GOVERNING BOARDS
The Board of Trustees governs the Arkansas State University System, consisting of multiple campuses, sites, and centers located throughout the service area of the university. Members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Governor of Arkansas. This is the policy-making governing board.
The local Board of Visitors serves as an external advisory body to the Chancellor. Members of the board have attained prominence in their field and are chosen because of their value in providing sound advice and counsel.
Dr. Bentley Wallace was named Chancellor of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home on Aug. 1, 2023.
Wallace – a native of nearby Mountain View with broad experience in executive leadership, higher education, workforce training initiatives and fund-raising – served as the president of South Arkansas College in El Dorado since 2020.
Prior to joining SouthArk, Wallace served at University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College as dean of technical and professional studies from 2018-2020 and as vice chancellor for economic development from 2013-2018. He was division chair and director of business and transportation technology at ASU-Newport from 2006-2013.
His private sector experience includes director of operations at Ronnie Dowdy Trucking Inc., division manager for WCA Waste Systems Inc. and general manager of JIT Warehouse Services.
Wallace was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Master of Science in Education from Arkansas State University and an Ed.D. in Human Resource and Workforce Development Education from the University of Arkansas.
- Sonny Elliott, Chair
- Allyson Dewey, Vice Chair
- Renata Byler
- Ron Peterson
- Jackson Rhoades
- Kris Steelman
- Russell Tucker
- Sara Zimmerman
In an effort to help guide the development efforts of ASUMH toward a more successful service role, the Foundation Board of Governors, formerly the Development Council, was created. The purposes of the Foundation Board of Governors are:
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To be informed about ASUMH and its service role including but not limited to its beliefs, mission, policies, goals, objectives, and action plans.
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To function as ambassadors of ASUMH in the community and in the student service area.
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To maintain a high degree of interest in ASUMH and assist with fund-raising activities of the university.
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To assist in planning, implementing, and promoting special activities and events.
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The Foundation Board of Governors meets quarterly, the second Wednesday of February, May, August and November each year.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
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Joe Miles--President
- Susan Stockton--Vice-President
- Sandy B. Irby--Secretary
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Heather Knight Loftis
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Rob Finley
- Shawna McClain
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Mel Coleman
- Katie Risk
- Tom Czanstkowski
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Jerry Don Cunningham
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Jodi Strother
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Eddie Dry
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Dr. Kathy Loyd
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Geoff Smith
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Shaunda Goodwin
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Sandy Irby
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Laney McConnell
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Allen Moore
Chancellor's Cabinet
- Dr. Bentley Wallace, Chancellor
- Dr. Robert Shurley, Provost, Vice Chancellor for Academics
- Waynna Dockins, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
- Christy Keirn, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement
Hierarchy of Decision Making and Shared Governance at ASUMH:
All institutional changes are referred to the Academic Affairs or Operational Affairs committees for review and recommendation, then to the Cabinet and Chancellor for approval. The lines connecting the various shared governance entities represent the flow of information, and in the shared governance process, information can flow in any direction along the lines.
