UA Little Rock Announces New Members of Alumni Board of Directors
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has welcomed four distinguished graduates to its Alumni Board of Directors, a group dedicated to strengthening connections between the university and its alumni community.
The new members bring a wealth of experience in business, technology, and community service. They include Amber Booth-McCoy, chief executive officer of The Diversity Booth, Inc.; Aaron Huntley, senior vice president and head of strategy for First Western Bank; Arlton Lowry, founding partner and chief creative officer at Few; and Sharmin Moody, field manager for Volante Systems.
“We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished alumni to our board,” said Kristi Smith, associate vice chancellor for alumni and development at UA Little Rock. “Their diverse expertise and deep ties to the community will be invaluable as we work to strengthen alumni engagement and support the university’s mission.”
In addition to the new board members, Guy Choate, creative communications leader for Garver, has been elected as the new president of the Alumni Board of Directors.
“Serving on the UA Little Rock Alumni Board has given me a front-row seat to the incredible things happening at the university,” Choate said. “I’m humbled to serve as president to this talented and inspiring board of alumni who know that the success of our students and the institution itself is integral to the success of central Arkansas and beyond. Go Trojans.”
All new board members are UA Little Rock alumni who are serving a three-year term from 2025 to 2028. More information on the new board members:
Booth-McCoy (’13) is the founder and CEO of The Diversity Booth, Inc., an organization dedicated to co-creating sustainable, measurable, and inclusive cultures. With a decade of experience in culture change, higher education, academic medicine, and healthcare, she also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Clinton School of Public Service. A two-time published author and TEDx speaker, Booth-McCoy is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Alpha Rho Omega Chapter.
Huntley (’02) is a business leader with extensive experience in finance and workforce development. As senior vice president and head of strategy for First Western Bank in Rogers, Arkansas, he has played a key role in economic initiatives across the state. Huntley is also an elected member of the Springdale City Council and serves as finance chair for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest Auxiliary Board. His dedication to education and financial literacy is evident through his mentorship roles and involvement with workforce development programs. He has been honored as a Northwest Arkansas 40 under 40 designee and is a graduate of Leadership Springdale, Leadership Arkansas, and the FBI Citizens Academy.
Lowry (’08) is the Founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Few, a digital product agency that has worked with major brands such as General Electric, IBM, Tyson, and Walmart. He has played an integral role in building and advising several startups and has shared his expertise by teaching web design at UA Little Rock. In addition to his contributions to the tech industry, Lowry has a passion for community development. He serves on the boards of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership and SoMa 501.
Moody (’06) is a field manager for Volante Systems, a hospitality and restaurant point-of-sale software company. She has a strong commitment to community service, demonstrated through her involvement with organizations such as the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund, the Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Conway Morning Rotary Club. Moody holds both a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from UA Little Rock.