Board Of Directors & Staff
Unique. Diverse. Committed.
With our offices located on the banks of the Arkansas River, we see the difference the Port of Little Rock makes to the city, the region and the state everyday. No matter if you’ve been a tenant at the Port of Little Rock for thirty years or recently located your company to our industrial park, our knowledgeable, solutions-oriented team is committed to providing you with the best customer service and resources available. Reach out to us today if we can be of assistance, or stop by for a cup of coffee and a really awesome view.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Port of Little Rock is to drive economic development by providing a world-class transportation hub that connects Arkansas to the global economy.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Port of Little Rock is to be America’s leading inland river port advancing Arkansas’ economic growth and job creation.
Board of Directors
Bobby Brown
Chair
Clay McGeorge
Vice-Chair
Stan Hastings
Treasurer
Melissa Hendricks
Director
Tamika S. Edwards
Director
Keith Harvey
Director
Dexter Doyne
Director
Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.
Ex-Officio
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the Little Rock Port Authority Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the Arkansas River Resource Center; 10600 Industrial Harbor Drive, Little Rock, AR 72206. The meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. and are open to the public.
Staff
Bryan Day
Executive Director
James Firestone
Director of Operations
Jean Pulliam
Railroad Agent
Kally Robinson
Executive Assistant
Marsha Guffey
Grants and Special Projects Manager
Doug Farley
Railroad Supervisor
Scotty Allen
Assistant Railroad Supervisor
Mike Stapp
Conductor/Engineer
Jason Briggs
Conductor/Engineer
Matt Chastain
Conductor/Engineer
Fact:
In 1968, the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System was opened to Little Rock