inherent in the land-grant philosophy, the University of Arkansas system provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, and applies knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing human condition. The System is comprised of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Monticello, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Phillips Community College Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System 2404 North University Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Dr. Donald R. Bobbit President of the University of Arkansas, the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, the Arkansas Archaeological Survey, the Criminal Justice Institute, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. With approximately 63,000 students and over 18,000 employees, the University of Arkansas System has an aggregate budget of more than $2.4 billion. Dr. Donald R. Bobbit... Dr. Mark J. Cochran... Vice President for Agriculture Barbara Goswick... President for Finance and CFO P. Ann Kemp... President for Administration Michael Moore... President for Academic Affairs Daniel E. Ferritor... President for Learning Technologies Fred H. Harrison... General Counsel Jacob W. Flournoy... Director of Internal Audit 127

128 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas (479) Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is the primary institution of higher education in Arkansas, with more than 200 programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study, ranging from architecture and art to planetary sciences, from agriculture and education to nanotechnology, and from law and business to health care and nursing. Known for its Students First philosophy, the University of Arkansas is the state s flagship university for the integration of student engagement, scholarship and research, and innovation that collectively transforms lives and inspires leadership for a global society. In Dr. G. David Gearhart Chancellor 2012, student enrollment surpassed 24,600, and full-time faculty and staff totaled more than 3,800. Dr. G. David Gearhart...Chancellor Dr. Sharon Gaber... Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Brad Choate... Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Richard Hudson... Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations Jeff Long... Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics/Athletic Director Dr. Donald O. Pederson... Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Dr. Danny Pugh...Vice Provost and Dean of Students Dr. Charles Robinson... Vice Provost for Diversity Judy Schwab... Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration 128

129 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas Fort Smith P.O. Box 3649; 5210 Grand Avenue Fort Smith, Arkansas (479) FAX: (479) Founded as a junior college in 1928, UAFS transitioned to a four-year university a decade ago and now offers a wide selection of bachelor s degrees while maintaining associate degree and certificate options vital to the region s workforce. The UAFS mission is to prepare students to succeed in an ever-changing global world while advancing economic development and quality of place. To that end, UAFS combines education with careers to produce think-ready, work-ready graduates. UAFS additionally delivers work-related baccalaureate options via distance learning and on-site instruction to students at nine community colleges around Arkansas. Its Western Arkansas Technical Center provides high school juniors and seniors from more than 20 participating school districts in western Arkansas an opportunity to earn college credit and get a firm grip on a career while still in high school. UAFS serves the region s business community through its Center for Business Research and Economic Development, Family Enterprise Center, and Center for Business and Professional Development. It supports regional Dr. Paul B. Beran Chancellor economic development through partnerships with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, the city of Fort Smith and surrounding cities, Sebastian and surrounding counties, and Chaffee Crossing Redevelopment project. The university s award-winning musical and drama programs, art exhibits, lecture series, and acclaimed Season of Entertainment substantially enrich the quality of place programs and events. As a growing regional university, UAFS will continue to solidify its community presence while introducing new initiatives and producing experienced work-ready graduates. Dr. Paul B. Beran...Chancellor Dr. Ray Wallace... Provost/Senior Vice Chancellor Mark Horn...Vice Chancellor for University Relations Dr. Lee Krehbiel... Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Marta Loyd...Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Darrell Morrison... Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration Dr. Brenda Mitchell... Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Dr. Mark Arant...Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Dr. Georgia Hale... Dean, College of Applied Science and Technology Dr. Joe Hardin...Dean, College of Language and Communication Dr. John Jones...Dean, College of Education Dr. Carolyn Mosley...Dean, College of Health Sciences Dr. Henry Rinne...Dean, College of Humanites and Social Sciences Dr. Steve Williams...Dean, College of Business Penny Pendleton...Dean, Enrollment Management Diana Rowden... Dean of Student Success 129

130 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2801 South University Little Rock, Arkansas (501) The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) is an engaged university on the move, a dynamic and diverse institution where students find experiential learning opportunities provided through one-of-akind connections within the state s capital city. Established in 1927 as Little Rock Junior College, UALR joined the University of Arkansas System in 1969 and today is the only university in Arkansas selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its coveted Community Engagement classification. The university is widely recognized for its involvement in community issues such as race and ethnicity, criminal justice, and K-12 education. UALR extends its resources to the issues, challenges, and critical needs of state and regional business, culture, non-profit, and governmental organizations and agencies. Dr. Joel E. Anderson Chancellor Student success is clearly the university s top priority. To prepare students for a global society, UALR emphasizes 21st century educational opportunities within its six colleges, graduate school, and law school including research, community engagement, and study abroad programs. UALR has more than 13,000 students and 2,300 faculty and staff and offers more than 120 degree and certificate programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master s, and doctoral levels designed specifically to address the unique needs of individuals, organizations, businesses, and governmental units in Arkansas. Dr. Joel E. Anderson... jeanderson@ualr.edu... Chancellor Dr. Zulma Toro-Ramos... zrtoro@ualr.edu... Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Charles Donaldson... cwdonaldson@ualr.edu...vice Chancellor for Educational & Student Services Dr. Robert Adams... rhadams@ualr.edu...vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Mr. Bill Walker... wxwalker@ualr.edu...vice Chancellor for University Advancement Dr. Sandra Robertson... slrobertson@ualr.edu...director of Budget, Planning, and Institutional Research Dr. Deborah Baldwin... djbaldwin@ualr.edu...dean, College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences Mr. Paula Casey... pjcasey@ualr.edu... Interim Dean, William H. Bowen Law School Dr. Eric Sandgren... exsandgren@ualr.edu...dean, College of Engineering and Information Technology Dr. Patrick J. Pellicane... pjpellicane@ualr.edu... Vice Provost for Research & Dean of the Graduate School Dr. Jamie Byrne... jmbyrne@ualr.edu...interim Dean, College of Professional Studies Dr. Angela Sewall... amsewall@ualr.edu...dean, College of Education Dr. Mike Gealt... magealt@ualr.edu...dean, College of Science 130

131 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 4301 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas UAMS: (501) UAMS Medical Center: (501) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is Arkansas only institution of professional and graduate education devoted solely to the health and biological sciences. UAMS is comprised of the colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Health Related Professions and the Graduate School, the Area Health Education Centers, the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, the Myeloma Institute of Research Therapy, the Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, the Donald Reynolds Center on Aging, the Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute, the Psychiatric Research Institute, and the UAMS Medical Center. These units work together to provide a center for educational opportunities for students, for research by both faculty and students, and for providing excellent patient care to patients from 75 Arkansas counties as well as many other states and foreign countries. Dr. Daniel W. Rahn Chancellor Daniel W. Rahn, M.D...Chancellor Bart Barlogie, M.D., Ph.D...Director, Myeloma Institute Dr. Lorraine Frazier, Ph.D, RN, SAHA, SAAN...Dean, College of Nursing Bob Bishop... Vice Chancellor for Compliance Lance Burchett...Vice Chancellor for Development & Alumni Affairs Tom S. Butler...Vice Chancellor for Administration & Governmental Affairs Larry Cornett, Ph.D...Vice Chancellor for Research Peter D. Emanuel, M.D...Director, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Debra H. Fiser, M.D... Vice Chancellor & Dean, College of Medicine Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D...Dean, College of Pharmacy Melony Goodhand... Vice Chancellor for Finance & CFO David Miller...Director, Information Systems Mark A. Kenneday... Vice Chancellor for Campus Operations Peter Kohler, M.D...Vice Chancellor for Northwest Arkansas Region Robert E. McGehee, Jr., Ph.D...Dean, Graduate School Mark Mengel, M.D... Vice Chancellor for Regional Programs Jeanne Heard, M.D., Ph.D... Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Douglas L. Murphy, Ph.D...Dean, College of Health Related Professions T. Glenn Pait, M.D...Director, Jackson T. Stephens Spine Institute Richard Pierson...Vice Chancellor for Clinical Programs James M. Raczynski, Ph.D... Dean, College of Public Health G. Richard Smith, M.D...Director, Psychiatric Research Institute Pat Torvestad...Vice Chancellor for Communications Jeanne Wei, M.D., Ph.D...Director, Reynolds Institute on Aging Christopher Westfall, M.D... Director, Jones Eye Institute Billy Thomas, M.D...Vice Chancellor for Diversity Affairs 131

132 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas at Monticello 346 University Drive Monticello, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) E lassiter@uamont.edu Dr. Jack Lassiter Chancellor The University of Arkansas at Monticello is one of eleven campuses in the University of Arkansas System. UAM was created in 1909 by Act 100 of the Arkansas General Assembly and opened its doors for classes on September 14, Known originally as the 4th District Agricultural School and, later, A&M College, UAM merged with the University of Arkansas on July 1, UAM is a four-year liberal arts university offering the master s degree in elementary, secondary education, and forest resources, the bachelor of arts degree in eight major areas, the bachelor of science degree in 13 major fields, and the associate of arts and applied sciences degrees, as well as technical certificates at the UAM Colleges of Technology in Crossett and McGehee, and the Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy at Warren. UAM s enrollment, including the technical campuses, numbers approximately 3,900. The university is fully accredited and holds mature institution status from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as well as individual accreditation for its programs in forestry, teacher education, social work, nursing, and music. UAM s academic component includes the schools of Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business, Computer Information Systems, Education, Forest Resources, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Nursing, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the division of Music. Dr. Jack Lassiter...Chancellor Dr. Jimmie Yeiser...Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Jay Jones...Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Jay Hughes... Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Linda Rushing...Vice Chancellor, UAM College of Technology Crossett Bob Ware... Vice Chancellor, UAM College of Technology McGehee Dr. Clay Brown...Vice Chancellor for Advancement/University Relations Carol Dolberry... Registrar Bobby Hoyle... Director of Information Technology James Brewer... Director of Media Services John Kidwell... Director of Public Safety Mary Whiting...Dean of Admissions and Enrollment Management Susan Brewer... Director of Financial Aid Scott Kuttenkuler... Dean of Students and Director of Government Relations 132

133 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 1200 North University Drive Pine Bluff, Arkansas (870) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is the second oldest state supported institution of higher education in Arkansas, one of only two with a land-grant mission, and the only public historically black college or university. Beginning in 1873 as Branch Normal College, it continued from 1927 until 1972 as Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College (AM&N), at which time it joined four other campuses to comprise the University of Arkansas system. UAPB has distinguished itself as an institution that provides a quality education for Arkansas citizens and students from all walks of life to achieve academic and life-long success. Thirty-three baccalaureate degree programs, seven master s level programs and a doctorate program in Aquaculture/ Fisheries are offered through six schools/divisions: the School of Education, the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Management, the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences and the Division of University College. Four non-degree programs/divisions complete this academic structure: the Dr. Calvin Johnson Interim Chancellor Carolyn F. Blakely Honors College, which provide programs designed to elicit from students their highest levels of performance; Continuing Education, which coordinates evening, weekend and various off-campus courses; and Military Science, which prepares students who desire a career in the U.S. Army; and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academy, which exists to bolster the development of underrepresented minorities in STEM careers. Enhanced by a beautiful main campus, UAPB is situated on 320 acres on the north side of Pine Bluff. UAPB also maintains an extended campus in North Little Rock, research farms in Lonoke and Marianna, research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village, the Economic Research and Development Center (ERDC) Business Support Incubator (Downtown Pine Bluff), and a University Plaza. Dr. Calvin Johnson...Interim Chancellor Dr. Mary Benjamin...Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Mr. Elbert Bennett...Administrative Coordinator for Student Affairs Mrs. Pauline Thomas...Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Erica Fulton... Registrar and Director of Admissions Mrs. Mary Jones...Director of Admissions and Career Services Mrs. Willette Totten... Director of Technical Services Dr. Shelton Fitzpatrick...Interim Director of Research Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall... Director of Development Dr. James Garner...Dean, School of Agriculture and Home Economics Dr. Yolanda Page...Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Atty. Carla Martin... Dean, School of Business and Management Dr. Fredda Carroll... Interim Dean, School of Education Dr. Jewel Walker...Dean, University College and Interim Dean, Honors College Dr. George Herts... Interim, Dean, Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education Affirmative Action Officer 133

134 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas P.O. Box 960;183 College Drive DeQueen, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) E scole@cccua.edu Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public two-year college located in southwest Arkansas. As part of the University of Arkansas System, Cossatot serves students from locations in DeQueen, Nashville, Ashdown, Murfreesboro, and Dierks. Students at Cossatot pursue academic, personal, and career goals while enjoying the benefits of the lowest tuition in Arkansas. Education is offered in the classroom and online, with Cossatot offering more audio-visual and online courses than any other two-year college in Arkansas. Cossatot also provides a myriad of upper-level courses and degree programs through unique collaborative agreements with Universities around the United States. Cossatot is also an area leader in industry training and economic development in their service area. Steve Cole Chancellor Steve Cole...Chancellor Maria Parker...Vice Chancellor of Academics Charlotte Johnson... Vice Chancellor of Finance Mike Kinkade...Vice Chancellor of Facilities and Planning Barbara Lacefield...Division Chair of Business and Agriculture Education Robbie McKelvy...Division Chair of Math and Science Kristen Bowden... Division Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences Justin White... Director of Student Services Tammy Coleman...Director of Public Service Programs and Workforce Development Marilyn Archer... Director of Library Services Denise Hammond...Director of Financial Aid Alisha Lewis...Director of Public Relations, Branding, and Marketing Sid Steel...Director of Maintenance Steve McJunkins...Division Chair of Technical and Career Programs 134

135 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas P.O. Box 785 Helena-West Helena, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) The first community college in Arkansas, established in 1965, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a multi-campus, two-year college serving Eastern Arkansas in Helena-W. Helena, DeWitt, and Stuttgart. Through our in-depth knowledge, high-tech skills, and hands-on experience, PCCUA has decades of experience in providing students with the education they need for successful careers. We offer accessible, affordable education and an associate s degree in more than 40 different programs. Dr. Steven F. Murray Chancellor Dr. Steven F. Murray...Chancellor Extension 1233 Dr. Deborah King... Vice Chancellor for Instruction Extension 1241 Lynn Boone...Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Registrar Extension 1235 Stan Sullivant...Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administrative Services Extension 1230 Rhonda St. Columbia...Vice Chancellor for College Advancement & Resource Development Extension 1130 Carolyn Turner... Vice Chancellor/DeWitt Campus Extension 1605 Dr. Susan Luebke...Vice Chancellor/Stuttgart Campus Extension

136 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville P.O. Box 3350 Batesville, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is dedicated to serving the diverse higher education needs of the citizens of north central Arkansas with special emphasis on Cleburne, Independence, Sharp, and Stone counties. UACCB offers associate of arts, associate of science, and associate of applied science degrees as well as various transfer courses, technical certificates, certificates of proficiency, GED and adult education courses, and workforce and community education programs. Deborah J. Frazier Chancellor Ms. Deborah J. Frazier...Chancellor Ms. Tammy Jolley...Interim Vice Chancellor for Academics Mr. Brian Berry...Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Services Mr. Gayle Cooper... Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Dr. Anne Austin... Vice Chancellor for Research, Planning and Assessment 136 name that arkansan Born in Little Rock, he became the first southern poet to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in 1939 for Selected Poems. See answer, page 234

137 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas Community College at Hope The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope is dedicated to quality education by providing over 30 degrees and programs from its campus in Hope and instructional center in Texarkana, Arkansas. UACCH is an open access, two-year institution of higher education, dedicated to providing quality academic, occupational, personal growth, and cultural programs to support individual student and community needs within its service area, which includes Hempstead, Lafayette, Miller, Nevada, and southern Howard and Pike counties. P.O. Box 140; 2500 South Main Street Hope, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Mr. Chris Thomason, J.D. Chancellor Mr. Chris Thomason, J.D...Chancellor Dr. Jennifer Methvin...Vice Chancellor for Academics Jerald Barber...Vice Chancellor for Finance Bobby James...Vice Chancellor for Student Services Shaun Clark...Director of Business & Industry Relations/Continuing Education Marielle McFarland...Librarian David Phillips... Director of Planning & Telecommunications Kathryn Hopkins...Director of Human Resources Dolly Henley... Hempstead County Facility Director 137

138 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton 1537 University Boulevard Morrilton, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E adm@uaccm.edu University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is a two-year public supported college, primarily serving students and communities in west central Arkansas. As a comprehensive college, UACCM provides technical, occupational, academic, and avocational opportunities enabling its students to achieve professional, occupational, and personal goals, and to make significant contributions to the economic, civic, and social development of society. UACCM awards associate degrees and various technical certificates. It also provides a variety of noncredit community service courses. Dr. Larry Davis Chancellor Dr. Larry Davis...Chancellor Mary Newsome...Assistant to the Chancellor Dr. Linda Birkner...Vice Chancellor for Administration Lisa Gunderman...Vice Chancellor for Finance Diana Arn...Vice Chancellor for Academic Services Darren Jones...Vice Chancellor for Student Services Mary Clark... Chief Information Officer 138 name that arkansan A native of El Dorado, he is a novelist whose work includes True Grit, recently remade onscreen by the Coen Brothers. See answer, page 234

