Amy E. Embry
Executive Director
Board Members:
Edward "Ward" Gardner, M.D.
Chairman
Don R. Phillips, M.D.
Vice Chairman
Veryl D. Hodges, D.O.
Secretary
John H. Scribner, M.D.
Treasurer
Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson
Member
Michael J. Birrer, M.D.
Member
Christopher D. Davis, PA
Member
Rodney Griffin, M.D.
Member
Ms. Betty Guhman
Member
C. Wesley Kluck Jr., M.D.
Member
Brian L. McGee, M.D.
Member
Timothy C. Paden, M.D.
Member
Jonathan A. Reding, M.D.
Member
Brad A. Thomas, M.D.
Member
Legal Counsel:
Julie Chavis
501-682-5292
323 Center Street, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Board Member Information:
Edward "Ward" Gardner, M.D.
Resident of Little Rock, he was appointed in July 2020 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. His current term will expire December 31, 2025 and he serves as Chairman and an at-large member.
Don R. Phillips, M.D.
Resident of Fort Smith, he was appointed in January 2018 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. His current term will expire December 31, 2023 and he serves as Vice Chairman and a Congressional District Member.
Veryl D. Hodges, D.O.
Resident of Jonesboro, he was appointed in May 2012 by Governor Mike Beebe. His current term will expire December 31, 2024 and he serves as Secretary and an Osteopathic Medical Association Representative.
John H. Scribner, M.D.
Resident of Salem, he was appointed in January 2013 by Governor Mike Beebe. His current term will expire December 31, 2024 and he serves as Treasurer and a Congressional District Member.
Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson
Resident of Lonoke, she was appointed in July 2020 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. Her current term will expire December 31, 2027 and she serves as the consumer representative.
Michael J. Birrer, M.D.
Resident of Little Rock, he was appointed in March 2023 by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. His current term will expire December 31, 2026 and he serves as a Congressional District Member.
Christopher D. Davis, PA
Resident of Roland, he was appointed in August 2022 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. His current term will expire December 31, 2028 and he serves as the physician assistant representative.
Rodney Griffin, M.D.
Resident of Magnolia, he was appointed in August 2015 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. His current term will expire December 31, 2026 and he serves as a Congressional District Member.
Ms. Betty Guhman
Resident of North Little Rock, she was appointed in July 2020 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. Her current term will expire December 31, 2025 and she serves as the senior citizen representative.
C. Wesley Kluck Jr., M.D.
Resident of Arkadelphia, he was appointed in March 2023 by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. His current term will expire December 31, 2028 and he serves as an at-large member.
Brian L. McGee, M.D.
Resident of Little Rock, he was appointed in April 2022 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. His current term will expire December 31, 2026 and he serves as the Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association Representative.
Timothy C. Paden, M.D.
Resident of Mountain Home, he was appointed in January 2019 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. His current term will expire December 31, 2024 and he serves as a Congressional District Member.
Jonathan A. Reding, M.D.
Resident of Little Rock, he was appointed in January 2024 by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. His current term will expire December 31, 2028 and he serves as a Congressional District Member.
Brad A. Thomas, M.D.
Resident of Little Rock, he was appointed in August 2022 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. His current term will expire December 31, 2027 and he serves as a Congressional District Member.