DECEMBER 2015 NEWSLETTER...AHTD Newsletter December 2015 5 SPIRIT DAY PHOTO ALBUM The AHTD’s fourth annual Spirit Day held on November 6th was a big success. Once again, our employees

pg 3 // T2 Program Recognizes Scholarspg 4 // David Henning Promotedpg 5 // Spirit Day Photo Album

pg 8 // Retirees Annual Meetingpg 8 // 2016 Bid Letting Schedulepg 9 // Around the Department

NEWSLETTERDECEMBER 2015

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HAPPYHOLIDAYS

The Arkansas State Highway Commission sends you the warmest greetings of the season. The AHTD is lucky to have dedicated employees and the Commission would like to thank each of you for your hard work. May peace and prosperity be yours in 2016, and best wishes to you and your family for health and happiness throughout the coming year.

EDITORDavid Nilles

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GRAPHIC DESIGNERPaula Cigainero

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PHOTOGRAPHERRusty Hubbard

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COVER PHOTOS: Front and Back:

Cotter Bridge, Highway 62 • Baxter County

Arkansas Highways Newsletter is published bi-monthly by and for employees of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department as a medium of Departmental news and other information.

CORRESPONDENCE Should be directed to:

ARKANSAS HIGHWAYSPublic Information OfficeP.O. Box 2261, Room 1002Little Rock, AR 72203-2261

SUBMISSIONS Photo submissions are included as time and

space allow. Please submit images to the appropriate District or Division Reporter:

DISTRICT 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linnie CalvertDISTRICT 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sandy PendergrassDISTRICT 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melanie LauterbachDISTRICT 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pam BruceDISTRICT 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coleen StevensDISTRICT 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patricia Fletcher-KesterDISTRICT 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nina IngramDISTRICT 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Regina ColcloughDISTRICT 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JaNell DavidsonDISTRICT 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lesa OsbornARKANSAS HIGHWAY POLICE . . . . . . .Cecile KnightBRIDGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christine LenardCOMPUTER SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Margarita OliveCONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Claire Rita RockwellEEO/DBE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wendy NewbolesENVIRONMENTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LynAnne IvyEQUIPMENT & PROCUREMENT . . . . . .Judith OrrickFISCAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephanie HowardHUMAN RESOURCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tara RobinsonINTERNAL AUDIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amber DavisLEGAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim JewellMAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mandy PriceMATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dana SmithPROGRAM MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . .Cindy FrazierRETIREMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephanie HowardRIGHT OF WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lyndsey TaylorROADWAY DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer HarrisSTATE AID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy AllenSURVEYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page McPhersonSYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shelby IngleTRANSPORTATION PLANNING & POLICY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sarah Garrett

DICK TRAMMEL • THOMAS B. SCHUECK • ROBERT S. MOORE, JR.FRANK D. SCOTT, JR. • DALTON ALEC FARMER, JR.

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HE ARKANSAS TECHNOLOGY

TRANSFER (T2) PROGRAM

RECOGNIZED ITS FIRST

ROADS SCHOLAR GRADUATES DURING

A LUNCHEON AT THE ASSOCIATION

OF ARKANSAS COUNTIES FALL

CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 30TH. The luncheon was held at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock.

Seventeen graduates were recognized at the luncheon and each individual received a ROADS Scholar certificate presented by Laura D. Carter, the T2 Program Manager at the AHTD, and Dr. Stacy Williams, Director for the Center for Training Transportation Professionals (CTTP) at the University of Arkansas. There was a total of 33 ROADS Scholar graduates for 2015.

The graduates were from Bryant, Jacksonville, Malvern, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County and Saline County.

To obtain the ROADS Scholar certificate, each graduating participant completed a minimum of 24 hours of total coursework during a four year period. Hours were completed in both the Safety and Maintenance & Infrastructure

T2 PROGRAM

categories, with a minimum of 10 hours in the Maintenance & Infrastructure category.

