Commission Members
James Barton, DVM, Chairman was appointed to the Livestock and Poultry Commission by Governor Mike Huckabee in 2003. He is a Poultry Welfare Specialist for Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale, Arkansas. Dr. Barton's term will expire on January 14, 2010.
Mack Hayden, Vice Chairman was appointed to the Livestock and Poultry Commission in 2004 by Governor Mike Huckabee. He retired from the Arkansas State Police after 27 years of service, during which time he was the recipient of many awards, including Trooper of the Year in 1980 and again in 1995. Mr. Hayden is very active in the equine industry and has been a farrier for 27 years. He is also an active member of many horse show associations and riding clubs. His term with the Livestock and Poultry Commission will expire on January 14, 2011.
Bill Gipson was appointed to the Livestock and Poultry Commission by Governor Mike Huckabee in 2003 to fill the remainder of Tommy Lewis' term. He was then re-appointed in January of 2005 to a complete seven-year term. Mr. Gipson is a cattleman and farms rice, soybeans, hay, and timber in Bigelow, Arkansas. He is a member of the Perry County Quorum Court and is president of the Arkansas Quorum Courts Association. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Arkansas Counties. Mr. Gipson is a former member of the ASCS committee (FSA) and the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. Mr. Gipson's term will expire on October 14, 2012.
James W. "Bill" Smith was appointed to the Livestock and Poultry Commission in 1999. He is the owner/operator of a dairy cattle operation in Carlisle, Arkansas. Mr. Smith's first term expired on January 14, 2006. He was then reappointed by Governor Mike Huckabee in 2006 to a second seven-year term, which will expire on January 14 , 2013.
David Miller was appointed to the Livestock and Poultry Commission in 2000. He is an attorney with Miller Law and Insurance Firm in Melbourne, Arkansas and is the owner/operator of a poultry and cattle operation, also in Melbourne. Mr. Miller's first term on the baord expired on January 14, 2007. He was then reappointed by Governor Mike Beebe on February 13, 2007 to serve another seven-year term, which will expire on January 14, 2014.
Dale Dixon of White Hall, Arkansas was appointed to the Livestock & Poultry Commission on February 29, 2008 by Governor Mike Beebe. He replaces Rusty Pendergraft. Mr. Dixon's term will expire on January 14, 2015.
Devoe Bollinger, Jr. was appointed to the Livestock and Poultry Commission in October of 2007 by Governor Mike Beebe. He first served on the commission after being appointed by then Governor Bill Clinton from 1980 to 2001. During his first years of appointment and as chairman, he was instrumental in Arkansas becoming a Class Free Brucellosis state. He is a member of the Arkansas Cattleman's Association Board, Sevier County Farm Bureau, Sevier County Cattleman's Association, and Sevier County Equalization Board. He raises Limousin and crossbred cattle on the family ranch in Sevier and Little River Counties. He is also involved with the horse industry. Mr. Bollinger's term will expire January 14, 2009.
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