P.O. Box 3750
Little Rock, AR  72203-3750

623 Woodlane Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201-1009

e-mail: stephenw.haralson@arkansas.gov 

Phone: 501-682-2824
Fax: 501-682-2827

William F. Fletcher, PE, PS, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Bill graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1965 with a BS in Civil Engineering.  He has been a Professional Engineer since 1970, and a Professional Surveyor since 1973.

In 1972, he co-founded B&F Engineering, Inc, serving as President from 1981 through 1997, and Chairman of the Board from 1998 through 2007.  He is also a Past-President (1994-1995) of ACEC of Arkansas.  

He is an avid bass fisherman and was named Angler-of-the-Year in the Arkie division of the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League in 2003 and Angler-of-the-Year of the Mr. Bass of Arkansas tournament tour in 2005.  He is the Co-founder of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, serving as President (1999 – 2006) and Treasurer (currently).

Bill is an Engineer Member of the Board, appointed in 2004.  He is currently serving as President of the Board.  His term on the Board will expire in 2008.

William E. Ruck, PE, PS, Little Rock, Arkansas

Bill graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1974 with a BS in Civil Engineering.  He has been a Professional Engineer in Arkansas since 1979, and also holds PE registration in New Mexico.  He has been a Professional Surveyor in Arkansas since 1980, and also holds PS registrations in Tennessee and Mississippi.

He has worked for Garver Engineers (Little Rock) since 1976, and is presently an Associate (owner) in the role of Sr. Project Manager.  The focus of his practice has been in the areas of land development, utilities, transportation, and land surveying. 

He is married and has three children.  His family attends The Summit Church in North Little Rock, and he enjoys duck hunting, bass fishing, water skiing, 5K running. 

Bill is the Dual-Registrant Member of the Board, appointed in 2005.  He is currently serving as Vice-President of the Board and is a member of the Surveyor Interview Committee and Complaint Committee.  His term on the Board will expire in 2009.

Michael P. Marlar, PE, PS, North Little Rock, Arkansas

Mike graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1983 with a BS in Civil Engineering.  He also earned an MS in Civil Engineering from the University in 1984.  He has been a Professional Engineer in Arkansas since 1988, and a Professional Surveyor in Arkansas since 1993.

He is president of Marlar Engineering Company, Inc, in North Little Rock.  His firm provides general civil, municipal, land development, and water/wastewater engineering, along with land surveying services.

Married with three children, he enjoys hunting and fishing, and dabbling with oil and acrylic painting, primarily of sporting scenes.

Mike is an Engineer Member of the Board, appointed in 1999.  He served as Vice-President of the Board in 2005-2006, and President of the Board in 2006-2007.  He also serves on the Complaint Committee of the Board.  His term on the Board will expire in 2008.

Ivan L. Hoffman, Jr, PS, Van Buren, Arkansas

Ivan has over 43 years of surveying experience.  He became a Professional Surveyor in Arkansas in 1973, and also holds registration in Oklahoma and Missouri. He has been the president of Hoffman & Associates, Inc. since 1978. 

He is a Fellow of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping, a member of the Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri Surveying Societies, a member of the National Society of Professional Surveyors and is currently a member of the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES), Examinations for Professional Surveyors (EPS) Committee, and Sub-Chairmen of the Item Bank Committee of the EPS Committee.

He is also active in the Arkansas Society of Professional Surveyors, where he has been past President and Legislative Chairman of the Society, as well as a frequent course instructor for the organization's continuing education efforts.

Ivan is the Surveyor Member of the Board, appointed in 2002.  He served as Vice-President of the Board in 2004-2005, and President in 2005-2006.  His term on the Board will expire in 2010.

Frank Vozel, PE, Little Rock, Arkansas

Frank graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1970 with a BS in Civil Engineering.  He has been a Professional Engineer since 1975. 

Upon graduation, he went to work for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department in the Traffic Division.  Since that time he has held the positions of Section Head of the Highway Safety and Traffic Engineering Sections, Assistant Division Head of the Traffic Division, Division Head of the Programs and Contracts Division, Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning, and Assistant to the Director and finally in December of 2006, he was promoted to his current position as Deputy Director and Chief Engineer.

He is involved in thoroughbred horse racing, and enjoys hunting and fishing. 

Frank is an Engineer Member of the Board, appointed in 2006.  His term on the Board will expire in 2011

H. James Engstrom, III, PE, Little Rock, Arkansas

Jim graduated from Columbia University in New York in 1965 with a BA, in 1966 with a BS in Civil Engineering, and in 1967 with an MS in Structural Engineering.  He has also completed post-graduate studies at the University of California-Berkley.   He serves on the Arkansas State Building Code Committee and the Governor's Earthquake Council.   He became a Professional Engineer in Arkansas in 1970, and holds registration in eleven other states. 

He has been the president and owner of H. James Engstrom & Associates, Inc. since 1971.  This firm delivers specialized experience in structural engineering design, seismic and dynamic analysis and design, project management, contract administration, construction inspection and other construction services.

His outside interests include community service, hunting, fishing and golf. 

Jim is an Engineer Member of the Board, appointed in 1993.  He is the longest current-serving member.  His term on the Board will expire in 2009.

Woodrow Turner, Tuckerman, Arkansas

Woodrow is a career federal service worker, retired from the US Postal Service.  He is currently the owner and operator of the Tuckerman Motel, in Tuckerman, AR.

He enjoys traveling with his wife.

Woodrow is a Consumer Member of the Board, appointed in 1998.  He also serves on the Complaint Committee of the Board.  His term on the Board will expire in 2010

Barbara J. Smith, Little Rock, Arkansas

Barbara graduated cum laude from Philander Smith College in 1957 with a BA in Social Science, and from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1967 with a Master of Education in Counseling.  She also has post-graduate studies in Special Early Childhood Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Although retired since September 2007 as Director of the Integrated Counseling Center at Philander Smith, Barbara remains an active volunteer, including work with ShareFest, the Southern Early Childhood Association, and trustee, board, and committee assignments with her church.

She has a son, a daughter, and five grandchildren, and is a member of Gaines Street Baptist Church.

Barbara is a Consumer Member of the Board, appointed in 2007.  She also serves on the Complaint Committee of the Board.  Her term on the Board will expire in 2011.

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