139 Department of Higher Education University of Arkansas System Winthrop Rockefeller Institute Petit Jean Mountain #1 Rockefeller Drive Morrilton, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute of the University of Arkansas System (the Institute) is a unique educational center with conference facilities open to state agencies and corporate groups. Its mission is to carry on the legacy of Governor Winthrop Rockefeller and to serve as a catalyst for furthering the mission of the University of Arkansas System by bringing together people of diverse ideas and interests to address subjects of state, regional, national and international importance. Christy Carpenter Chief Executive Director Located on Petit Jean Mountain, only an hour away from Little Rock, the Institute provides a retreat environment that offers a natural setting, creating a truly immersive experience. Reflecting Governor Winthrop Rockefeller s diverse interests, the Institute has programs covering three main focus areas: Philanthropy, Civic Engagement, and Food Security. These programs combine the resources of the Institute with the expertise of the University of Arkansas System to foster an educational environment. In addition to academic partners, the Institute collaborates with business, industry, and government leaders. The Institute has 80 well-appointed rooms, including a 30-room lodge, 10 suites, and five fully furnished houses in addition to 17,000 square feet of dedicated meeting space. A master of global and regional cuisine, Executive Chef Robert Hall trained at Robert Redford s Sundance Resort and an executive chef at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing can be found planning a sensational meal for any occasion or providing top notch instruction at one of the Institute s many culinary programs. Individuals and groups are encouraged to utilize the facilities. Christy Carpenter... ccarpenter@uawri.org Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Currie... kcurrie@uawri.org Vice President of Programs & Marketing Gary Greene... ggreene@uawri.org Vice President of Finance & Administration, Chief Financial Officer 139

140 Department of Higher Education University of Central Arkansas 201 Donaghey Avenue Conway, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The University of Central Arkansas was established in Conway as Arkansas State Normal School in 1907 by the General Assembly. Its purpose was to train teachers for the state s public schools. In response to changing needs, the name was changed to Arkansas State Teachers College in 1925, State College of Arkansas in 1967, and the current name in January 1975, when university status was granted. Today, UCA is a comprehensive regional institution of over 11,000 students from all 75 counties in Arkansas, 42 states and many countries. There are 136 different degrees offered, ranging from undergraduate, master s, specialist and doctoral. The university is comprised of six academic colleges: Business, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health and Behavioral Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics. UCA is home to the state s first Honors College, which is nationally recognized for its academic reputation. Known for its campus beauty, UCA has 118 buildings located on 350 total acres just 30 miles north of the state s Capitol. Tom Courway...President Steve Runge... Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Shelley Mehl...Vice President for Advancement Robert Parrent... Vice President for Enrollment Management Diane Newton...Vice President for Finance and Administration Ronnie Williams...Vice President for Student Services Jeff Pitchford... Vice President for University Relations/Government Katie L. Henry...Interim General Counsel Elaine McNiece... Dean, Graduate School Mike Casey...Interim Dean, College of Business Sally Roden...Vice President for Enrollment Services Diana Pounder... Dean, College of Education Maurice Lee...Dean, College of Liberal Arts Rollin Potter...Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication Neil Hattlestad...Dean, College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Stephen Addison... Interim Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Brad Teague... Director, Athletic Graham Gillis...Associate Vice President Human Resources 140

141 Department of Higher Education Arkansas Northeastern College P.O. Box 1109 Blytheville, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Arkansas Northeastern College is a comprehensive college offering a variety of programs. The mission of ANC broadly establishes the college s higher education responsibility for diverse, lifelong learning opportunities. Recipient of the 2005 Institute of Higher Education Bellwether Award, ANC is authorized to grant the associate in arts, associate in applied science, and associate in general studies degrees, as well as certificates, diplomas, and awards. ANC plays an integral role in regional economic development and is an innovative leader in the area of educational training, retraining, and service to businesses and industries. Dr. James Shemwell President Dr. James Shemwell...President jshemwell@smail.anc.eud Mary Dement...Vice President of Instruction mdement@smail.anc.edu Laura Yarbrough...Vice President for Student Services lyarbrough@smail.anc.edu Sherri Bennett...Vice President for Advancement sbennett@smail.anc.edu James W. McClain...Vice President for Management Information Technology Services/Human Resources jmcclain@smail.anc.edu Pacey Bowens...Interim Vice President for Finance pbowens@smail.anc.edu Rachel Gifford...Dean for Development and College Relations rgifford@smail.anc.edu Dr. Blanche Hunt...Associate Vice President of Community Relations and Dean of Developmental Education bhunt@smail.anc.edu 141

142 Department of Higher Education East Arkansas Community College 1700 Newcastle Road Forrest City, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) E cgrace@eacc.edu East Arkansas Community College is a comprehensive, two-year institution of higher education founded in The mission of East Arkansas Community College is to enhance the quality of life for everyone within the EACC service community by providing opportunities for educational excellence, economic stimulation, and cultural enrichment. Dr. Coy Grace President Dr. Coy Grace...President Catherine Coleman...Vice President for Student Affairs Christopher A. Heigle...Assistant to the President Vernie Meador...Vice President for Business Affairs Janie Bailey...Vice President for Academic Affairs 142 name that arkansan This Academy Award-winning actress, in such movies as Back to the Future III and Parenthood, is from North Little Rock. See answer, page 234

143 Department of Higher Education Mid-South Community College 2000 West Broadway West Memphis, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Mid-South Community College is a two-year public institution with an open-door admissions policy serving Crittenden County in Eastern Arkansas. MSCC is a learning-centered college committed to the provision of high quality, affordable, and convenient learning opportunities consistent with identified student and community needs. To meet these needs, the college provides quality academic and support programs, personnel, technology, and facilities necessary to respond in a timely and effective manner. Mid-South is dedicated to student learning and measures its effectiveness in relation to learning outcomes. Dr. Glen F. Fenter President Dr. Glen F. Fenter...President Dr. Barbara Baxter...Executive Vice President Dr. Cliff W. Jones... Vice President for Learning and Instruction Susan K. Marshall...Vice President for Finance & Administration Dr. Dwayne Scott...Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kyle Wagner...Vice President for Innovations in Workforce Development Karyn Weaver... Associate Vice President for Finance name that arkansan Born between Wynne and Forrest City, this country singer nicknamed The Silver Fox recorded The Most Beautiful Girl in the World. See answer, page

144 Department of Higher Education National Park Community College 101 College Drive Hot Springs, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E scarder@npcc.edu National Park Community College s Mission, Values, and Vision are: Mission: Learning is our focus; student success is our goal. Our Values: Access, Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration, Mutual Respect and Support. Our Vision: We aspire to be the premier comprehensive community college in the state by providing learning for life opportunities while offering exemplary service to our community. Dr. Sally Carder President Dr. Sally Carder...President Dr. Gordon E. Watts...Executive Vice President Maggie Picking...Vice President for Student Services Janis Sawyer...Vice President for Financial Affairs 144? id you know? In Dover, Arkansas, there is an operational double decker outhouse at the Booger Hollow Trading Post.

145 Department of Higher Education North Arkansas College 1515 Pioneer Drive Harrison, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) North Arkansas College is a public two-year college with an open-door admissions policy and a comprehensive educational program. Its mission is to provide high quality, affordable, convenient opportunities for learning and community enrichment. Northark offers transfer and technical degree programs, oneyear certificates, certificates of proficiency, customized business and industry training, adult basic education and non-credit community education courses. In addition, partnerships with area universities provide the opportunity to achieve a bachelor s degree in Harrison. Northark is a proud member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Network (CQIN) and the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP). Dr. Jackie Elliott President Dr. Jackie Elliott...President Dr. Gwen Gresham...Executive Vice President of Learning Don Sugg... Vice President of Finance & Administration Dr. Mindy Maddux...Vice President of Student Services Kevin Somers... Director of Physical Plant Katherine Vaughn...Director of Institutional Research Rick Williams...Director of Information Technology Services Kris Greening...Director of Human Resources Glenn Coleman...Director of Administrative Computing name that arkansan This Hall of Famer, born in Lucas, was a pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals as part of the Gas House Gang. See answer, page

146 Department of Higher Education NorthWest Arkansas Community College One College Drive Bentonville, Arkansas (479) FAX: (479) nwacc.edu NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a comprehensive, public two-year college that serves and strengthens the community through learning for living. NWACC strives to meet the educational and occupational training needs of the citizens of the Community College District, its primary service area, as well as Benton and Washington Counties and selective adjacent areas of northwest Arkansas. Central to this mission is responsiveness to local needs that are not met by any other educational entity. Dr. Becky Paneitz President NWACC maintains an open-door admissions policy. It exists to provide the most cost efficient way to further a student s education and to provide financial assistance to students as monies become available to allow access to all eligible/educationally qualified students who can benefit from programs offered by the College. Dr. Becky Paneitz...President Dr. Steve Gates... Senior Vice President for Learning & Provost Chuck Ramseyer... Vice President of Finance & Treasury Dr. Todd Kitchen...Vice President of Learner Support Services Dr. Ted Phillip...Vice President for Learning Tim Cornelius... Vice President for Learning: Global Business, Health Prof. & External Programs Wyley Elliott... Vice President for Public Relations and Development 146 name that arkansan This movie director born in Little Rock made such films as The Paper Chase, The China Syndrome, and Urban Cowboy. See answer, page 234

147 E Department of Higher Education Rich Mountain Community College 1100 College Drive Mena, Arkansas (479) FAX: (479) All s: [first initial + last name]@rmcc.edu Rich Mountain Community College (RMCC) is a comprehensive community college with its main campus in Mena, Arkansas. Outreach locations are located in Waldron and Mount Ida. RMCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association for Colleges and Universities. All programs are approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. RMCC added Computer Forensics and Oracle Database Design and Programming. The Machine Tool Technology program was updated with new equipment for training purposes. RMCC is a member of several consortia and partnerships including ARCO, ARNEC, AREON, and SouthWest Arkansas Community College Dr. Phillip Wilson President Consortium. RMCC continues to partner with various Universities to provide higher education opportunities to the region. Dr. Phillip Wilson...President Morris Boydstun... Vice President Administration Dr. Steve Rook...Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs name that arkansan This composer from Texarkana was known as the King of Ragtime his work was repopularized in the 1973 movie The Sting. See answer, page

148 Department of Higher Education South Arkansas Community College P.O. Box 7010 El Dorado, Arkansas (870) / FAX: (870) South Arkansas Community College is a public twoyear institution with an open-door policy, providing educational programs, services, and resources for the residents of Union, Ashley, Bradley, and Chicot counties and the surrounding area. Its mission is to promote excellence in learning, teaching, and service; provide lifelong educational opportunities; and serve as a cultural, intellectual, and economic resource for the community. South Arkansas Community College strives to be the leading resource for accessible education, workforce training, partnerships, and economic development for the south Arkansas area. Dr. Barbara Jones President Dr. Barbara Jones...President Dr. Valeriano Cantú... Vice President of Learning Lathan Hairston...Vice President of Fiscal Affairs Dr. Curtis Hill...Vice President of Student Services? id you know? It is illegal to keep an alligator in your bathtub in Arkansas. 148

149 Department of Higher Education Black River Technical College P.O. Box 468; 1410 Highway 304 East Pocahontas, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) P. O. Box 1565; 1 Black River Drive Paragould, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) As an institution of higher learning, Black River Technical College is blending tradition, technology and innovation to educate today s diverse students for tomorrow s changing world. Dr. Wayne Hatcher...President Brenda Gillogly... Vice President for Administration Dr. Michael Sullens... Vice President of Student Services Dr. Jan Ziegler... Vice President for Development Dr. Roger Johnson... Vice President for General Education Dr. Wayne Hatcher President Angie Caldwell...Vice President for Technical Education Patti Blaxton...Director of Corporate and Community Education, Pocahontas Bert Clevenger... Director of Corporate and Community Education, Paragould Steve Shults... Director of Law Enforcement Training Kimberly Bigger... Registrar Ann Savage...Director of Public Relations and Marketing Michael Greene...Director of Computer Services Peggy Weir... Director of Adult Education Brandi Chester...Director of Financial Aid Rhonda Foster... Coordinator of Student Recruitment / Concurrent Enrollment Anne Simpson...Librarian Tom Baker...Director of Career Pathways 149

150 Department of Higher Education College of the Ouachitas One College Circle Malvern, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E info@coto.edu College of the Ouachitas is a premier two-year institution of higher education (selected as one of the top ten colleges in the nation by the 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence) serving a five-county service area located in rural south-central Arkansas and providing a comprehensive assortment of excellent and affordable programs, including career and technical training, general education for transfer, adult and continuing education, and custom-designed training for business and industry. Dr. Stephen Schoonmaker President Dr. Stephen Schoonmaker... President sschoonmaker@coto.edu Dr. Roger Coomer... Vice President, Finance and Administration rcoomer@coto.edu Dr. Martin Eggensperger...Vice President, Instruction meggensperger@coto.edu Carla Crutchfield...Vice President, Institutional Planning and Assessment ccrutchfield@coto.edu Dr. Blake Robertson...Vice President, Adult and Community Education brobertson@coto.edu Donna Hill...Vice President, Student Affairs dhill@coto.edu David See...Vice President, Information Technology dsee@coto.edu Mary Ann Harper...Director, Library mharper@coto.edu Jayna Winiecki... Director, Financial Aid jwiniecki@coto.edu Vergina Smith...Director, TRIO vsmith@coto.edu Amber Childers...Director, College Advancement amber@coto.edu Mike Kolb...Executive Assistant to the President mkolb@coto.edu 150

151 Department of Higher Education Ozarka College P.O. Box 10; 218 College Drive Melbourne, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) The mission of Ozarka College, is to provide life-changing experiences through education. The vision of Ozarka College is to be the educational resource of choice in our community providing a quality, learning-centered environment that is innovative, responsive, adaptable, and caring. Ozarka College: Values learning and scholarship Values people and ideas Strives for excellence and integrity in all we do Values community Dr. Richard L. Dawe President Dr. Richard L. Dawe...President rdawe@ozarka.edu Joan Stirling... Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research jstirling@ozarka.edu Tina Wheelis...Vice President for Finance twheelis@ozarka.edu Ron C. Helm...Vice President for Student Services rhelm@ozarka.edu Scott Pinkston...Chief Information Officer spinkston@ozarka.edu Suellen Davidson... Director of Advancement sdavidson@ozarka.edu Dennis C. Rittle... Vice President for Academic Affairs drittle@ozarka.edu Nancy Dust... Assistant to the President ndust@ozarka.edu 151

152 Department of Higher Education Pulaski Technical College 3000 West Scenic Drive North Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Pulaski Technical College provides high quality, accessible education opportunities at the freshman and sophomore level in associate degree and technical certificate programs, a college-transfer curriculum, and industry-specific training to support individual and community needs in central Arkansas. The college enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential and supports the economic development of the state. Dr. Margaret Ellibee President Dr. Margaret Ellibee... President dbakke@pulaskitech.edu Dr. Michael DeLong... Executive Vice President/Provost mdelong@pulaskitech.edu Mary Ann Shope...Vice President for Learning mashope@pulaskitech.edu Cindy Harkey... Vice President for Student Services charkey@pulaskitech.edu Patricia Palmer... Vice President for Finance ppalmer@pulaskitech.edu Carol Langston... Vice President for College Advancement clangston@pulaskitech.edu Jim Jones...Interim Vice President for Economic Development jjones@pulaskitech.edu David Harris...Chief Information Officer dharris@pulaskitech.edu Joyce Taylor...Chief Development Officer jtaylor@pulaskitech.edu 152

153 Department of Higher Education Southeast Arkansas College 1900 Hazel Street Pine Bluff, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) E pshirley@seark.edu The mission of Southeast Arkansas College is to provide comprehensive community college education and services, with an emphasis on technical education and workforce development, for the citizens of Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties. These educational programs and services include: technical career education, workforce development, university transfer education, general education, adult education, continuing education, and community services. Dr. Steve Hilterban President Dr. Steve Hilterban... President Dr. Mike Gunter... Vice President for Institutional Research/Student Affairs Linda Lewis... Vice President for Academic Affairs Diann Williams...Vice President for Nursing and Allied Health/Assessment Debbie Wallace...Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Dr. Kaleybra M. Morehead... Vice President for College Affairs/Advancement name that arkansan Born in Green Forest, she earned fame for her book Sex and the Single Girl and later became editorin-chief of Cosmopolitan. See answer, page

154 Highway and Transportation P.O. Box 2261; Interstate 30 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E info@arkansashighways.com The Highway and Transportation Department, under the direction of the State Highway Commission, is responsible for the construction, maintenance and operation of a 16,416-mile state highway system and is charged with coordinating all transportation planning within the state. Additionally, the department administers federal rail, public transportation, and traffic safety programs. Arkansas State Highway Commission John Ed Regenold, Chairman John Burkhalter, Vice-Chairman Dick Trammel Tom Schueck Robert S. Moore, Jr. Scott Bennett Director Administrative Officials Name Phone Fax Title Scott Bennett Director of Highways and Transportation Frank Vozel Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Ralph Hall Assistant to the Director Lorie Tudor Assistant Chief Engineer, Planning Michael Fugett Assistant Chief Engineer, Design Emanuel Banks Assistant Chief Engineer, Operations Divisions Name Phone Fax Title Carl Fuselier Division Head, Bridge Bryan Stewart Division Head, Computer Services Mike Sebren State Construction Engineer Lynn Malbrough Division Head, Environmental Danny Keene Division Head, Equipment and Procurement Larry Dickerson Chief Fiscal Officer Ron Burks Chief, Highway Police Crystal Woods Division Head, Human Resources Judy Robertson Chief Auditor Rita Looney Chief Legal Counsel 154

