PEA RIDGE — Michael Ogburn, chairman

Occupation: Banker

How long have you lived in Pea Ridge?

5 years.

Where are youfrom originally? Bossier City, La.

Do you have children?

A son, 2 1/2 years.

Why are you on the Parks Commission? To grow the parks and make them safer for our children.

I also want to help the parks grow into something every person can enjoy.

What kind of vision do you have for this community? I see Pea Ridge hosting several different events with visitors from all over the country enjoying not only our parks, but everything this community has to offer.

What assets do you have to benefit the Parks Commission? I listen. I have several friends with kids of different ages so I hear what the different age groups like and want - kids and adults. We may not make everyone happy, but everyone will have something to enjoy in our city parks.

Billy Ryan

Occupation: Retired

How long have you lived in Pea Ridge? 4 years.

Where are you from originally? Garfield

Do you have children?

No.

Why are you on the Parks Commission? The parks in Pea Ridge need many upgrades and I think I can be instrumental in getting that accomplished.

What kind of vision do you have for this community? Slow and orderly growth with emphasis on a clean city. Pea Ridge will, for several years, depend on volunteers for many services. I think it is important for the city to cultivate an atmosphere that promotes volunteerism.

Joseph Carlson

Occupation: Computer Tech for Wal-Mart ISD and soldier in the Arkansas National Guard.

How long have you lived in Pea Ridge? 4 1/2 years.

Where are you from originally? Bossier City, La.

Do you have children? Three children - 9, 5 and 3.

Why are you on the Parks Commission? I serve my state and country by serving in the National Guard. I view this a chance to serve this community.

What kind of vision do you have for this community? I see Pea Ridge as a community that will continue to grow and flourish.

By keeping the parks in Pea Ridge growing and prosperous, this will be a small part in attracting new people to our community.

What assets do you have to benefit the Parks Commission? Initiative, vision and a willingness to help Pea Ridge continue to draw people to our community.

David Farr

Occupation: Disabled veteran

How long have you lived in Pea Ridge? 5 years.

Where are you from originally? Rogers

Do you have children?

Three boys - Chase, 5, Cooper, 3, and Cayden, 1.

Why are you on the Parks Commission? To help and bea part of my community.

What kind of vision do you have for this community? Continue to thrive and improve.

What assets do you have to benefit the Parks Commission? Vision and hopefully enough knowledge to help improve the parks for the citizens of Pea Ridge.

Crystal Carlson

Occupation: Office assistant

How long have you lived in Pea Ridge? 4 1/2 years.

Where are you from originally? Texas

Do you have children? Yes - 9, 5 and 3.

Why are you on the Parks Commission? Tohelp make a difference and be more involved in the community.

What kind of vision do you have for this community? I would like to see more opportunities opened up for the children, youngadults and adults, as far as activities to participate in and fun, safe places to go.

What assets do you have to benefit the Parks Commission? Teamwork and willingness to do a job and do it well.

News, Pages 6 on 08/04/2010