If you do not see your county or region represented, please reach out to uofa@uark.edu
Matt Hargis
Director of Recruitment
Email: mhargis@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-777-2933
Megan Garland
Associate Director of Arkansas Recruitment
Email: megang@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-244-2826
Jennifer Fowler
Senior Associate Director for National Recruitment
Email: fowlerj@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-244-2945
Chad Cox
Associate Director of Transfer Central
Email: chadc@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-935-9283
In-State Admissions
Megan Garland
Associate Director of Arkansas Recruitment
Email: megang@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-244-2826
Northwest Arkansas | Counties: Crawford, Franklin, Sebastian, Washington | Schools: Fayetteville High School, Haas Hall Academy
Megan Garland is the Associate Director of Arkansas Recruitment. Her hometown is Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Megan is an alumna of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Social Entrepreneurship. She is now proud to call herself an Arkansan and recently completed her Master of Education in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas. When she’s not working with students in Northwest Arkansas, you will likely find her at the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market with her two dogs.
Radeanna Garcia
Assistant Director of Arkansas Recruitment
Email: rigarcia@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-334-0887
Central Arkansas | Counties: Faulkner, Pulaski, Saline.
Radeanna Garcia is the senior admissions counselor for Central Arkansas. She is originally from Hope, Arkansas but now resides in Bryant, Arkansas. She graduated from Henderson State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services. She also earned a Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Arkansas Tech University.
Kayla Gussy Twyford
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: kgussy@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-789-9182
Northwest Arkansas | Counties: Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy
Kayla Gussy Twyford is the admissions counselor for Northwest Arkansas. A graduate of Flippin High School, Kayla attended the University of Arkansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Science. She is currently pursing a Master of Education in Special Education.
Emily Hartle
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: ehartle@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-309-1705
Central and Eastern Arkansas | Counties: Cross, Crittenden, Jackson, Lee, Lonoke, Mississippi, Monroe, Poinsett, Prairie, St. Francis, White, Woodruff
Emily Hartle is the regional admissions counselor for the East Central Arkansas region. She is originally from the Central Arkansas area, where she graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications and Public Relations and a Master of Science in Health and Behavioral Sciences.
Allie Taylor
Admissions Counselor
Email: alt046@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-322-3770
Southwest Arkansas | Counties: Clark, Columbia, Garland, Hempstead, Howard, Hot Spring,
Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Pike, Sevier
Bowie County, TX
Alexandria (Allie) Taylor is the regional recruiter for Southwest Arkansas. She is originally from Bismarck, AR but now resides in Hot Springs, AR. She graduated from Henderson State University with a Bachelor of Integrated Studies in 2020 then graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration in 2021.
Erin Anders
Admissions Counselor
Email: ea047@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-341-5032
Southeast Arkansas | Counties: Ashley, Arkansas, Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Chicot,
Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, Ouachita, Philips, Union
Schedule a chat with Erin
Erin Anders is an admissions counselor for the University of Arkansas, serving students in Southeast Arkansas. She is a Northwest Arkansas native and graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2016, where she received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
Samantha Jones
Admissions Counselor
Email: skj018@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-342-4651
Northeast Arkansas | Counties: Baxter, Clay, Craighead, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Lawrence, Randolf, Sharp, Stone
Samantha Jones is an admissions counselor, serving students throughout Northeast Arkansas. Originally from Fort Smith, AR, Samantha grew up in a military family but now calls Fayetteville home. She is a 2021 graduate from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership followed by a Master of Science in Agriculture Extension and Education in 2024. When she’s not working with students, you can find her calling the Hogs and admiring cows.
Janelle Tuckmantel
Admissions Counselor
Email: jt111@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-334-0402
Central Arkansas and River Valley | Counties: Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Johnson, Logan, Montgomery, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, Van Buren, Yell
Janelle Tuckmantel is the admissions counselor for Central Arkansas and River Valley. Originally from Bentonville, Arkansas, she graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Education and received a Master of Arts in Athletic Training from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After living in the Carolinas for many years, she is happy to be back in Northwest Arkansas
Out-of-State Admissions
Jennifer Fowler
Senior Associate Director for National Recruitment
Email: fowlerj@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-244-2945
Dallas (Collin, Dallas, Rockwall counties) and East Texas
Jennifer Fowler is the Senior Associate Director for National Recruitment. She 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, particularly serving the Dallas area (Collin, Dallas, and Rockwall counties) and East Texas.
Charles Robinson
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: cr075@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-252-9678
Central and South Texas (including Houston, Austin, and San Antonio)
Charles Robinson is an admissions counselor for the University of Arkansas. He is based in Houston, and he serves the Houston area and south central Texas, including Austin and San Antonio. He graduated spring of 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Business management and a Bachelor of art in Music.
Sara Wood
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: sjw026@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-244-2959
Fort Worth (Tarrant, Denton, Parker counties), West Texas, Colorado, Western US
Sara Wood is an admissions counselor who is based in Fort Worth. She serves the Fort Worth area, West Texas, and the western United States. Though she is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she considers Arkansas home and graduated high school in Huntsville, Arkansas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia.
Veronica Adams
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: vladams@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-346-4127
Louisiana
Veronica Adams is an Admissions Counselor based in Lafayette, and serves the state of Louisiana. Originally from California, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Arkansas.
Kasey Schroeder
Admissions Counselor
Email: kas062@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-309-3643
Tennessee, Southeast United States
Kasey Schroeder is the admissions counselor for Tennessee and the Southeast. Originally from Edwardsville Illinois, she graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2023 with a degree in communications.
