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.

2024-2025 Board of Directors

Calhoun/Dallas/Ouachita Counties

Kelsey Samuel
Hampton
Term: 12/2023-9/2028
Vacant

Columbia           

Brenda Holley
Magnolia
Term: 9/19-9/2024
Dr. Shane Warrick
Magnolia
Accounting Expertise
Term: 7/2021-9/2026

HEMPSTEAD/LAFAYETTE/NEVADA COUNTIES

Dr. Ethan Dunbar
Lewisville
Term: 1/2021-9/2026
Vacant

Union County

James McMenis, Vice-Chairperson
El Dorado
Legal Expertise
Terms: 2/11-9/16
10/16-9/2021, 9/2021-9/2026
Susan M. Spicher, Chairperson
El Dorado
Education Expertise
Terms: 1/2021-9/2026
VacantAna Ford
El Dorado
Term: 4/2024-9/2029

Board of Directors By-Laws