People and Places

FIRST TEE NAMES NEW DIRECTOR

The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas has announced the promotion of Elizabeth

Prenger to executive director of the nonprofit agency. She will lead the organization’s day to day operations, while maintaining her roles in development and community relations.

Prenger, 32, joined the organization in 2013 as director of outreach and established avenues for community and donor relations for the youth development program. Prenger was previously with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, a nonprofit focused on education reform, after a four-year tenure in political consulting in Washington, D.C., and in Little Rock.

Also in a new leadership role is Brian Thomas, director of programs and facilities, who will oversee all aspects of the organization’s education programs and facilities, including coaching staff, curriculum development and implementation and course management.

ANGUS ASSOCIATION ELECTS DELEGATES

Patrick Haley of Bentonville has been elected as a delegate to the 134rd annual American Angus Association Convention of Delegates on Nov. 6 at the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center. Thomas J. Huls of Lincoln has been elected as an alternate delegate. Representing 44 states and the District of Columbia, those serving as state delegates will participate in the business meeting and elect new officers and five directors to the American Angus Association board.

The 2017 Angus Convention, held in conjunction with the delegates meeting, but open to anyone, features high-profile keynote speakers; educational sessions, including thought leaders from every industry sector; the International Genomics Symposium, sponsored by Neogen’s GeneSeek operations; Angus University, sponsored by Merck Animal Health; entertainment; evening galas; prize giveaways; and a trade show. The early registration discount of $125 ends Sept. 30.

Information: angusconvention.com.

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