Kalene Griffith

Greater Fayetteville, AR Area Contact Info
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Volunteer Experience

  • Commissioner

    Arkansas State Parks, Heritage and Tourism Commission

    - Present 8 years 7 months

    Recently, reappointed to the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission for another six year term by the Governor. The policy board of the Parks and Tourism divisions of the department, has seventeen members appointed by the Governor.

    The Tourism Division has a dual mission: 1) to enhance the image of the state; and 2) to improve the state’s economy by increasing travel to Arkansas.

    The State Parks Division operates 52 state parks and museums covering 54,353 acres of forest…

    Recently, reappointed to the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission for another six year term by the Governor. The policy board of the Parks and Tourism divisions of the department, has seventeen members appointed by the Governor.

    The Tourism Division has a dual mission: 1) to enhance the image of the state; and 2) to improve the state’s economy by increasing travel to Arkansas.

    The State Parks Division operates 52 state parks and museums covering 54,353 acres of forest, wetlands, fish, and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities and unique historic and cultural resources.

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    Ex Officio Board Member

    Scott Family Amazeum

    - Present 18 years 8 months

    Education

  • Board Member

    Northwest Arkansas Tourism Association

    - Present 18 years 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • Board Member

    Bentonville History Museum

    - Present 7 years 7 months

    Education

  • Board Member

    Dress For Success NWA

    - 2 years 8 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    The misson of Dress For Success is to empower women toward economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and programs to thrive. I was a board member for four years.

  • Coach and Referee

    Upward Basketball

    - 9 years 3 months

    Children

    Coached youth for 6 years and then umpired for over 9 years after my kids outgrew the program

  • Coach and Board Member

    Bentonville Basketball Club

    - 7 years 1 month

    Children

    BBC was a basketball organization which focuses on character development and basketball development.

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    Ex Officio Board Member

    Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce

    - Present 19 years

    Economic Empowerment

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    Ex Officio Board Member

    Downtown Bentonville Inc.

    - Present 18 years 11 months

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    Board Member

    Southeast Tourism Society

    - Present 4 years 7 months

    Our Vision
    STS empowers a diverse network of tourism professionals through Education, Advocacy, Recognition, and Networking.

Organizations

  • Rotary Club of Bentonville

    President

    - Present

  • Arkansas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau

    Board Memeber

    - Present

  • Scott Family Amazeum

    Board Member

    - Present

  • Bentonville Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce

    Board Memeber

    - Present

  • Downtown Bentonville

    Board Member

    - Present

  • Arkansas State Parks and Tourism Commission

    Commissioner

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    Appointed by the Governor Asa Hutchinson to serve as the State Parks and Tourism Commissioner representing NWA.

  • NWA MERCY FAMILY YMCA

    President, Vice President, Board Member, Advisory Board Member

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    Founding Board Member and Officer of the NWA Mercy Family YMCA

  • Southeast Tourism Society

    Board Member

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    STS is a collaboration of Tourism focused leaders in the 13 Southern States.

  • Arkansas Hospitality Association-Travel Council

    President

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