155 Highway and Transportation Divisions, cont. Name Phone Fax Title Tony Sullivan State Maintenance Engineer Michael Benson Division Head, Materials Alan Meadors Division Head, Planning and Research Kevin Thornton Division Head, Programs and Contracts Perry Johnston Division Head, Right of Way Trinity Smith Division Head, Roadway Design David Mayo Division Head, State Aid Kit Carson Division Head, Surveys District Engineers Name Phone Fax District Ray Woodruff...(870) (870) District 1, Wynne David Henning...(870) (870) District 2, Pine Bluff Don Donaldson...(870) (870) District 3, Hope Joe Shipman...(479) (479) District 4, Fort Smith Lyndal Waits...(870) (870) District 5, Batesville Joe Sartini...(501) (501) District 6, Little Rock Carl Bachelor...(870) (870) District 7, Camden Scott Mullis...(479) (479) District 8, Russellville Steve Lawrence...(870) (870) District 9, Harrison Walter McMillan...(870) (870) District 10, Paragould? id you know? Magnolia is home to the world s largest barbecue grill. 155

156 Department of Human Services P.O. Box 1437; Donaghey Plaza South Building Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Department of Human Services provides a wide range of social services to Arkansas citizens through its programs and through private providers. The department s mission is to improve the quality of life of all Arkansans by protecting the vulnerable, fostering independence, and promoting better health. Services are provided to people from all walks of life and all ages. The Department of Human Services is the largest of all state agencies and the executive branch of state government. It consists of ten divisions and four support offices. DHS maintains a local office in each of the state s 75 counties where a person can apply for all the services DHS offers. Director s Office John Selig Director John Selig Director Steven Jones Deputy Director Janie Huddleston Deputy Director Amy Webb Director of Communications Marquita Little Director of Policy and Planning Pam Lambert Assistant to Director Debbie Conway Assistant to Deputy Directors Misty Bowen-Eubanks HIPAA Privacy Officer Executive Staff Breck Hopkins Office of Policy and Legal Services Jerry Berry Office of Finance and Administration Vacant Director of Leadership / Workforce Development / Human Resources Dick Wyatt Office of Systems and Technology Krista Hughes Aging and Adult Services Cecile Blucker Children and Family Services Joni Jones County Operations Charlie Green Developmental Disabilities Andy Allison Medical Services Jay Hill Interim, Behavioral Health Katy Morris Services for the Blind Sherry Middleton Community Service & Nonprofit Support Ronald Angel Youth Services Tonya Russell Child Care and Early Childhood Education Tim Lampe Office of Quality Assurance 156

157 Department of Human Services Aging and Adult Services P.O. Box 1437; Donaghey Plaza South Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The mission of the Division of Aging and Adult Services is to promote health, safety, and independence of older Arkansans and adults with physical disabilities by working toward two primary goals: (1) to provide services for aging Arkansans and adults with physical disabilities; and (2) to enhance the quality of life for aging Arkansans and adults with physical disabilities. The Division is responsible for planning, coordinating, funding, and evaluating programs for older adults that are authorized by both state and federal government. The major focus of the Division is keeping aging Arkansans and adults with physical disabilities as independent members of their communities for as long as possible. The Division s aim is to see that a comprehensive continuum of services is available so Krista Hughes Director that individuals may select from a variety of service options to identify the programs best suited to their needs. Programs and services available include in-home care, transportation, congregate meals, home-delivered meals, legal services, public guardianship, attendant care, adult day service, case management, education, support groups, health and wellness activities, employment, information and referral, and volunteer opportunities. The Division serves as an advocate for residents of nursing homes and provides protective services for individuals 18 years and older who are suffering from abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. Krista Hughes... (501) Director Connie Parker...(501) Assistant Director, Support Services, Division Operations, Quality Assurance, Policy Development, Information Technology, Provider Certification Stephanie Block...(501) Assistant Director, Home & Community Based Services Charles Chuck Thompson...(501) Assistant Director, Older American Act, Grants, Adult Protective Services and Special Projects Debra Hope...(501) Chief Fiscal Officer 157

158 Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Services 305 South Palm Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) The Division of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) provides an integrated system of public mental health care and alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention, treatment, and recovery services to Arkansas residents. The DBHS contracts with 12 community mental health centers and two specialty community mental health clinics, 25 substance abuse providers, and 13 prevention resource centers that blanket the state to create a comprehensive system of behavioral health care services and prevention. DBHS is responsible for oversight and operation of the Arkansas State Hospital (ASH) in Little Rock and the Arkansas Health Center (AHC) in Benton. The ASH is a psychiatric inpatient treatment facility for those with mental or emotional disorders which includes Jay Hill Director 90 adult acute inpatient beds; a 96-bed forensic treatment services program which offers assistance to circuit courts throughout the state; 18 adolescent acute inpatient beds; and 18 adolescent sex offender beds. The AHC is a 310-bed long-term care psychiatric nursing facility, which serves the needs of elderly Arkansans with disabilities who require specialized services and programs not generally available through community nursing homes. In addition, DBHS is responsible for the certification and licensure of behavioral health providers. DBHS licenses institutions that operate Substance Abuse Treatment programs, monitors programs for compliance with state regulations, and is the State Opioid maintenance treatment authority. It also sets standards for and certifies organizations as being eligible to be providers of Medicaid-funded rehabilitation services for persons with mental illness and substance abuse treatment services. Jay Hill... (501) Interim Director Julie Carpenter... (501) Director of Administrative Services Kazi Ahmed... (501) Director of Quality Assurance Vacant... (501) Clinical Director Paula Stone, LCSW... (501) Assistant Clinical Director Frank Vega... (501) Assistant Clinical Director 158

159 Behavioral Health Services/DHS Arkansas State Hospital 305 South Palm Street Little Rock, AR Steve Henson, Chief Executive Officer... (501) Steven Domon, M.D., ASH Medical Director... (501) Arkansas Health Center 6701 Hwy. 67 Benton, AR Gary Gipson, Interim Director...(501) ? id you know? It is illegal for dogs to bark after 6:00 p.m. in Fayetteville. 159

160 Department of Human Services Services for the Blind 700 Main Street; P.O. Box 3237 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) / (800) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) The Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) works as a partner with persons, age 14 and older, who are blind or severely visually impaired. The agency goal is to bring about the consumer s greatest level of functional independence both in the home and on the job. Qualified DSB specialists counsel visually impaired individuals in ten offices statewide. Counselors also travel to homes and job sites at the convenience of consumers to deliver or monitor whatever training, equipment and services are needed to achieve consumer goals. Referrals for information or services can be submitted via the Internet to: or to any of the offices listed below. Independent small businesses, such as the Vending Facility Food Service Program are developed, monitored and supported by DSB staff in conjunction with consumers. DSB experts in technology for blind persons work with consumers and their counselors to assess and develop consumer technology skills needed to function independently. The Arkansas Information Reading Services for the Blind Network broadcasts readings of various newspapers, public notices and other publications 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Details can be requested via the Internet at the above website or by phone at (800) statewide or, in Conway, at (501) Katy Morris katy.morris@arkansas.gov... Director Cassondra Williams cassondra.williams@arkansas.gov...assistant Director Christy Lamas christy.lamas@arkansas.gov... Chief of Field Services Robert Lamb robert.lamb@arkansas.gov... Field Supervisor East Tina Shelby tina.shelby@arkansas.gov...field Supervisor West Lou Talley lou.talley@arkansas.gov... Field Supervisor South Mary Douglas mary.douglas@arkansas.gov...field Supervisor Central Jim Pearson jim.pearson@arkansas.gov...administrator Business & Technology Lilian Felicitas lilian.felicitas@arkansas.gov...chief Fiscal Officer Shawn Smith arkansas_blindnet@aetn.org... Manager Reading Service Vacant...Field Supervisor Little Rock 160

161 Services for the Blind/DHS Services for the Blind field offices Batesville 100 Weaver Avenue Batesville, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) El Dorado 123 West 18th Street El Dorado, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Fayetteville 4044 Frontage Road Fayetteville, AR (479) FAX: (479) TDD: (479) Fort Smith 616 Garrison Ave., Room 224 Fort Smith, AR (479) , Ext FAX: (479) TDD: (479) Harrison 2126 Capps Road Harrison, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (800) Jonesboro P.O. Box Jonesboro, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Little Rock 700 Main Street, S101 P.O. Box 3237 Little Rock, AR (501) (800) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) Pine Bluff 6th & Mulberry P.O. Box 5670 Pine Bluff, AR (870) FAX: (870) TDD: (870) Texarkana 3809 Airport Plaza Texarkana, AR (870) , Ext. 339 FAX: (870) TDD: (870) West Memphis 401 South Airport Road West Memphis, AR (870) , Ext. 169 FAX: (870) TDD: (870)

162 Department of Human Services Child Care and Early Childhood Education 700 Main Street; P.O. Box 1437, Slot S140 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The purpose of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education is to ensure that Arkansas children have access to a safe, high-quality, nurturing learning environments to prepare them for future success. Licensing and Quality Accreditation Child Care Licensing Minimum Licensing Requirements include rules for, but not limited to, health, safety, fire, staff/child ratio, supervision, behavior guidance, transportation, staff qualifications, nutrition, grounds and program. Placement and Residential Licensing Unit Specialists license and monitor Youth Residential, Emergency Residential, Psychiatric Residential Treatment, Sexual Offender, and Independent Living Facilities and Child Placement Agencies that place children in foster and adoptive homes and in residential facilities. Better Beginnings This is a voluntary quality rating improvement system available to child care centers and homes that meet standards higher than the basic licensing requirements. Better Beginnings provides financial incentives to facilities that meet and maintain these higher standards. Child Care Development Fund Tonya Russell Director Family Support Provides child care assistance for eligible families. Applications are available on-line and at the local DHS offices. Program Support Services are available for providers including professional development, technical assistance, and incentive grants. School readiness initiatives and literacy training for early education providers are offered to ensure that all children are ready for school success. Arkansas Better Chance for School Success (ABC) The Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) for School Success Program, ranked as one of the top ten pre-k programs in the country, offers high quality early education services to children birth to five serving approximately 25,000 children. Child Health and Nutrition Child Health and Nutrition Programs are federally funded programs that reimburse for nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks) served by providers and sponsors. Program Compliance This unit ensures that participating providers and families meet the requirements of programs. Technical assistance is provided when necessary. Tonya Russell, Director or Tonya.Russell@arkansas.gov Mark Story, Assistant Director/CFO/Compliance or Mark.Story@arkansas.gov David Griffin, Associate Director/Licensing and Quality Accreditation or David.Griffin@arkansas.gov William Lackey, Program Administrator/Special Nutrition Programs or william.lackey@arkansas.gov Paige Cox, Program Administrator/Arkansas Better Chance or Paige.Cox@arkansas.gov Ivory Daniels, Program Administrator/Child Care Development Fund or Ivory.Daniels@arkansas.gov 162

163 Department of Human Services Children and Family Services P.O. Box 1437, Slot S560 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Division of Children and Family Services is the designated state agency to administer and supervise all child welfare services. Those services include child maltreatment investigations, child abuse and neglect prevention, protective services, foster care services, supportive service and adoption programs. The agency works with children and youth who have been abused, neglected and exploited and also works with the families of these children and youth. Our mission is to keep children safe and to help families. DCFS respectfully engages families and supports parents in successfully caring for their children; assist with the provision of quality services with available resources that enables families to maximize their potential; preserve and enhance their human dignity and prevent or reduce the need for future services. We focus on the safety, permanency and well-being for the children and youth we serve. DCFS provides services and assistance that is designed to: (a) allow children to safely remain in their home with their families by helping families address the issues present ; (b) allow children who have been removed from their home to safely return home; and (c) provide adoption or other permanency planning services for children whose parental rights have been terminated. The Child Abuse Hotline ( ) is open 24 hours daily to accept reports of child abuse and neglect. Cecile Blucker Director Gregory Crawford Assistant Director, Finance and Administrative Support Beki Dunagan Acting Assistant Director of Community Services 163

164 Department of Human Services Division of Community Service and Nonprofit Support P.O. Box 1437, Slot S-230 Donaghey Plaza South Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The mission of the Division of Community Service and Nonprofit Support is to strengthen community resources, volunteerism and national service in Arkansas. The vision of the Division is guided by the principle that volunteerism, community and national service is a right and responsibility of all citizens and that all people will experience an improved quality of life as a result of this service. The units within DCSNS work as a team to provide a wide array of trainings and services directed at building organizational capacity in Arkansas nonprofits and recognition of volunteers to fulfill the vision. The Division is organized in to service units: The Program and Finance unit is responsible for the division s fiscal management and programmatic functions. The unit staff coordinates the publication of Economic Impact of Arkansas Volunteers and the Legal Guide for Arkansas Nonprofit and Volunteer Organizations. The Arkansas Community Service Awards is also managed by this unit and is a partnership with the Office of the Governor and KARK Channel 4 Television. The AmeriCorps Community Initiative of Arkansas is managed by staff in this unit. Sherry Middleton Director The Arkansas Service Commission unit oversees AmeriCorps programs and other national service initiatives in Arkansas. The Corporation for National and Community Service provides federal funding for AmeriCorps programs in Arkansas. The Field Services unit offers capacity building trainings, consultation and presentations designed for non-profit organization or any organization/agency that engages volunteers. Grant research assistance is available to non-profit organizations by request using Grant Station, a subscription service paid for by the Division. One specialized area of training is for a Disaster Response Volunteer Center (DRVC), a centralize clearinghouse that matches community needs with people who want to help during a disaster. Sherry Middleton, CVA, CEL... Director Edet Frank...Assistant Director 164

165 Department of Human Services County Operations P.O. Box 1437; Donaghey Plaza South, Slot S301 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) The Division of County Operations has responsibility for providing leadership and support for the 83 local DHS county offices in 75 counties. The division is also responsible for the administration of several economic programs, including TEA (Transitional Employment Assistance) eligibility, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP formerly known as the food stamp program), Medicaid eligibility, commodity distribution, and a variety of community services programs. More than 975,000 needy Arkansans receive services from DCO each year. Call the Client Assistance Unit at , contact the local DHS county office, or go to or arkansas.gov/ for more information about DHS services. Joni Jones Division Director Joni Jones joni.jones@arkansas.gov... (501) Division Director Robert Williams robert.williams@arkansas.gov... (501) Assistant Director, Field Operations Karen Rettmann karen.rettman@arkansas.gov... (479) Area Director, Area I Ron Cheatham ron.cheatham@arkansas.gov... (870) Area Director, Area II Sonja Owens sonja.owens@arkansas.gov... (870) Area Director, Area III Roberta Fooks roberta.fooks@arkansas.gov... (870) Area Director, Area IV Ruthie Brown ruthie.brown@arkansas.gov... (870) Area Director, Area V Tony Echlin tony.echlin@arkansas.gov... (501) Area Director, Area VI Melissa Dean melissa.dean@arkansas.gov... (501) Assistant Director, Administrative Support Thomas Green thomas.green@arkansas.gov... (501) Assistant Director, Community Services Linda Greer linda.greer@arkansas.gov... (501) Assistant Director, Program Planning & Development 165

166 County Operations/DHS 166 Department of Human Services County Offices Co-Administrator/ DHS County Office Program Eligibility Coordinator Phone FAX Arkansas (DeWitt) Jessica Evans/ (870) (870) Court Square Brenda Young DeWitt Arkansas (Stuttgart) Jessica Evans/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 1008; 203 S. Leslie Brenda Young Stuttgart Ashley Mary Warfield/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 190; 201 W. Lincoln Doris Woods Hamburg Baxter Jimmy Shepard/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 408; 204 Bucher Drive Marcia Anglani Mountain Home Benton Preston Haley/ (479) (479) Southeast 13th Court Wesley Young Bentonville Boone Jerry Jones/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 1096; 2126 Capps Rd. Trisha Hogue Harrison Bradley Dorothy Henderson/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 509; 902 Halligan Linda McCoy Warren Calhoun Glen Brown (870) (870) P.O. Box 1068; 136 Archer N/A Hampton Carroll Amanda Bunch/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 425; 304 Hailey Rd. Cristy Benefiel Berryville Chicot Mary Warfield/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 71 Joyce Butler 1736 Hwy. 65 & 82 So. Lake Village Clark Jack Farr/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 968; 602 S. 10th St. Carol Hostetler Arkadelphia Clay (Piggott) Annette Dutka/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 366; 187 N. 2nd St. Tammy Holman Piggott 72454

167 County Operations/DHS Department of Human Services County Offices, cont. Co-Administrator/ DHS County Office Program Eligibility Coordinator Phone FAX Cleburne Dillian Smith/ (501) (501) P.O. Box 1140; 1521 W. Main Christine Gearling Heber Springs Cleveland Melinda McKnight/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 465; 201 5th St. N/A Rison Columbia Anna Todd/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 1109; 601 E. University Vacant Magnolia Conway Linda Smith/ (501) (501) P.O. Box 228; # 2 Bruce St. Jennifer Rhoda Morrilton Craighead Janice Griffin/ (870) (870) McClellan Drive Selena Corter Jonesboro Crawford Sherry Brown/ (479) (479) Cloverleaf Circle Rosa Payne Van Buren Crittenden Gerald Stamps/ (870) (870) S. College Blvd. Doris Weaver West Memphis Cross Karen Denton/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 572; 803 E. Hwy. 64 Jacqueline Lanier Wynne Dallas Ramona Osborne/ (870) (870) W. 3rd St. Vacant Fordyce Desha Lerone Thomas/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 1009; 200 N. First St. Paula Watson McGehee Drew Jacqueline Bryant/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 1350; 444 Hwy. 425 N. Jamie Smith Monticello Faulkner Stephen Giese/ (501) (501) P.O. Box 310 Sylvia Sagraves 1000 E. Siebenmorgan Rd. Conway

