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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.

Vice Chair: Laura R. Landreaux

President and CEO

Entergy Arkansas Inc.

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Treasurer: Charles Nabholz

Chairman Emeritus

The Nabholz Group, Inc.

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Nominations Chair: Judy McReynolds

Chairman, President and CEO

ArcBest

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Chairman Emeritus: Sonja Yates Hubbard

Principal

The Yates Group

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Chair: Ritter Arnold

Executive VP External Affairs

E. Ritter & Company

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Chris Barber

President & CEO

St. Bernards Healthcare

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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Curtis Barnett

CEO

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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Big River Steel, A U.S. Steel Company.

Daniel Brown

Chief Operating Officer

Big River Steel Works

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Daryl Brown

Executive Director

External Affairs South Region, MISO

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