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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.

Marty Casteel

President & CEO (retired)

Simmons Bank

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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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Chris Hart

President & CEO

Central Moloney INC

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Jerry Jones

EVP and Chief Ethics and Legal Officer

LiveRamp

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Jamie Pafford-Gresham

President & CEO

Pafford Medical Services

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Phillip Poston

Chief Development Officer

Hytrol

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Dr. Charles Robinson

Chancellor

University of Arkansas

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