Randy Thurman is a six-year veteran of the Arkansas House of Representatives, serving from 1989-1994, before becoming the Executive Director for the Arkansas Environmental Federation, a non-profit association of industries with environmental concerns. He served with the AEF until September 1, 2013. As a legislator, Mr. Thurman served on the Transportation; Education; Public Health, Labor & Welfare; Aging & Legislative Affairs; and Agriculture & Economic Development Committees. Mr. Thurman also served two terms on the Heber Springs Arkansas City Council. He has a total of 35 years of governmental experience.
Courtney Sheppard served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from January 1995 through 2000, serving on the Transportation, City County and Local, Revenue and Tax, Joint Performance Review, Rules and Legislative Council. In his last term Mr. Sheppard was Chairman of the City, County and Local Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the House Rules Committee. He has been involved in many legislative issues including healthcare, electric deregulation, water conservation, human resource management, oil and gas, recycling, nursing homes, pharmaceuticals, environment, information technology and taxes. Prior to serving in the House, Mr. Sheppard served on the El Dorado Arkansas City Council.