February 15, 2010

East Arkansas Community College-Forrest City
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Niki Russell Jones of Forrest City has been named as the Director of Development/Arts Center Manager for East Arkansas Community College. Jones formerly served as the EACC Library Coordinator.

In this position, Jones will be involved in working closely with the EACC Foundation on development opportunities and in the day to day operations of the new EACC Fine Arts Center.

A graduate of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism, Jones also served in Community Relations at the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce and was Project Coordinator for the Gladlands. She completed Connect St. Francis County Leadership Training in 2008. Jones served as a board member of Arkansas Delta Byways and was recognized by the organization for Contributions in Tourism in 2008 and was also nominated for their Outstanding Member Award. She is a member of the Arkansas Library Association.

“I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work with the community and the new Fine Arts Center, said Jones. “It is an amazing venue for the Delta!”