Kendra Brown
Admissions Counselor
Email: klb053@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-279-7901
Oklahoma
Kendra Brown is an admissions counselor for the state of Oklahoma. Originally from Greenwood, Arkansas, she attended the University of Arkansas and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
April Bauer
Admissions Counselor
Email: ab372@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-799-7156
Eastern Missouri, Illinois, Northeast US
Schedule a chat with April
April Bauer is an admissions counselor who is based in the St. Louis metro area. She
serves East Missouri, Illinois, and the Northeast region of the United States. She
is originally from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech
Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Fontbonne University in St.
Louis, Missouri.
Shelby Redetzke
Admissions Counselor
Email: slredetz@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-346-4556
Kansas, Western Missouri, Midwest US
Shelby Redetzke is an admissions counselor for Kansas and Western Missouri. Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, she graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2020 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Specialized College Recruitment
Charlee Holland
Coordinator for Student Recruitment
Email: charleeh@uark.edu
College of Education and Health Professions
Charlee Holland is the Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the College of Education and Health Professions. She is originally from White Hall, Arkansas but graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2019 where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Game and Interactive Media Design
Laykyn Rainbolt
Coordinator for Student Recruitment
Email: lrainbol@uark.edu
Dale Bumper College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences
Laykyn is the Coordinator of Undergraduate Student Recruitment for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. Originally from Marshall, Arkansas, she graduated from North Arkansas College before transferring to the University of Arkansas completing a Bachelors of Animal Science and Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology in Bumpers College.
Dorothy Bell
Admissions Counselor for Honors College
Email: despecto@uark.edu
University of Arkansas Honors College
Dorothy Bell is the admissions counselor for the Honors College. She is originally
from Miami, Florida but now resides in Northwest Arkansas. She is an alumna of Boston
University where she received her degree in political science. After, she received
her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen
School of Law, and Master of Public Service degree from the University of Arkansas
Clinton School of Public Service.
Katie Griffith
Associate Director of Undergraduate Recruitment for Sam Walton College of Business
Email: katieg@uark.edu
Katie Griffith is the Undergraduate Recruiter for the Sam M. Walton College of Business. She is originally from White Hall, Arkansas but now resides in Northwest Arkansas. She graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2020, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sarah Haught
Coordinator for Recruitment and Scholarships
Email: sh239@uark.edu
Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design
Sarah is the Coordinator for Recruitment & Scholarships for the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. A native from Cincinnati, OH, Sarah completed her Bachelor’s in Communication Studies from Ball State University and then completed her Master’s in College Student Personnel Services and Administration from the University of Central Arkansas.
Hunter Gibson
Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the Fulbright School of Arts and Sciences
Email: hg056@uark.edu
Phone: 479-575-4642
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
Hunter Gibson is the coordinator of student recruitment for the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. He is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from Jenks High School. He studied agricultural communications at Oklahoma State University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 2022.
Miriam Phwandaphwanda
Coordinator for Student Recruitment, Outreach, and Summer Programs
Email: mfphwand@uark.edu
Miriam Phwandaphwanda is the Coordinator for Student Recruitment, Outreach, and Summer Programs. She is originally from Conway, AR and is a Conway High School graduate. Miriam attended the University of Central Arkansas, where she was a part of the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College, and she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing with a minor in film.
Christopher Robinson
Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment
Email: carobins@uark.edu
Christopher Robinson is the Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment and Success for the College of Engineering. He attended the University of Arkansas where he completed bachelor degrees in both Computer Information Systems and Social Work.
Hiliary Rodgers
Admissions Counselor and Communications Specialist for Rural Students
Email: hdviguet@uark.edu
Phone: 479-575-4693
Hiliary Rodgers is an admissions counselor and communications specialist serving rural Arkansas students. Originally from Springfield, Missouri, she moved to Fayetteville in 2016 to attend the University of Arkansas and earned a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, followed by a Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education.
Online Recruitment
Brett Reinert
Admissions Counselor
Email: breinert@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-346-4165
Schedule a chat with Brett
Brett Reinert is the shared admissions counselor for the University of Arkansas Global
Campus. He is originally from Springdale, Arkansas, but attended the University of
Central Arkansas where he received Bachelors of Art degrees in History and Political
Science. He additionally received his Master of Arts in History from Arizona State
University.
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Transfer Recruitment
Chad Cox
Associate Director of Transfer Central
Email: chadc@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-935-9283
Transfer Central, National Merit Scholars
Chad Cox is Associate Director of Transfer Central. He graduated from the University of the Ozarks with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a Master of Science in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas. He’s an active member of ArkACRAO and SACRAO, professional associations for educational professionals.
Jon Swain
Admissions Counselor for Transfer Central
NWACC/TAP
Email: jcswain@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-391-2867
Schedule a virtual chat with Jon
Originally from Noxapater, Mississippi, Jon Swain is an Admissions Counselor for Transfer Central and Coordinator of the Transitions Academic Program. He works with students transferring from NorthWest Arkansas Community College to the University of Arkansas. Jon was also a transfer student, receiving an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from East Mississippi Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Mississippi State University. He also holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science from the University of North Alabama. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a minor in Communication at the University of Arkansas.
Natt Watthanaphuti
Senior Admissions Counselor for Transfer Central
Email: nw027@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-269-3534
Schedule a virtual chat with Natt
Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, Natt Watthanaphuti is an Admission Counselor for Transfer Central. He works with transfer students from East Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Alex Mardian
Admissions Counselor for Transfer Central
Email: apwillia@uark.edu
Text/Call: 479-551-5368
Alex Mardian is an admissions counselor for Transfer Central. Alex works with students from West Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. Originally from Warwick, Rhode Island, Alex is a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations.