Profile

Mike Smith, appointed to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission in 2023 by Senate Pro Tempore Bart Hester, has served as the Executive Director of the Crossett Economic Development Foundation for over 20 years. A graduate of Southern Arkansas University, Mike began his career managing Walmart locations across the country before returning to Crossett to become a founding director of the Crossett Economic Development Foundation. He actively contributes to his community as a Rotarian, board member of Crossett Area Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Ashley County Election Commission.