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Board of Trustees

The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) is governed by a board of trustees made up of chancellors from Arkansas research universities and business leaders from across the state. The board is dedicated to creating opportunities in research, commercialization, and job creation, with each member serving as a champion for research in Arkansas and advancing ARA’s mission. Their leadership has been critical to the organization’s success, and they continue to provide invaluable guidance as ARA launches new programs, fosters collaborations, and builds momentum.

Chair: Ritter Arnold

Executive VP External Affairs

E. Ritter & Company

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Treasurer: Charles Nabholz

Chairman Emeritus

The Nabholz Group, Inc.

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Chairman Emeritus: Sonja Yates Hubbard

Principal

The Yates Group

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Vice Chair: Laura R. Landreaux

President and CEO

Entergy Arkansas Inc.

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Nominations Chair: Judy McReynolds

Chairman, President and CEO

ArcBest

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Dr. Christina Drale

Chancellor

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Dr. Deacue Fields

Vice President for Agriculture

University of Arkansas System

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Dr. Anthony Graham

Chancellor

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Dr. Charles Robinson

Chancellor

University of Arkansas

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