• BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • CHAMBER MEMBERS
  • EVENTS
  • CHAMBER PARTNERS
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    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CHAMBER MEMBERS
    • EVENTS
    • CHAMBER PARTNERS
    • MISS MT NEBO PAGEANT
    • LET'S EAT
  • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • CHAMBER MEMBERS
  • EVENTS
  • CHAMBER PARTNERS
  • MISS MT NEBO PAGEANT
  • LET'S EAT

The Board of Directors

How is the Board Chosen?

The Board shall consist of 5 Elected Board members: Chairman, Vice I, Vice II, Vice III, and Vice IV elected for a 5 year term and they will move up each year until they reach Chairman, having been a member or representative of a member for one (1) year prior to the election. The rest of the Board will consist of 4 members elected for a one year term, making a total of 9 members and 5 other Ex Officio members, Mayor, County Judge, Superintendent of Dardanelle Schools and Arkansas Tech University Representative and these five members may be appointed by them. If these offices do not wish to send a Representative, they can be appointed by Chairman, except for Ex Officio Chairman. Each year the Election will be as follows, the membership will elect Vice IV for 5 year term and 4 one year term individuals. If one of the Vice Chairs resign during the year there would be a place on the ballot for whatever position, Vice II or Vice III, to be elected to finish term. The Treasurer can be a board member but does not have to be, but the Treasurer should have full privileges for a board member voting etc. See Article IV Section Four. 

Section Two

The following shall, by virtue of the office occupied, be ex-officio members of the Board of Directors:

  • The County Judge of Yell County or appoint a representative 
  • The Mayor of Dardanelle or appoint a represent 
  • Superintendent of the Dardanelle Schools or appoint a representative
  • The President Arkansas Tech University or appoint a representative 
  • The retiring Chairman if his/her elected term has expired shall automatically continue on the Board of Directors with full privileges for one (1) year.

Section Three

The Chairman may, with the consent of the Board of Directors, appoint up to five (5) Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce members to a one- (1) year term as Associate Directors. All Associate Directors shall have full Board of Directors privileges during their term.


2023 Board of Directors

 Officers 

Josh Buchanan Chairman

Dusty Bunting Vice I

Mikki Dennis Vice II

Jacob Belt Vice III

Kathy Haston-Hulsey IV

Carrie Davenport Treasurer


Voted in by the Members 

Angie Madison

Stevie Del Busto

Rashad Woods

Walter Reese


Appointed by the Chairman

Celia Carter 

Nancy Moore 

Mark Thone

Vickie Kneeland 

La Tasha Hendrix 


Ex-Officio Members

Jeff Gilkey, Yell County Judge 

Jimmy Witt, Mayor of Dardanelle 

Kevin Solomon, Arkansas Tech University 

Zach Hettinga, Dardanelle Public Schools 

Tonya Moles, 2022 Chairman


Executive Director

Stacey Daughtrey 

Video

Dardanelle EAST Lab students  Nick and Dakota wanted to research the history of Dardanelle and as a result, this video was created. Wish to thank the late Bob Bata and Former Mayor Carolyn McGee for their assistance in making the video possible 

About Us

The Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce 

is organized for the purpose of advancing 

the commercial, agricultural, industrial, tourism and civic interest 

of Dardanelle, AR and its trade area. 

Become a Member

We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of members. Business memberships are $150. 

Individual/ Non-Profit/ Retiree- $75

Get Involved!

We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. 

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Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce

212 Front Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834, United States

479-699-5246

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