{"entries":{"Elected Officials":[{"header":"cxlvj889pzf7v91u9epyg","id":"6ac57fb55d7f2","title":"Cain W. Nattin","jobtitle":"Mayor","description":"Cain W. Nattin was elected Mayor of Sheridan in 2022 and took office on January 1, 2023. A lifelong resident of Grant County and graduate of Sheridan High School, Cain has a background in ministry and public service, having served as a volunteer firefighter, reserve deputy, and chaplain for multiple local agencies.  He is a Certified Elected Official through the Arkansas Municipal League and currently serves on the League\u2019s Public Safety Committee.  Mayor Nattin ran for office with a desire to give the people of Sheridan a strong voice and to build on the city\u2019s progress while preparing for future growth. His leadership is focused on strengthening infrastructure, supporting public safety, and serving the community with transparency and accountability.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b0448c7fecb.png"},{"header":"cxlvj889pzf7v91u9epyg","id":"6ac57fb55d7f4","title":"Carrie Smith","jobtitle":"Clerk - Treasurer","description":"Carrie W. Smith serves as Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Sheridan, bringing over a decade of steady leadership and financial oversight to the role. She was first appointed in 2013 to complete the term of former Clerk-Treasurer Lynn Camp following his retirement. Since that time, Carrie has continued to earn the trust of the community, running unopposed in each subsequent election.  In her role, Carrie oversees the city\u2019s financial operations, records management, and administrative functions, helping ensure transparency, accountability, and efficiency in city government.  Carrie holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Arkansas at Little Rock, equipping her with a strong foundation in finance and organizational leadership.  Outside of City Hall, Carrie is a devoted wife to her husband, Chad, and a proud mother to their two children, Colton and Carly. She values family, community, and service, and takes pride in contributing to the continued success of Sheridan.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b044a1f11fb.png"}],"Department Heads":[{"header":"6996366960e14","id":"6ac57fb55d7f5","title":"Ben Hammond","jobtitle":"Fire Chief","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b0478d09bfa.png"},{"header":"6996366960e14","id":"6ac57fb55d7f6","title":"David Fitzgerald","jobtitle":"Water Superintendent ","description":"David Fitzgerald brings decades of experience and dedication to his role as Water Superintendent. He first began serving the community in March of 1985, committing himself to the vital work of maintaining and improving the city\u2019s water system. After more than 30 years of service, David retired in 2017, but it didn\u2019t take long for him to realize how much he missed the work and the people. In 2019, he returned to continue doing what he loves. Known for his strong work ethic and deep knowledge of the system, David has played a key role in ensuring reliable water service for residents over the years. Outside of work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending time in nature whenever he can.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b0499c52f68.png"},{"header":"6996366960e14","id":"6ac57fb55d7f7","title":"Joel Stanton","jobtitle":"Parks & Recreation Director","description":"Joel Stanton serves as the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Sheridan, a role he has held since June 16, 2005. With nearly two decades of dedicated service, Joel oversees the day-to-day operations of the city\u2019s parks system, recreational programs, and facilities, working to ensure residents have access to safe, enjoyable, and well-maintained spaces.  Before joining the City of Sheridan, Joel built a strong foundation in education as a teacher and coach, bringing leadership, teamwork, and mentorship into his current role. He is a graduate of Henderson State University, where he earned his degree in the 1990s.  Joel is deeply committed to serving the Sheridan community and takes pride in enhancing quality of life through parks and recreation. He and his wife, Lindsey, are proud to call Sheridan home and enjoy spending time with their wonderful family.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b047c0cf90a.png"},{"header":"6996366960e14","id":"6ac57fb55d7f8","title":"Jason Teague","jobtitle":"Police Chief","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b047eb5ebbf.png"},{"header":"6996366960e14","id":"6ac57fb55d7f9","title":"Jackie Bradberry","jobtitle":"Street Department Supervisor","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b80c2d9b8aa.png"},{"header":"6996366960e14","id":"6ac57fb55d7fa","title":"Scotty Warren","jobtitle":"Code Enforcer","description":"Scott Warren has proudly served as the City of Sheridan\u2019s Code Enforcement Officer since August 2020. In this role, he works daily to help maintain the safety, cleanliness, and overall quality of life across the community. Scott is known for his fair, consistent approach and his willingness to work with residents to find practical solutions that keep Sheridan a great place to live.  He is a devoted family man, married to his wife Barbara, and together they are raising five children. Scott brings that same sense of care and responsibility to his work, treating the community he serves as an extension of his own home.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b80c475af3b.png"}],"City Staff":[{"header":"1s1q44ul68282nz6e3ui2m","id":"6ac57fb55d7fb","title":"Ruth Ann Nutt","jobtitle":"Chief of Staff","description":"Ruth Ann Nutt serves as Chief of Staff for the City of Sheridan, where she plays a central role in daily operations and city coordination. She oversees building permits and business licensing, manages city street employees and projects, and serves as a key liaison between the Mayor, City Council, and citizens. A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science degree, Ruth Ann has worked alongside the Mayor since his first day in office and is committed to keeping city government responsive, organized, and focused on serving the Sheridan community.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b0481d9bfff.png"},{"header":"1s1q44ul68282nz6e3ui2m","id":"6ac57fb55d7fc","title":"Ed Koon","jobtitle":"City Attorney ","description":"Ed M. Koon has served as City Attorney for Sheridan, Arkansas since 1999, providing legal guidance on municipal operations, ordinances, and compliance matters. He brings decades of legal experience through his private practice, which has included work in litigation, real estate, probate, and municipal law. A graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor with honors, Koon also previously served as a Circuit Judge for the Seventh Judicial District. His broad background in both public service and private practice supports the City of Sheridan in navigating complex legal issues.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b044b2bd7ff.png"},{"header":"1s1q44ul68282nz6e3ui2m","id":"6ac57fb55d7fd","title":"Alden Lucas","jobtitle":"Director of Communications","description":"Alden Lucas serves as Director of Communications for the City of Sheridan, where he oversees the city\u2019s communications and public messaging. He attended Sheridan School District schools throughout his education and graduated from Sheridan High School in 2020. Alden earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Arkansas Tech University in 2024 and is committed to providing clear, accurate, and timely information to the Sheridan community.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b04850e015f.png"}],"City Council":[{"header":"69b0444baa83a","id":"6ac57fb55d7fe","title":"Betty Cook","jobtitle":"Ward 1\/Position 1","description":"My name is Betty Cook. I grew up in Benton, Arkansas, and graduated from Benton High School in 1961. I received my bachelor and master\u2019s degrees from State College of Arkansas (now UCA).  I spent 39 years in education, 24 in the classroom and 15 in administration, retiring as Sheridan High School principal in 2004.  My husband John and I moved to Sheridan September 20, 1980.  He passed away in 2009. In 2012 there was an open position on the City Council, and, after much deliberation, I decided to run.  I was first elected in 2012 and reelected in 2016.  I am a founding volunteer at the Clinton Presidential Center and serve as president of the Grant Count Retired School Employees Association and as president of the Southeast District United Methodist Church.  After election to the City Council, I became active in the Arkansas Municipal League and am a certified elected official after completion of the League's certification program.  I maintain that certification by attending the winter meeting and the summer convention of the League in addition to other workshops.   I maintain my certification by completing the required continuing education hours each year.  I have also served on various advisory councils of the League, currently serving on the Public Safety Advisory Council.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b0462d7c974.png"},{"header":"69b0444baa83a","id":"6ac57fb55d7ff","title":"Jim Lancaster","jobtitle":"Ward 1\/Position 2","description":"My name is Jim Lancaster. I was born in Sheridan in 1937, attended Sheridan Schools - graduating 1955, and attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello receiving a BSIE degree in 1959.  My career employment was in engineering and management with Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company and Rockwell International Corp., before retiring.  I was first elected to the Sheridan City Council in 1966 and served until 1994 when I was elected as State Representative, where I served three two-year terms.  I then served on the Grant County Quorum Court for three years to fill out a term of a member who had resigned.  I was elected again to the Sheridan City Council in 2012 and currently serve in this position.  I also am Chairman of the Sheridan Planning Commission.    I am married to Betty Cartwright Lancaster and have one child, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b044eacd9ce.png"},{"header":"69b0444baa83a","id":"6ac57fb55d800","title":"Lee Henson","jobtitle":"Ward 2\/Position 1","description":"Lee Henson is a lifelong resident of Sheridan and a proud 1974 graduate of Sheridan High School. Following high school, he attended Henderson State University. In 1978, Lee married his wife, Terri Bone Henson, and together they have remained deeply committed to their community and family. Lee dedicated 47 years of service to Little Rock Tent & Awning, where he was employed from 1978 until his retirement in 2025. His passion for public service was inspired early in life by his father\u2019s involvement in the Sheridan Jaycees, instilling in him the importance of giving back to the community.  Committed to serving the citizens of Sheridan, Lee served on the Sheridan School District School Board from 1993 to 2008. In 2008, he was appointed to the Sheridan City Council, where he continues to work toward the betterment of the community he has proudly called home his entire life.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b044c2c90b4.png"},{"header":"69b0444baa83a","id":"6ac57fb55d801","title":"Morgan House","jobtitle":"Ward 2\/Position 2","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b044dd04543.png"},{"header":"69b0444baa83a","id":"6ac57fb55d802","title":"Brian Williams ","jobtitle":"Ward 3\/Position 1","description":"Brian Keith Williams, 46, is a lifelong resident of Grant County and a proud graduate of Sheridan High School, Class of 1997. He is the son of Karen Boling and Keith Williams, both of Sheridan. Brian attended East End Schools through the fourth grade before his family moved to Sheridan, where he completed his education.   Brian is married to Bridget Allen Williams, also of Sheridan, and together they are the proud parents of five children. He is an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Sheridan, where faith and community plays a central role in his life.   A strong advocate for vocational education, Brian is a graduate and lifelong supporter of trade schools. He has worked in the electrical trade for over 20 years and currently serves as an electrical superintendent in the oil and gas industry. His career has taken him across the United States and to other countries, allowing him to gain valuable experience and perspective working with people from all walks of life.   Though Brian moved away from Sheridan in 2015, his deep ties to the community drew him back in 2018. With Sheridan experiencing steady growth and change, he felt it was time to step forward and serve. As a member of the City Council, Brian is committed to being a thoughtful and grounded voice for the people\u2014supporting responsible growth, infrastructure improvement, and policies that reflect the values and needs of Sheridan\u2019s residents.","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b80c54bf62a.png"},{"header":"69b0444baa83a","id":"6ac57fb55d803","title":"Justin Wise","jobtitle":"Ward 3\/Position 2","image":"https:\/\/myocv.s3.amazonaws.com\/ocvapps\/a140872150\/public\/images\/69b044fd860f0.png"}]},"headers":["Elected Officials","Department Heads","City Council","City Staff","default"]}