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President – Dr. Shane Warrick, CPA


Shane was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy by Governor Asa Hutchinson in October 2019. He holds the position of Associate Professor of Accounting at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Arkansas University, his Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and his PhD from Jackson State University.  His term expires in August of 2024.

Secretary – Christina Ellis, CPA


Christina Ellis of Hot Springs, AR was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy by Governor Asa Hutchinson on July 31, 2020.  Christina is a partner with JWCK, LTD in Hot Springs. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a MBA from Henderson State University. Her term expires in August of 2025.

Treasurer – Barrett Belew, CPA


Barrett was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy by Governor Sarah Sanders on April 26, 2023.  Barrett is an assurance partner with HoganTaylor LLP in Little Rock.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy degree from the University of Arkansas.  His term expires in August of 2026.

Member – Megan Turner, CPA


Megan was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy by Governor Sarah Sanders on April 26, 2023.  Megan is a self-employed CPA in Little Rock.  She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Ouachita Baptist University.  Her term expires in August of 2027.

Member – Richard L. Bell, JD, CPA, CVA


Richard was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy by Governor Asa Hutchinson in August 2018.  He is the founder and CEO of Bell & Company, P.A. in North Little Rock.  His term expires in August of 2023.

Member – Don Curdie, JD (Public Representative)


Don was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy by Governor Sarah Sanders on April 26, 2023.  Don served many years as a Federal Administrative Law judge in Little Rock.  His term expires in August of 2023.

Member – Denton Woods, JD (Public Representative)


Denton was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy by Governor Asa Hutchinson in September 2017. He is an attorney with RMP, LLP Attorneys at Law in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  His term expires in August of 2022.

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