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Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Black River Technical College consists of seven members appointed by the Governor for terms of seven years.

As the governing body of the College, the Board of Trustees exercises jurisdiction in all matters except those for which it has delegated authority to the President of the College, other officers, or agencies of the College.

Carolyn Collins BRTC Board of Trustees

Carolyn Collins

Chair
2022 – 2029
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David Coker BRTC Board of Trustees

David Coker

Vice Chair
2023 – 2030
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Bob Olvey BRTC Board of Trustees

Bob Olvey

Secretary
2018 – 2032
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Daniel Moore BRTC Board of Trustees

Daniel Moore

2024 – 2031
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Stephanie Sutton BRTC Board of Trustees

Stephanie Sutton

2018 – 2028
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Sue McGowan BRTC Board of Trustees

Sue McGowan

2019 – 2026
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Jeremy Baltz BRTC Board of Trustees

Jeremy Baltz

2020 – 2027
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The Board of Trustees meets regularly between the Pocahontas and Paragould campuses. The Board’s upcoming meetings are listed below.

Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public. Some meetings may be held only via Zoom in cases of community illness or other extenuating circumstances.

Upcoming Meetings

Upcoming meetings for the Board of Trustees are located below.

2025-2026

September 4, 2025
12:30 p.m.
Full board meeting at Paragould
Room number: PAC 128
Zoom link: https://blackrivertech.zoom.us/j/86948565823

December 18, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Full board meeting at Pocahontas
Room number: BT Conference Room
Zoom link: https://blackrivertech.zoom.us/j/88101160284

February 12, 2026
12:30 p.m.
Full board meeting at Paragould
Room number: PAC 128
Zoom link: https://blackrivertech.zoom.us/j/86948565823

May 21, 2026
4:30 p.m.
Full board meeting at Pocahontas
Room number: BT Conference Room
Zoom link: https: //blackrivertech.zoom.us/j/88101160284

Minutes

Meeting minutes for the Board of Trustees are located below.

April Exum

April Exum

Administrative Specialist for Workforce Training

(870) 248-5200

Emily Owens

Emily Owens

Administrative Assistant to the President and Vice President of Institutional Advancement

(870) 248-4070