Britney Ables

Graduated from Mountain Home High School in 2002.

Attended college in Louisville, KY where she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Biblical and Theological Studies in Church Leadership and Growth with a minor in Children’s Ministry.

Pursuing her masters in Christian education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Currently the Children’s Director at East Side Baptist Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

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Vincent Anderson

Graduated from Gainesville High School in 1983.

Graduated with an Associate of Arts from North Arkansas College & Arkansas State University – Mtn. Home 

Graduated from MBI Hebrew Yeshiva with a Bachelor of Arts   

Graduated from Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, with a Bachelor of Science in Education with certification in grades 4th – 8th in Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and a Pre-AP Certification in Mathematics 

Certified EAST facilitator in 2006 in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Education 

Served in the United States Air Force as an instructor in Parachutes, Oxygen Systems, and Crash Survival. 

Served as a Coach in 2007 on a BEST Robotics team 

Named 2007 Arkansas State University – Mtn. Home Alumni of the Year 

Mentor for 2008/09 FIRST Tech Challenge World Champion Robotics team Junior Bomb Squad

Currently Serves as Historical & Reference Librarian & Teacher at the Baxter County Library in Mtn. Home. Arkansas 

Affiliations – Phi Delta Kappa

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Kayleigh Brown

Graduated from Mountain Home High School 2007

3 year member of the Mountain Home High School FIRST Robotics team the Bomb Squad

Participated on several FIRST Lego League teams

Currently attends the University of Arkansas as a sophomore

Glenn Burney

Current Plant Manager, Baxter Healthcare, Mountain Home, AR

B.S. in General Studies from Delta State University.

Has worked for Baxter Healthcare Inc. for 39 years, originally in the Cleveland ,MS facility and the last 12  years here in Mountain Home.

Interest include any type of outdoor activity, particularly hunting and fishing.

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Kerry Chism

Alexander W. Dunlap
DVM, MD

Dr. Dunlap graduated 1984 from the University of Arkansas with his (BS) Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and a BSA in Animal Science.
He earned his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University in 1989, and in 1996 he received his doctorate in Medicine from the University of Tennessee.
Between 1991-Present, Dr. Dunlap has supported nine NASA space flights as a Veterinarian and Scientist
In 1996, Dr. Dunlap was selected as an Alternate Payload Specialist (Astronaut) for Space Shuttle Flight STS-90/Neurolab, a research mission that investigated the effects of microgravity on the brain and nervous system.
Currently, Dr. Dunlap serves both as Chief Veterinarian for NASA and as an emergency room physician at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.

Adrienne Emmerson

Originally from Rochester NY.

Graduated from Clarkson University with a BS in Applied Math and Statistics in 2006.

Worked as a Process Engineer for Guardian Industries for 3 years.

Currently living Texas and teaching Algebra, Intro to Engineering and Robotics at Greenville High School.

Proud mentor of FRC Team 148 the Robowranglers.

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Mr. Tyrone Fowler

Received BS in Wildlife and Conservation management from Southwest Missouri State University
Has worked for Corp of Engineers for 17 years
Coordinates Lake Clean-Up Program, Summer water patrol on Norfork Lake/Bull Shoals Lakes, Kids Fishing Derby, and Boat Education Classes
Affiliated with Delta Waterfowl and National Wild Turkey Federation
Enjoys turkey and duck hunting, weight lifting, and spending time with daughter Aubrey.
Comments: "I think that learning science and technology, as well as team work and sportsmanship, are important for young adults. This program will be quite an experience for the students and for the judges"

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Jessie Glover

Graduated in 2002 from Mountain Home High School.

Member of the 2001-2002 Baxter Bomb Squad.

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arkansas State University in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication.

Current Graduate Student at University of Arkansas pursuing a Master's of Education in Higher Education Leadership

Graduate Assistant to the Associate Dean of Students

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Thomas Goates

Native of Yell County (Central Arkansas)
Graduated in 1984 from Ola High School, Valedictorian
Attended Arkansans Tech University, 1984-85
Co-op Student - General Dynamics Corporation, F-16 Aircraft Development, Fort Worth, TX, 1986-89
Graduated May 1990 from University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Attended University of Arkansas from May 1990- September 1991 in Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies Program(s)
Worked for Baxter Healthcare Corp. until March 1998 as a process engineer
Worked for Haworth Corporation, Jonesboro, AR until June 2000 as a facilities engineer
Currently employed at Baxter Healthcare Corp. as a Sr. Principal Engineer specializing in new product and process development.
One of the founding team members of the Baxter Bomb Squad
F.I.R.S.T Team student engineering instructor
F.L.L. coach
Community activities include First United Methodist Church of Mountain Home, Baxter County Fair Association, North Ark ATV Association, & Christian Family Home Builders
Hobbies include hunting, ATV's and gourmet cooking

Fred Harper

Project Engineer - Garver

Stacy Harrington

Erik Holth

Graduate of Mountain Home High School 2004

Graduate of Oral Roberts University with a BS in Mass Media Communications in 2008

Currently working at Colton's resturaunt

Member of Eastside Baptist Church.

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Karen Hopper

Arkansas State Representative District 81(Mountain Home, Lakeview, Midway, Cotter and Gassville)

Vice Chair - Public Transportation - House Motor Vehicle & Highways Subcommittee

Former Senior District Representative for U.S. Congressmen Tim and Asa Hutchinson, working on both legislative issues & individual constituency matters.
Former news reporter covering all levels of government for 10 years.
Member Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Recipient of the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Opal Award for community service.
B.S. Journalism/Advertising, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Special Projects, and Distance Learning at Arkansas State University Mountain Home.

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William Kimbriel

Graduated in 1975 from Paris High School, Paris, Arkansas

Attended the University of Arkansas from May 1975 – December 1979

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance

Attended the University of Central Arkansas 1983-1985 and graduated with MBA

CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate

Currently employed at Arkansas State University Mountain Home as the Director of Computer Services

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Dr. Michael Langevin

Dr. Langevin has practiced in Mountain Home since 1979.

He received his B.S. in Zoology from Arkansas State University in 1975 and attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN for his doctorate.

He is a member of numerous professional organizations and is an avid scuba diver.

Dr. Langevin has raised two children was active in soccer as a coach and referee for recreational as well as the state high school level. He was instrumental in the institution of the women's high school team in Mountain Home.

Currently Dr. Langevin is a volunteer at the Free Christian Clinic seeing patients in the new Ocular Pathology section of the clinic.

Comments: "The appreciation of science and its everyday application in ones life cannot be over estimated. I am very happy to serve and make this a possibility in a young adults life."

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John Levy

Instructor for electronics and industrial automation at North Arkansas College. 

Part of the team that hosts the Northark BEST robotics hub annually.

Graduated from Mena High School in 1970 then received a BSEE from the University of Arkansas in 1975.

Held engineering positions with Union Carbide and General Electric.

Managed the engineering for an industrial system integrator, Automated Control Concepts, Inc. for 9 years.

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Billie Majors

Currently employed by the University of Arkansas – Division of Agriculture – CEA 4-H, Baxter County.

M.S. in Agriculture and Extension Education from the University of Arkansas.

B.S. in Agricultural Business from Arkansas Tech University.

Native of Boone County (North Arkansas)

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Kent Marts

Born in Clarksville, AR. and Graduated from Springdale High School in 1981.
My wife Natalie and I have four children - Jeff, 19; Sarah, 18; Laura, 13 and David, 6.
Graduated from ASU in 1985 with a Bachelor's degree in journalism.
Worked at Benton County Daily Record for almost 20 years and received many awards from the Arkansas Press Association. I started as a reporter and worked my way up to vice president, general manager and editor.
My hobbies include umpiring baseball, coaching girls softball, duck & deer hunting, and dog breeding.
I am also an amateur astronomy and serve as club president for Sugar Creek Astronomical Society, and publish the club quarterly magazine, The Reflector.
Board President of the First Christian Church in Bentonville.
Board member for Baseball Umpires of N.W. Arkansas, and Bentonville Little League.

Donna Meyer

Donna is currently employed at Baxter Healthcare as Human Resources Director

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Biola University and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from Keller Graduate School.

Donna is Certified PHR (Professional Human Resources)

Member of national Society of Human Resource Managers.

Member Twin Lakes Human Resources Organization

2007 graduate of Leadership Mountain Home.

Member of Workforce Investment Board for Central Arkansas.

Member of Board of Directors for Arkansas Governor's Quality Award

Member of Eastside Baptist Church.

Comments: I think Lego League is a wonderful program to grow and develop our youth in the scientific and math arenas. It is amazing to watch them problem solve and compete with their whole hearts in this competition. What a wonderful experience!

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Todd Mueller

ISPE

Mr. Ken Patton

Engineering Manager in the Advanced Engineering group of GM Powertrain, the global manufacturer of engines and transmissions for General Motors
Has several years experience in the areas of design and development of engines and powertrains
Received his Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University
Received his Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Member of the Huskie Brigade, FIRST team #51 from Pontiac Northern High School; he has been heavily involved in FIRST since 1997.
Ken was the recipient of FIRST's 1999 Woodie Flowers Award, for excellence in communication in the art and science of engineering and design.
Has been a student competitor, volunteer, and judge in other engineering competitions such as the Society of Automotive Engineers Mini-Baja Vehicle competition and Formula SAE competition

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Dr. Tish Pohl

Works for the Mack-Blackwell Rural Transportation Center at the University of Arkansas, where she serves as the Assistant Director for the National Transportation Security Center of Excellence.

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas

M.S. in Systems Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University

Served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force for eight years.

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Chase Rainwater

Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas

Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida

B.S. in Industrial Engineering form the University of Arkansas

Member and Driver of the Baxter Bomb Squad from 1997-1999

Member of IIE, INFORMS and POMS

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Jason Willis

B.S. in General Physics from University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1991

Received a NASA Graduate Researcher Fellowship with Stennis Space Center and University of Arkansas 1993 -1996

M.S. in Instrumentation/Applied Science from University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1994 focusing on the design & development of combustion and rocket plume monitoring equipment.

Works for BEI Precision Systems & Space Co. since 1996 as Design Engineer, Programmer, and Senior Test Engineer. Jason has written motion control software that is presently in multiple subsystems on the AURA space satellite currently orbiting the earth.

Presently involved in designing test & support systems for military & aerospace rotary encoders.

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