Governor’s appointments
Posted on Friday, April 25, 2008
Gov. Mike Beebe has appointed these 27 people to state and local positions, his office announced Thursday Tracy Akard, Pearcy, to the state Board of Cosmetology for a term expiring Jan. 15, 2009, replacing Jane Powell.
To the State Technology Council, to serve at the will of the governor: Doris Anderson, Sherwood; David Merrifield, Springdale; and Toby Stephens, Magnolia.
To the Auctioneers Licensing Board for terms expiring April 15, 2012: Charlene Bauer, Bella Vista, replacing Jean Campbell; Kenny McGrew, Glenwood, reappointed; and Dorwin Shaddox, Harrison, replacing Buddy East. People with Disabilities for a term expiring June 1, 2008, replacing Adrian Garmon.
To the Arkansas Recreational Trails Fund Committee to serve at the will of the governor: Adonna Johnson, Searcy, replacing Betty Robinson, and Leah MacPhee, Hot Springs.
Charlene Reed, Marianna, reappointed to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2013.
George Shelton, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission for a term expiring Oct. 15, 2010, replacing Martha McCaskill.
To the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging for terms expiring Jan. 14, 2012, unless otherwise noted: Zola Bulloch, Dermott, for a term expiring Jan. 14, 2010, replacing Gisele Souter; Betty Butler, Newport, replacing Shirley Turner; Dale Carter, Little Rock, replacing Albert Porter; Lamar Cole, Fayetteville, reappointed; Marilyn Hicks, Waldron, reappointed; Jean Killian, De Queen, replacing Harriet Raley; Dr. Daron Merryman, Jonesboro, replacing Sherry Johnson; Michael Shepard, Pine Bluff, replacing Dr. Ella Taylor; Estella “Peaches” Watson, Little Rock, replacing Sister Pierre Vorster.
Russell Bailey, Lewisville, was appointed Lafayette County justice of the peace for District 5 for a term expiring Dec. 31, replacing Harvey Ham.
To the Minority Health Commission for terms expiring Jan. 31, 2010: Raul Blasini, Pocahontas, replacing Alvin Coleman; and Larnell Davis, Pine Bluff, reappointed.
Michael Branch, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy for a term expiring June 7, 2010, replacing Martha Farmere.
To the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council for terms expiring July 1, 2009: Terry Black Coberly, Bentonville, replacing Gardenia Ambler, and Judge Wes Fowler, Huntsville, replacing Judge Noel Rice.
Martha DeWoody, Hope, to the Governor’s Commission on
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