Man of the Year nominees – Hot Springs Sentinel
Man of the Year nominees
Amos Gray
Brian Page
County Judge Darryl Mahoney
Corey Alderdice
David York
Clay Farrar
Matt Barrett
Mike Allbritton
Mike Dugan
Shane Ethridge
Tim Culbreth
City Manager Bill Burrough
Bo Robertson
Corey Alderdice
The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees appointed Corey Alderdice as director of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts in 2012. He is now the school's longest-serving director. Since joining ASMSA's community of learning, he has worked to bring national prestige to the state's only public residential high school for talented students while developing new programs in computer science, entrepreneurship, global learning, and visual arts that underscore the unique opportunities available through the school's "college bridge" experience. During his tenure, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, The Washington Post, and the Jay Matthews Challenge Index have named ASMSA among the nation's top 25 and "public elite" high schools. He is married to Stephanie Patterson Alderdice, an accomplished communications coach and owner of SixtyOne Celsius, a boutique marketing and digital strategy firm named after Hot Springs' world-famous thermal waters. They have one son, Elliott, who is 10 years old.
Matt Barrett
An Arkansas native, Matt Barrett was born in Magnolia, and his family later moved to the Hot Springs area. Barrett attended Magnet Cove High School, where his leadership qualities led to his being elected student body president. He was named an all-district athlete, and played three sports. Along with taking part in numerous school activities. Barrett started college at Jones Jr. College in Mississippi where he played football. He returned to the Hot Springs area to complete his education at Henderson State University. Barrett's career has centered on Marketing, having owned his own internet marketing firm, where they specialized in hospitals and the production of newspaper websites and marketing. Barrett later joined the Riser Automotive Group, where he has served for over 12 years as their marketing and internet director.
Bill Burrough
Bill Burrough is a registered Native American and lifelong resident of the city of Hot Springs. Burrough began his employment with the city of Hot Springs in 2002. He spent his first 10 years with the city as the Solid Waste director and seven as the deputy city manager. During this time, Burrough served as the interim city manager on two occasions and was officially named the city manager in December 2018. He also serves as the president of the Arkansas City Managers Association, president of the Mid-Arkansas Water Alliance and is a member of the board of directors for the Ouachita River Valley Association. In addition, he is a member of the Rotary Club of Hot Springs National Park. Burrough and his wife, Tonya, have four children, Jordan, Chase, Dawson and Rylee. Burrough and his wife are "proud grandparents" of a 2-year-old grandson, Parker. He is an outdoorsman, enjoys playing golf, however time spent with Parker is his most favorite.
Tim Culbreth
In 1981, Tim Culbreth accepted the position of executive director of Teen Challenge of Arkansas in Hot Springs. The residential program later changed its name to Adult and Teen Challenge of Arkansas and has grown from a six-client capacity to 56 clients. The campus has expanded from 19 acres in 1981 to a 45-acre campus with multiple structures to better serve the learning and living needs of clients and staff. During the pandemic, he expanded the program from a four-month, first phase recovery program to a 10-month full phase program that includes vocational and resource management training. He will retire at the end of June after serving 40 years as the leader of this organization that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. He is an avid bicyclist who also enjoys backpacking, cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, fly fishing, black and white western movies, and most importantly, spending time with his three grandsons. He and Sallie, community relations director for Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic, have two adult children.
Christopher Shane Ethridge
Christopher Shane Ethridge, 39, has a private law practice in Hot Springs and is also a part-time public defender assigned to the Garland County office. He and his wife, Bethany, have one child, Sophie, who is 12 years old and attends Lake Hamilton. They have been in Garland County since shortly after he graduated law school and have made this their home. He graduated from Little Rock McClellan before attending college and law school at UALR. He enjoys going fishing and duck hunting as much as possible.
Amos Gray
Amos O. Gray IV is the executive director and co-founder of High Impact Ministries (HIM), a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization that equips and empowers the next generation. Gray was born, raised, and went to school in Little Rock. He grew up in a small community called the Panky Addition and was one of seven children raised by a single mother. Gray has over 31 years of experience working with the next generation and the adults who work with them. As a teenager and young adult, he overcame life's toughest situations to become the person he is. He moved on to graduate high school when others said he wouldn't, and later earned his Bachelor's degree and a number of certifications in working with teenagers and their families. He is a straight-talker, giving students and adults insight and information that will inspire and motivate them, but most of all, empower them to push away from at-risk behaviors that will eventually lead them down the road of darkness, depression, and despair.
Darryl Mahoney
County Judge Darryl Mahoney was elected to office in 2018. As county judge, he presides over the Garland County Quorum Court and oversees countywide services including the Road Department, Solid Waste/Landfill, Environmental Inspections, Emergency Management, Planning and Development, and all county facilities and administrative departments. Prior to holding office, Mahoney served on the Garland County Quorum Court for 10 years, chairing the Environmental Services, Public Works, and Buildings Committee and serving on the Finance Committee. "Throughout his time in office, Mahoney has been committed to partnerships that positively affect the growth, economic development, and quality of life in Garland County." Working with entities including the city of Hot Springs, the Hot Springs Metro Partnership, and the West Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Mahoney has contributed to the implementation and enhancement of essential services for citizens through interlocal agreements and alliances while supporting the retention and expansion of Garland County businesses. Mahoney started his private business in 1985, owning and operating Burks and Mahoney, Inc. for 25 years. He went on to serve as president of MALO Properties and BAM Management, providing operations management for commercial and residential rental properties.
Bo Robertson
Bo Robertson resides in Lonsdale with his wife, Jessica, son, River, 11, and daughter, Lillian, 9. He has a love for his family and the great outdoors. He enjoys spending his free time coaching various youth sports and fishing on the river. Robertson has an extensive history in Emergency Management and is committed to his role in public service. "He takes pride in maintaining an excellent professional relationship with elected officials, fire, law enforcement, EMS, the private sector, and the local community."
David York
David York is a senior commercial loan officer for Arkansas Federal Credit Union in Hot Springs. He takes pride in being able to serve and assist small businesses in the Hot Springs area while helping them realize their dreams, achieve their goals and see their businesses thrive. Living in Hot Springs for over 50 years, he is a graduate of Hot Springs High School in 1981 and received his B.S.B.A from Henderson State University in 1985. His 25-year career in Finance has included time spent with General Motors Acceptance/Ally Financial, Regions Bank and currently Arkansas Federal Credit Union. York is a past president and member of the Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary Club and present member of the Oaklawn Rotary Club and is a graduate of Rotary District 6170's Jeff Farris Leadership Academy.
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