The Institute’s board of directors has accepted Dr. Marta Loyd’s intent to retire on March 31, 2022. The board will execute the search for the new Executive Director/CEO.
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“Winthrop was not afraid to take a chance,” Burton said. “He was very innovative. He was always full of ideas, things that could be done, and he did not hesitate to tackle tough tasks. A gift to the Institute seems like the best way to insure Winthrop’s impact continues into the future.”
Read MoreRockefeller Groups Live Up to Rich Name
“When you make that 20-minute winding drive up that mountain, you feel you’re leaving your work behind, leaving your other problems and issues behind,” Loyd said. “You feel that you’re arriving somewhere to do something important.”
Read MoreJoel Smith Leadership Award Winner: Jeanice Robinson
“I have noticed that Jeanice’s servant leadership inspires others around her to go above and beyond their normal responsibilities — all because they know that she would do the same for them without a moment of hesitation. This has resulted in one of the best teams I have seen during my time at the Institute.”
Read MoreClimate Change & Water Resources in Arkansas: A Citizen Discussion
How can ordinary Arkansans constructively address climate change and its impact on water resources in their communities?
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