The ROADS Scholar Program is designed to be an opportunity that encourages the continuation and expansion of education in the transportation industry. This program is specifically intended to provide a mechanism for professional development and recognition for personal growth, while delivering valuable information and technology to local agency personnel responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads and streets. Through a diverse selection of classes offered, each participant can choose to advance in both familiar and unfamiliar subjects relating to safety, maintenance and infrastructure.

More than 5,000 database entries for classes have been entered into the ROADS Scholar database, which was created and is maintained by CTTP. Dr. Stacy Williams manages this database for the T2 Program.

For more information visit www.cttp.org/t2 or contact Laura D. Carter at (501) 569-2380. u

BRYANT David BakerLeon Black

Bill Middleton

JACKSONVILLE Cameron Setvin

JEFFERSON COUNTY Michael Graydon

MALVERNJacob Wright

NORTH LITTLE ROCK Jacob MahanKevin Ussery

PINE BLUFFRonnie Burnett

Tonie Horton, Sr.

SALINE COUNTYBrian HardingBrett Koder

Jake RodgersRodney Spradlin

Jeff StroudJason Tyler

Dallas Wright

FALL 2015 ROADS SCHOLAR GRADUATES

RECOGNIZED AT THE CEREMONY ON

SEPTEMBER 30TH:

Recognizes ROADS Scholars

(Far Left) Laura D. Carter, T2 Program Manager and (Far Right) Dr. Stacy Williams, CTTP Director, stand with several of the Fall 2015 ROADS Scholar Graduates.


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AVID HENNING was named State Construction Engineer on November 14th.

Henning began his career with the Department in June of 1988 as an Advanced Estimates Technician in Contract Estimates. He advanced to Civil Engineer Technician one year later. Henning was promoted to Civil Engineer I in 1990, and transferred to the Pine Bluff Resident Engineer Office in November of that year. He was promoted to Construction Field Engineer I in 1991 and advanced to Construction Field Engineer II one year later.

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HTD DIRECTOR SCOTT BENNETT AND AHTD

STAFF MEMBERS attended the annual IRC Conference held in Little Rock on November 4th. The event is presented by the Arkansas Interdepartmental Relations Committee (IRC). The organization was formed in 1972 for the administrative assistants or executive secretaries of State Department directors to provide an opportunity to better understand the functions of all departments and agencies in State government.

Director Bennett was a guest speaker and shared how change can be a good thing, how important it is to thank those who help you succeed and how important it is to balance family, job, faith and health.

HENNING Named STATE CONSTRUCTIONENGINEER

Henning was promoted to Advanced Construction Field Engineer in 1994 and transferred to the Construction Division in 1995 as a Civil Engineer IV. He was promoted to the position of Staff Construction Engineer in 2002, and was promoted to District Two Maintenance Engineer in 2008. Henning became District Two Engineer in January of 2012.

Henning has a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Technology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He is a Registered Professional Engineer. u

Attending were: (First Row, L. to R.) Stephanie Howard, Yulissa Mendoza, Leslie Goshien, Rita Schmeckenbecher and Felicia Couser; (Center Row, L. to R.) Scott Bennett, Johnna McCallum, Carmen Pruitt, Wendy Newboles, Patti Bryant, Claire Rita Rockwell, Kati Martin, Cindy Frazier and Shaun Addison; (Back Row, L. to R.) Paulette Rowland, Christie Heidelberg, Cindy Allen, Evelyn Allison, Kala Gardner and Chris Lenard. Also attending were Sharelle Brown and Jessica Durham. u

David Henning

DIRECTOR BENNETT Guest Speaker at STATE INTERDEPARTMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (IRC)CONFERENCE


SPIRIT DAY PHOTO ALBUMThe AHTD’s fourth annual Spirit Day held

on November 6th was a big success. Once

again, our employees had a good time,

great food and showed their enthusiasm

for their favorite team! Thank you to

everyone that sent photos in for the

Arkansas Highways newsletter. We are

pleased to share many of them here on

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MATERIALS DIVISION

CHILI COOK-OFF WINNER

MAINTENANCE DIVISION

MAINTENANCE DIVISION

EQUIPMENT & PROCUREMENT DIVISION

MATERIALS DIVISION


SPIRIT DAYPHOTO ALBUM

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

DISTRICT 5 – INDEPENDENCE COUNTY

DISTRICT 9 – BOONE COUNTY

DISTRICT 2 – JEFFERSON COUNTY

DISTRICT 5 HEADQUARTERS



PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DIVISION BRIDGE DIVISION


DISTRICT 5 – IZARD COUNTY

DISTRICT 7 – COLUMBIA COUNTY

DISTRICT 8 HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT 9 HEADQUARTERS


FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & POLICY DIVISION

ROADWAY DESIGN DIVISION

COMPUTER SERVICES DIVISION

LEGAL DIVISION


DEC. 24-25 // T H U R S D A Y- F R I D A YChristmas Eve, Christmas Day

• AHTD Offices Closed for Holidays

JAN. 1 // F R I D A YNew Year’s Day

• AHTD Offices Closed for Holiday

JAN. 18 // M O N D A YMartin Luther King, Jr. Day

• AHTD Offices Closed for Holiday

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JAN. 13 // T U E S D A Y• AHTD Bid Letting Central Office, Little Rock 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

JAN. 20 // W E D N E S D A Y• Highway Commission Meeting Central Office, Little Rock

2016 BID LETTING SCHEDULE

BID LETTINGS:JANUARY 13, 2016

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

MARCH 23, 2016

MAY 11, 2016

JUNE 22, 2016

AUGUST 10, 2016

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The Highway Commission has scheduled the following Commission

Meetings and Letting dates for the 2016 calendar year. At this time,

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COMMISSION MEETINGS:JANUARY 20, 2016

MARCH 2, 2016

APRIL 20, 2016

JUNE 1, 2016

JULY 13, 2016

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

OCTOBER 19, 2016

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

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HE ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED AHTD

EMPLOYEES held its 32nd Annual Meeting in October at Bishop Park in Bryant.

Jerry Westerman, the outgoing State President, welcomed a crowd of 145 members and guests.

Attendees enjoyed a chicken and catfish lunch provided by Dorey Catering of Bryant/Leola. Guest speaker Craig O’Neill of KTHV-11 then entertained the group with stories of his days in radio at B98.5 before he became a television newscaster.

The program closed with the election of the association’s 2016 slate of officers. They will be: Frank Russenberger, President; Bonnie Wesson, Senior Vice President; Mike Selig, Vice President; and Doyle Hughes, Secretary/Treasurer. u

RETIREES SELECTNEW SLATE OF OFFICERS

(L. to R.) Doyle Hughes, Mike Selig, Bonnie Wesson and Frank Russenberger.


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1. AR HIGHWAY POLICE: (center) Cecile Knight, Division Office Manager, receives her 15-Year Service Award from (L.) AHP Chief Ron Burks, and (R.) AHP Major Jay Thompson.

2. AR HIGHWAY POLICE: (L. to R.) AHP Chief Ron Burks presents AHP Major Jay Thompson with his 25-Year Service Award.

3. AR HIGHWAY POLICE: (L. to R.) Corporal John Clark, AHP District 1, receives his 10-Year Service Award Pin from Captain Jeff Bickerstaff, AHP District 1 Commander.

4. AR HIGHWAY POLICE: (L. to R.) Captain Jack Stepp presents Patrol Officer First Class Cameron Petross with his 5-Year Service Award.

5. FISCAL SERVICES: (L. to R.) LeAnn Chadwick, Receipts & Expenditures Section Head, receives her 20-Year Service Award from Mike Boyd, Chief Fiscal Officer.

6. LEGAL: (L. to R.) Rita Looney, Chief Legal Counsel, presents Lillian Williams, Legal Aid, with her 10-Year Service Award.


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7. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: (center) Chris Davis, Advanced Programs and Contracts Specialist, receives his 10-Year Service Award from (L.) David Siskowski, Staff Program Support Engineer, and (R.) Jared Wiley, Division Head.

8. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: (center) Daniel Siskowski, Staff Programs & Contracts Engineer, receives his 5-Year Service Award from (L.) Steven Thomas, Assistant Division Head, and (R.) Jared Wiley, Division Head.

9. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: (center) Minghua Qiu Miller, Programs & Contracts Engineer II, receives her 5-Year Service Award from (L.) David Siskowski, Staff Program Support Engineer, and (R.) Jared Wiley, Division Head.

10. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: (L. to R.) Jared Wiley, Division Head, presents Steven Thomas, Assistant Division Head, with his 15-Year Service Award.

11. DISTRICT 5: (L. to R.) Receiving their Service Awards: David Thompson, Parts Runner – 20 years; Kerry Little, District Bridge Inspector – 20 years; Ronnie Mann, Maintenance Aide III – 20 years; and Joe Gilbert, Area Maintenance Supervisor – 30 years.

12. DISTRICT 5: (L. to R.) Receiving their Service Awards: Tim Wilson, Senior Construction Materials Inspector – 15 years; Johnny Kimbriel, Crew Leader – 15 years; Jerry Johnson, Maintenance Aide II – 5 years; Jimmie Burton, Maintenance Aide II – 5 years, James Bradley, Area Headquarters Attendant – 5 years; Justin Hightower, District Permit Officer – 5 years.

13. DISTRICT 7: (L. to R.) Kenneth Doherty, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, presents Ernest Jones, Lowboy/Float Truck Driver with his 5-Year Service Award.

14. DISTRICT 7: (L. to R.) LaBronce Johnson, Maintenance Aide II, receives his 10-Year Service Award from Johnnie Risher, Area Maintenance Supervisor.

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15. DISTRICT 7: (L. to R.) David Culp, Area Maintenance Supervisor, receives his 25-Year Service Award from Deric Wyatt, District Maintenance Engineer.

16. DISTRICT 7: (L. to R.) Bill W. Dickinson, Maintenance Aide II, receives his 5-Year Service Award from David Culp, Area Maintenance Supervisor.

17. DISTRICT 7: (L. to R.) Robert Johnson, Maintenance Aide II, receives his 10-Year Service Award from Cameron Forbush, Maintenance Job Superintendent.

18. DISTRICT 8: (L. to R.) Adam Plyler, Asphalt Tank Truck Driver, receives his 5-Year Service Award from Stan Storment, Sealing Job Superintendent.

19. DISTRICT 8: (L. to R.) Marvin White, Maintenance Aide II, receives his 5-Year Service Award from David Hogue, Area Maintenance Supervisor.

20. DISTRICT 8: Kerry Blair, District Bridge Inspector, recently received his 40-Year Service Award. Kerry is shown here with a masonry closed spandrel arch bridge built in 1935, located on top of Petit Jean Mountain.

21. DISTRICT 8: (L. to R.) David Ross, Resident Engineer, presents Cindy Green, Resident Office Technician, with her 10-Year Service Award.

22. DISTRICT 9: (L. to R.) Scott Willis, Sign Crew Supervisor, presents Brad Weaver, Sign Erector, with his 5-Year Service Award.

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23. DISTRICT 9: (L. to R.) Michael Brasel, Area Maintenance Supervisor, presents Bubba Hall, Maintenance Aide II, with this 15-Year Service Award.

24. DISTRICT 9: (L. to R.) Rick Watson, Storeroom Supervisor, recently received his 25-Year Service Pin from Tammy Phillips, District Office Manager.

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1. CENTRAL OFFICE: On October 10th, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was held in downtown Little Rock. A group of employees from the AHTD Central Office formed the “Big Rock Babes” team in order to participate in the race together in honor of India Clark:Back Row, L. to R.: Louise Watts, Connie Skinner, Elizabeth Fisher, Mary Callaway, Melissa Garrett, Julie Bellot, Tammy Powell.Middle Row, L. to R.: Anne-Marie Wagner, Emily Boggs, Sharae Wilson, Kamara Durham, Holly Hutcheson, Stasia Broughton.First Row L. to R.: Alicia Hunt, Dawn Salgueiro, Amber Hutchinson, Ashley Reeder, Sandy Vaughan, Tammy Green.

2. CENTRAL OFFICE: Hundreds of bidders gathered for the AHTD’s annual auction on November 4th. The event was held at the Equipment & Procurement Central Shops Complex. Items on the auction block included surplus construction equipment, mowers, automobiles and tractors, among other things. Some of the larger items finding new owners were a striper truck and a crawler (bulldozer). The Department made a net profit of $1.1 million for the day. Blackmon Auctions served as auctioneers.

3. AR HIGHWAY POLICE: (L. to R.) The following AHP District 1 Officers were recently promoted to the rank of Corporal: CPL Charles Tolliver – Pulaski County, CPL John Clark – Grant County, CPL Territha Reed – Pulaski County, CPL Donald Hilliker – Pulaski County.

4. AR HIGHWAY POLICE: Patrol Officer Stacy Cantrell was recently promoted to Patrol Officer First Class. He is assigned to Desha County in AHP District 1.

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1. DISTRICT 5: Devon Longcoy, Stepson of Terry Standard, D5 Materials Supervisor, is pictured here with the 8-point buck he shot in Cleburne County.

2. DISTRICT 5: Keith Harmon, husband of D5 Office Manager Eva Harmon, killed this 11-point, 19 inch spread buck in the White River Bottoms near Batesville.

3. AND 4. DISTRICT 5: Emily Davis (top) shown with her 3-point buck and Parker Davis (bottom) shown with his 10-point buck. Emily and Parker are the children of Michael Davis, Storeroom Assistant II.

5. DISTRICT 5: Doris Taylor, Area Headquarters Attendant for White County, is pictured with the 8-point buck she shot with a bow.

6. DISTRICT 5: Patty Watson, wife of Tony Watson, Izard County Area Maintenance Supervisor, is pictured here with her 9-point buck.

7. DISTRICT 5: (L. to R.) Kristin Esquivel, D5 Mechanic, with her 10-point buck and Kristin’s Dad, Kevin Gay, with his 6-point buck. These deer were killed just three minutes apart!

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1. AR HIGHWAY POLICE: (L. to R.) Madison Holloway, Sophomore Homecoming Maid at Alma High School, with her father, Captain Glen Holloway, AHP District 3 Commander.

2. BRIDGE: Sofia Grace Pinto was born July, 22, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. Sofia is the daughter of Amanda Pinto, Advanced Bridge Design Engineer, and her husband Carlos Mauricio.

3. EQUIPMENT & PROCUREMENT: Judith Elaine Neighbors was born August 14, 2015. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Judith is the daughter of Cass Neighbors, Station Attendant II, and DeAnne Neighbors.

4. RIGHT OF WAY: (L.) Ashley Reeder, Plans Designer III, with husband Josh and boys Zayne and Kagen celebrating Halloween.

5. DISTRICT 3: (L. to R.) Twin sisters Chloe and Caitlyn Owenby, age 9, have been selected as members of “The Rain Drops,” the Oklahoma City Thunder Junior Dance Team. Chloe and Caitlyn are the granddaughters of Jim Owenby, D3 Bridge Inspector, and Peggy Owenby, Field Clerk II.

6. DISTRICT 5: Cavin (Bub) Hall, Area Maintenance Supervisor – Sharp County, and his 81-year-old father, Morris Hall, competed in Jonesboro in the State roping finals. They placed in one round and finished second place in the finals.

7. DISTRICT 5: (L.) Dion Stevens, of the Southside School District, was honored recently in Washington D.C. He received the award for Middle School Principal of the Year for the State of Arkansas. His proud wife, Coleen Stevens, is Administrative Assistant V at District 5 Headquarters.

8. DISTRICT 9: (L.) Karley Dixon, daughter of Tommy Dixon, Area Maintenance Supervisor and his wife Paula, recently competed in the Northwest District Fair Talent Show with a group of cloggers from Mrs. Kelsey’s Studio 65 Dance. Karley and her partner won the group dance and Karley also won her division with her solo. Congratulations, Karley!

9. DISTRICT 10: Jackson Kristian Perkins was born June 13, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Jackson is the first grandchild of Steve Leath, Assistant Maintenance Superintendent.

