Arkansas Business & Education Alliance: About ABEA

About ABEA

ABEA is a nonprofit corporation devoted to improving the quality of education in Arkansas.

The Arkansas Business & Education Alliance works to promote business involvement in schools and to encourage academic achievement among students. ABEA's primary program for students and communities is called Arkansas Scholars.

ABEA, organized in 1990, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement of education in Arkansas. ABEA's Arkansas Scholars program reaches over half the eighth graders in the state with a message about student achievement and preparation for the future.

Board of Directors

Linda Beene – Arkansas Department of Higher Education
Shara Brazear – North Little Rock School District
Dana Craig – OG&E
Alan Decker – Arkansas State University
Steve Franks – Southern Arkansas University Tech
Luke Gordy – Arkansans for Education Reform Foundation
Dr. Ken James – Arkansas Department of Education
Alice Mahony – El Dorado Educational Foundation
Rich Nagel – Arkansas Education Association
Chad Russell – Conway Chamber of Commerce
Steve Smith - Simmons First National Bank
Sherman Tate – Alltel
Diane Tatum – Entergy
Lee Vent – Forrest City School District
Sam Walls – Arkansas Capital Corporation

Chad Russell at 501-327-7788 or chad@conwayarkcc.org

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