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Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism

Our mission is to protect and promote our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life.

Shea Lewis

Cabinet Secretary, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism
Director, Arkansas State Parks
Shea Lewis was appointed interim secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in June 2023. The selection was made permanent by Gov. Sanders in August 2023.

Executive Staff

Jami Fisher

Chief Fiscal Officer
501.682.7613

Scott Blankenship

Chief Information Officer
501.682.7638

Suzanne Grobmyer

Chief of Staff
501-324-9772

Elaine Lienhart

Executive Assistant
501-324-9162

Clay Stone

General Counsel

Debbie Biggs

Human Resources Director
501-324-9584

Division Directors

Dalaney Thomas

Arkansas Tourism Director
501-529-7380

Marty Ryall

Arkansas Heritage Director
501-324-9586

Jeff King

Arkansas State Parks Deputy Director
501-682-7774

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