Commercial Affiliates

Membership

The Arkansas School Boards Association’s mission is to promote student-focused leadership in public education through training, advocacy, and services for local school boards. One of the key questions we ask ourselves in executing our mission is, “Is it good for kids?” We embrace the idea that a quality education should be available to all Arkansas children. With financial resources dwindling, local school boards are looking for ways to make every dollar count in their communities.

ASBA values partnerships with businesses interested in supporting public education in Arkansas. Education decision-makers want to do business with businesses they can trust. They want to do business with companies that are good neighbors. In joining the ASBA Commercial Affiliate program, you not only demonstrate that you believe in a quality education for all students, you also have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with decision-makers in the public education market in Arkansas.

ASBA Usage of Fees Collected from Commercial Affiliates and Vendors: Commercial Affiliate revenue received from vendors will be used by ASBA to pay operational expenses such as professional development, advocacy services, attorney services, or other operational expenditures.

Partnerships

As a 2023 Commercial Affiliate, you may choose one of three partnerships with ASBA. Refer to the PROSPECTUS to explore the advantages associated with each partnership.

Sponsorships

ASBA offers the opportunity to sponsor special events to Commercial Affiliate Partners. We are a private, not-for-profit organization and we rely on the support of organizations like yours to help us in our mission of “promoting student-focused leadership in public education through training, advocacy, and services for local school boards.”

Become an Affiliate

Commercial Affiliates play a vital role in supporting Arkansas public schools—helping to support the programs and activities we provide to strengthen and improve public school governance in our state. In doing that, you also enhance your visibility among the state’s locally elected school boards and their superintendents. These decision-makers approve the purchase of products and services for their school districts.
Become a member today! See the PROSPECTUS for levels of memberships and benefits that are available.

You may choose to be invoiced for payment or pay online by credit card. Note: Commercial affiliate fees and sponsorships are not deductible as charitable contributions.

If you have any questions, please contact Angela Ellis at 501-372-1415.

COMMERCIAL AFFILIATE MEMBERS

PREMIER PARTNERS

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American Fidelity

1701 Centerview Drive, Suite 110
Little Rock, AR 72211

American Fidelity

800.688.4421

Ginger Huff

American Fidelity provides employer cost-savings solutions and enhanced employee benefits to the education community. Acting as an extension of your human resources department, we educate, enroll, and support the development of robust, competitive insurance packages-all while ensuring seamless administration and employee satisfaction. As experts in employer benefits solutions, our salaried account managers deliver year-round support, help employers overcome benefit administrative challenges, and always offer a different perspective-a different opinion. We strive to help education professionals succeed in benefits management. Visit our solutions blog for helpful insights about employee benefits: https://americanfidelity.com/blog/. As a premier partner of ASBA with over 50 years of focus on the education community, our understanding of the needs and challenges facing your benefit program drives us to design effective solutions tailored for an easy benefit administration. Ready for a different opinion? Contact Lisa Boone, Account Development Coordinator or Tom Sledge State Manager. 1.800.688.4421

Apptegy

Apptegy

2201 Brookwood Drive, Suite 115
Little Rock, AR 72213

Apptegy

501.613.0370

Samantha Bentley

Apptegy builds products that empower school leaders to run better schools. We make it easy for administrators and educators to reach parents, students, staff, and your community at large. With our tools, you can communicate better and change how your public thinks and feels about your schools.

APSS

Arkansas Public Safety Solutions, LLC.

204 Executive Ct, Suite 110
Little Rock, AR 72205

Arkansas Public Safety Solutions, LLC.

501.837.7098

Brianna Davis

Providing next-generation public safety technology and strategy for all schools across Arkansas.

Apptegy

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company

1000 W. Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201

Baldwin & Shell

501.529.1055

Cody Yeoman

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company is Arkansas' oldest general contractor. We offer a variety of construction services with a keen focus on K-12 construction management. During our 75 year history, we have partnered with multiple school districts to build over 450 schools in Arkansas. Each year, 85%of our customers are repeat clients. We don't just build schools, we build relationships.