168 County Operations/DHS 168 Department of Human Services County Offices, cont. Co-Administrator/ DHS County Office Program Eligibility Coordinator Phone FAX Franklin Linette Wheeler/ (479) (501) W. Commercial Thomas Martin Ozark Fulton Beth Yarnell/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 650; 222 Byron Rd. Gayla Smith Salem Garland Richard Sutton/ (501) (501) Stover Lane Linda Davis Hot Springs Grant Misty Nooner/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 158 N/A #16 Opportunity Dr. Sheridan Greene David Mote/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 839 Vacant 809 Goldsmith Road Paragould Hempstead Ellen Haywood/ (870) (870) N. Laurel Carolyn Todd Hope Hot Spring Mary Franklin/ (501) (501) Pine Bluff St. Desi House Malvern Howard Beverly K. Adams/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 1740; 534 N. Main Stephanie Brown Nashville Independence Angela Clark/ (870) (870) Weaver Ave. Alesia Harsson Batesville Izard Mitchell Gillihan/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 65; 620 E. Main St. BJ Martin Melbourne Jackson Betty Castling/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 610; 3rd & Hazel Teri Taylor Newport 72112

169 County Operations/DHS Department of Human Services County Offices, cont. Co-Administrator/ DHS County Office Program Eligibility Coordinator Phone FAX Jefferson Lee Turner/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 5670; 1222 W. 6th Rosemary Caudle Pine Bluff Johnson Kenneth McDearmon/ (479) (479) P.O. Box 1636 Eric Blackard 900 S. Rogers Ave. Clarksville Lafayette Judy Beatty/ (870) (870) Spruce St. Travestine Johnson Lewisville Lawrence Milissa Gentry/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 69; 400 N.W. 4th St. Beverly Simmons Walnut Ridge Lee Barbara Metcalf/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 309; 772 W. Chestnut Gladys Dortch Marianna Lincoln Marsha Hawkins/ (870) (870) W. Wiley St. Sharon Herring Star City Little River Mark Muenzmaier/ (870) (870) Waddell St. Vicki McDonnell Ashdown Logan (Booneville) David Cantrell/ (479) (479) E. 2nd Ruth Ann Silva Booneville Logan (Paris) David Cantrell/ (479) (479) #17 W. McKeen Ruth Ann Silva Paris Lonoke Doug Jones/ (501) (501) P.O. Box 260; 100 Park St. Michelle Knox Lonoke Madison Donna Samples/ (479) (479) P.O. Box 128 Cathy Tipton 1013 N. College Ave. Huntsville Marion Kay Query/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 447; 114 Old Main Janelle Shepard Yellville

170 County Operations/DHS 170 Department of Human Services County Offices, cont. Co-Administrator/ DHS County Office Program Eligibility Coordinator Phone FAX Miller Steve Mason/ (870) (870) Airport Plaza Pam Johnson Texarkana Mississippi (Blytheville) Cheryl Bowling/ (870) (870) Byrum Road Sandra Lankford Blytheville Mississippi (Osceola) Cherl Bowling/ (870) (870) S. Country Club Road Sandra Lankford Osceola Monroe (Brinkley) Floyd Williams/ (870) (870) ½ N. New Orleans Patsy Coleman Brinkley Monroe (Clarendon) Floyd Williams/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 354; 600 N. 11th St. Patsy Coleman Clarendon Montgomery Rosaura Page/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 445; 232 Graham N/A Mount Ida Nevada Elaine Halliday/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 292; 355 W. 1st St. Megan Wheeler Prescott Newton Karen Edgmon/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 452 N/A 100 Spring St. Jasper Ouachita Charles Elliott/ (870) (870) P.O. 718; 222 Van Buren St. NW Josie Brian Camden Perry Greg Spinks/ (501) (501) Houston Ave. N/A Perryville Phillips China Graham/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 277; 104 D Anna Place Mary Simpson Helena Pike Celeste Spiers-Sorrells/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 200; 331 E. 13th St. Brianna Branch Murfreesboro 71958

171 County Operations/DHS Department of Human Services County Offices, cont. Co-Administrator/ DHS County Office Program Eligibility Coordinator Phone FAX Poinsett Dianne Stirling/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 526; 406 N. Illinois Melody DeJarnette Harrisburg Polk Patricia Cox/ (479) (479) Pine St. Carolyn Strickland Mena Pope JoLayne Coffman/ (479) (479) N. Denver Addie Farr Russellville Prairie Kelly Chapman/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 356; 633 Market St. N/A DeValls Bluff Pulaski North Martha Robinson/ (501) (501) P.O. Box 5791 Joyce Lee 1900 E. Washington Ave. North Little Rock Pulaski South Bernice Perkins/ (501) (501) P.O. Box 2620 Danny McDaniel 1105 Martin Luther King Jr. Little Rock Pulaski SW Bernice Perkins/ (501) (501) P.O. Box 8916; 6801 Baseline Rd. Julunda Gipson Little Rock Pulaski East Martha Robinson/ (501) (501) E. 2nd Felicia Alexander Little Rock Pulaski, Jacksonville Martha Robinson/ (501) (501) P.O. Box 626 Erica Scott 2636 W. Main Jacksonville Randolph Brenda Poindexter/ (870) (870) Pace Road Georgia Hanson Pocahontas Saline Albert Marlar/ (501) (501) P.O. Box 608; 1603 Edison Ave. Tonji Mackey Benton continued next page 171

172 County Operations/DHS 172 Department of Human Services County Offices, cont. Co-Administrator/ DHS County Office Program Eligibility Coordinator Phone FAX Saline 2nd office Albert Marlar/ (501) (501) NW 3rd, Suite E Tonji Mackey Bryant Scott Linda Tallmadge/ (479) (479) P.O. Box 840 Jennifer Richardson 131 Hwy. 71 Bypass S. Waldron Searcy Christ Holder/ (870) (870) School St. Heather Rowe Marshall Sebastian Gwen Lovelace/ (479) (479) Garrison Ave. Ann Glover Fort Smith Sevier Julia Dyer-Moore/ (870) (870) E. Collin Dr., Suite B&C Mary Runnels DeQueen Sharp Virginia Schmidt/ (870) (870) Hwy. 62/412, Suite B Flora (Janey) Lambert Cherokee Village St. Francis Charles Fleming/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 899; 1200 E. Broadway Patricia Clark Forrest City Stone Jane Shipman/ (870) (870) E. Main, Box 180 Debbie Gammill Mountain View Union James Scott/ (870) (870) W. 18th St. Cynthia Williams El Dorado Van Buren Lisa Riegel/ (501) (501) Ingram St. Karen Head Clinton Washington Janis Miller/ (479) (479) Frontage Road Vacant Fayetteville 72703

173 County Operations/DHS Department of Human Services County Offices, cont. Co-Administrator/ DHS County Office Program Eligibility Coordinator Phone FAX Washington Sandra Vennerbeck/ (479) (479) Frontage Road Janis Miller Fayetteville White Loyal Crawford/ (501) (501) Rodgers Drive Aletha Weathers Searcy Woodruff Harrison Kittrell/ (870) (870) P.O. Box 493 Charlotte Stevens 1200 Hwy 33 North Augusta Yell Deloris Beasley/ (479) (479) P.O. Box 277 Stacy Marshall 904 M. St./Hwy 10 East Danville name that arkansan This Hello, Darling singer was born and raised in Helena; he would go on to become known as the High Priest of Country Music. See answer, page

174 Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services P.O. Box 1437; Donaghey Plaza North Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) The purpose and goal of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services is to provide appropriate services and programs for persons who have developmental disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and mental retardation) so that they may reach their fullest potential. DDS operates five Human Development Centers at Arkadelphia, Booneville, Conway, Jonesboro, and Warren. Services include residential living facilities, educational and therapeutic services, psychology and social services, vocational training and associated habilitative services. DDS supports over 100 private, non-profit community-based programs throughout the state through licensure, funding, and technical assistance. These programs include early intervention, preschool, work activity, therapies, family support, supported employment, adult development, and supervised living under the ACS Waiver. James C. Green Director James C. Charlie Green, Ph.D...(501) Director FAX: Tammy Benbrook...(501) Director s Administrative Assistant FAX: Shelley Lee...(501) Assistant Director, Quality Assurance FAX: Forrest Steele...(870) Assistant Director, Residental Services Traci Harris...(501) Assistant Director, Children s Services FAX: Deborah Tenner...(501) Assistant Director, Financial and Management FAX: James Brader...(501) Assistant Director, Compliance FAX: Anna Makgonova...(501) Assistant Director, Policy and Planning FAX:

175 Developmental Disabilities Services/DHS Human Development Centers Arkadelphia Human Development Center...Margo Green, Superintendent P.O. Box 70, Arkadelphia (870) FAX: (870) Booneville Human Development Center...Jeff Gonyea, Superintendent 87 Reed Road, Highway 116 S., Booneville (479) FAX: (479) Conway Human Development Center...Calvin Price, Superintendent 150 E. Siebenmorgen Road, Conway (501) FAX: (501) Jonesboro Human Development Center...Debbie Eddington, Interim Superintendent 4701 Colony Drive, Jonesboro (870) FAX: (870) Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center... Judy Adams, Superintendent #1 Center Circle, Warren (870) FAX: (870) id you know? Ouachita National Forest is the oldest national forest in the South. 175

176 Department of Human Services Office of Finance & Administration P.O. Box 1437, Slot W-401 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) The Office of Finance & Administration, headed by the DHS Chief Fiscal & Administrative Officer, provides financial and administrative services to the 14 offices/divisions of the Department. The CAFR section directs and oversees the proper accounting of all DHS transactions. This newly formed section performs oversight and routine functions in three primary areas: financial accounting, contracts/grants management and asset management. It is comprised of CPA s and administrative support. The section is located in the CFO s office. The General Operations Section is responsible for: Processing payments for Foster Care and maintaining financial records of Foster Care children s funds, Children s Medical Services, travel reimbursements and employee s travel advance requests for vendors, clients, providers and agency credit cards charges. Maintaining checking accounts for Arkansas State Hospital, Developmental Disabilities Services, Office of Long Term Care and other miscellaneous accounts Payroll processing for more than 10,300 DHS employees and benefits such as Health Insurance and Deferred Compensation programs The Managerial Accounting section provides the following services to the Department: Financial and statistical reporting Preparation of the annual and biennial budgets Cash management, investment, and reconciliation services for all bank accounts statewide Maintenance of the Department s cost allocation processes and systems and statistical data to federal funding agencies, legislative committees and other state agencies. Funds management including federal drawing of funds and associated federal state reporting regarding the uses of all sources of funds. Maintenance of the Department s general ledger. The Human Resources and Staff Training/Development group Conducts recruiting/advertising of vacant positions/screening applicants and assistance to hiring supervisors for all DHS divisions, coordinates job classification for approvals with DFA/OPM Committee. Maintains manual personnel files, records, AASIS personnel databases, policy and procedures and ensures compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Catastrophic Leave, drug testing and criminal background checks programs. Staff Training/Development develops and conducts internal training through on-line computer and classroom formats and state-mandated training classes. The Contract Support Section provides policy guidance and technical assistance for procurement, purchasing, printing and duplicating services, contracting, sub-granting, vehicle fleet management and logistic support functions throughout DHS. Jerry Berry... (501) DHS Chief Fiscal & Administrative Officer Karen Fricke... (501) Assistant Deputy, Chief Fiscal Officer Vacant...(501) Director, Leadership & Work Force Development & Human Resources Brenda Jackson... (501) Assistant Director, General Operations Jeff Wood... (501) Assistant Director, Contract Support Section Donald Crocker... (501) Assistant Director, Managerial Accounting 176 E jerry.berry@arkansas.gov Jerry Berry DHS Chief Fiscal & Administrative Officer

177 Department of Human Services Medical Services P.O. Box 1437, Slot S401; Donaghey Plaza South Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Division of Medical Services (DMS) oversees the Medicaid, ARKids First and Long Term Care systems in Arkansas including the licensing and inspection of nursing homes. DMS s mission is to ensure that high-quality and accessible health services are provided to citizens of Arkansas who are eligible for Medicaid and nursing home care. Additional DMS responsibilities and units include: Arkansas Health Care Payment Improvement Initiative The Program Intergrity Unit Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) Third Party Liability Unit Provider Screening Automated Pre-Payment Reviews **Persons seeking to apply for Medicaid coverage may do so through their county DHS offices.** Andy Allison Director Andy Allison Director Marilyn Strickland Chief Operating Officer Dr. William Golden Medical Director Sheena Olson Assistant Director, Medical Services Thomas Carlisle Assistant Director, Program and Administrative Services Dawn Zekis Assistant Director, Health Care Innovation Programs Carol Shockley Assistant Director, Office of Long Term Care Suzette Bridges Pharmacist, Medical Services Drenda Harkins Assistant Director, Medicaid Information Management Tami Harlan Assistant Director, Policy, Program and Contract Oversight 177

178 Department of Human Services Office of Policy and Legal Services P.O. Box 1437; Donaghey Plaza South Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Office of Policy and Legal Services consists of four sections: 1. The General Counsel/Litigation Section represents the Department, among other matters, in administrative matters and state and federal litigation related to Medicaid, long term care, guardianship, employee garnishments and recovery of money owed DHS from a variety of sources. Litigation involving collection issues are in such areas as food stamp overpayments, AFDC overpayments, grants, fees for services at mental health and developmental disabilities institutions, Estate Recovery, and Medicaid third party liability. Breck Hopkins Chief Counsel 2. County Legal Operations provides legal services, among other matters, in the areas of child welfare and adult protective services to the DCFS and DAAS divisions located in county offices. 3. The Appeals and hearing section provides the administrative hearing process by which individuals may appeal adverse agency actions. The section hears cases involving, for example, child maltreatment, TEA, Medicaid, food stamps, intentional program violations, estate recovery, and a variety of other areas. 4. The Office of Employee Relations/Office of Equal Opportunity is responsible for employee grievance/complaint processing, and conducting mediations and fact-finding conferences related to grievances and complaints. This office is also responsible for ensuring employment and service delivery compliance with federal and state civil rights/anti-discrimination laws, regulations, executive orders, etc. This office investigates complaints of rude and discourteous treatment made by clients against DHS staff as well. Breck Hopkins... Chief Counsel Vacant, Deputy Counsel... General Counsel Section Lisa McGee, Deputy Counsel...County Legal Operations Teri Hays, Managing ALJ... Appeals and Hearings Bernard Pighee, Director...Employee Relations 178

179 Department of Human Services Office of Quality Assurance P.O. Box 1437, Slot S-201; Donaghey Plaza South Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Office of Quality Assurance works under administrative direction and is responsible for planning and directing the Quality Assurance program for DHS. In general, the office provides leadership, oversight, and general supervision for the Department s Audit, Internal Audit, Fraud, Internal Affairs, and Information Systems Coordinator Units. OQA brings together and analyzes quantitative program data housed in multiple databases and divisions across the Department to identify trends, performance, and links across multiple programs. OQA also participates in evaluation of new technologies or solutions to improve service and efficiency of systems and/or sub-systems. Fraud Investigations identifies, investigates, and refers for prosecution individuals (recipients and providers) accused of fraudulently receiving benefits through programs administered by DHS, and investigates allegations of employee misconduct. Audit Section conducts performance, compliance, and financial related audits as well as consults on operational and program issues. It also coordinates the development of independent audit requirements and guidelines, monitors program resolution of independent audit findings, and reviews and disseminates independent audits to the appropriate funding divisions and offices. Tim Lampe Director Pam Greer Director of Fraud Investigation Steve Savage Director of Audit, Audit Manager Lucie Stoddard Audit Coordinator, Audit Coordination Dan Fulton Internal Affairs Investigator Marlena Crenshaw Information Systems Coordinators 179

180 Department of Human Services Office of Systems and Technology 700 Main Street, Mail Slot N101; P.O. Box 1437 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) The Office of Systems and Technology (OST) is the lead technical organization for providing the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) with information technology services and solutions. OST is responsible for the management, development and maintenance of the Department s information systems and is headed by the DHS Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO sets the overall technical direction of the system support operations, directs all future technology development and oversees the work of any outsource vendor. These services are provided to the Department through four major sections, Technical Support Services, User Support Services, OST Administration, and CHRIS Management. The Technical Services section is responsible for coordinating technical initiatives and activities among private contractors, the Department of Information Systems, and the program divisions. This section also has responsibility for coordinating the hardware, software, and connectivity issues for the Department including determining PC and software needs; monitoring network and desktop support issues and help desk activities; maintaining and updating DHS Internet and Intranet websites; and providing technical assistance to other divisions in regard to technology trends. Eight field support technical services specialists in the counties outlying Pulaski are included in this section; they provide technical staff to support local and wide area networks; coordinating the technical initiatives in the field; identifying and resolving connectivity problems. The User Support Services section is responsible for assisting user with the department s departmental-wide productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, and Edoctus. The Administrative Support section is responsible for coordinating the divisions information system administrative functions. This section is responsible for developing Advance Planning Documents (APDs), preparing Information Systems RFPs, approving and ordering all equipment and software that is to be placed on the DHS network, and monitoring outsource contracts. The section is also responsible for preparing and monitoring the division s budget in AASIS and coordinating the Information Technology Plan (ITP) with the Department of Finance and Administration. The CHRIS Management section is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the Children s Reporting and Information System (CHRIS). This system is maintained through both in-house staff and an outsource vendor and provides technical resources to manage and track child welfare cases and clients and ensure SACWIS compliance. Richard Wyatt Chief Information Officer Mark Riley IT Security Officer Russell Irons Manager, Technical Support Services Lisa Wilson Manger, User Support Services Nellena Garrison Manager, CHRIS Management Becky Adams Manager, Administrative Support 180

