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Bethany Clark
Adrian Manor
Princess Nwofor
Bethany Clark
Chad Mitchell
Jamie Jaynes
Natish Thomas
Colleen Tipler
Ashley Walls
Shannon Stroud
Matthew Woods
Porsha McGregor
Kirsten Stroud
Kyndale Wlliams
Garren Fears
Lisa Cochrane
Jesse Simmons
Rochelle Morris
Christion Johnson
Hanan Douglas
Hanan Douglas
Grace Acred
Katie House
Katie House
Ginger Willis
Grover Welch
Sinaly Karamoko
Tristen Qualls
Lydia Perschka
Trenton Thomas
Ayesha Siddiqua
Benjamin Ford
Janet Baugh
Whitney Crutcher
Sierra Green
Mikelle Moore
Sandra McCoy
Jackie Thompson
Heather Herrera
Tim Pendergrass
Taryll Henry
Matthew Riley
Jennifer Delong
Lauren Hamilton
Alysa Fenner
Rachel Robert
Gina Dehart
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Members of the ASU-Newport Board of Visitors are selected by the ASU System President
in cooperation and coordination with the ASU-Newport Chancellor. The Board of Visitors
serves in an advisory role to aid in securing financial support, to make recommendations
about the educational and service needs of the service area, and to furnish counsel
and guidance. It will elect from its members a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and
a secretary and will meet quarterly just prior to the meeting of the ASU System Board
of Trustees.
Chris Glenn
(President)
FMH Conveyors
Jonesboro
Chris Glenn is the Director of Engineering at FMH Conveyors in Jonesboro. Originally
from Dexter, Missouri, Chris Glenn grew up in the agricultural industry. In 1992 he
moved to Arkansas to pursue his education and begin his career. While working full-time,
he obtained a Bachelor of Science from Arkansas State University in 1997, majoring
in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology. He and his wife, Amy, have been married for
over 21 years. They live in Paragould with their 16-year-old son, Preston, and 14-year
old daughter, Paige, who are students in the Paragould School District. Chris has
served on the ASUN Board of Visitors since 2017.
Brent Lassiter
(Vice President)
Pro Ag Services, Inc.
Newport
Brent Lassiter owns and operates ProAg Services, LLC, in Newport, which provides agricultural
consulting services to farmers across Arkansas. Brent graduated from both ASUN and
A-State studying Agriculture Business. Brent is a lifelong resident of Jackson County
and is married to his high school sweetheart, Mandi. They have two sons, Garrett and
Eli. He and his family also operate a small farm in Jackson County. Brent has served
on the ASUN Board of Visitors since 2017.
Tuesday Gaddis
Unico Bank
Marked Tree
Tuesday Gaddis is the Branch Manager at Unico Bank in Marked Tree. She is a native
of Marked Tree and graduated from Marked Tree High School in 2006. Tuesday went on
to continue her education at ASUN-Marked Tree, where she graduated in 2015 with an
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Networking Technology. She has one daughter,
Patsy. Tuesday has served on the ASUN Board of Visitors since 2020.
Mark Young
Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce
Jonesboro
Mark Young has been the President and CEO of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce
since 2006. Mark also serves as President of Jonesboro Unlimited, an economic development
organization. Mark received his B.S. in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations
from A-State. He has been a Certified Economic Developer since 1994. Mark served on
the Governor's Economic Recovery Task Force and is past Chairman of the Northeast
Arkansas Economic Development Coalition and the Arkansas Economic Developers. Mark
is married to Mitzi. They have two sons, Adam and Alex. Mark has served on the ASUN
Board of Visitors since 2021.
Jeff Sampson
SBT Food Group
Newport
Jeff Sampson is the co-owner of SBT Food Group (Subway) and Director of Operations
for their five locations. They have one location in Newport and four in Southern Missouri.
Jeff studied Business Administration at A-State and the University of Central Arkansas
before becoming entrepreneur and owner of several small businesses in Northeast Arkansas.
Jeff is a native of Newport and is married to his high school sweetheart, Lauren.
They have two children, Jack and Luke. Jeff has served on the ASUN Board of Visitors
since 2021.
Bryce Shelton
Arkansas Steel
Newport
Bryce Shelton is the HR and Safety Manager at Arkansas Steel in Newport. He also serves
as a youth minister at the Holden Avenue Church of Christ, and is President of the
Joe and Helen Harris Foundation. Bryce holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety
and Health, as well as a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Bryce was born
and raised in Jackson County, where he currently resides with his wife, Lacy, and
his two children, Jaxon and Rylin. Bryce has served on the ASUN Board of Visitors
since 2022.
Nyesha Greer
Christ Academy Middle School
Newport
Nyesha Greer is the Principal and Founder of Christ Academy Middle School in Newport.
She is also a Co-Pastor/Founder of the Seeds of Faith Fellowship, and serves on the
Newport Economic Development Commission. Nyesha received her Bachelor’s in Early Childhood
Education from Henderson State University and Master’s in Education Administration
from Concordia University. In her spare time, Nyesha has authored and published several
Christian books. Nyesha and her husband, Richard, have been married for 15 years.
They live in Newport with their 12-year old son, Eli, and 11-year old daughter, Ali.
Nyesha has served on the ASUN Board of Visitors since 2022.
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