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Welcome New Members: Ron Stovall & Ray Walsh!
(Ron proposed by Judge John Stroud, Ray proposed by Richard Reynolds)
*Ray's bio. & pic. will be included in next week's newsletter since I was not able to successfully acquire his contact information this week.
Sheriff Ron Stovall
Ron Stovall's career in law enforcement spans over forty years. His service began in April 1971 as an officer with the Hope Police Department. In 1973, Ron began a career spanning 36 years with the Arkansas State Police, rising to the rank of Captain and serving as Commander of Troop G. Ron retired from the Arkansas State Police in 2008. He was elected Sheriff of Miller County Arkansas that same year, and began his service as Sheriff on January 1, 2009. Ron holds a degree in Criminal Justice, and is certified as a Senior Law Enforcement Officer in Arkansas. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and a graduate of the National Sheriff's Institute. Ron currently serves on the board of directors of the Arkansas Sheriff's Association, and sits on the Board of Trustees for the First United Methodist Church, Texarkana, Arkansas. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and is active in the American Legion. Ron and his wife Veronica have two children, Shane Stovall and Shannon Stovall Bennett, and one grandson, Nicholas.