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Cadence Insurance

8315 Cantrell Road, Suite 300
Little Rock, AR 72227

Cadence Insurance

501.614.1170

Bill Birch

Insurance and Risk Management Consulting

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Coryell Roofing

14220 S. Meridian Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73173

Coryell Roofing

405.392.4800

Chris Coryell

Commercial Roofing Solutions Featuring the Free Coryell Performance Assessment.

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First Security Beardsley

521 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72201-1729

First Security Beardsley

501.978.6392

Scott Beardsley

Our First Security Beardsley team provides strategic financial solutions to Arkansas public school districts. In fact, we serve as financial advisor to more schools than any other firm. We are a staunch supporter of public education and a trusted leader in meeting the needs of local districts. Our group has decades of experience providing funding solutions to school boards and administrators for a variety of projects.

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Homeland Safety Systems, Inc.

724 West 61st Street
Shreveport, LA 71106

Homeland Safety Systems, Inc.

888.909.2261

Mike Elliott

Commercial/Industrial Surveillance & Access Control Electronics

Jackson Brown Palculict Architects

Jackson Brown Palculict Architects

12921 Cantrell Road, Suite 201
Little Rock, AR 72203

Jackson Brown Palculict Architects

501.664.8700

Randy Palculict

Full-service architectural design services including, but not limited to: feasibility studies, master planning, site analysis/consulting, programming and space utilization analysis, project funding acquisition assistance, millage campaign assistance, schematic design, design development.

Lumatech

Lumatech

6301 Murray Street
Little Rock, AR 72209

Lumatech

888-771-5341

Chad Thornton

We are the premier lighting company in Little Rock and all of Arkansas. We specialize in repairs, LED retrofits, and more. Trust the professionals at Lumatech with all of your commercial lighting needs.

Nabholz/Entegrity

Nabholz/Entegrity

Nabholz
P.O. Box 2090
Conway, AR 72033
NABHOLZ
Andrew Adlong
501.505.5800

Entegrity
1403 E. 6th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202

ENTEGRITY
Michael Parker
800.700.1414

More than 70 years of experience and an unparalleled depth of service capabilities allow us to serve our clients’ full range of construction needs—from preconstruction to construction, closeout to maintenance, energy performance, and solar

Whatever your need, Nabholz and Entegrity have the people, resources, and expertise to get the job done.

Performance Services

Performance Services, Inc.

7691 Northshore Place, Suite B
North Little Rock, AR 72218

Performance Services, Inc.

501.353.2299

Will Black

We are an integrated design and construction company that partners with public K-12 school districts to improve facilities and address deferred maintenance without impacting limited bonding capacity. Our in-house team delivers high-performance buildings with a no-change orders guarantee, open book pricing, and vendor-independent systems.

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Simbli by eBOARDSolutions

5120 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Simbli by eBOARDSolutions

Charlie Rigby

770.962.6844

At eBOARDsolutions, our mission is helping boards lead and govern effectively and operate efficiently – and our customers tell us we’re really good at it. Developed by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA), our board management software, Simbli, helps boards automate and simplify everyday tasks through software that facilitates paperless meetings, strategic planning, policy management, board evaluations, document management, and communications.

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Stephens, Inc.

111 Center Street, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201

Stephens, Inc.

501.377.2474

Jason Holsclaw

Municipal Advisory/Investment Banking Services

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The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)

4845 US Hwy 271 North
Pittsburg, TX 75686

The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)

866.839.8477

Stacey McPherson

Purchasing cooperative serving school districts, colleges and universities; and state, county and city municipalities

EXHIBITING PARTNERS

ACE Sports

11935 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
501.909.9173
Ace Sports
Mark Bridges

ACE Sports offers the best in video boards, scoreboards, audio and p production equipment for every sport across North America. With products seen in many professional venues, we are an industry leader in design, project management, manufacturing, and installation. Turn-key services for high school, collegiate and professional venues to bring your arena/stadium to life and get your fans on their feet.

