Alumni | Class NotesFebruary 02, 2026

Class Notes, Spring 2026

Written By: Jacob Childers

Have you recently celebrated a new job, promotion, wedding, baby, or new degree? Been published, gone on a fun adventure, started a new business, moved into a new home, or welcomed a grandchild? Let us - and your classmates - know what you've been doing since your time at UAFS, Westark, or Fort Smith Junior College by submitting a class note. Approved class notes will be published here and in our electronic newsletter Lion Lines. We love to get photos too, and we'll happily share them here and on our socials.

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2000s

Randall “Randy" Swaim, '00, works as a risk & training program manager in human resources for the City of Fort Smith. He also founded the Fort Smith Police Officer Daniel C. Martinez Memorial Endowment Scholarship through the UAFS Foundation Office, reflecting his commitment to community and education. 

 

2010s

Matthew Beyer, '15, is the founder of Beyer CPA & Advisors, PLLC, based in Fort Smith. He successfully launched his business, providing expert financial services to the local community. 

Meagan (Crosby) Meyer, '15, has been working as a therapist at a community mental health clinic since completing graduate school in 2024. She holds an LMSW and is dedicated to supporting mental health in her community. 

Laurel Sneed-McGehee, '17,  continues to excel in he career with ArcBest where she was promoted to analyst III in human capital management, employee experience in early 2025. 

Austin Hurston, '19, recently earned his master's degree. He works as a sales representative with Boston Mountain Flooring and continues to grow professionally in this role. 

Tristan Wise, '19, serves as an armed security officer with PalAmerican Security in Aurora, Colo. He has also recently gotten married. 

 

2020s

Jordan Miesner-Davis, '20, graduated from UAFS with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry-Biochemistry, followed by a Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2022. He is set to graduate with a Master of Legal Studies from the University of Arizona in Spring 2026 and has relocated to Washington, D.C., after living in Fort Smith for 29 years. He currently works as a scientist with Eurofins PSS. If you want to read more about his story click below! 
UAFS Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence

Paige (Lasiter) Parker, 22, transitioned to life as a mother after graduation. She got engaged, married in June 2023, and is now a proud mother of a son born in 2024 and a daughter born in 2025. 

 

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