The Board of Directors
How is the Board Chosen?
The Board of Directors consists of:
- 5 Elected Members: President, Vice I, Vice II, Vice III, and Vice IV. Members are elected to 5-year terms, progressing annually to the next role until serving as President. Candidates must have been a member or representative for at least one (1) year prior to the election.
- 4 Additional Members: Elected annually for a 1-year term.
- The President, with Board approval, may appoint up to five (5) Chamber members as Associate Directors for a 1-year term with full Board privileges.
- 5 Ex Officio Members: The Mayor of Dardanelle, the Yell County Judge, the Superintendent of Dardanelle Schools, and the President of Arkansas Tech University (or their appointed representatives). If these offices do not provide a representative, the Chairman may appoint one.
Elections are held yearly for Vice IV (5-year term) and four 1-year term members. Vacancies in Vice Chair roles are filled by election for the remaining term. The Treasurer may be a Board member or a non-member and holds full voting privileges.
2025 Board of Directors
Officers
- Mark Thone – President
- Celia Carter – Vice I
- Vickie Kneeland – Vice II
- Amber Phillips – Vice III
- Elida Ayla-Aparicio – Vice IV
- Nancy Moore – Treasurer
Elected by Members
- Raul Torres
- Scott Waniewski
- Kathy Haston-Hulsey
- Walter Gray
Appointed by the President
- Nicki Talley
- Cassie Williams
- Carrie Cornwell
- Kelly Goocher
- Cody Twehous
Ex-Officio Members
- Jeff Gilkey – Yell County Judge
- Jimmy Witt – Mayor of Dardanelle
- Dr. Adolfo Santos – Arkansas Tech University
- Dr. Jamie Burris – Dardanelle Public Schools
- Dusty Bunting – 2024 President
Executive Director
Stacey Daughtrey (since 2017)