Little Rock, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Feb. 20, 2025 – The president of Jetton General Contracting, Andrew Berner of Jonesboro, was appointed to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the appointment in a press release on Thursday. Berner is one of 18 appointees Sanders announced, who will serve on various state boards or Quorum Courts.

Berner’s term expires Jan. 14, 2027. He replaces Steven Smith.

The other appointees are listed below:

Arkansas Economic Development Council

  • Jerry Holder, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Economic Development Council. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2029. Replaces Tracy Rancifer.
  • Molly Shepherd, El Dorado, to the Arkansas Economic Development Council. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2029. Reappointment.

Arkansas Public Service Commission

  • Lawrence “Justin” Tate, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2031. Reappointment.

Arkansas Racing Commission

  • Michael “Denny” East, Marion, to the Arkansas Racing Commission. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2030. Reappointment.
  • John Schmelzle, Rogers, to the Arkansas Racing Commission. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2030. Replaces Kent ‘Bo” Hunter.

Arkansas Real Estate Commission

  • Eugene Post, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2027. Reappointment.

Arkansas State Police Commission

  • Jeffery Teague, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas State Police Commission. Term to expire Jan. 14, 2032. Reappointment.

Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas

  • Roger Polston, Cave City, to the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas. Term to expire June 15, 2027. Reappointment

Contractors Licensing Board

  • Donald Weaver, Conway, to the Contractors Licensing Board. Term to expire Dec. 31, 2027. Reappointment.

Post-Prison Transfer Board

  • William Shock, Conway, to the Post-Prison Transfer Board. Term to Jan. 14, 2032. Reappointment.

State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors

  • Jared Wiley, Benton, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Term to expire July 1, 2027. Replaces Lorie Tudor.

Jefferson County Quorum Court

  • Richard Victorino, Pine Bluff, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 11, for Jefferson County.  Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.  Fulfills the remaining term of Danny Holcomb.

Independence County Quorum Court

  • Boyce C. Barnett, Cave City, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 5, for Independence County. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.  Fulfills the remaining term of Bill Lindsey.

Ouachita County Quorum Court

  • Michael Tyler, Camden, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 3, for Ouachita County.  Term expires Dec. 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Carl Edward Pickett, Jr.

Poinsett County Quorum Court

  • Diane Jones, Harrisburg, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 1, for Poinsett County. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.  Fulfills the remaining term of Randy Jones.

Union County Quorum Court

  • Thad Mason, Norphlet, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 6, for Union County. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026.  Currently vacant position.

Van Buren County Quorum Court

  • Robbia Mays, Clinton, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 1, for Van Buren County. Term expires Dec. 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of David Holcomb.