181 Department of Human Services Division of Youth Services P.O. Box 1437, Slot S-501 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Division of Youth Services provides both residential and non-residential services to youth in the following categories: 1) Adjudicated delinquents committed to the Division of Youth Services by order of a judge of the Juvenile Division of the Chancery Court. 2) Adjudicated delinquents under court supervision and adjudicated Families in Need of Services youth referred to the Division of Youth Services or by the order of a judge of the Juvenile Division of Chancery Court, juvenile court intake, or probation officers. 3) Prevention, diversion, and other such outreach services to non-adjudicated youth. Ronald R. Angel Director Mission statement: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides in a manner consistent with public safety, a system of high quality programs to address the needs of the juveniles who come in contact with, or are at risk of coming into contact with, the juvenile justice system. To accomplish this mission DYS will: 1) Provide effective community based prevention, diversion, and graduated sanction programs. 2) Provide leadership for coordination, collaboration, and improvement of the Arkansas juvenile justice system. 3) Provide supervision and effective treatment of juvenile offenders in the community. 4) Operate safe and secure juvenile correctional facilities in a manner consistent with the best practices in the field with effective treatment programming for the population served. Ronald R. Angel ron.angel@arkansas.gov...director Kim Luckett kim.luckett@arkansas.gov...assistant Director, Residential Operations Steve Little steve.little@arkansas.gov...assistant Director, Support Services Dr. Lisa Hutchinson lisa hutchinson@arkansas.gov... Assistant Director, Community Services 181

182 Department of Information Systems #1 Capitol Mall, Level 3 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E dis@arkansas.gov The Department of Information Systems provides information systems and telecommunication services to various state agencies. In addition, the department provides technical assistance and training to agencies in the development of their strategic information systems and telecommunications plans. Claire Bailey Director/State Chief Technology Officer Claire Bailey... Director/State Chief Technology Officer Herschel Cleveland... Deputy Director Jeff Dean...Chief Operating Officer Nancy Jauernig...Administrator, Customer Relationship Management Don McDaniel...Administrator, Enterprise Network Support Scott Utley...Chief Enterprise Architect Brian Fortson...Administrator, Enterprise Operations Anthony Black... General Counsel Ali Yavuzer...Administrator, Enterprise Systems Management Kym Patterson... Chief Security Officer Penny Rubow...Information Systems Coordinator Jerry Pack...DIS Chief Technology Officer 182

183 Insurance Department 1200 West 3rd Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) / FAX: (501) E insurance.administration@arkansas.gov The Insurance Department is charged with the regulation of all insurance companies doing business in Arkansas, the examination of the affairs and financial condition of each domestic company every three years and foreign insurers when necessary, licensing of all insurance producers doing business in Arkansas, reviewing and analyzing all policy forms and rate filings, answering and investigating complaints by policyholders, and collection of premium taxes. The Department prepares legislation and promulgates the regulations needed to effectuate the regulation of insurance companies doing business in Arkansas. It also provides information to the public on purchasing and understanding insurance, Jay Bradford Commissioner provides counseling and assistance to Medicare recipients, and investigates and prosecutes all categories of insurance fraud. Jay Bradford...Commissioner Lenita Blasingame...Insurance Chief Deputy Commissioner Mel Anderson...Insurance Deputy Commissioner Financial Regulation, Finance Bill Lacy... Insurance Deputy Commissioner, Legal Jackie Smith...Manager, Consumer Services Dan Honey...Insurance Deputy Commissioner, Compliance Lowell Nicholas... Insurance Deputy Comissioner, Health Insurance Rate Review Fred Stiffler...Manager, License Drew Carpenter...Director, Risk Management Nathan Culp... Director, Public Employee Claims Steve Uhrynowycz...Deputy Receiver, Liquidation Melissa Simpson...Manager, Senior Health Insurance Information Program Carder Hawkins...Insurance Deputy Commissioner, Information Systems Greg Sink... Director, Criminal Investigation Alice Jones... Public Information Manager Andrea May...Manager, Human Resources Cynthia Crone...Director, Health Benefits Exchange Partnership 183

184 Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission 323 Center Street, Suite 1060 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E jddc@arkansas.gov The Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission receives and investigates complaints about the possible misconduct or disability of Arkansas judges. The Commission s purpose is to help enforce high standards of judicial conduct on and off the bench, and thereby preserve both the integrity of judges and public confidence in the courts. Although judges must be free to act in good faith without concern or fear that their decisions will subject them to disciplinary investigation, they must also be held accountable for judicial misconduct. In performing its functions, the Commission strives to maintain the necessary balance between judicial independence and public accountability. The Commission s jurisdiction extends to about David A. Stewart Executive Director 400 judges, including the justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the Court of Appeals, judges of the circuit courts, and full and part-time judges of the district courts, and city courts. David A. Stewart... Executive Director David Sachar... Deputy Executive Director Lance A. Womack...Investigator Elanore L. Davis... Fiscal Manager Pat Sherrill... Legal Assistant/Paralegal LaWanda Y. Collins... Legal/Administrative Secretary 184 name that arkansan Raised in Stamps, this I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings author is not only a Pulitzer Prize nominee but also a Tony Award winner. See answer, page 236

185 Department of Labor West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E asklabor@arkansas.gov Responsibility for administering and enforcing Arkansas labor laws rests with the Arkansas Department of Labor. The agency is compiled of several divisions with a variety of duties. The Labor Standards Division is responsible for collection of unpaid wages, the issuance of work permits, and the enforcement of child labor, minimum wage, overtime, prevailing wage, and private employment agency laws. The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for the inspection and licensing of all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, boilers and pressure vessels in the state. Also included in this Division is the Board of Electrical Examiners who issues licenses to all electricians working in Arkansas. The Safety Division provides safety and health consultation, accident and complaint investigation, and training services to Arkansas employers in addition to performing inspections of amusement rides and public caves. The Occupational Safety and Health Statistics/ Census of Fatal Occupations Injuries Division is responsible for conducting annual surveys to estimate the number and frequency of workplace injuries and illnesses and confirming occupational fatalities. Ricky Belk ricky.belk@arkansas.gov... (501) Director Ed House ed.house@arkansas.gov...(501) Deputy Director Division Managers Ricky Belk Director Ron Baker ron.baker@arkansas.gov...(501) Code Enforcement Division Dennis Hannon dennis.hannon@arkansas.gov...(501) Chief Boiler Inspector Charles Covington charles.covington@arkansas.gov...(501) Chief Electrical Inspector Larry Smothers larry.smothers@arkansas.gov...(501) Chief Elevator Inspector Becky Bryant becky.bryant@arkansas.gov...(501) Finance and Personnel Lindsay Moore Lindsay.moore@arkansas.gov...(501) Labor Standards Division Denise P. Oxley denise.oxley@arkansas.gov...(501) Legal Division Barry Strange barry.strange@arkansas.gov...(501) Mediation and Conciliation Jeanette Donahue jeanette.donahue@arkansas.gov...(501) Planning and Publications Clark E. Thomas thomas.clark@dol.gov...(501) OSHA Consultation Division Don Cash Cash_D@states.bls.gov...(501) OSH/CFOI Division Kevin Looney Kevin.looney@arkansas.gov...(501) AOSH Division 185

186 Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission P.O. Box 3106 East Camden, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) The Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission provides training to city, county, state, and other law enforcement personnel and is the only state agency officially sanctioned by legislation to do so. The academy provides police training in three major areas: 1) basic police training, 2) field training advanced training conducted in different cities throughout the state, and 3) specialized training advanced training including radar instruction, officer survival, and firearms. Additionally, the agency establishes minimum basic training requirements for Arkansas police officers. Ken Jones Director A prospective law enforcement officer must attend either the Academy s basic training course or any other approved basic training course during the first year of employment. The goal of the agency is to develop, stimulate, and constantly present a comprehensive and cohesive program in areas of basic, advanced, specialized, and technical training. Successful completion of this goal will contribute to improved law enforcement for the state of Arkansas. Ken Jones...Director Donna Horton...Fiscal Officer Standards Division #4 State Police Plaza Drive Little Rock (501) FAX: (501) Brian Marshall... Deputy Director Brad King...Standards Specialist Al Berndt...Standards Specialist Brian A. Johnson...Standards Specialist Training Division P.O. Box 3106 East Camden (870) FAX: (870) Fred Weatherspoon... Deputy Director Charles Ellis...Training Supervisor Clint Scrivner... Training Supervisor, NW 186

187 Land Survey Division I-30, Suite 323 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E The Arkansas Agriculture Department Land Surveyor Division is a statewide office that allows for Land Survey Plates to be filed online. Also available at the website address above are Certified Land Corner Restoration Perpetuation and Filing Records. The system was created July 1, Everett Rowland...State Surveyor Kami Sharp... Administrative Specialist Ben Kittler...Land Remonument Coordinator Shannon Hale... Administrative Specialist Everett Rowland State Surveyor Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board 3800 Richards Road North Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E se.coates@sbcglobal.net The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board has the responsibility of enforcing and administering all regulatory laws governing the liquefied petroleum gas industry in the state of Arkansas. Sharon E. Coates... Director Sharon E. Coates Director 187

188 Livestock and Poultry Commission P.O. Box 8505; #1 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E info@alpc.ar.gov Full authority for the control suppression, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases and pests and supervision of livestock and poultry sanitary work in Arkansas is vested in the Livestock and Poultry Commission. Preston Scroggins...Executive Director April Cullins... Administrative Assistant George Pat Badley, DVM...AR State Veterinarian Preston Scroggins Director Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System 620 West 3rd Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System (LOPFI) is a statewide retirement plan for police officers and firefighters of political subdivisions of the State of Arkansas. The system was created by Act 364 of the 1981 General Assembly and became effective on July 1, David B. Clark Robert A. Bartholmey Executive Director Chief Financial Officer 188

189 Manufactured Home Commission 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 210 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission is a regulatory agency for the manufactured housing industry. Their duties encompass four main areas: Staff members monitor manufactured homes in Arkansas to ensure compliance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards. The state requires all manufactured home retailers, manufacturers, installers, and sales people to be certified or licensed with the commission. Staff members handle consumer complaints dealing with the construction, installation, and anchoring of manufacturing homes. The commission conducts training education seminars for all certified manufactured home installers. The commission inspects new manufactured home installations. Whit Waller Director Whit Waller... Director Aaron Howard... Supervisor Inspector Vacant... Continuing Education Coordinator Emmett Miller...Inspector Vacant...Inspector name that arkansan Born in Forrest City, this Grammy Award winner for Best Soul Gospel Performer is known for such songs as Tired of Being Alone. See answer, page

190 Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission 501 Woodlane Drive, Suite 122 South Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Toll Free: KING E dushun.scarbrough@arkanasas.gov The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission promotes the philosophy and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by promoting nonviolence, community service, King Holiday activities, and youth service programs. The Commission also develops, coordinates, and advises the Governor and the General Assembly of ceremonies and activities throughout the state relating to the observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday. DuShun Scarbrough Executive Director DuShun Scarbrough Executive Director dushun.scarbrough@arkansas.gov Walter L. Washington, Jr Business Operations Specialist walter.l.washington@arkansas.gov Emily Farris Outreach Coordinator emily.farris08@gmail.com Kiara Hrobowski Outreach Coordinator 190 name that arkansan This drummer and vocalist for The Band, best known for The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, is a native of Marvell. See answer, page 236

191 Arkansas State Medical Board 1401 West Capitol, Suite 340 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E office@armedicalboard.org The Arkansas State Medical Board (ASMB) licenses and regulates Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathy, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Care Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Radiologist Assistants, and Medical Corporations. The Board s mission is to ensure a high standard of medical care for all citizens of this state. The ASMB operates a credentials verification service providing physicians credentialing data to health care organizations throughout the United States. Peggy Pryor Cryer Executive Secretary Peggy Pryor Cryer... Executive Secretary Joseph M. Beck, II, M.D. Little Rock...Chairman Sylvia D. Simon, M.D. Monticello...Vice-Chairman Bob E. Cogburn, M.D. Mountain Home...Secretary Harold B. Betton, M.D. Little Rock... Treasurer name that arkansan Born in Hot Springs, this actor includes such films as Sling Blade, Armageddon, and Bad Santa on his resume. See answer, page

192 Military Department Camp Robinson North Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Military Department provides oversight of the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard, consisting of 10,000 Soldiers and Airmen in 54 communities across the state. The Adjutant General serves as a member of the Governor s cabinet and is the agency s director. The agency is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the readiness, fiscal, personnel, equipment, and real property resources of the Arkansas National Guard. In addition, the agency ensures the training readiness of personnel to accomplish both state and federal missions. The Arkansas National Guard has a dual mission. The federal mission is to support national military objectives as a part of the total force. The Arkansas National Guard participated in every major military conflict during the twentieth century, with the exception of Vietnam. Most recently, the Arkansas Major General National Guard participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom, William D. Wofford Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Noble Eagle The Adjutant General deploying over 13,000 troops around the globe. For a fraction of the cost of the active component, the National Guard is a proven combat force. Unlike the reserve and active components, the National Guard has a state mission in addition to the federal mission. The state mission is to directly support our fellow Arkansans by preserving peace, order, and public safety at the direction of the Governor. County or city officials may request Arkansas National Guard support by contacting the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management. Major General William D. Wofford...The Adjutant General Brigadier General Keith A. Klemmer... Deputy Adjutant General Brigadier General Travis D. Balch...Commander, Arkansas Air National Guard Brigadier General Roger L. McClellan... Commander, Arkansas Army National Guard Brigadier General Mark H. Berry... Deputy Chief of Staff, Air National Guard Brigadier General Patricia M. Anslow...Commander, Joint Force Headquarters Colonel Cary A. Shillcutt... Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters Colonel Tamhra L. Hutchins-Frye...Director of Staff, Arkansas Air National Guard Colonel Gregrey C. Bacon...Chief of Staff, Arkansas Army National Guard Colonel Bradley J. Cox...United States Property and Fiscal Officer William J. Johnson...Director State Resources Command Sergeant Major Deborah J. Collins...Senior Enlisted Leader 192

193 Arkansas Minority Health Commission 523 Louisiana, Suite 425 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The mission of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission is to be a catalyst in bridging the gap in the health status of the minority population and that of the majority population in Arkansas. To achieve this goal, the commission focuses on addressing existing disparities in minority communities, educating these communities on healthier lifestyles, promoting awareness of services and accessibility within our current health care system, and making recommendations to relevant agencies, the Governor and to the state legislature on policy measures toward health equity. The AMHC was established through Act 912 of The Act specifies that the AMHC shall, a) study issues relating to the delivery of and access to health services for minorities in Arkansas, b) identify gaps in the health service delivery system that particularly affect minorities, c) make recommendations to relevant agencies and to the legislature for improving the delivery of and access to health services for minorities and d) study and make recommendations as to whether adequate Idonia L. Trotter, JD, MPS Executive Director services are available to ensure future minority health needs will be met. In addition, Act 358 of 2009 charges the AMHC with developing, implementing, maintaining, and disseminating a comprehensive survey of racial and ethnic minority disparities in health and health care. Idonia L. Trotter, J.D., M.P.S...Executive Director Louise Scott...Grants Coordinator Heather Dunlap...Human Resources/Exec Assistant to the Executive Director Anwan Middleton...Administrative I Daniel Trotta... Accounting Analyst Chantel Tucker...Health Programs Specialist Tammi Bradley...Communications Director Tiffany Williams...Project Manager Commissioners Chris Patterson, Chair...Redfield Dr. Linda McGhee, Vice Chair...Prairie Grove Dr. Carolyn Mosley, Secretary...Fort Smith Raul Blasini...Pocahontas Janice Bush... El Dorado Vanessa Davis... Little Rock Dr. Roosevelt Gilliam...Jonesboro Sandra Kennedy-Mitchell...Osceloa Willie McGhee... El Dorado Wilma Houston...Little Dr. Carmen Paniagua... Little Rock Willa Black Sanders... Maumelle 193

194 Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission 101 East Capitol, Suite 204 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E angie.stoffer@arkansas.gov The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission is the regulatory agency for the new motor vehicle industry. The Commission issues licenses to manufacturers, distributors, second stage manufacturers, converters, lessors, and their representatives, as well as to new motor vehicle dealers and their salespeople. The Commission also works to prevent frauds, unfair practices, discrimination, impositions, and other abuses upon consumers as a result of actions by a new motor vehicle licensee. Greg Kirkpatrick Executive Director Greg Kirkpatrick...Executive Director Jennifer Padgett...Fiscal Support Supervisor Vicki Wright...License Supervisor Angela Stoffer...Administrative Specialist Danny Holmes... Investigator Otis Hogan... Investigator Vacant... Licensing Coordinator 194 name that arkansan A well-known political activist in the 1960s, this spokesperson for the Black Panthers and author of Soul on Ice is a native of Wabbaseka. See answer, page 236

195 Arkansas Natural Resources Commission 101 East Capitol, Suite 350 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E randy.young@arkansas.gov The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is the principal water management agency of the state. The commission was created by Act 14 of 1963, which consolidated the activities of several agencies having responsibilities in the field of conservation and development and management of the state s land and water resources. The commission s principal activities and responsibilities include: cooperating with and assisting Arkansas s 75 conservation districts in the development and implementation of the state soil conservation plan; management of non-point source pollution; water rights, including adjudication, negotiation, and administration of interstate compacts, state dam safety program and floodplain management program; and administration of state financial assistance programs for water, waste water, and solid waste systems. Randy Young Executive Director Randy Young, P.E...Executive Director Jonathan R. Sweeney, P.E...Deputy Director/Chief Engineer Cynthia Bearden... Agency Controller Adrian Baber... Chief, Conservation Division Crystal Phelps...General Counsel Pat Smith... Executive Assistant Lori Scott-Nakai... Multi-Media Director Mark Bennett...Chief, Water Resources Development Division Edward Swaim... Chief, Water Resources Management Division Tony Ramick...Engineering Supervisor, Non-point Source Pollution Nancy Gambill... Engineering Supervisor, Dam Safety/Floodplain Management Todd Fugitt...Geology Supervisor, Ground Water Projects and Management Kenneth Brazil, P.E...Engineering Supervisor, Water Management Commissioners Ann Cash, Chairman... Lake Village Corbet Lamkin, Vice Chairman... Chidester Sloan Hampton... Stuttgart Fred Fowlkes... Vilonia Jerry Hunton...Prairie Grove David Feilke... Stuttgart Neal Anderson...Lonoke Don Richardson... Clinton Mike Carter...Fort Smith 195