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n e w e m p l o y e e sARKANSAS HIGHWAY POLICE • Jimmy Barker, AHP Patrol Officer; Joseph Beggs, AHP Patrol Officer; Randy Couch, AHP Patrol Officer; Zachary Emrick, AHP Patrol Officer; Joshua Graves, AHP Patrol Officer; Duane Grice, AHP Patrol Officer; Walter Moore, AHP Patrol Officer; Nicholas Owens, AHP Patrol Officer; Rogan Ross, AHP Patrol Officer; Oakley Vanderlinden, AHP Patrol OfficerCOMMUNICATIONS • James Mansfield, Communications Maintenance SpecialistCONSTRUCTION • Eric Jarvis, Construction HelperENVIRONMENTAL • Mickey Matthews, Environmental Scientist IIFACILITIES MANAGEMENT • Mollie McCallum, Office Administrative Assistant I; Ralph McClenahan, Electrical Plumbing & Mechanical RepairerHUMAN RESOURCES • Bridgette Lyon, Office Administrative Assistant IINTERNAL AUDIT • Rebekah Longeway, Office Administrative Assistant IMATERIALS • Ryan Snead, Chemist ISYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH • Keith Ross, Data Collection TechnicianDISTRICT ONE • Charcel Warren, Maintenance Aide IDISTRICT TWO • Terry Barnum, Maintenance Aide IDISTRICT THREE • Jonathan Parker, Skill Trades TraineeDISTRICT FOUR • Kinford Cole, Maintenance Aide I; Dewayne Hill, Maintenance Aide I; Robin Irvine, Maintenance Aide I; Rony Vallejo, Maintenance Aide IDISTRICT FIVE • Marcus Bettis, Maintenance Aide I; Patricia Blake, Maintenance Aide I; Johnathon Eden, Maintenance Aide IDISTRICT SIX • Jerry Shuffield, Maintenance Aide I; Taric Smith, Maintenance Aide I; Aaron Childress, Maintenance Aide I; Cody Hester, Maintenance Aide IDISTRICT SEVEN • Donald Briggs, Maintenance Aide IDISTRICT EIGHT • Hector Warnick, Maintenance Aide I; James Sax, Maintenance Aide I; James Keys, Maintenance Aide IDISTRICT NINE • Travis Hall, Maintenance Aide IDISTRICT TEN • Ryne Pillow, Maintenance Aide I; Daniel Karr, Maintenance Aide I; Brandon Nash, Maintenance Aide I; Joshua Rakoczy, Maintenance Aide I

p r o m o t i o n sARKANSAS HIGHWAY POLICE • Jeffrey Bickerstaff, AHP Captain; Seth Debord, AHP Patrol Officer; Sevelta Mackey III, AHP Patrol Officer; Barry Winfrey, Jr., AHP Patrol Officer; Benjamin Wood, AHP Patrol OfficerFACILITIES MANAGEMENT • Jonathan Carruth, Office Administrative Assistant IIIHUMAN RESOURCES • Kristi Marshall, Training CoordinatorLEGAL • Lillian Williams, Legal Technical SupportMATERIALS • James Sloan, Geologist IIIPROGRAM MANAGEMENT • Cynthia Frazier, Programs & Contracts Specialist IRIGHT OF WAY • Amber Leah Davis, Relocation Coordinator I; Mary Zeno-Barnhart, Office Administrative Assistant IIISTATE AID • Yolanda DeSousa-Saturon, Advanced Design EngineerTRANSPORTATION PLANNING & POLICY • Mojtaba Mohammadi, Engineer II; Andrew Warren, Senior Transportation Planning EngineerDISTRICT ONE • Kelly Reddick III, Crew Leader; James Roland, Senior Mechanic; Scott Walton, Shop Supervisor

