Governor’s appointments

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments April 9:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY

• Gary Sewell, El Dorado. Term expires Jan. 14, 2029. Replaces Erica Woods.

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD

• Andy Davis, Roland. Term expires Feb. 13, 2027. New position.

• Amanda Deel, Jonesboro. Term expires Feb. 13, 2027. New position.

ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

• R. Vance Lawson, Wynne. Term expires Jan. 14, 2028. Reappointment.

• Chris Gosnell, Magnolia. Term expires Jan. 14, 2028. Reappointment.

ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION

• Gary Newton, Little Rock. Term expires March 23, 2030. Vacant position.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

• Jerry Belew, Sherwood. Term expires Jan. 14, 2028. Replaces Samuel Atcherson.

• Philip Powell, Little Rock. Term expires Jan. 14, 2025. Vacant position.

• Cary Smith, Maumelle. Term expires Jan. 14, 2029. Replaces Philip Garner.

ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION

• Jerel Saeler, Fordyce. Term expires Jan. 14, 2031. Replaces Duane Neal.

• Michael Johnson, Russellville. Term expires Jan. 14, 2030. Replaces Rick Whitten.

STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES AND BURIAL SERVICES

• Billy Curl, Blytheville. Term expires July 1, 2028. Reappointment.

• James Smithson, Springdale. Term expires July 1, 2028. Reappointment.

• Keith Hollowell, Sherwood. Term expires July 1, 2026. Replaces Stephanie Neipling.

ARKANSAS GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS BOARD

• Gerald Black, Malvern. Term expires Aug. 1, 2027. Replaces Rusty McMillon.

• Randee Reid, Amity. Term expires Aug. 1, 2027. Replaces Darrell Allen.

• Hannah Towell, Jonesboro. Term expires Aug. 1, 2027. Replaces Rachel Rush.

ARKANSAS STATE COUNCIL FOR THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR ADULT SUPERVISION

• Sheriff David West, Wynne. To serve at the will of the governor. New position.

• Cortney Kennedy, Conway. To serve at the will of the governor. Replaces Susan Bradshaw.

• Marty Sullivan, Little Rock. To serve at the will of the governor. Vacant position.

ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOR MILITARY CHILDREN

• Jessica Saum, Sherwood. Term expires Aug. 1, 2026. Vacant position.

LEGISLATIVE RECIDIVISM TASK FORCE

• Dan Shue, Fort Smith. Term expires Dec. 31, 2024. Replaces Nathan Smith.