196 Oil and Gas Commission 301 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 102 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Ft. Smith (479) FAX: (479) El Dorado (870) FAX: (870) E aogc@aogc.state.ar.us The mission of the Oil and Gas Commission is to regulate the drilling and spacing of wells for production of the crude oil, natural gas, and brine (bromine industry), and ensure production of those resources occurs in an environmentally safe manner. The commission was created by Act 105 of 1939, which provides that the commission will 1) prevent waste, 2) foster and encourage conservation of crude oil and natural gas, and 3) protect the vested co-equal or correlative rights of ownership associated with the production of oil, natural gas, and brine, and 4) protect the environment during the production process. The act also authorizes the commission to prescribe rules, regulations and orders; provides for spacing of wells and the formation of drilling units and force pooling or integration of these units; and provides for penalties for violation of the provisions of the act. Act 937 of 1979 placed the brine (bromine related) industry under the control of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission. Lawrence E. Bengal Director Lawrence E. Bengal...Director Shane Khoury...Deputy Director / General Counsel Gary D. Looney...Assistant Director El Dorado Regional Office Steve Gates...Assistant Director Fort Smith Regional Office Donna McDonald...Fiscal / Personnel Administrator Dan Pearson... IT Administrator Commission Members Chad White, Chairman...Magnolia W. Frank Morledge, Vice Chairman...Forrest City Charles Wohlford...Fort Smith Mike Davis... Magnolia William L. Dawkins, Jr...Fort Smith Jerry Langley...Smackover Chris Weiser... Magnolia Jim Phillips...Smackover George Carder... Searcy 196

197 Parks and Tourism #1 Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Department of Parks and Tourism consists of five separate divisions. The State Parks Division oversees the operation, development, and planning of the state parks system. The Tourism Division is responsible for advertising, promotion, and public relations relating to the public and private sectors of travel and tourism in the state, and promoting all economic aspects of the 10-county Great River Road area bordering the Mississippi River. The History Division administers the state archives and researches phases of the state s historical development. The fourth division is the Central Administration Division. Keep Arkansas Beautiful educates the general public of the economic and ecological impact of litter. Richard W. Davies Executive Director Richard W. Davies Executive Director Gloria Robins Executive Assistant Savannah Mitchell Administrative Specialist II David Flake Director of Personnel Richard Scott Auditor name that arkansan This colorful golfer, known for being one of the tour s longest hitters, played originally at Dardanelle High School. See answer, page

198 Parks and Tourism Parks Division Greg Butts Director Kris Richardson Administrative Assistant Joan Ellison Public Information Officer Kevin Carr Manager, Administration Jon Brown Manager, Parks Operations Randy Roberson Manager, Planning and Development Joe Jacobs Manager, Revenue Operations Jay Miller Manager, Program Services John Beneke Manager, Outdoor Recreation Grants Tourism Division Joe David Rice Director Dottie Boyles Administrative Assistant Marla Crider Assistant Director Dorreta George Administrative Assistant Kat Robinson Manager, Communications Donna Perrin Retirement/Tourism Development Manager Kristine Puckett Tourism Development Consultant Joanne Hinson Manager, Research and Tourist Information Center Renee Robison Group Travel Manager Cheryl Ferguson Group Travel Consultant Central Administration Cynthia Dunlap Director Theresa Helliwell Agency Controller Linda Eisenhart Project Management Analyst II Steve Pigee Accounts Payable Supervisor Michelle Carter Accounts Receivable Supervisor Mark Steindl Manager, Purchasing Bradley Shell Warehouse Manager History Commission Jane Wilkerson Interim Director April Goff Administrative Assistant Keep Arkansas Beautiful Robert Phelps Director Brenda Halbert Secretary Elizabeth Philpott Volunteer Services Coordinator 198

199 Parks and Tourism State Parks Park Address Superintendent Phone Bull Shoals/ 153 Dam Overlook Lane Tracy King (870) White River Bullshoals Cane Creek 50 State Park Road Vacant (870) Star City Conway Cemetery Bradley Jim Gann see Logoly Cossatot 1980 Hwy. 278W Mike Farringer (870) Wickes Crater of Diamonds 209 State Park Road Justin Dorsey (870) Murfreesboro Crowley s Ridge 2092 Hwy 168N Gretchen Sacotnik (870) Paragould Daisy 103 East Park Caleb Howell (870) Kirby Davidsonville Historic 7953 Hwy. 166 South Kendra Harris (870) Pocahontas DeGray 2027 State Park Entrance Rd. Mike Wilson (501) Bismarck DeGray Lodge 2027 State Park Entrance Rd. Mark James (501) Bismarck Lodge Manager Delta Heritage Trail 5539 Highway 49 Matt O Neal (870) West Helena Devil s Den West AR Hwy. 74 Monte Fuller (479) West Fork Hampson Museum Box 156; Wilson Tess Pruett (870) Herman Davis 4514 Hwy. 284 Marcel Hanzlik (870) Wynn Historic Washington P.O. Box 129 Brandon Owen (870) Washington Hobbs E. Hwy. 12 Mark Clippinger (479) Rogers Jacksonport 205 Ave. Street Mark Ballard (870) Newport Jenkins Ferry Leola c/o Lake Catherine Richard Boyes see Lake Catherine 1200 Catherine S.P. Hot Springs Lake Catherine 1200 Catherine Park Road Richard Boyes (501) Hot Springs Lake Charles 3705 Hwy. 25 Randall Watts (870) Powhatan Lake Chicot 2542 Hwy 257 Ocie Hunter (870) Lake Village

200 Parks and Tourism Park Address Superintendent Phone Lake Dardanelle 100 State Park Drive Andy Thomas (479) Russellville Lake Fort Smith P.O. Box 4 Ron Gossage (479) Mountainburg Lake Frierson 7904 Hwy. 141 Justin Huss (870) Jonesboro Lake Ouachita 5451 Mountain Pine Road Lee Howard (501) Mountain Pine Lake Poinsett 5752 State Park Lane Keith Covington (870) Harrisburg Logoly P.O. Box 245 Jim Gann (870) McNeil Louisiana Purchase 4514 Hwy. 284 Matt O Neal (870) Wynne Mammoth Spring P.O. Box 36 Dave Jackson (870) Mammoth Spring Marks Mills 6071 Hwy. 600 Paul Butler see Moro Bay Jersey Mather Lodge 1069 Petit Jean Mt. Rd. Russ Chitwood (501) Morrilton Manager Millwood 1564 Hwy 32 E. Mark Myers (870) Ashdown Mississippi River 2677 Hwy. 44 John Morrow (870) Marianna Moro Bay 6071 Hwy. 600 Paul Butler (870) Jersey Mount Magazine Hwy 309 S. Becky Bariola (479) Paris Mount Nebo West State Hwy. 155 Mike Hall (479) Dardanelle Ozark Folk Center 1032 Park Avenue Joe Buckley (870) Mountain View Parkin Archeological PO Box 1110 Ben Swadley (870) Parkin Petit Jean 1285 Petit Jean Mtn. Rd. Wally Scherrey (501) Morrilton Pinnacle Mountain Pinnacle Valley Rd. Ron Salley (501) Little Rock Poison Spring 986 Hwy. 387 West Sarah Jones see White Oak Lake Bluff City State Parks, cont.

201 State Parks, cont. Park Address Superintendent Phone Powhatan Historic P.O. Box 93 Kristyn Watts (870) Courthouse Powhatan Museum Director/ Superintendent Prairie Grove 506 Douglas Street Jessee Cox (479) Battlefield Prairie Grove Queen Wilhelmina 3877 Hwy. 88 West Paula Magers (479) Mena Toltec Mounds 490 Toltec Mounds Rd. Stewart Carlton (501) Scott Village Creek 201 CR 754 Vicki Trimble (870) Wynne White Oak Lake 563 Hwy. 387 Sarah Jones (870) Bluff City Withrow Springs Spur 23 Earl Minton (479) Huntsville Woolly Hollow 82 Woolly Hollow Road Mark Roland (501) Greenbrier Museums AR Museum of 3853 Smackover Hwy. Pam Beasley (870) Natural Resources Smackover Director Plantation P.O. Box 87 Linda Goza (501) Agriculture Scott Director Lower White River 2009 Main Street Neva Boatright (870) Des Arc Director Arkansas Post 5530 Hwy. 165 South Christy Murphy (870) Gillett Director Regional Supervisors Parks and Tourism Region I 2428 Marina Road Tom Stolarz (479) Russellville Region II Hwy. 300 Tony Perrin (501) Roland Region III 4020 Hwy 284 Marcel Hanzlik (870) Wynne Region IV Historic Washington Shea Lewis (870) State Park P.O. Box 10 Washington Region V 1 Capitol Mall Grady Spann (870) Little Rock, Ar Chief Ranger 1 Capitol Mall Ralph Donnangelo (501) Little Rock

202 Parks and Tourism Arkansas Welcome Centers Bentonville William Armacost, Manager (479) Visitors Center Dr. Bella Vista Blytheville Carol Gozell, Manager (870) Interstate 55 North P.O. Box 192 Blytheville Corning Barbara Harmon, Manager (870) Hwy. 67 Corning El Dorado GL Gil Gilbert, Manager (870) Junction City Highway El Dorado Harrison Bill Tanneberger, Manager (870) Hwy 65 N. Harrison Helena/ Pam Garofas, Manager (870) West Helena 1506 Martin Luther King Dr. Helena-West Helena Lake Village Martin Reese, Manager (870) Hwy South Lake Village Little Rock Tara Huffman, Manager (501) Central Office One Capitol Mall, Suite 900 Little Rock Mammoth Spring Adam Davis, Manager (870) #17 Highway 63 North P.O. Box 36 Mammoth Spring Red River Shelia Nichols, Manager (870) North State Line Ave. Texarkana, AR Siloam Springs Betty Ross, Manager (479) U.S. 412 West Siloam Springs Texarkana Paula Warren, Manager (870) Interstate 30 East Texarkana, AR Van Buren/ Kevin Billings, Manager (479) Fort Smith 2915 I-40 W. Van Buren West Memphis Calanda Young, Manager (870) #4 Interstate 40 West 202 West Memphis 72301

203 A.S.E.A. lobbies for you A.S.E.A. lobbyists represent you and are your advocates at legislative committee meetings; at advisory board meetings; on task forces studying issues affecting your lives; and with the administration. A.S.E.A. is the ONLY organization that routinely testifies on pay plans, health insurance, retirement, and working conditions. A.S.E.A. communicates with you Membership dues include a subscription to the A.S.E.A. News, published monthly to provide information about state employees, state employment, and state government, while the A.S.E.A. website at provides the latest in breaking news. The State Employee Benefits Review available only to A.S.E.A. members is a handy, easy-to-read reference outlining benefits from annual leave to the Whistleblower Act. A.S.E.A. listens to you A.S.E.A. is a grassroots organization our members elect the governing board from the general membership. The association s yearly agenda is determined at its annual convention by delegates voting on resolutions submitted by A.S.E.A. s chapters and members. A.S.E.A. works for what you tell us to work for. A.S.E.A. benefits you A.S.E.A. s Benevolent Fund assists the survivors of association members who pass $1,000 to the named beneficiary of an active member and $250 for that of a retired member (certain restrictions apply). SEBCO, the State Employees Benefit Corporation, offers both the VanPool commuting program and optional insurance products to A.S.E.A. members available products include automobile, cancer, dental, life, homeowners, mobile home, pre-paid legal, renters, vision, watercraft, and more. The Purchasing Power program allows the purchase of electronic items such as home computers through payroll deduction. A.S.E.A. members are also eligible to join the Arkansas Employees Federal Credit Union located in downtown Little Rock. At times, you can feel like a cog in the machine or that, as an individual, you have no voice. Joining A.S.E.A. lets your voice be heard and unites you in a community that can speak louder than any one person. Call (501) or, from outside Pulaski County, Or fill out the application on the previous page. Be sure to fill out all the information requested. Dues, if paid bi-weekly, are $2.00; semi-monthly, $2.17; monthly, $4.34; annually, $ Print and sign your form and remit by mail to: A.S.E.A. / P.O. BOX 1588 / LITTLE ROCK AR Or by fax to: (501)

204 Plant Board/Bureau of Standards #1 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The duties of the Plant Board are to make rules and regulations, under the laws that have been enacted by the legislature, and to take action against persons violating these regulations. All laws and regulations administered by the Plant Board are for the protection of the consumer and the agricultural industry of the state. They include regulatory controls on consumer goods, services, and products, and services used in agricultural production, as well as programs designed to control and prevent the dissemination of destructive plant insects and diseases and household pests and structural pests. Public hearings are held by the board on matters of a controversial nature or when major proposals are made to change the regulations. Darryl Little Director The board collects license and inspection fees from all phases of the agricultural industry under its jurisdiction and is self-supporting except for the survey and quarantine programs, part of the public grain warehouse work, and the Bureau of Standards. These programs are funded through general revenues. Darryl Little... Director Terry Walker...Assistant Director Scott Bay...Director, Plant Industry Mary Smith...Director, Seeds Mike Thompson... Director, Pesticides Bureau of Standards 4608 West 61st Street Little Rock, AR FAX: Bureau@aspb.ar.gov Tom Pugh...Director, Bureau of Standards 204

205 Arkansas Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board 101 East Capitol, Suite 117 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E le.peters@arkansas.gov The Board licenses and regulates bail bond companies and bail bondsmen in Arkansas. Its goal is to provide quality education, responsible licensing, and unbiased regulation to ensure professionalism in providing bail bonding services to the citizens of Arkansas. L.E. Peters... Executive Director Prosecutor Coordinator 323 Center Street, Suite 750 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Office of the Prosecutor Coordinator provides a broad range of services for prosecuting attorneys, deputy prosecuting attorneys, and crime victim service providers. These services include legal research, conducting continuing education seminars, and the prosecution of civil, alcohol, and narcotic commitment hearings. The Prosecutor Coordinator s Office maintains an automated case management and hot check prosecution program for prosecuting attorneys. Bob McMahan Prosecutor Coordinator Bob McMahan...Prosecutor Coordinator Lori Kumpuris...Deputy Prosecutor Coordinator 205

206 Arkansas Psychology Board 101 East Capitol, Suite 415 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Psychology Board was created by Act 129 of 1955 to regulate the practice of Psychology in the State of Arkansas. The major responsibility of the Arkansas Psychology Board is to ensure the citizens of Arkansas are protected from misrepresentation, unethical practice, and/or incompetence in the practice of psychology. The Board is charged by law with regulating the practice of psychology within the State of Arkansas. Therefore, the Board performs two major functions. The first involves approving the credential of applicants and then scheduling written examinations and administering the oral examinations. The second primary function performed by the Board involves the investigation or possible ethical violations or allegations of incompetent or fraudulent practices. Sheila Pauley Director The Board is composed of nine members: Five Psychologists (doctoral level practitioners), two Psychological Examiners (master s level practitioners), one Consumer Representative, and one Senior Citizen Representative. All members are appointed by the Governor to terms of five years. For a current list of Board members, please visit website. Sheila Pauley...sheila.pauley@arkansas.gov... Executive Director Maggie Sponer...maggie.sponer@arkansas.gov...Licensing Coordinator 206 name that arkansan This actor, born in Malvern and raised in Little Rock, is best known for playing Herb Tarlek on the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati. See answer, page 236

207 Public Defender Commission 101 East Capitol, Suite 201 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) / FAX: (501) The Public Defender Commission provides effective representation to indigent defendants in all courts of the state of Arkansas. Didi H. Sallings... Executive Director Denny Webster...Personnel Director Jacque Alexander... Defense Services Administrator Andy Gentry... Network Services Administrator Public Employees Retirement System 124 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) / FAX: (501) The Public Employees Retirement System administers a combined statewide retirement program for certain state, county, city, public school, and state-supported college and university employees. PERS is also responsible for administering the retirement programs for State Police, Judicial, and the former District Judge Retirement Systems. Gail H. Stone...Executive Director Michele Williams... Deputy Director Carlos Borromeo...Chief Investment Officer Linda McGrath...Executive Assistant Ashley McAdoo...Chief Fiscal Officer Jacobia Twiggs...Manager, Member Counseling Jon Aucoin... Manager, Communications Gail H. Stone Executive Director Phillip Norton...Manager, Information Systems Allison Woods... Manager, Records and Enrollment Abbi Bruno... Manager, Retiree Services 207