DISTRICT TWO • Daniel Courtney, Resident Engineer; W. Goodman, Construction Aide II; Michael McClain, Maintenance Aide III; John Moorehead, Crew Leader; Alexander Moreno, Maintenance Aide II; Luke Stovall, Assistant Resident Engineer; Judy Stuckey, Field Clerk IIDISTRICT THREE • Jeremy Taylor, Area Headquarters AttendantDISTRICT FOUR • Brandon Bass, Maintenance Aide II; Jesse Easom, Crew Leader; Kourtney Hall, Maintenance Aide II; Jeffery Kirchner, Maintenance Aide II; Charles Smith, Maintenance Aide IIDISTRICT FIVE • Billy Calkin, Senior Body Repairer & Painter; Gary Franks, Senior Inspector; Lance Gross, Maintenance Aide II; Manco Newnum, Jr., Construction Aide I; Stephen Norris, Maintenance Aide II; Chandler Ratton, Construction Aide I; Justin Tyler, Maintenance Aide IIIDISTRICT SIX • Bruce Anthony, Jr., Construction Aide II; Steve Chastain, Senior Body Repairer & Painter; Jerry Cullins, Shop Supervisor; Brian Glenn, Senior Mechanic; Steven Honeywell, Maintenance Aide II; Ferrell Moore, Maintenance Aide II; Deaudrey Pickens, Bridge Job Superintendent; Terry Richerson, Maintenance Aide II; Newton Stokes, Maintenance Aide IIDISTRICT SEVEN • Dan Divine, Maintenance Aide II; Jeremy Harris, Maintenance Aide II; Zachary Lamkin, Dozer Operator/Finish; Larry Proctor, Area Headquarters Attendant; Winfred Thompson, Maintenance Aide IIDISTRICT EIGHT • Brianna Gamble, Maintenance Aide II; Braden Garrett, Maintenance Aide II; Matthew Heinzen, Maintenance Aide II; Jimmy McCabe, Maintenance Aide II; Charles McKenzie, Maintenance Aide III; Sesario Mulder, Distributor Operator; Merice Stewart, Rest Area Attendant; Christopher Whitbey, Hydraulic Excavator Operator/FinishDISTRICT NINE • Dalton Grigg, Maintenance Aide II; Phillip Lykins, Maintenance Aide II; Johnny Sledd, Maintenance Aide II; Derek Stroot, Maintenance Aide II; Renae Whiteside, District ClerkDISTRICT TEN • Kendal Ashby, Mechanic; Ronald Hart, Crew Leader; Patrick Reed, Maintenance Aide II; Johnathan Scott, Maintenance Aide II

s e r v i c eARKANSAS HIGHWAY POLICE • Jeffrey Davis, AHP First Lieutenant, 30 yrs; Jay Thompson, AHP Major, 25 yrsCOMMUNICATIONS • Steven Moore, Senior Traffic Investigator, 25 yrs; Melissa Hilton, Administrative Aide III, 15 yrsCOMPUTER SERVICES • Bryan Stewart, Division Head, 40 yrsCONSTRUCTION • Pamala Hays, Resident Office Technician, 20 yrs; Delores Carr, Field Clerk II, 15 yrs; Ralph Hodge, Inspector, 15 yrs; Jason Overturf, Construction Field Engineer II, 10 yrs; Earnest Gardner, Jr., Construction Aide III, 10 yrsENVIRONMENTAL • Terry Tucker, Environmental Scientist II, 30 yrsFISCAL SERVICES • Leann Chadwick, Receipts & Expenditures Section Head, 20 yrsLEGAL • Lillian Williams, Legal Aide, 10 yrsMAINTENANCE • Paul Powell, Maintenance Aide III, 10 yrsMATERIALS • Cynthia Pearson, Chemist II, 5 yrsPROGRAM MANAGEMENT • Steven Thomas, Assistant Division Head, 15 yrs; Twandria Campbell, Programs & Contracts Technician II, 15 yrs; Minghua Miller, Programs & Contracts Engineer II, 5 yrsRIGHT OF WAY • Robert Arman, Right of Way Acquisition Agent II, 15 yrs; Stefanie Wilson, Relocation Coordinator II, 10 yrsSYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH • Robert Elliott, Data Collection Supervisor, 35 yrs

