Benton County Rural Development Authority
Water development authority of the county and to further the economic development of Benton County.
Benton County Rural Development Authority Members
5 members are appointed by the County Judge and approved by the Quorum Court.
Terms last 5 years. Members cannot serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Benton County Rural Development Authority Voting
Three (3) commissioners shall constitute a quorum.
| Name | Position | Address | City | Zip | Phone Number | Email Address | Status | Status Date | Term Expiration | Status 2 | Re-Appointment Date | Reappointment Expiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Ann Whittle | Position #1 | 8668 Buttermilk Rd. | Rogers, AR | 72756 | (479) 263-4308 | dwhittle@whittletrucksales.com | Appointed | 04/13/2021 | 03/31/26 | Unexpired Term | 4/22/2021 | 3/31/2023 |
| Brent Leas | Position #2 Chairman | 6 N Chestnut Dr. | Bella Vista, AR | 72714 | (479) 381-2513 | brentleas@gmail.com | Appointed | 4/1/2014 | 03/01/19 | Re-Appointed | 2/25/2021 | 3/31/2025 |
| Jeff Hunter | Position #3 | 14213 Edens Bluff Rd. | Lowell, AR | 72745 | (479) 466-5526 | jeff@proscape77.com | Appointed | 10/29/2018 | 03/31/20 | Re-Appointed | 2/25/2021 | 3/31/2025 |
| Chris Flynt | Position #4 Secretary/Treasurer) | PO Box 84 | Hiwasse, AR | 72739 | (479) 220-1106 | cflynt@ganielsflynt.com | Appointed | 03/28/2016 | 03/01/21 | Appointed | 8/26/2021 | 3/31/2026 |
| Nick Jewett* | Position #5 | 761 Napa Ave. | Centerton, AR | 72719 | (479) 426-3903 | nick.jewett@gmail.com | Appointed | 08/26/2021 | 03/31/22 |
*Succeeding Craig Hull
Former Members
| Name | Position | Address | City | Zip | Phone Number | Status | Status Date | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Ely | Position #3 | 3 Carole Rae Lane | Bella Vista, AR | 72714 | (479) 866-4022 | Retired | 04/21/2016 | |
| Marc Trollinger | Position #1 | 4700 Nelson Hollow Rd. | Lowell, AR | 72745 | (479) 616-4347 | Deceased | 04/30/2018 | 03/31/23 |
| Craig Hull | Position #5 | 8141 Ward Lane | Rogers, AR | 72756 | (479) 236-1053 | Deceased |
Need to reappoint Chris Flynt and need another new member to replace deceased Craig Hull