All-Clean USA

499 Lower Ridge Road
Conway, AR 72032
501.646.6500
All-Clean USA
Danny-Joe Crofford

ALL-CLEAN USA is a full-service restoration company specializing in 24-hour disaster recovery cleanup and reconstruction as a result of fire, mold, and water damage to residential and commercial properties. The company has staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.

Architecture Plus, Inc.

907 S 21st Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
479.783.8395
Architecture Plus, Inc.
Craig Boone

Architecture, Planning & Interior Design Services

Bailey Education Group

201 Park Court Suite B
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.707.5778
Bailey Education Group
Dr. Ivy Pfeffer

Bailey Education Group’s mission to improve the lives of all children is accomplished through data-driven analysis, training, coaching, modeling, and continual monitoring and adjusting to ensure success. Bailey recognizes and embraces the tenets of cultural proficiency, and our coaches are representative of the state’s ethnic and cultural diversity.

C.R. Crawford Construction, LLC

1102 S Happy Hollow Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.251.1161
C.R. Crawford Construction, LLC
Becky Gosnell

C.R. Crawford Construction is a full-service construction company with expertise in project planning, construction management, general contracting, and design-build services on projects of all types and sizes. We have the experience and skill to deliver exceptional results on schedule and within budget. Let us partner with you on your next project and experience our client-focused approach to construction.

Capital Technology Group

PO Box 3855
Little Rock, AR 72203
501.375.1111
Capital Technology Group
Ben Higgs

Full line Kyocera dealer for copiers, printers & multi-function devices, MBM paper shredders and paper handling products

Chartwells

PO Box 1133
Mayflower, AR 72106
615.443.4613
Chartwells
Kellye Neal

Food Services Management for K12

Clark Contractors

15825 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
501.868.3133
Clark Contractors
Michael McGrew
Cory Olson

Clark Contractors provides full-service general contracting and construction management. Headquartered in Little Rock, we have a proven history of successful commercial, corporate, cultural, educational, healthcare, hospitality, mid/high-rise condominiums, industrial, and retail construction projects.

Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc.

1300 East 6th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
501.425.9656
Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc.
Jeff Overton

Cromwell is a building services firm offering design, engineering, and energy services to a broad range of clients. As well as serving Arkansas with our Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas locations, we have an office in Germany, serving clients and communities world-wide.

Curriculum Associates

153 Rangeway Road
North Billerica, MA 01862
440.334.3303
Curriculum Associates
Valecia Ootsey-Marshall

Curriculum Associates' products and customer service provide teachers and administrators with the resources necessary for teaching diverse student populations and fostering learning for all students.

ESG

70 North College Avenue, Suite 14
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.422.8302
ESG
Jonelle Booth

Since 1994, ESG has completed over $1 billion for more than 280 K-12 projects. ESG partners with Public Schools to fund budget-neutral solutions that address facility challenges. We leverage future savings to fund today’s projects that improve the classroom learning environment so every student can succeed.

Forefront360

909 Gravier St., #2909
New Orleans, LA 70112
888.441.8870
Forefront360 LLC
Jonathan Frazier

HES Facilities Management

9202 S. Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
865.263.1905
HES Facilities Management
Susanna Hoskins

Your trusted partner for custodial, groundskeeping, maintenance, and operations programs for educational facilities.

Hight-Jackson Associates, PA

5201 W. Village Parkway, Suite 300
Rogers, AR 72758
479.464.4965
Hight-Jackson Associates, PA
Liz Cox

Architectural Services for K-12 Schools

Johnson Controls, Inc.

