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 | 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 Accounting Expertise Term: 9/19-9/2024 | Dr. Lisa Oden Magnolia ECE Expertise Terms: 9/08-9/13, 10/13-9/18 10/18-9/2023 |
HEMPSTEAD/LAFAYETTE/NEVADA COUNTIES
| Dr. Bobby Hart Hope Term: 9/19-9/2024 | Mayor Ethan Dunbar Lewisville Term: 1/2021-1/2026 |
Union County
| Don McGaugh, Vice-Chair El Dorado Accounting Expertise Term: 9/19-9/2024 | James McMenis El Dorado Legal Expertise Terms: 2/11-9/16 10/16-9/2021 |
| Susan M. Spicher El Dorado Education Expertise Terms: 1/2021-1/2026 | Debbie Watts El Dorado Term: 9/19-9/2024 |