Western Benton County Partnership is broken down into four co-chairs who represent each component: business, chamber, city and school.
The Western Benton County Partnship WBCP works collaboratively with municipalities, elected officials, school districts, and businesses to foster an environment that attracts investment, creates jobs, and enhances quality of life for the residents of Western Benton County, Northwest Arkansas.
Co – Chairs
SCHOOLS
Dr. Maribel Childress
Presiding Co-Chair
BUSINESS
Greg Sutherland
Gentry Plant Manufacturing Services Manager, McKee Foods Corporation
CITIES
Kevin Johnston
Mayor of Gentry, AR
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Arthur Hulbert
President, Siloam Springs Chamber
Representatives
Hope Duke (R-12)
State Representative District 12
State Senator Tyler Dees (R-35)
Arkansas State Senator, District 35
Representative Delia Haak
District 17 State Representative
WESTERN BENTON COUNTY PARTNERSHIP BOARD
Allan Gilbert, City Administrator, Siloam Springs
Arthur Hulbert, President, Siloam Springs Chamber
Barry Moehring, County Judge, Benton County
Mayor Bob Tharp, Decatur
State Representative Dr. Delia Haak, AR House of Representatives
Greg Sutherland, McKee Vice President
State Representative Hope Duke, AR House of Representatives
Janie Parks, President, Gentry Chamber of Commerce
Jeff Gravette, Superintendent, Gravette School District
Johnny Gunsaulis, UA Benton County Ext Agent, UA Benton County
Mayor Judy Nation, Siloam Springs
Mayor Kevin Johnston, City of Gentry
Mayor Kurt Maddox, City of Gravette
Mark Simmons, Chairman, Simmons Foods
Nick Braschler, Director of Chaplains, Simmons Foods
Mayor Shane Weber, City of Sulphur Springs
Shane Patrick, Superintendent, Siloam Springs School District
Stacy Anazagasty, President, Gravette Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Steve Watkins, Superintendent, Decatur School District
Dr. Ted Song, Chief Innovation Officer, John Brown University
Tyler Broyles, Superintendent, Gentry Public Schools
State Senator Tyler Dees, AR Senate