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Sanders announces appointments, 1 from Jonesboro

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Little Rock, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday announced appointments to various commissions, with one being from Jonesboro.

Amanda Eaton of Jonesboro was appointed to the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission. Her term expires Dec. 31, 2027. She is filling a position that was previously vacant.

The other appointments to various commissions, boards, and more are listed below.

Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission

Kalika Rogers, Bryant, to the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission. Term to expire July 1, 2029. Replaces Jeffrey Drew. 

Will Jones, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission. Term to expire July 1, 2030. Reappointment. 

Tiffany Wright, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission. Term to expire July 1, 2028. Previously vacant position. 

Courtney Leach, Conway, to the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission. Term to expire July 1, 2029. Reappointment. 

Cristy Sellers, Alexander, to the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission. Term to expire July 1, 2030. Reappointment. 

Courtney Hodges, Greenbrier, to the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission. Term to expire July 1, 2029. Replaces Sufna John. 

Arkansas Fair Housing Commission

Rob Stanley, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2026. Previously vacant position. 

Karen Crowson, Hot Springs Village, to the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2027. Previously vacant position. 

Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board

Brian Dunavan, Searcy, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct. 14, 2028. Previously vacant position. 

Brad Hardin, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct. 14, 2026. Reappointment. 

Mark McCollum, Batesville, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct. 14, 2027. Replaces Stacey Caplener. 

Shane Wood, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct. 14, 2028. Reappointment. 

Keith Hillman, Vilonia, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct. 14, 2026. Previously vacant position. 

Bradly Moore, Marion, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct.14, 2028. Reappointment. 

Travis Dover, Bentonville, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct. 14, 2028. Reappointment. 

Michael Cossey, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct. 14, 2028. Previously vacant position. 

Bo Higginbotham, Crossett, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct. 14, 2028. Reappointment. 

Scott Baltz, Pocahontas, to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Term to expire Oct. 14, 2026. Replaces Duane Logsdon. 

Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees

Seth Smith, Mena, to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2026. Previously vacant position. 

Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission

Tommy McWilliams, Magnolia, to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Term to expire March 29, 2029. Reappointment. 

Charlie Spakes, Bentonville, to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Term to expire March 29, 2029. Replaces David Vandergriff. 

Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Michael Courtney, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Term to expire June 9, 2030. Reappointment. 

Arkansas Tobacco Control Board

Kerry Lott, Dardanelle, to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. Term to expire July 1, 2030. Reappointment. 

David Hendrix, Alexander, to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. Term to expire July 1, 2030. Reappointment. 

Arkansas Veterans’ Commission

Tom Thomas, Searcy, to the Arkansas Veterans’ Commission. Term to expire Oct. 15, 2029. Reappointment. 

Taylor Marsh, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Veterans’ Commission. Term to expire Oct. 15, 2029. Previously vacant position. 

State Athletic Commission

Ryan Stephens, Conway, to the State Athletic Commission. Term to expire Aug. 24, 2026. Previously vacant position. 

Monte Mills, Bella Vista, to the State Athletic Commission. Term to expire Aug. 24, 2026. Previously vacant position. 

Bobby Edmonds, Hot Springs, to the State Athletic Commission. Term to expire Aug. 24, 2026. Reappointment. 

State Board of Public Accountancy

Shane Warrick, Magnolia, to the State Board of Public Accountancy. Term to expire Aug. 17, 2029. Reappointment. 

Christina Ellis, Hot Springs, to the State Board of Public Accountancy. Term to expire Aug. 17, 2030. Reappointment. 

Kasper Huber, Springdale, to the State Board of Public Accountancy. Term to expire Aug. 17, 2027. Previously vacant position. 

Taylor Stockemer, Little Rock, to the State Board of Public Accountancy. Term to expire Aug. 17, 2028. Previously vacant position. 

Benton County Quorum Court

Jacob Jeanson, Bentonville, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 9, for Benton County. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Gregory Woodell. 

Howard County Quorum Court

Kellyjo Ogé, Nashville, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 7, for Howard County. Term Expires Dec. 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term for the unfilled position.

Lawrence County Quorum Court

Matthew Cox, Walnut Ridge, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 4, for Lawrence County. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Stephen “Heath” Davis.  

Perry County Quorum Court

Robert McCully, Bigelow, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 6, for Perry County. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Mary Gipson. 

Pope County Quorum Court

Leonel Cantu, Russellville, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 11, for Pope County. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Lane A. Scott. 

St. Francis County Quorum Court

Leodis Williams, Forrest City, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 10, for St. Francis County. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Kendall Owens.

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