Our Board of Directors is comprised of voluntary members of the communities we serve. They’re chosen for their expertise as required by Head Start and also for their valued leadership within our communities. They serve five-year terms and can serve an unlimited number of terms. Their insight provides guidance to the agency on a variety of needs.
2020-2021 Board of Directors
Calhoun/Dallas/Ouachita Counties
| Dale Smith Fordyce Former Parent Terms: 12/11-9/16, 10/16-9/2021, 9/2021-9/2026 | Dr. Levenis Penix, Chairperson Thornton Terms: 11/03-9/08, 10/08-9/13, 10/13-9/18, 10/18-9/2023 |
Columbia
| Brenda Holley Magnolia Term: 9/19-9/2024 | Dr. Shane Warrick Magnolia Accounting Expertise Term: 7/2021-7/2026 |
HEMPSTEAD/LAFAYETTE/NEVADA COUNTIES
| Mayor Ethan Dunbar Lewisville Term: 1/2021-1/2026 | Carla Narlesky Hope Term: 7/2021-7/2026 |
Union County
| James McMenis, Vice-Chairperson El Dorado Legal Expertise Terms: 2/11-9/16 10/16-9/2021, 9/2021-9/2026 | Susan M. Spicher El Dorado Education Expertise Terms: 1/2021-1/2026 |
| Debbie Watts El Dorado Term: 9/19-9/2024 | Dr. Lisa Oden Magnolia ECE Expertise Terms: 9/08-9/13, 10/13-9/18 10/18-9/2023 |