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & POLICY • Jennifer Jackson, Planning Contract Specialist; Jacob Ryan, Office Administrative Assistant IV, 5 yrsDISTRICT ONE • Charles Childs, Maintenance Aide II, 10 yrsDISTRICT TWO • William Parker, Jr., Maintenance Aide III, 20 yrsDISTRICT THREE • Bobby Adams, Area Headquarters Attendant, 20 yrs; Terry Small, Maintenance Aide II, 20 yrs; Gregory Bamburg, Maintenance Aide II, 10 yrs; Timothy Roberts, Maintenance Aide II, 5 yrsDISTRICT FOUR • Kenneth Tucker, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, 30 yrs; Reggie Trusty, Sealing Job Superintendent, 25 yrsDISTRICT FIVE • Cavin Hall, Area Maintenance Supervisor, 20 yrs; James Griffis, Hydraulic Excavator Operator/Finish, 20 yrs; Billy Barker, Lowboy/Float Truck Driver, 15 yrs; Sammy Bennett, Maintenance Aide II, 15 yrs; Kevin Huff, Maintenance Aide II, 5 yrsDISTRICT SIX • Desmond Forgan, Maintenance Aide II, 5 yrsDISTRICT SEVEN • David Culp, Area Maintenance Supervisor, 25 yrs; Bill Dickinson, Maintenance Aide II, 5 yrs; James Walker, Maintenance Aide II, 5 yrsDISTRICT EIGHT • Kerry Blair, District Bridge Inspector, 40 yrs; Kenneth Howard, Area Maintenance Supervisor, 30 yrs; Porfirio Martinez, Maintenance Aide II, 10 yrs; Carlos Gomez, Maintenance Aide I, 5 yrs; Curtis Jones, Maintenance Aide II, 5 yrsDISTRICT NINE • James Mears, District Permit Officer, 30 yrs; Rick Watson, Storeroom Supervisor, 25 yrs; Terry Eidson, Motor Patrol Operator/Finish, 25 yrs; Louis Hall, Maintenance Aide II, 15 yrs; Cecil Armer, Maintenance Aide II, 15 yrs; Brad Weaver, Sign Erector, 5 yrsDISTRICT TEN • Timmy Myrick, District Bridge Inspector, 30 yrs; Anthony Cable, Electrical Plumbing & Mechanical Repairer, 20 yrs; James Wagster, Crew Leader, 20 yrs; Vida Bowers, Maintenance Aide II, 10 yrs; Nathaniel Wilson, Maintenance Aide II, 10 yrs; David Danaho, Hydraulic Excavator Operator/Finish, 5 yrs; Jarian Borders, Maintenance Aide II, 5 yrs

r e t i r e m e n tCONSTRUCTION • Michael Sebren, Construction Engineer, 37+ yrsDISTRICT ONE • William Waggle, Crew Leader, 33+ yrsDISTRICT EIGHT • Judy Johnston, Rest Area Attendant, 9+ yrs

m e m o r i a l sARKANSAS HIGHWAY POLICE • James C. Newton, 10/27/15, retiredBRIDGE • Michael J. Tackett, 10/16/15, retiredP&R • Jessie U. Meabon, 10/18/15, retiredDISTRICT THREE • Jerry R. Whitehurst, 10/24/15, retiredDISTRICT FIVE • Willis Drinkard, 11/5/15, retiredDISTRICT EIGHT • Billy H. Pruitt, 10/18/15, retired; Clinton E. Littlejohn, 10/30/15, retired; Robert C. Baskin, 11/9/15, retiredDISTRICT TEN • Harold L. McElduff, 10/25/15, retired

a c t i v e d u t yAs of 11/25/15, the AHTD has no employees serving active duty in the United States military.

EMPLOYEE STATISTICS OCTOBER 2015AHTD PEOPLE

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (Department) complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in the Department’s programs and activities, as well as the Department’s hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the Department’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Joanna P. McFadden Section Head – EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), P. O. Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203, (501) 569-2298, (Voice/TTY 711), or the following email address: [email protected]. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille.

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DECEMBER 2015 NEWSLETTER...AHTD Newsletter December 2015 5 SPIRIT DAY PHOTO ALBUM The AHTD’s fourth annual Spirit Day held on November 6th was a big success. Once again, our employees