Spicher appointed to development team
FAYETTEVILLE — Brandon Spicher has been appointed as associate director of development in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Spicher holds two bachelor’s degrees from the U of A, in political sci- ence and com- munication, and has previously worked in Washington, D.C., as a legislative coordinator for a governmental affairs firm and before that in the offices of former U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor and former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross.
“Brandon’s national policy expertise in the areas of health and education is ideal for us as we work to connect benefactors with our programs in ways that are meaningful to them,” Jamie Banks, senior director of development and external relations, said in a news release. “He also has an extensive network built through his service with the Arkansas congressional delegation that will help us continue to have an impact on the entire state with improved systems in education and health care.”
Spicher said in the release he is glad to be back in his home state where he can put his experience to work on a statewide scale.
“I am excited to join the talented development team at the College of Education and Health Professions,” Spicher said. “The college holds an inspiring mission statement ‘to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Arkansas.’ I take that challenge to heart. Education and health are transformational fields and their scale of impact in Arkansas has created an abundance of momentum and energy. I look forward to meeting with educators and health professionals from all across the state.”
Before working for three years as legislative coordinator for Venable LLP, Spicher served as legislative correspondent and press assistant for Pryor from 2013 to 2015. He served as deputy communications director and director of constituent services for Ross from 2011 to 2013.
“Part of my role working in Congress was cultivating strong relationships throughout Arkansas,” he said. “My policy experience has allowed me to have a more complex understanding of where Arkansas stands nationally in health and education.”
Spicher also served as a member of the board of directors for the Washington chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association from 2013 to 2018.