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
David Coker
Bob Olvey
Daniel Moore
Stephanie Sutton
Sue McGowan
Jeremy Baltz
| Member | Term |
| Rosemary Baltz, Inaugural | 1991-1992, 1992-1999 |
| Rhetta Moore, Inaugural | 1991-1993, 1993-2000 |
| Jeriel Summitt, Inaugural | 1991-1994, 1994-2001 |
| Paul Hill, Inaugural | 1991-1995 |
| Joe. R. Martin, Inaugural | 1991-1996 |
| Frank Bigger, Inaugural | 1991-1997, 2004-2010 |
| Anthony Rowton, Inaugural | 1991-1998 |
| N. Ray Campbell | 1995-2002 |
| John Jackson | 1996-2003, 2008-2015 |
| Ray Noel | 1998-2005, 2005-2012, 2012-2019 |
| Mike Dunn | 1999-2006, 2006-2013 |
| Scott Trammel | 2000-2007, 2007-2014 |
| Joe Wessell | 2001-2008 |
| Dr. Rebecca Edwards | 2002-2009 |
| Jimmie Creech | 2003-2010 |
| Dr. Paul Baltz | 2004-2010, 2010-2017 |
| Sue Gibson | 2009-2016 |
| Leo Baltz | 2010-2011, 2011-2018 |
| Doug Cox | 2010-2014, 2014-2021 |
| Ruth Ann Ellis | 2013-2020 |
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.
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