Board of Directors

Board membership works to engage their individual communities across Arkansas of every age and background to become immersed in the culture, history, and stories that are rooted in our state. Each of the members is actively involved in grant review and decision-making and works collaboratively with HumanitiesAR staff through strategic planning and development.

Interested in joining our Board of Directors?

If you or someone you know is passionate about the humanities and immersing the community in our mission, submit a nomination using our online form.

Board Members

* Denotes gubernatorial appointees

Dr. Mel Zabecki

Chair
Fayetteville

Jillian Hartley

Vice Chair
Blytheville

Dr. Lisa Speer

Secretary
Arkadelphia

Judy Costello

Treasurer
Springdale

Tamela Tenpenny-Lewis

Parliamentarian
Little Rock

Leatrice Russ-Glenns*

Immediate Past Chair
Little Rock

Caree Banton

Board Member
Fayetteville

Larry Foley

Board Member
Fayetteville

Angela Gibbs

Board Member
Newport

Dr. Brian Jones

Board Member
El Dorado

Dallas Martinez

Board Member
Jonesboro

Tim Nutt

Board Member
Little Rock

Dr. Blake Perkins

Board Member
Beebe

Dr. Tricia Starks

Board Member
Fayetteville

Amber Thompson

Board Member
Cave Springs

Catherine Wallack

Board Member
Fayetteville