LEGISLATOR PROFILE
Representative Les Eaves SEARCY District: 46 (Searcy and Kensett) Represents (Counties): Part of White County Years in Office: Currently in my 4th term Occupation: Vice President of Delta Mfg., Inc.. We build horse,
livestock, flatbed, tilt and dump trailers and sell them through a nationwide network of independent dealers.
Your hometown pharmacist: Stanley Pharmacy (Scott and Kelly Stanley)
What do you like most about being a legislator: Its cliche
to say, but I really enjoying helping people. It is very rewarding to see the effect our actions have on the citizen of our state. But it’s even more rewarding to be able to help people who have encountered a rock block in government red tape. Its satisfying to solve these issues for people.
What do you like least about being a legislator: There isn’t very much I dislike about it.
Most important lesson learned as a legislator: Every bill
has a winner and a loser - it makes it difficult at times to figure out the right vote. But also, I’ve learned that everyone has a perspective, and that is important, and it should be respected even if we disagree. I get disappointed at times at the hyper partisanship that, at times, occurs.
Hobbies: Golf, Fishing, Camping, Private pilot, but the best times are with family.
Most admired politician: Hard to narrow it down to one but
modern-day favorite would be Senator John Boozman, state politician would be State Senator Jonathan Dismang, historical figure would be Ronald Reagan.
Advice for pharmacists about the political process and working with the AR Legislature: Don’t be afraid to engage in the process. Make the phone call, send the email. We appreciate your input and really need it in order to make better decisions. Also, be polite if we disagree, and understand that we serve the wishes of many industries and thousands of people.
Your fantasy political gathering would be: Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, Thomas Jefferson and my grandfather Austin Glenn, just because I miss him. §
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Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
Executive Director...................Susan Newton, Pharm.D., Russellville President................................Kimberly Young, Pharm.D., Little Rock President-Elect............................Hye Jin Son, Pharm.D., Little Rock Immediate Past President..Erin Beth Hays, Pharm.D., Pleasant Plains Treasurer..................................Kendrea Jones, Pharm.D., Little Rock Secretary.........................................Melissa Shipp, Pharm.D., Searcy Board Member at Large................Chad Krebs, Pharm.D., Little Rock Board Member at Large.............Amber Powell, Pharm.D., Little Rock Board Member at Large....................Gavin Jones, Pharm.D., Benton Technician Representative...........BeeLinda Temple, CPhT, Pine Bluff
President................................Lenora Newsome, P.D., Smackover
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Vice President/Secretary....Rebecca Mitchell, Pharm.D., Greenbrier Past President...............................Debbie Mack, P.D., Bentonville
Member................................Rodney Richmond, Pharm.D., Searcy Member.................................Lynn Crouse, Pharm.D., Lake Village
Member.............................................Brian Jolly, Pharm.D., Beebe Public Member...........................................Carol Rader, Fort Smith
Public Member..............................................Amy Fore, Fort Smith
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