Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Benton-West City EDC is composed
of a cross section of community and business leaders. Seventeen
members are elected at large and four members are representative
of the original founding organizations and key supporters.
Since its incorporation in 1998, the Benton-West City EDC has
been privileged to have such strong and determined leadership
working relentlessly for business, industry and the communities.
Pursuant to Article VI of the by laws, at least one third of the board shall be elected annually. The following is the division of the board and the expiration of the term of office.
Board Member | | Term Expires |
| Patricia Bauer | Franklin Hospital | 2008 |
| Ernie Duckworth | Produce Grower/Farming | 2008 |
| Bobby Hutchens | Retired | 2008 |
| Larry Miller | Franklin County Farm Bureau | 2008 |
| Bill Simpson | Mid Country Bank | 2008 |
| Kelly Stewart | Benton Consolidated High School | 2008 |
| John Huffman | Town & Country True Value | 2009 |
| Dennis Miller | Retired | 2009 |
| Rex Rowland | Retired | 2009 |
| Paula Smith | City of Benton-Zoning Administrator | 2009 |
| Terry Swift | Farm Service Agency - USDA | 2009 |
| Hervey Davis | Franklin Hospital | 2010 |
| Dave Cooper | Cooper's Studio & Gallery | 2010 |
| Derek Johnson | Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home | 2010 |
| Dick Rice | Rice & Yucus | 2010 |
| Alan Thomas | Big Muddy Correctional Facility | 2010 |
| Steve Woodfin | Retired | 2010 |
The permanent organizational seats are:
| Robert Montgomery | Benton-West City Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Gary Kraft | Mayor, City of Benton |
| Charles Cockrum | Mayor, Village of West City. |
