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Stella (Hall) Cash ’64 was named the 2019 recipient of the Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award, the highest honor bestowed to a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Dr. Woodrow Cummins ’68, ’71 was inducted into the ÿ�մ�����վ Sports Hall of Fame. He was a three-year letterman in football for the Bears and helped the team win two Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference (AIC) titles.

James “Jim” Tarkington ’68 was inducted into the ÿ�մ�����վ Sports Hall of Fame. He was a three-year letter winner in football and four-year letter winner in track and field.

Richard McCauley was inducted into the ÿ�մ�����վ Sports Hall of Fame. He was a four-year letterman in football and two-time first-team All-AIC selection who won the L.B. Jackman Award in 1969.

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Dennis DeBusk ’72 received the 13th annual Buddy Harding Award, which is presented to a ÿ�մ�����վ alumnus for Arkansas high school coaching excellence.

Dr. John Brizzolara ’74 recently joined Washington Regional Ozark Urology Clinic.

John Hutchcraft ’76 has been appointed to the Arkansas Auctioneers Licensing Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires April 15, 2023.

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Dr. Bryant Ashley ’80 was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Optometry by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Dr. Twala (Hodge) Maresh ’82, ’98, ’02, ÿ�մ�����վ senior clinical instructor, was awarded the 2019 Arkansas Physical Therapy Association Distinguished Service Award at the fifth annual OPTimize Conference.

Dr. John Lipscomb ’84, ’86 is the new senior toxicologist at the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health in North Little Rock.

Robert Passwaters ’84 was appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities.

Roberta “Robbi” (DeWeese) Davis ’85, president of The Robbi Davis Agency Inc., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Insurance Agents 2019 list.

Melynda (Hansford) Knapp ’85, ’90 was chosen as Educator of the Year by the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce in
November 2019.

Lori (Hawkins) Case Melton ’85 has been hired as the senior vice president of business development at First Community Bank.

Curtis Barnett ’86 has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the ÿ�մ�����վ Board of Trustees. The appointment began Jan. 15, 2020.

Aron “Carl” Harris ’86 was inducted into the ÿ�մ�����վ Sports Hall of Fame. He was a two-time All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference defensive lineman who holds the school record for single-season tackles for loss and also held the career mark for more than 30 years. Harris is also tied for fifth in career sacks at ÿ�մ�����վ.

Leslie (Abbott) Boone ’87 was selected to serve on the National Board of Trustees for the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children Inc.

Carrie “Allison” Nicholas ’87 has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to be a member of the State Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force.

Laura Abbott ’88, ’96 was reappointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence.

Tyrone Scott ’89 received the Secretary of Defense Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Medal on Feb. 26, 2019, for his 2018 deployment. Additionally, he earned the third quarter Civilian of the Quarter Award on Feb. 27, 2019, for the same tour.

Lisa (Gunderman) Willenberg ’89 was selected as chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton. Her term began Nov. 1, 2019.

Byron Bailey was inducted into the ÿ�մ�����վ Sports Hall of Fame. He was a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All-American in track and field in 1986
and 1987.

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Dr. Teri (Turley) Cox ’90, ’94 is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.

Shauwn Howell ’90 was appointed to the Southeast Arkansas College Board of Trustees by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires July 1, 2026.

Johnny Mitchum ’90 has been appointed to the Arkansas Auctioneers Licensing Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires April 15, 2023.

Roger “Todd” Wooten ’90, J.D., is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.

Tami Mitchell-Davis ’91 will wed Stephen Elliot Marsh ’03 on May 30, 2020.
Vorandol (Rutherford) Stinyard ’91 has been appointed to the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires June 30, 2022.

Amy (Vint) Fecher ’92 was appointed to the board of the Information Network of Arkansas by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Dorothy “Dottie” (Riffel) Highfill ’92 was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Insurance Agents 2019 list.

Dr. Tina Maddox ’93, ’94 has been named associate dean in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest Regional Campus.

Arthur Hulbert ’93, ’94 is the new president and CEO of the Siloam Springs Chamber
of Commerce.

Dr. Tonya (King) Johnson ’94, ’95 is a finalist in the allied health professional category for the Health Care Heroes Awards, presented by Arkansas Business.

Angela “Angie” (Akin) Longing ’94 was named Administrator of the Year at the North Metro Healthcare Awards.

Joan (Land) Shofner ’94 is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.

Jimmy Bryant ’95, ’96 has been named director of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism.

Wendy (Ivy) Hannah ’95 was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Insurance
Agents 2019 list.

Kenny Kinley ’95 has been named CEO of Edafio Technology Partners, an information technology products and services firm.
Amy Meins ’95 has been appointed as a shareholder of Colliers International.

Trevor Seifert ’96 has been named chief information officer at ÿ�մ�����վ.

Capt. Justin Tapley ’97, ÿ�մ�����վ Police Department, recently graduated from the 277th session of the FBI National Academy in
Quantico, Virginia.

Nicole (Fiddler) Lovell ’98, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.

Brandy (Glover) Pate ’98 was honored as the 2019 Alumni Service Award recipient by the ÿ�մ�����վ Alumni Association.

Brandyce “Brandy” (Whitfield) Harp ’99 was featured in Arkansas’ Power Women 2019 presented by Arkansas Money &
Politics Magazine.

