About Us
At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn't happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success.
The Council
The Arkansas Economic Development Council is composed of sixteen (16) members appointed to four-year terms by the governor. These appointments are made with the advice and consent of the Arkansas Senate. At least three members are from each of the four congressional districts, and four members are appointed at large.
Jay Bunyard
See BioChris Gosnell
See BioThomas Dickinson
Shash Goyal
Annemarie Dillard Jazic
Glen Johnson
Vance Lawson
See BioJohnny Mitchum
See BioJohn Newcomb
See BioTracey Rancifer
See BioJohn Schmelzle
Molly Shepherd
Jim Smith
See BioJon Wickliffe
Lindsey Wingo
See BioLang Zimmerman
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