EDCCC Board of Directors
The Economic Development Corporation of Clark County (EDCCC) is a sales tax-supported organization established to plan, fund, and advance economic development initiatives that strengthen the local economy and promote the creation of new jobs.
2026 EDCCC Regular Meeting Dates
- - January 27
- - March 31
- - June 2
- - July 28
- - September 22
- - December 1
The location for EDCCC meetings is the Fairfield Inn & Suites located at 258 Red Hill Road in Arkadelphia and the meeting time is 12PM unless otherwise specified.
EDCCC Agenda Policy:
The agenda for each EDCCC Board meeting shall be prepared by the CEO from items submitted by board members or any member of the public. All items shall be submitted in writing seven (7) days prior to the meeting. Any member of the public on the agenda will be allotted five minutes to speak. All items requested to be placed on the Board’s agenda shall include a summary page of the subject matter and justification for the item of business from the person making the request.
Lori Ross, Citizens Bank
Chair
Bill Conine, Retired
Vice Chair
Wilma Gill, Retired
Secretary
Terry Bird, Bank of Delight
Treasurer
Derek Franklin, Bluebird Real Estate
David Goodman, Mary & Martha's Florist and Gifts
J.L. Griffin, Griffin Logging
Kevin Jester, KJ Logging
Austin King, Taylor King Law
Brian Kirksey, Spring Creek Nursery
Stacey Marlar, Southern Bancorp
Steven Orsburn, Southern Bancorp
Lloydine Seale, Seale Construction
Dr. Lewis Shepherd, Ouachita Baptist University
Dr. Celya Taylor, Henderson State University