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fice complex is only a block from the State Capitol, where most of the lobbying efforts are centered. One reason for strength and stability of this organization is continu- ity of leadership. Te association has had only seven presidents of the board and six executive directors in its 46-year-history. Other reasons for the growth and success of the AAC can be at- tributed to:
• Mission – AAC has had an inspiring shared mission at our core; • Vision – AAC has had an idea of where we were going. A vision abstract enough to encourage people to imagine it but concrete enough for members to see it; • Competency – AAC has had competent leaders. You must be seen
by the stakeholders, employees and legislative leaders as being an expert in the field of county government or an expert in leadership; • A strong team – AAC has had strong teams through the years. Re- alistically, few executives possess all of the skills and abilities necessary for total mastery of every area within the organization. To complement the areas of weakness, a wise leader assembles effective teams of experi- enced, credentialed and capable individuals who can supplement any voids in the leader’s skill set; • Communication skills – AAC has had some good communica- tors at the helm. It does little good to have a strong mission, vision and goals — and even a solid budget — if the executive cannot easily and effectively convey his ideas to the stakeholders inside and outside the organization; • A “can do, get it done” attitude – AAC has a record of getting it
done. Nothing builds a picture of success more than achievement, and achievement is the No. 1 factor that motivates just about everyone. • Inspiration – AAC has had some inspirational leaders — both as
director and board members and officers. Employees and constituents of an organization need someone to look up to for direction, guidance and motivation; and • Ambition – AAC has always been moving forward. Resting on
your laurels is bad for morale and credibility. Employees and constitu- ents need to see an organization constantly striving for improvement and success. Tat comes first and foremost from the leader. We have taken just a little time to look in the mirror to view the
history of the AAC, and we realize that real progress has been made for the organization and for county government. But the most important step is for us to look forward — straight ahead — toward the next 45 to 50 years and imagine what progress will be made for county government in Arkansas. I have witnessed first hand the past 34 years of county government, and what a change I have seen. I envision great change over the next several years. I have hope for positive change because now, as in the past, we have some good lead- ers in county government — leaders who will prepare the next lead- ers. Walter Lippmann said, “Te final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on.” No doubt these great facilities and a professional staff will be here
many years to serve county governments in Arkansas and the county and district officials who take on the daunting task of serving the public. Carry on!
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Presidents of the Board of Directors
n A.A. “Shug” Banks
Mississippi County Judge n James C. Pledger
Yell County Treasurer n Hoye Horn
Little River County Judge n Bert Page
Pope County Treasurer n Barbara Hersom
Little River County Assessor n Roy Bearden
Craighead County Judge n Mike Jacobs
Johnson County Judge (1968–1980)
(1981–August 1987) August 1987–1988) (1989–1990)
(1991–February 1993) (February 1993–1998) (1999–current)
n Frank Bizzell n Carl J. Madsen
AAC Executive Directors (1969–late 1974)
n Courtney Langston n James H. Baker n David Morris n Brenda Pruitt n Eddie A. Jones n Chris Villines
(late 1974–February 1975) Interim (February 1975–1988) (1988–October 2000)
(October 2000–January 2001) Interim (January 2001–2006) (2007–June 2010) (July 2010–current)
Original AAC Board of Directors
n R.S. Peters, Pulaski County Clerk n Janice Phillips, Lonoke County Clerk n S.C. Langston, Lee County Sheriff [AAC Executive Director 1975-1988]
n Herman D. McCormick, Yell County Sheriff n Irma Shoffner, Jackson County Circuit Clerk n Paul Shuffield, Hot Spring County Circuit Clerk n Jackson Ross, Pope County Treasurer n James C. Pledger, Yell County Treasurer n L.E. Tedford, Pulaski County Assessor n Dale Shelton, Arkansas County Assessor n Milton R. Beck, Crittenden County Judge n A.A. “Shug” Banks, Mississippi County Judge
(The original board of directors had 12 members — the current board of directors consists of 17 members. The current board has two county collectors, two justices of the peace and one coroner that were not on the original board.)
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