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Board of Visitors

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Board of Visitors is a liaison between UAFS and its region. Board members advise the UAFS Chancellor, president, and Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System regarding the educational and service needs of the River Valley region.


Jerry Glidewell

Jerry Glidewell, Chair
Retired, Executive Director
Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club

Rodney Shepard

Rodney Shepard, Vice Chair
Chief Customer Experience Officer Arvest Bank

Cathy Williams

Cathy Williams, Secretary
Retired, Supervisor of Community Partnerships and Career Education
Fort Smith Public Schools

Gary Campbell

Gary Campbell
Retired, Principal
Campbell and Associates

James O. Cox

James O. Cox
Retired, Judge
Sebastian County Circuit Court
Division VI

Tony Jones

Tony Jones
Deputy Public Defender
Washington County Public Defender

Eileen C. Kradel

Eileen C. Kradel
Retired, Vice President of Compliance
Washington Regional Medical Center

George B. McGill

George B. McGill
Mayor
City of Fort Smith

Michael Newcity, board of visitors

Michael E. Newcity
Chief Innovation Officer &
President, ArcBest Technologies/ArcBest