Arkansas State University-Beebe is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the ASU-Beebe Development Council. New members are Tara Cathey and Laiken Gulley.
Cathey became president and chief executive officer of the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce in December 2023, representing over 500-member businesses in the region. Under her leadership, the Chamber focuses on economic development, advocacy, member services, quality of place and marketing. In 2020, Cathey helped the chamber achieve 4-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a distinction held by only 28 chambers in the country. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Central Arkansas.
Gulley is the director of marketing and business development at Cabot Emergency Hospital, where she has worked since April 2023. She previously served as marketing specialist at Bledsoe Chiropractic in Conway. Gulley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and communication from the University of Central Arkansas. Her professional focus is on community engagement and development.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tara Cathey and Laiken Gulley to the Development Council,” said Andrea Cole, associate vice chancellor for Institutional Advancement. “Their experience and dedication to community development will strengthen our efforts to secure the resources necessary to support our students and faculty. We look forward to the positive impact they will have on our mission.”
The Development Council plays a key role in supporting the college by facilitating annual endowment and planned giving efforts, which help sustain educational opportunities, building improvements and events at ASU-Beebe.
The Development Council is composed of leaders from across the region who work to advance ASU-Beebe’s mission of providing affordable and accessible education.
Cathey and Gulley join ASU-Beebe Development Council members Dr. Hazel Dickey, chair; Cathy Eoff, vice chair; Lee Ann Burrow, secretary; Holli Browning, Centennial Bank; Hugh Burge, alumni; Debbie Elgen, Edward Jones Financial Advisors; Clay Goff, Riverwind Bank; Andy Hall, First Security Bank; John Hayes, alumni; Robin Hayes, alumni; Butch Rice, Stallion Transportation; Amy Williams, Arkansas Economic Development; Dewitt Yingling, First Community Bank; and Bill Hanley, Ameriprise Financial.
For more information or to make-a-donation, visit www.asub.edu or contact the ASU-Beebe Development Office at 501-882-8855.
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