HER STORY:

I am dependable, ethical, analytic and adaptable, with the latter possibly my greatest character trait. I pride myself on the ability to be able to adapt to varying situations, relationships and processes to best benefit the masses. Freak-out mode is my pet peeve.

RESIDENT of: I am a lifelong resident of the St. Vincent Community in Conway County.  

CHILDREN: Together, we have six children.

EDUCATION: I earned a BBA in accounting from UCA, I am a College of Business Management Institute graduate from the University of Kentucky, I earned my Master of Education from University of Arkansas and am a certified professional accountant.

CAREER: I am the Chancellor at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I could not be prouder of our adult children and precious grandchildren—each is amazing! I’m also especially proud to have been nominated and chosen by my education colleagues and community constituents to serve as the first woman and fourth-ever chancellor of UACCM. I will be starting my 33rd year in higher education and my fifth year as chancellor in November.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: I am a lifelong community member and parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Vincent. I am involved in multiple civic groups, committees, board service, and local, state and national associations.

SPECIAL INTERESTS: My most recent special interests are my two precious 2-year-old granddaughters, Tessa Kate and Farrah Grace, both of whom I taught early on to “Call the HOGS.” I know, priorities! I, too, am a lifelong Razorback fan trained by my Dad from a very early age as well! I love to travel and experience new destinations. To relax, I enjoy camping, laking and hanging out at our mountain cabin.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT CENTRAL ARKANSAS? I love the natural beauty of Central Arkansas. I enjoy most things outdoors including the mountains, a beautiful waterfall, a pristine Arkansas lake, and all within a very short hike or drive from home. Central Arkansas’s natural beauty is often taken for granted. I also love the small-town USA feel the “501 LIFE” affords.

HIS STORY:

I would describe myself as well-thought-out and generally quiet. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so I try to listen more than I talk.

RESIDENT of: St. Vincent Community.

NATIVE OF: Caseville, Mich.

EDUCATION: Electronics engineering, National Education Center (NEC) Little Rock (Pulaski County).

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: I am self-employed, the owner/operator of Ozark Excavation and Construction.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I am most proud of our kids we are blessed with. I’m also very proud of our mountain cabin. We built it from the ground up. I sawed all the cedar and most of the kids and a few friends contributed in one way or another during the two-year construction. We used most of my heavy equipment during the construction. There’s a big difference between carpentry and civil construction.    

SPECIAL INTERESTS: I like to cook, play guitar, bow-hunt, stream-fish, hunt morel mushrooms, watch westerns and ride my Harley.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT CENTRAL ARKANSAS? Getting lost, mainly in the mountains.