Sharon (Baker) Hawkins ’99 has been appointed to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires Aug. 1, 2022.

Dr. Matthew Nix ’99 was named president of the Arkansas chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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Justin Mizell ’00 has joined Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield as membership manager of Blue Advantage Regular Business.

Robert “Travis” Mulhearn ’00, president of the Farris Insurance Agency of Conway, was recently elected president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas.

Kevin Williams ’00 was named president of the Union Bank of Mena.

Jennifer (Long) Boyett ’01 has been named executive director of the United Way of
Central Arkansas.

William “Bill” Clary ’01 has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Dr. Vincent Dunlap ’01 has been hired as an associate professor of chemistry at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois.

Dr. Miguel “Mike” Hernandez ’01, ’05 has been hired as the executive director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators.

Dr. Amanda (Hearne) Bledsoe ’02 was featured in Arkansas’ Power Women
2019 presented by Arkansas Money & Politics Magazine.

Judge Troy Braswell ’02 has been selected as the first recipient of the Dan Nabholz Emerging Leader Award by the Conway Area Leadership Institute.

Dr. Tonya Martin-Dunlap ’02 has been hired as a breast surgical oncologist at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Elizabeth “Beth” (Becker) Franks ’02 is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.

Shannon (Samples) Newton ’02 was featured in Arkansas’ Power Women 2019 presented by Arkansas Money & Politics Magazine.

Tasha (Sossamon) Taylor ’02, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.

Chad Hearne ’04, ’19 has been hired as the executive director of the ÿ�մ�����վ Foundation.

Karen “Betsy” (Turner) Baker ’05, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.

Rhonda (Gill) Dixon ’05, ’13, an advanced practice registered nurse, began practice at the Conway Regional Medical Clinic-Prince Street in September 2019.

Bradley Martin ’05 has been appointed to the Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires Aug. 12, 2021.

Michael “Mike” Norvell ’05, ’07 has been hired as Florida State University’s 11th head football coach.

Dr. Claudette (Wiggins) Holt ’06 has been hired as the director of Professional Adult College Education (PACE) Enrollment at Central Baptist College.

Bethany (Gulley) Pike ’06, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.

Shawanna Rodgers ’06 was hired as the first diversity and economic development coordinator for the city of Conway.

Cody Stafford ’06, J.D., was named a partner at Dobrowski, Larkin, and Johnson (now Dobrowski, Larkin, and Stafford LLP), a law firm in Houston, Texas.

Miranda Yelvington ’06 won a Health Care Heroes Award, presented by Arkansas Business, in the allied health professional category.

Jenna (Beck) Davidson ’07, ’09, ÿ�մ�����վ assistant dean of students, was selected as a member of the Faulkner County Juvenile Drug Court Team.

Rebekah (Gardner) Fincher ’07, chief administrative officer for Conway Regional Health System and ÿ�մ�����վ Alumni Association board member, has been named the Arkansas Hospital Association C.E. Melville Young Administrator of the Year.

Dr. Spencer Gordy ’07 was honored as the 2019 Young Alumni Award recipient by the ÿ�մ�����վ Alumni Association.

Nicholas “Drew” Williams ’07, ’09 has been hired as vice president of business development at Baldwin & Shell Construction Co.

Stephen Dively ’08 has been promoted to vice president of Online Technologies in North Little Rock.

Haley Heath ’08, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.
Bethany “Dawn” (Fink) Johnson ’08 has been hired as small business and consumer loan officer for First Service Bank in Conway.

John Scherrey ’08 is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.

Elliot Hartle ’09 has been promoted to junior bank examiner at the Arkansas State Bank Department.

Dr. Melissa (Halverson) Clark has been named the director of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 12th Street Health & Wellness Center.

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Dr. John Montgomery ’10 won a Health Care Heroes Award, presented by Arkansas Business, in the health care administrator category.

Chloe Smith ’11 was inducted into the ÿ�մ�����վ Sports Hall of Fame. She was the most decorated volleyball player in ÿ�մ�����վ history, a three-time Southland Conference (SLC) Player of the Year and a three-time SLC Student-Athlete of the Year.

Sidney Stewart ’11, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.
Joel Lookadoo ’13, a teacher at Lakeside Junior High School, was named the 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year.

Samantha Pettis ’13 has been recognized as a 20 in Their 20s 2019 honoree presented by Arkansas Business.

Dr. Sarah Atkins ’14 has joined Conway Family Dental as a dentist.

Austin Brown ’14 is a talent manager for Collab in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Taryn (McGhee) Echols ’14 was appointed assistant superintendent for the Hot Springs School District in July 2019.

Joyti Lal ’14 was a Taste of the Finest Honoree for 2020, a fundraising event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

James “J.D.” Gray ’15 has been hired as the Faulkner County area manager for
Waco Title Co.

Ashley (Castillo) Collins ’16 has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome/Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANS/PANDAS) Advisory Council.

Meredith (Herring) Powell ’16, J.D., was hired as an associate attorney for Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC.

Morgan Butler ’17 is a finalist in the nurse of the year category for the Health Care Heroes Awards presented by Arkansas Business.

Karli (Suskie) Saracini ’18 has been named assistant commissioner for educator effectiveness and licensure in the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

James “J.J.” McNiece ’19 published the poetry collection “Gusenstein’s Galaxies.”