The program’s administrative staff is responsible for conducting investigations on all submitted claims.
The Crime Victims Reparations Board is a five-member body responsible for determining which claims are to be paid and how much may be awarded. Board members are appointed by the Governor. The Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board also awards the Crime Victim Advocate of the Year Award annually during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Board Members:
Lt. Eugene Tyree, North Little Rock Police Department (Retired), Victim Advocate, Chairman
Paula Steinsiek, Victim Advocate
Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Attorney-at-Law
Jordan Snowden, Attorney-at-Law
Rebecca Petty, Victim Advocate
Administration:
Lisette Yang, Administrator
Varnell Messer, Senior Eligibility Specialist
Melinda Perkins, Senior Eligibility Specialist
Tonya Hooks, Senior Eligibility Specialist
Michaela Thomas, Eligibility Specialist
Gary McGee, Eligibility Specialist
Karen Heer, Fiscal Support Analyst