208 Public Service Commission P.O. Box 400; 1000 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The commissioners are appointed by the Governor and sit as a quasi-judicial body to render decisions in issues concerning rates, tariffs, territories, construction sitings, bond issues, assessment protests in opposition to tax division determinations, and equalization of property tax assessments by local Equalization Boards. The commission reviews and regulates the practices and rates of utility companies, of which there are 475 under the commission s jurisdiction. The two functional divisions, utilities and tax, are assigned various responsibilities in a staff role for the Commission. Colette D. Honorable... Chairman Olan W. Reeves...Commissioner Elana C. Wills...Commissioner John P. Bethel...Executive Director Dave Slaton... Chief of Commissioner s Staff and Chief ALJ Pat Mosier... Director, Research and Policy Development Valerie Boyce... Staff General Counsel Kim Davis...Director, Financial Analysis Vikki Moore...Fiscal Division Manager Diana Brenske...Director, Electric Section Matt Klucher... Director, Rates and Demand Resources Robert Booth...Director of Quality Services Bill Dennis...Manager, Telecommunications & Quality of Service Jeff Hilton...Director, Revenue Requirements Holly Tubbs... Manager, Consumer Services Bill Mathis...Director, Information Technology Kristi Rhude...Secretary to the Commission Bobby Henry... Chief, Pipeline Safety Office Public Service Commission Tax Division P.O. Box Center Street, 2nd Floor North Little Rock, Arkansas (501) Sarah M. Bradshaw... Director Steve Switzer...Assistant Director Stanley Walker... Fiscal Support Manager Paul Breitweiser...Financial Analyst Beverly Benjamin... Assistant Director/Motor Carrier Program 208

209 Public Service Commission Colette D. Honorable Chairman Olan W. Reeves Commissioner Elana C. Wills Commissioner The Arkansas Public Service Commission consists of 115 authorized positions (at present), including the three Commissioners, and the Staff positions are divided into the Utilities Division and the Tax Division. 209

210 Arkansas Real Estate Commission 612 South Summit Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E arec@arkansas.gov The mission of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission is to protect the public interest by licensing and regulating real estate brokers and salespersons. The Real Estate Commission is responsible for administering the Real Estate License Law, the Real Estate Recovery Fund, the Continuing Education Program, and the Time-Share Law. The Commission s primary activities include licensing real estate brokers and salespersons, investigating complaints about real estate transactions, and conducting Disciplinary and Recovery Fund Hearings. Gary C. Isom... Executive Director Andrea Alford... Deputy Executive Director Deb Randolph... AREC Supervisor Gary Isom Executive Director Commissioners Tina B. Daniel, Chairman...Searcy Ken Gill, Vice Chairman...Little Rock Sylvester Smith III...Little Rock Sherman E. Tate...Little Rock Allen W. Trammell...Alexander, AR 210 name that arkansan Born in Jonesboro, this best-selling author s works include The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, and A Time to Kill. See answer, page 236

211 Riverside Vocational Technical School P.O. Box 1179 Pine Bluff, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) The mission of Riverside Vocational Technical School is to provide vocational technical education opportunities to all qualified persons incarcerated in the Departments of Correction and Community Correction, thus enabling them to enter the world of work with skills necessary to succeed in their chosen professions. Joe Kelnhofer...Director Cindy Henderson... Personnel Naomi Burris... Office Manager Tonya Wilkerson... Business Manager Tonya Gates... Counselor, Employability Skills Stacy Dreher... Counselor, Academic Joe Kelnhofer Director Dwight Pipes... Supervisor, Instruction at Newport Campuses Willie Paige, Jr...Supervisor, Instruction at Tucker Campus Artie Tucker...Supervisor, Instruction at Varner Campus? 211 id you know? Although it is legal to shoot bears in Arkansas, waking a bear in order to take a picture is not.

212 Department of Rural Services 101 East Capitol, Suite 202 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) / RURALAR Toll Free FAX: (501) E rural.arkansas@arkansas.gov The mission of the Department of Rural Services and the Arkansas Rural Development Commission is to Enhance the Quality of Life in Rural Arkansas. DRS s primary purpose is to be a central coordinating agency for rural development and to act as an advocate for rural Arkansas. Additionally, the agency administers four grant programs to assist small communities with development projects. They are the Rural Community Development Grant Program, the Rural Community Fire Protection Grant Program, the Rural Services Block Grant Program, and the County Fair Building Grant Program. DRS staff are also available to conduct research into other funding opportunities to assist in development needs outside the scope of the John Andrews Director above programs. The DRS staff are carefully picked to ensure their dedication to the agency s mission and their eagerness to assist the citizens of rural Arkansas. John Andrews john.andrews@arkansas.gov... Director Stephanie Neipling stephanie.neipling@arkansas.gov... Deputy Director Shana Fryar shana.fryar@arkansas.gov...grants Analyst Alex Hale alex.hale@arkansas.gov...grants Analyst Jennifer Simpson rural.arkansas@arkansas.gov...administrative Specialist Commissioners Bob Lucky, Chair... McGehee Sam E. Angel, II...Lake Village Marvin Exum...Paragould Dennis Donahou... Combs Roy Ferrell...White Hall Jeff Phillips...Russellville Wayne Nichols...Marked Tree David Rainey... Dumas Max Tackett...Nashville Peggy Williams...Black Oak 212

213 Arkansas Science and Technology Authority 900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 320 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) The Arkansas Science and Technology Authority has the important strategic role of increasing per capita income through the promotion of math, science, and engineering education; research and development; entrepreneurship; risk capital investments; and sustaining knowledge jobs in Arkansas. It does this by providing matching funds for university research projects seeking federal funds, such as the National Science Foundation s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research and NASA s Space Grant Consortium. The Authority assists entrepreneurs and knowledge-based enterprises through seed capital and technology development investments and collaborating with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission in the use of other economic incentives. Dr. Blake Perry Interim President In addition, the Authority helps enterprises participate in the federal Small Business Innovation Research program through its Technology Transfer Assistance Grants program. It is also committed to improving the quality, productivity, and competitiveness of Arkansas industries by providing technical and management assistance through Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions. Dr.Blake Perry...Interim President blake.perry@arkansas.gov Vacant...Executive Vice President Dr. Steve Stanley...Vice President Commercialization steve.stanley@arkansas.gov Dr. Gail H. McClure...Vice President Sponsored Projects gail.mcclure@arkansas.gov Dan Curtis... Vice President Industry dan.curtis@arkansas.gov James Downs...Vice President Informatics james.downs@arkansas.gov 213

214 Securities Department 3rd Floor, Heritage West Building 201 East Markham Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Investor Protection Hotline: (800) E info@securities.arkansas.gov The Securities Department is responsible for protecting the financial well-being of Arkansas citizens through the effective enforcement of various statutes which regulate several segments of the financial services industry-issuers of securities, securities brokers, investment advisers, state chartered credit unions, state chartered savings and loans, mortgage lenders, loan brokers, money transmitters currency exchange, and perpetually maintained cemeteries. At the same time, the department strives to balance this protective function against the need for the financial and capital markets to function efficiently and without unnecessary regulatory impediments. The department administers the various statutes by registration or licensing of the financial service providers, by examination of financial records and information submitted to the department, by on-site examination of those providers physically located in the state, and by investigation of complaints from the general public of misconduct or unlicensed activity. A. Heath Abshure... Securities Commissioner; Secretary, Arkansas Cemetery Board Ann McDougal... Deputy Commission David Smith... Attorney Supervisor Karyn Tierney...Attorney, Mortgage Loan, Money Services, Savings & Loans, Credit Unions, & Perpetual Care Cemeteries 214 name that arkansan Born in Kensett, this Congressman served from 1939 to 1977 in the U.S. House of Representatives. See answer, page 236

215 Spinal Cord Commission 1501 North University, Suite 470 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) / (800) FAX: (501) TDD: (501) E cheryl.vines@arkansas.gov The Spinal Cord Commission provides services to those individuals who have spinal cord injuries as a result of birth defects, injuries, or disease processes. The Commission maintains a registry of all Arkansans with spinal cord disabilities and assigns each to a member of its field staff. These field staff research the needs and resources of each client and help arrange necessary services for the client to achieve a maximum level of independence. Services provided by the Commission include, but are not limited to: counseling, advocacy, purchase and repair of adaptive equipment, equipment rental, in-home attendant care, minor home modification, ramp construction, medical supplies, specialty clinics, and summer camping for children with spinal cord disabilities. Cheryl L. Vines Executive Director Administration Cheryl L. Vines...Executive Director Patti Rogers...Client Services Administrator M Jason Francis...Information Technology Manager Cathy Shipley... Agency Fiscal Manager Kim Brown...Rehabilitation Program Manager Thomas S. Kiser, M.D...Medical Director Case Management Staff Fayetteville...(479) Maryanne Caldwell Batesville...(870) Bruce Kelley Jonesboro...(870) Russell Henry West Memphis...(870) Elizabeth Drake Pine Bluff...(870) Bobby Johnson Little Rock...(501) Gaylon Branch, John Breen, Doug Fish, Terra Patrom & Zakieyieh Dissi-Filat Russellville (479) Toney LeQuieu Hot Springs...(501) Kim Brown Magnolia...(870) Evelyn Wainwright & Janet White Fort Smith...(479) Brian Kremer Commissioners Ronnie Wheeler John Wyrick Mike Cranford Jon Wilkerson Annette Stacy 215

216 State Police 1 State Police Plaza Drive Little Rock, Arkansas (501) The mission of the Arkansas State Police is to protect human life and property in the state of Arkansas by providing the highest quality of law enforcement services to the citizens of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police will manage and use its resources with an emphasis on criminal activity and unsafe driving practices that pose the greatest threat to the citizens of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police will develop partnerships with other law enforcement agencies for the purpose of preventing and solving crimes, improving the safety of Arkansas highways and providing other services to the citizens of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police will maintain the confidence and respect of the public by carrying out its mission and goals with integrity and professionalism. Colonel Stan Witt Office (501) Director Fax (501) Lt. Colonel Tim K Nuckles Office (501) Director s Office Fax (501) Deputy Director Major Lester Hankins Office (501) Highway Patrol Division Fax (501) East Region Commander Major Les Braunns Office (501) Highway Patrol Division Fax (501) West Region Commander Lt. Mike Kennedy Office (501) Administrative Services Fax (501) Division Commander Major Henry LaMar Office (501) Criminal Investigation Fax (501) Division Commander Captain Ron Stayton Office (501) Crimes Against Children Fax (501) Division Commander Colonel Stan Witt Director

217 State Police Captain Lindsey Williams Office (501) Regulatory and Building Fax (501) Operations Division Commander Captain Keith Eremea Office (501) Highway Patrol Troop A Fax (501) Little Rock Commander Captain Jeff Drew Office (870) Highway Patrol Troop B Fax (870) Newport Commander Captain Jim Howington Office (870) Highway Patrol Troop C Fax (870) Jonesboro Commander Captain Jackie Clark Office (870) Highway Patrol Troop D Fax (870) Forrest City Commander Captain Leonard Hogg Office (870) Highway Patrol Troop E Fax (870) Pine Bluff Commander Captain Jimmy Smith Office (870) Highway Patrol Troop F Fax (870) Warren Commander Captain Jeff Jester Office (870) Highway Patrol Troop G Fax (870) Hope Commander Captain Steve Coleman Office (479) Highway Patrol Troop H Fax (479) Fort Smith Commander Captain Mike Foster Office (870) Highway Patrol Troop I Fax (870) Harrison Commander Captain Dale Saffold Office (479) Highway Patrol Troop J Fax (479) Clarksville Commander Captain Shawn Garner Office (501) Highway Patrol Troop K Fax (501) Hot Springs Commander Captain Lance King Office (479) Highway Patrol Troop L Fax (479) Springdale Commander 217

218 Arkansas Student Loan Authority 3801 Woodland Heights Road, Suite #200 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) or FAX: (501) The Arkansas Student Loan Authority provides education loan servicing primarily for students attending Arkansas colleges and universities. ASLA also provides college planning services emphasizing the importance of higher education. ASLA presents valuable information to students and parents at financial aid workshops, college fairs, seminars and conferences throughout the state of Arkansas. Information disseminated includes admissions testing information, scholarship resources, virtual campus tours, and high school counselor materials. The Arkansas Student Loan Authority s web portal, Fund My Future, has dual purposes: 1) to encourage individuals to enter the critical career Tony Williams Executive Director fields of nursing and teaching and 2) provide a free scholarship search to all Arkansas students regardless of major or career interest. Fund My Future s mission is to make college education and student financial aid information accessible to all students with a focus on those majoring in or considering in majoring in nursing or teaching in Arkansas colleges and universities. Fund My Future serves as a clearinghouse of information for educational programs, financial aid, continuing education programs, licensing information and career placement information. It encourages nursing and teaching graduates to remain in Arkansas where their skills and knowledge can make a difference in communities across the state. Currently over 3,000 scholarships reside in the database, and additions are made on a continual basis. Tony Williams... twilliams@asla.info...executive Director Mark Conine... mconine@asla.info... Chief Financial Officer Theresa Robertson... trobertson@asla.info...comptroller Anita Dickson... adickson@asla.info...office Administrator Marilyn Campbell... mcampbell@asla.info...loan Servicing Manager 218

219 Arkansas Teacher Retirement System 1400 West 3rd Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) / FAX: (501) E info@artrs.gov The Teacher Retirement System administers the retirement program for school employees in the state and for those state employees who are under the Teacher Retirement System. George Hopkins Director George Hopkins...Director Gail Bolden... Deputy Director Laura Gilson... General Counsel Mitzi Ferguson... Chief Fiscal Officer G. Wayne Greathouse... Director of Investments Mullahalli Manjunath...Information Systems Manager Michael Ray... Director of Member Services Brenda West...Risk Management/Internal Audit Vicky Fowler... Human Resource Manager Gaye Swaim...Operations Administrator 219

220 Arkansas Tobacco Control 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Arkansas Tobacco Control (ATC) is tasked with enforcing all state civil and criminal laws and rules concerning the sale and distribution of cigarettes and tobacco products in the State of Arkansas. ATC is also responsible for issuing permits to all retail and wholesale tobacco vendors as well as enforcing youth access to tobacco laws. ATC works closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to interdict the smuggling of untaxed tobacco into the State of Arkansas. Additionally, ATC also regulates and enforces the Arkansas Cigarette Fire Safety Standard Act. J.R. Thomas Director J.R. Thomas, Director Dr. Casey Carder, Deputy Director Greg Sled, Deputy Director Roland Darrow, Agency Attorney Maurice Gilmore, Auditor/Investigator Janis Campbell, Fiscal Officer ? id you know? The community of Mountain View is known as the Folk Music Capital of the World. 220

221 Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Building 65, Room 119 North Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Director s fax: (501) The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs assists Veterans, their families and survivors in processing claims with the federal VA. The department maintains the Arkansas State Veterans Cemeteries in North Little Rock and Birdeye (Cross County), the Fayetteville Veterans Home and provides training and supervision to the 75 County Veteran Service Officers. Alicia (Cissy) Rucker...Director Charles Johnson...Deputy Director Tracy Pearsall...Administrative Services Manager Kendall Thornton...Public Affairs Officer Christine Worth... Executive Director Alicia (Cissy) Rucker Director Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery - Birdeye 3600 Hwy 163 Birdeye, Arkansas (870) FAX: (870) Mark Frank...Birdeye Cemetery Manager Fayetteville Veterans Homes 1125 North College Avenue Fayetteville, Arkansas (479) FAX: (479) Nadine Huddleston...Administrator Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery 1501 West Maryland Avenue North Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Bill Wussick...Cemetery Director Veterans Services Division 2200 Fort Roots Drive Building 65, Room 119 North Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Tony Gordon... Chief of Claims & Appeals Gina Chandler...Women Veterans Coordinator 221

222 Veterans Child Welfare Service 702 Victory Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) E doyle.batey@arkansas.gov terry.haney@arkansas.gov The Veterans Child Welfare Service provides temporary financial assistance to the minor children of hospitalized, medically incapacitated, or recently deceased veterans with limited or no income. Doyle Wayne Batey... Director Terry Haney... Social Services Representative Waterways Commission Main Street Mall 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 370 Little Rock, Arkansas (501) FAX: (501) Doyle Wayne Batey Director E waterway@mail.state.ar.us The mission of the Arkansas Waterways Commission is to develop, promote, and protect the commercially navigable waterways of Arkansas for waterborne transportation and economic development to benefit the people of Arkansas. Gene Higginbotham... Executive Director Katherine McManners... Public Information Specialist LaWanda Campbell... Administrative Assistant Gene Higinbotham Executive Director 222

223 Workers Compensation Commission P.O. Box 950; 324 Spring Street Little Rock, Arkansas (501) / FAX: (501) The primary responsibilities of the Workers Compensation Commission are to administer and enforce the state s Workers Compensation Law and to adjudicate all work-related injury claims by employees against their employers or insurance carriers. The adjudication function is carried out by 12 administrative law judges who hear and determine claims throughout the state. Nine of the administrative law judges operate out of the Little Rock office, two are headquartered in Fort Smith, and one in Springdale. The three commissioners serve as the appeals tribunal for decisions appealed from the administrative law judges, in addition to their overall administrative responsibilities. A. Watson Bell...Chairman Karen H. McKinney... Commissioner Philip A. Hood... Commissioner Alan McClain...Chief Executive Officer James W. Daniel... Asst. C.E.O./Fiscal Administrator David Greenbaum...Chief Administrative Law Judge Robin Mickel... Clerk of the Commission Carl Bayne...Operations/Compliance Administrator Pat Hart... Health & Safety Administrator James Kennedy... Special Funds Administrator Mike Baker...Self-Insurance Administrator Leah Campbell...Administrative Services Administrator Pat Hannah...Medical Cost Containment Administrator Tom Leath...Data Processing Administrator Candi S. Russell...Support Services Administrator Johnny Gregory...Chief Legal Advisor Fort Smith Division Springdale Division 616 Garrison Ave., Room South 40th Street Fort Smith, AR Springdale, AR (479) (479)

224 Workers Compensation Commission Watson Bell Chairman Karen H. McKinney Commissioner Philip Alan Hood Commissioner Alan McClain Chief Executive Officer 224

225 Arkansas Department of Workforce Services #2 Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas Information: FAX: (501) The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services provides its customers with workforce development services and solutions that enhance the economic stability of Arkansas. These services are provided to employers, job seekers and the general public. They include the following: linking employers with qualified job applicants; helping the employed and unemployed enhance their workplace skills; producing and communicating labor market information; administering the Transitional Employment Assistance Program; Artee Williams maintaining management information systems Director for employers, job seekers and the Workforce Investment System; providing unemployment insurance benefits to those eligible; and collecting unemployment insurance contributions from employers. Artee Williams...Director... (501) Ron Snead...Deputy Director... (501) Earnest Sweat...Assistant Director, Information Technology... (501) Roger Harrod...General Counsel... (501) Ron Calkins... Assistant Director, Unemployment Insurance... (501) Bryan Hicks...Assistant Director, Financial Management... (501) Cindy Varner... Assistant Director, Employment Assistance... (501) Phil Harris... Asst. Director, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families... (501) Gloria Johnson...Equal Opportunity Manager... (501) James Jones... Logistics Manager... (501) Beverly McCollum...Personnel Manager... (501) Gail Allen... Training Manager... (501) Kimberly Friedman... Communications Director... (501) Roy Schultz...USDOL VETS Director... (501) Board of Review Keesa Smith...Chairman, Board of Review... (501) Brad Collins... Chief Hearing Officer, Appeal Tribunal... (501)

226 Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Arkansas New Hire Registry and Arkansas Career Readiness Certificate Program Joe Franklin...Program Administrator... (501) Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Directory of Local Offices Doyce Hill, District I Area Operations Chief (479) Location Manager Phone. FAX Fayetteville...Kenya Purifoy...(479) (479) Fort Smith...Vickie Spicer...(479) (479) Mena...Tom Bonkofsky...(479) (479) Harrison...Jana Kindall...(870) (870) Mountain Home...Dan Hall...(870) (870) Rogers...Raymond Michaud...(479) (479) Siloam Springs...Larry Eaton...(479) (479) Skeet Morse, District II Area Operations Chief (501) Location Manager Phone. FAX Arkadelphia...Cindy White-Hamilton.(870) (870) Conway...Diana Kirkdoffer...(501) (501) Hope...Evelyn Trumble...(870) (870) Hope Migrant Center...Suzy Roush...(870) (870) Hot Springs...Janet Edgar...(501) (501) Malvern...Sam Bryant...(501) (501) Russellville...Amber Mullis...(479) (479) Clarksville...(479) (479) Danville...(479) (479) Texarkana...Vacant...(870) (903) Ashdown DeQueen 226

227 Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Judy Duncan, District III Area Operations Chief (870) Location Manager Phone FAX Blytheville...Eddie Perdue...(870) (870) Forrest City...Alice Williford...(870) (870) Helena...Lee Reddix...(870) (870) Jonesboro...Judy Clayton...(870) (870) Newport...Jackie Donaldson...(870) (870) Paragould...Mike Gleghorn...(870) (870) Walnut Ridge...Kelly Aaron...(870) (870) West Memphis...Dejanette Smith...(870) (870) Jeanette Williams, District IV Area Operations Chief (501) Location Manager Phone FAX Batesville...Ben Baxter...(870) (870) Camden...Patrick Strickland...(870) (870) El Dorado...Elease Hill...(870) (870) Magnolia...Shemekia Hicks...(870) (870) Monticello...Nancy Jones...(870) (870) Dumas...Scott Morgan...(870) (870) Pine Bluff...William Campbell...(870) (870) Searcy...Kay Price...(501) (501) Heber Springs...(501) Jo Keegan, District V Area Operations Chief (501) Location Manager Phone FAX Benton...Allen Ledbetter... (501) (501) Jacksonville...Charles Danner...(501) (501) Cabot...Mary A. Golden...(501) (501) Little Rock Employment Services...Walter Oliver...(501) (501) Unemployment Insurance...Debbie Wolfe...(501) (501) TANF...Vacant...(501) (501)

228 State Boards and Commissions As with the Table of Contents, the State Boards and Commissions list has been alphabetized by key words, which means some organizations may be listed by colloquial versions of their actual names ( Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques appears under Acupuncture Board, e.g.). Such shorthand versions appear in italics; actual board and commission names appear in boldface. Abstracters Board Arkansas Abstracters Board Van Winton, Chairman Amy Williams, Executive Secretary P.O. Box 802 Cabot, AR (501) abstracters.boardexaminers@arkansas.gov Acupuncture Board Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques Keith Jones, Executive Director West 36th Street Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: asbart@cgiresults.com Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Vacant, Executive Director 101 East Capitol, Suite 430 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers Board Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers Kingsley J. Glasgow, Executive Director 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 110 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) kingsley.glasgow@arkansas.gov website: Athletic Commission Arkansas Athletic Commission John Mattingly, Secretary 415 N. McKinley St. Suite 440 Little Rock, AR (501) John Mattingly: (501) website: Auctioneers Licensing Board Kristy Arnold, Chief Physical Officer 101 East Capitol, Suite 112B Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) kristy.arnold@arkansas.gov website: Barber Examiners Board State Board of Barber Examiners Charles Kirkpatrick, Executive Secretary 501 Woodlane Avenue, Room 212N Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) charles.kirkpatrick@arkansas.gov website: Beef Council Arkansas Beef Council Travis Justice, Executive Director P.O. Box 31 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) arkansasbeef@arfb.com website:

229 State Boards and Commissions Burial Association Board Amy Goode, Executive Secretary 101 East Capitol, Suite 113 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: arkansas.gov/bdemb Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Mark Martin, Chair Office of the Secretary of State State Capitol, Room 256 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Capitol Zoning District Commission Boyd Maher, Director 410 South Battery Street Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Cemetery Board Arkansas Cemetery Board A. Heath Abshure, Secretary 201 East Markham Heritage West Building, 3rd Floor Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board Sherri Jo McLemore, Director 415 North McKinley, Suite 462 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Chiropractic Examiners Board Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Rebecca F. Wright, Executive Director 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 209 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Collection Agencies Board State Board of Collection Agencies Peggy Matson, Executive Director 523 South Louisiana, Suite 460 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Corn & Grain Sorghum Board Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board Matt King, Administrator P.O. Box 31 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Cosmetology Board State Board of Cosmetology Kelli Kersey, Director 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 8 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Kelli.Kersey@arkansas.gov Counseling Examiners Board Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling Dr. Ann K. Thomas, Executive Director P.O. Box 70 Magnolia, AR (870) FAX: (870) arboec@sbcglobal.net website: 229

230 State Boards and Commissions Court Reporter Examiners Board Board of Certified Court Reporter Examiners Arkansas Supreme Court Clerk s Office 625 Marshall, Justice Building Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Crime Victims Reparations Board Avis Lane, Administrator Catlett-Prien Tower Building 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Toll free outside Pulaski Co: Dietetics Licensing Board Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board Marilou Brodie, MS.RD.LD., Chair P.O. Box 1016 North Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Dispensing Opticians Board Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians Jerry Himes, Secretary-treasurer P.O. Box 627 Helena, AR (870) or (601) FAX: (870) Embalmers & Funeral Directors Board State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Amy Goode, Executive Secretary 101 East Capitol, Suite 113 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) amy.goode@arkansas.gov website: Engineers & Professional Surveyors Board Arkansas State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors Stephen Haralson, Executive Director P.O. Box 3750, Little Rock, AR Woodlane Drive Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) stephenw.haralson@arkansas.gov website: Entertainers Hall of Fame Board Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame Board Don Christian, Chair #1 Convention Center Plaza Pine Bluff, AR (800) / (870) FAX: (870) (Convention & Visitors Bureau) pbinfo@pinebluff.com Fair Housing Commission Carol Johnson, Director 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 212 Little Rock, AR (501) (800) FAX: (501) website: Fire & Police Pension Review Board Arkansas Fire and Police Pension Review Board Mayor JoAnne Bush, Chair David B. Clark, Executive Director 620 West 3rd, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) info@lopfi-prb.com website:

231 State Boards and Commissions Fire Protection Licensing Board Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board Niki Rusing Gray, Executive Director 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 103A Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Foresters Registration Board Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters Rebecca Montgomery, Executive Director 3821 West Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Geologists Registration Board State of Arkansas Board of Registration for Professional Geologists Bekki White, Administrator 3815 W. Roosevelt Rd. Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Governor s Mansion Commission Arkansas Governor s Mansion Commission 1800 Center Street Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Hearing Instrument Dispensers Board Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers Stewart Bell, Executive Director 1020 Davis Street Conway, AR (501) FAX: (501) Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission Robert Phelps, Director 1 Capitol Mall, Suite 4A-007 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: robert.phelps@arkansas.gov general info@keeparkansasbeautiful.com Massage Therapy Board Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy Marilyn L. Graham, Director P.O. Box 2019 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Optometry Board State Board of Optometry Dr. Howard F. Flippin, Executive Director P.O. Box 512 Searcy, AR (501) FAX: (501) Physical Therapy Board Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Nancy Worthen, Executive Director 9 Shackleford Plaza, Suite 3 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: arptb@sbcglobal.net Podiatric Medicine Board Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine Dr. H.F. Brown, III, Secretary-Treasurer 2001 Georgia Avenue Little Rock, AR (501) website: 231

232 State Boards and Commissions Private Career Education Board State Board of Private Career Education Brenda Germann, Director 501 Woodlane, Suite 312 South Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Private Investigators Board Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Ricky Briggs, Administrator #1 State Police Plaza Drive Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Public Accountancy Board Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy Jimmy Corley, CPA, Executive Director 101 East Capitol, Suite 450 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Rice Research & Promotion Board Arkansas Rice Research & Promotion Board Brandy Carroll, Administrator P.O. Box 31 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Sanitarians Board State Board of Registered Sanitarians Ernet Swearingen, Jr.,R.S., Chairman 6221 Atlanta Fort Smith, AR David McKinnon, R.S., Secretary/Treasurer 201 E. Hempstead Nashville, AR website: Sentencing Commission Arkansas Sentencing Commission Sandy Moll, Executive Director 101 East Capitol, Suite 470 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Social Work Licensing Board Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Sandra Taylor, LCSW, Chair P.O. Box Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Soybean Promotion Board Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board Brandy Carroll, Administrator P.O. Box 31 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501)

233 State Boards and Commissions Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Betty Bass, Office Manager 101 East Capitol, Suite 211 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: website: War Memorial Stadium Commission Charlie Staggs, Stadium Manager P.O. Box Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Towing & Recovery Board Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board Cynthia Lauen, Director P.O. Box 8285 Searcy, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: Veterinary Medical Examiners Board State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Sherry Glover, Executive Secretary One Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Water Well Construction Commission Commission on Water Well Construction Randy Young, Executive Secretary 101 East Capitol, Suite 350 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) Wheat Promotion Board Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board Matt King, Administrator P.O. Box 31 Little Rock, AR (501) FAX: (501) website: 233

234 name that arkansan A N S W E R S 51 Joey Lauren Adams 61 Glen Campbell 140 John Gould Fletcher 142 Charles Portis 146 Mary Steenburgen 147 Charlie Rich 149 Jay Hanna Dizzy Dean 150 James Bridges 151 Scott Joplin 157 Helen Gurley Brown 173 Conway Twitty 188 Maya Angelou 193 Al Green 194 Levon Helm 195 Billy Bob Thornton 197 Eldridge Cleaver 200 John Daly 208 Frank Bonner 212 John Grisham 216 Wilbur Mills 234

235 Index Administrative Office of the Courts...(501) Aeronautics, Department of...(501) Aging and Adult Services, Division of (DHS)...(501) Agriculture Department...(501) Aquaculture Division...(870) Arkansas Educational Television Commission (AETN)...(501) Arkansas State Library...(501) Arkansas State University System...(501) Arkansas State University Beebe...(501) Arkansas State University Jonesboro...(870) Arkansas State University Mountain Home...(870) Arkansas State University Newport...(870) Arkansas State University Newport Jonesboro Campus...(870) Arkansas State University Newport Marked Tree Campus...(870) Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)...(501) Arkansas Tech University...(479) Arkansas Tobacco Control...(501) Assessment Coordination Department...(501) Attorney General...(501) Auditor of State...(501) Bank Department...(501) Behavioral Health Services, Division of (DHS)...(501) Black River Technical College...(870) Blind, Division of Services for the (DHS)...(501) Building Authority...(501) Bureau of Legislative Research...(501) Bureau of Standards...(501) Career Education, Department of...(501) Central Arkansas, University of...(501) Child Care and Early Childhood Education, Division of (DHS)...(501) Children and Family Services, Division of (DHS)...(501) Claims Commission...(501) Commissioner of State Lands...(501) Community Correction, Department of...(501) Community Service and Nonprofit Support, Division of (DHS)...(501) Contractors Licensing Board...(501) Correction, Department of...(870) Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas...(870) County Operations, Division of (DHS)...(501) Court of Appeals...(501) Crime Information Center...(501) Crime Laboratory...(501) Crowley s Ridge Technical Institute...(870) Dental Examiners, Board of...(501) Development Finance Authority...(501)

236 Index Developmental Disabilities Services, Division of (DHS)...(501) Disability Determination for Social Security Administration...(501) East Arkansas Community College...(870) Economic Development Commission...(501) Education, Department of...(501) Election Commissioners, Board of...(501) Emergency Management, Department of...(501) Environmental Quality, Department of...(501) Ethics Commission...(501) Finance and Administration, Department of...(501) Finance and Administration, Office of (DHS)...(501) Forestry Commission...(501) Game and Fish Commission...(501) Geological Survey...(501) Governor...(501) Health Services Permit Agency...(501) Health, Department of...(501) Henderson State University...(870) Heritage, Department of Arkansas...(501) Higher Education, Department of...(501) Highway and Transportation Department...(501) House of Representatives, Arkansas...(501) Human Services, Department of...(501) Information Systems...(501) Insurance Department...(501) Jonesboro, Arkansas State University...(870) Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Technical Center...(870) Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission...(501) Labor Department...(501) Land Commissioner, State...(501) Land Survey Division...(501) Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission...(870) Legislative Audit...(501) Legislative Research, Bureau of...(501) Lieutenant Governor...(501) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board...(501) Livestock and Poultry Commission...(501) Local Police and Fire Retirement System...(501) Manufactured Home Commission...(501) Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission...(501) Medical Board...(501) Medical Services, Division of (DHS)...(501) Mid-South Community College...(870) Military Department...(501) Minority Health Commission...(501)

237 Index Motor Vehicle Commission...(501) National Park Community College...(501) Natural Resources Commission...(501) North Arkansas College...(870) Northeastern College...(870) NorthWest Arkansas Community College...(479) Northwest Technical Institute...(479) Nursing, Board of...(501) Oil and Gas Commission...(501) Ouachita Technical College...(501) Ozarka College...(870) Parks and Tourism, Department of...(501) Parole, Board of...(501) Pharmacy, Board of...(501) Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas...(870) Plant Board...(501) Policy and Legal Services, Office of (DHS)...(501) Professional Bail Bondsmen Licensing Board...(501) Prosecutor Coordinator, Office of the...(501) Psychology Board...(501) Public Defender Commission...(501) Public Employees Retirement System (APERS)...(501) Public Service Commission...(501) Pulaski Technical College...(501) Quality Assurance, Office of (DHS)...(501) Real Estate Commission...(501) Rehabilitation Services...(501) Rich Mountain Community College...(479) Riverside Vocational Technical School...(870) Rural Services, Department of...(501) School for the Blind and Visually Impaired...(501) School for the Deaf...(501) Science and Technology Authority...(501) Secretary of State...(501) Securities Department...(501) Senate, Arkansas State...(501) Services for the Blind, Division of (DHS)...(501) South Arkansas Community College...(870) Southeast Arkansas College...(870) Southern Arkansas University...(870) Southern Arkansas University Tech...(870) Spinal Cord Commission...(501) State Boards and Commissions...see listing for phone numbers State Board of Pharmacy...(501) State Police...(501)

238 Index Student Loan Authority...(501) Supreme Court...(501) Systems and Technology, Office of (DHS)...(501) Tax Division...(501) Teacher Retirement System (TRS)...(501) Treasurer of State...(501) U.S. Representatives...see page U.S. Senators...see page University of Arkansas at Fayetteville...(479) University of Arkansas at Little Rock...(501) University of Arkansas at Monticello...(870) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff...(870) University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville...(870) University of Arkansas Community College at Hope...(870) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton...(501) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)...(501) University of Arkansas System...(501) University of Arkansas Fort Smith...(479) University of Central Arkansas...(501) Veterans Affairs...(501) Veterans Child Welfare Service...(501) Waterways Commission...(501) Winthrop Rockefeller Institute...(501) Workers Compensation Commission...(501) Worforce Services, Department of...(501) Youth Services, Division of (DHS)...(501)

239 About the Cover The cover of this edition of the State Government Guide features the House of Representatives Chamber. Photograph is courtest of the Office of Mark Martin Secretary of State 239

240 STATE EMPLOYEES WORK HARD That s why the Arkansas State Employees Association has worked hard for state employees for over four decades. The Arkansas State Government Guide is the only such publication of its kind to catalogue the components of the state s governmental machinery. Likewise, the Arkansas State Employees Association is the only such organization of its kind to fight exclusively for the interests of the hard workers who make that machinery run. A.S.E.A. has been proud to represent the interests of the state s employees since ARKANSAS STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 1588 LITTLE ROCK AR (501)