Meet your admissions counselor

Matt Hargis

Matt Hargis

Associate Director for Recruitment

Email: mhargis@uark.edu

Matt Hargis is the Associate Director for Recruitment, and he supervises the recruitment staff. Matt is originally from Texarkana, Texas, and he graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a marketing major.

Tony Myers

Tony Myers

Associate Director for Transfer Central

Email: tonym@uark.edu

Tony Myers is the Associate Director for Transfer Central and is originally from Wichita, Kansas. After serving in the Air Force, Tony earned an Associate Degree from Barton CC and a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. Tony earned additional degrees in Computer Information Systems and a MBA from Friends University in Wichita, KS. With over 20 years of experience in enrollment management, Tony is pursuing a doctorate in Higher Education at the University of Arkansas. As a veteran transfer student, Tony looks forward to working with students transferring or returning to the university.

 

In-State Admissions

Rani Achhireddy

Rani Achhireddy

Admissions Counselor

Email: rachhir@uark.edu

Northwest Arkansas

Rani Achhireddy is the Admissions Counselor for Northwest Arkansas. Originally from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Rani moved to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas, graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and International Relations. She then earned her Master's degree in Higher Education, also from the University of Arkansas.

Suzanne Hill

Suzanne Hill

Admissions Counselor

Email: suzanneh@uark.edu

Central Arkansas

Suzanne Hill is the Admissions Counselor for Central Arkansas. Suzanne is originally from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and she graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, with a concentration in advertising and public relations.

Matt Mustain

Matt Mustain

Admissions Counselor

Email: mdmustai@uark.edu

Northwest Arkansas

Matt Mustain is an Admissions Counselor for Northwest Arkansas. He is originally from Springdale, Arkansas, and he graduated from Henderson State University in 2012. He holds a Bachelor of General Studies emphasizing in business and aviation.

Rashard Sullivan

Rashard Sullivan

Admissions Counselor

Email: rsulliv@uark.edu

Southwest Arkansas, Eastern Louisiana

Rashard Sullivan is the Admissions Counselor for Southwest Arkansas and Eastern Louisiana. Rashard is originally from Miami, Florida, but he came to Arkansas to play basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 2002-2005. Rashard holds a Bachelor of Science in Education, and he is currently pursuing a Masters of Education in Recreation and Sport Management.

Todd Taylor

Todd Taylor

Admissions Counselor

Email: tetaylor@uark.edu

Southeast Arkansas, Western Louisiana

Todd Taylor is the Admissions Counselor for Southeast Arkansas and Western Louisiana.  He is also a member of the Office of Diversity Affairs staff, working with Vice for Provost for Diversity Affairs Charles Robinson to increase diversity in the undergraduate student body and to improve access for students across the state. He graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Science. He also graduated from Florida State University with a Master of Science in Higher Education and Pennsylvania State University with a Master of Education in Counselor Education.

Kanah Thor

Kanah Thor

Admissions Counselor

Email: kthor@uark.edu

Northeast Arkansas, Northeast USA

Kanah is the Admissions Counselor for our campus visit program. Kanah is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2012 with a Bachelor Of Science in Business Administration, with a major in finance.

Out-of-State Admissions

Jennifer Duncan

Jennifer Duncan

Associate Director for Out-of-State Recruitment

Email: jaduncan@uark.edu

Dallas/Fort Worth, North Texas

Jennifer Duncan is the Associate Director for Out-of-State Recruitment. Jennifer is originally from Jasper, Arkansas, and she graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in accounting. She currently resides in Dallas as a regional recruiter for the University of Arkansas.

Holly Moore

Holly Moore

Assistant Director

Email: hollym@uark.edu

Oklahoma

Holly Moore is the Assistant Director for Oklahoma. Holly is originally from Memphis, Tennessee, and she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arkansas in 2009. Holly is currently pursuing a Masters of Education in Adult and Lifelong Learning. Starting in June, Holly will be a regional recruiter working out of the Oklahoma City area.

John Moore

John Moore

Assistant Director

Email: johnm@uark.edu

Missouri, Kansas

John is the Assistant Director for Missouri and Kansas. He is originally from Malvern, Arkansas, and he graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Science in 1995. He also graduated from Webster University with a  Master of Arts in Human Resource Development and has completed additional coursework in leadership and management.

Kimberly Clark

Kimberly Clark

Admissions Counselor

Email: kkclark@uark.edu

California, Western USA

Kimberly is originally from Gladstone, Michigan. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management. She also graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Services and Administration. She is a regional recruiter working out of the San Diego area.

Torrey Eason

Torrey Eason

Admissions Counselor

Email: teason@uark.edu

Chicago, North Central USA

Torrey Eason is the Admissions Counselor for Chicago. Torrey is originally from Dallas, Texas and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2010 with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication. Torrey also graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Masters of Education in Educational Administration with an emphasis in Student Affairs in 2012. He is a regional recruiter working out of the Chicago area.

Dacia Stieben

Dacia Stieben

Admissions Counselor

Email: dstieben@uark.edu

Tennessee, Southeast USA

Dacia Stieben is the admissions counselor for the Tennessee region. Originally from Van Alstyne, TX, she attended the University of Arkansas and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Community Health Promotion.

Lauren Villareal

Lauren Villareal

Admissions Counselor

Email: lvillare@uark.edu

South Texas

Lauren Villareal is the Admissions Counselor for South Texas. Lauren is originally from Dallas, Texas, but she traveled to Denver, Colorado, to attend Regis University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Specialized Recruitment

Rafael Arciga Garcia

Rafael Arciga Garcia

Admissions Counselor for Diversity

Email: rarciga@uark.edu

Diversity Counselor

Rafael Arciga Garcia is the Admissions Counselor for Diversity. Rafael is originally from Mexico, but he came to Arkansas at the age of fourteen. Rafael graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in International Relations.

Jake Ayo

Jake Ayo

Coordinator of Student Recruitment, COEHP

Email: ayo@uark.edu

College of Education and Health Professions

Jake is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Northeastern State University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Special Education. He also holds a Bachelor of General Studies with a focus in social sciences. Jake is the recruiter for the College of Education and Health Professions.

Emerald Hames

Emerald Hames

Assistant Director for Native American Outreach

Email: ehames@uark.edu

Native American Outreach, Midwest USA

Emerald is the Assistant Director for Native American Outreach. Originally from Hawkins Bar, California, Emerald graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, and she spent her final year studying at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

Jonathan Langley

Jonathan Langley

Admissions Counselor

Email: jtlangl@uark.edu

Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

Jonathan is originally from Bryant, Arkansas, and he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in English and French in 2009. He also received a Master of Arts in French Studies from the University of Arkansas in 2011. After graduating, he worked as a Lecturer of English at l'Université du Maine in Le Mans, France. Jonathan is the recruiter for the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Campus Visits

Kristen Davidson

Kristen Davidson

Tour Coordinator

Email: kparnell@uark.edu
Kristen Davidson is the Tour Coordinator and the advisor for the Student Ambassador program. She is from Fayetteville, Arkansas, and she is currently working on her undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas.