Susan E. West holds a Master of Arts from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin State University. After transitioning from hotel management, she is now an Associate Professor of Agriculture and Tourism at Arkansas Tech University and the Director of Recruitment and Retention for the College of Business and Economic Development. She teaches courses in lodging, event management, and internships. A state judge for ProStart since 2005, Susan has also judged competitions like Iron Chef and Iron Skillet and was formerly Director of Culinary and Hospitality at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
Susan is a member of SKAL and has held multiple leadership roles, including voting delegate for Arkansas. She has advised the Hospitality Society for over ten years and won Advisor of the Year and Resorts and Recreation Learning Living Community Advisor of the Year in 2017. She also serves on the Southeast Tourism Society's board of directors. Susan lives in Russellville with her husband Howard, with whom she has two children and two grandsons.
Danielle is best described as a servant leader. She is happiest when contributing to the community.
An Associate Member of the Junior Auxiliary of Russellville, and current board member of the River Valley Adult Learning Alliance, Danielle has spent hours working with children and leaders to benefit our community.
She was inspired to become a leader downtown after working at Dog Ear Books on West Main Street. “I love the community and the culture we have in the Russellville Downtown. I really want to continue to build the downtown district.”
When not working, Danielle can be found reading, writing, knitting, or watching Harry Potter movies with her two daughters and husband.
After graduating from high school in the Arkansas Delta, Sidney moved to Russellville and currently studies Business Administration at Arkansas Tech University. Her passion for the community is evident and actively shines through in her dedication to our organization.
Aside from her love for the people in Russellville, Sidney owns a small business, Treat Street Pet Bakery, making healthy, all-natural pet treats for furry friends in the River Valley.
