About Us
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About the Arkansas Good Roads Foundation
The Arkansas Good Roads/Transportation Council was established in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt and tax-deductible organization. In 2015, the council was re-established as a foundation in order to be a more visible and credible voice on behalf of the mission of the Arkansas Highway Commission and the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The purpose of the foundation is to promote adequate funding and financing for the planning, development, construction, and maintenance of a safe and efficient highway, street, road, and bridge system, including transportation enhancements. The work increases statewide economic growth, private sector job creation and retention, and improves the quality of life in all Arkansas counties, municipalities, and communities.
Our History
Arkansas Good Roads traces its roots as an organization to 1896 when then-Governor James P. Clarke scheduled a Good Roads Convention in Little Rock. Over 200 delegates from 44 counties attended the convention, appointing a committee that founded “The Good Roads League of the State of Arkansas.” Dr. A.C. Millar, then President of Hendrix College, was selected as Chairman of the League.
Arkansas Good Roads Foundation Leadership
The Arkansas Good Roads Foundation Board of Directors includes representatives from each of the 10 Arkansas Highway Commission districts. The organization’s Executive Committee includes the Arkansas Good Roads Foundation Executive Director, and several Board members including three who are elected annually to serve as executive officers.
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President
Robert Moery
(Little Rock)
rmoery@broadviewstrategies.com
501-516-5067
Broadview Strategies
Secretary / Treasurer
D.B. Hill, III
(Little Rock)
dbh619@gmail.com
501-690-4327
D.B. Hill Contractors, Inc.
Arkansas Highway Commission Chair Seat (Non-Voting)
Philip Taldo
(Springdale)
Philip.taldo@ardot.gov
Arkansas Highway Commission Chairman
Arkansas Municipal League Seat
Mark Hayes
(Little Rock)
mhayes@arml.org
501-607-3910
Executive Director, Arkansas Municipal League
Alternate: Steve Napper / Jack Critcher
Association of Arkansas Counties Seat
Chris Villines
(Little Rock)
cvillines@arcounties.org
501-249-2308
Executive Director, Association of Arkansas Counties
Alternate: Mark Whitmore
Board Member
Harold Beaver, P.E.
(Rogers)
hdbeaver@sbcglobal.net
479-719-5650
Former ARDOT District 4 Engineer
Board Member
Graycen Bigger
(Pocahontas)
graycen@neaintermodal.com
870-335-7409
NEA Intermodal Authority
Board Member
JoAnne Bush
(Lake Village)
lvjhb@hotmail.com
870-265-1164
Former Mayor of Lake Village
Board Member
Jerry Holder
(Little Rock)
JDHolder@GarverUSA.com
501-376-3633
Senior Vice President, Garver
Board Member
Shannon Newton
(Bryant)
shannonnewton@arkansastrucking.com
501-372-3462
President, Arkansas Trucking Association
Board Member
Rep. Jim Wooten
(Beebe)
wjewooten@aol.com
501-882-5220
Arkansas House of Representatives
Ex Officio
Joe Quinn
(Rogers) (Ex Officio)
Jquinnassociates@outlook.com
479-426-5931
Executive Director, Arkansas Good Roads Foundation
Our Featured Member
In 1963, after serving eight years with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, Bob Crafton and Lem Tull set out to build their own engineering and surveying firm in Rogers. Founded on experienced infrastructure design and excellent client service, Crafton Tull steadily built a reputation for...