9700 Maumelle Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72113
501.295.1050
Johnson Controls
Rob Branscum

At Johnson Controls, we help transform communities by empowering you to be more productive, more efficient, and more capable. From one light, to one room, to one building, to one city, to one world: we make it possible, and we make it work.

We leverage the power of bold thinking and unrivaled technical expertise to help you solve your biggest challenges today, while anticipating the technologies to build a better tomorrow. And we can help you plan, prioritize, and navigate all options to transform your facilities, leveraging a wide variety of innovative contracting approaches—some with Johnson Controls guaranteeing the savings results.

Developing environments that are safe, sustainable, and smart starts with updating and leveraging existing infrastructure. We have the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio to upgrade equipment, controls, and systems while delivering cutting-edge innovations.

JTS

1616 Brookwood Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
501.227.0194
JTS
Robert Anderson

Providing Innovative Employee Benefits & HR Solutions. Building health and benefit solutions around your most important asset:  Your People.

K-12 Culinary Connection

6025 Hardin Drive
Bryant, AR 72022
580.574.9567
K-12 Culinary Connection
Justin Mills

We are an Arkansas-based, local food management firm that takes pride in helping school districts meet their foodservice goals through our resources and years of experience.  Our approach is completely individualized for each district because we know that every school district is different!

KLC Video Security

1111 Texas Boulevard
Texarkana, TX 75501
903.792.7262
KLC Video Security
Bill King

We provide, install, and maintain video surveillance systems, access control systems, vape sensors, intercom systems, and bus surveillance systems.

Mammoth Sports Construction

601 E. Wyandotte St.
Meridan, KS 66512
785.400.6136
Mammoth Sports Construction
Blaise Bauer

Mammoth is a modern master build firm dedicated to building the places where passion and community collide.

McPherson & Jacobson, LLC

11725 Arbor St., Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888.375.4814
McPherson & Jacobson, LLC Executive
Norman Ridder

Executive recruitment and development

Modus Studio

15 N. Church Avenue, #102
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.455.5577
Modus Studio
Josh Siebert

Modus Studio is a full-service architecture firm driven to create built environments that challenge convention and elevate the human experience. Services include architectural design, master planning, feasibility studies, and construction observation.

Moser Corporation

PO Box 1984
Rogers, AR 72757
479.636.3481
Moser Corporation
Matt Rains

An Office & Education Furniture Company. We also manufacture millwork, science labs, libraries, and storage. Arkansas based and locally owned since 1950

Musco Sports Lighting, Llc

100 1st Avenue West
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
641.673.0411
Musco Sports Lighting, Llc
Lesley Layman

Musco has shaped the history of sports lighting since 1976. The company's TLC for LED technology delivers unmatched light quality, control, efficiency, and reliability.

National Safety Shelters

5863 NW Leah Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
772.672.3331
National Safety Shelters
Sarah-Jane Corrado

Provider of bulletproof tornado safety pods & shelters for use in school classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, school yards, offices, and other locations on campus to give immediate protection from active shooters and EF-5 tornadoes.  Customizable to any space or shape needed.  Requires less than 5% of classroom floor space.  No construction, engineering, or permitting costs.  Conveniently installs after hours.  Units can be easily relocated or enlarged at a later time if necessary.  No operating or maintenance costs. Made in USA

Paragon Architecture

637 W College St
Springfield, MO 65806
417.885.0002
Paragon Architecture
Brad Erwin

Architectural & Interior Design Services

Progressive Technologies

406 Manson Road, Suite 280
Sherwood, AR 72120
501.833.9000
Progressive Technologies
Rodney Jackson

Security Cameras, Access Control, Data Cabling, Fiber, Intercom, Fire Alarm, full service for low voltage.

SchoolEats

9100 Cain Road
Alma, AR 72921
615.443.4613
SchoolEats
Kellye Neal

Food Services consulting for K12

SFE-Southwest Foodservice Excellence

9366 E Raintree Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
763.528.8079
SFE-Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Greg Williams

At Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE), we fuel K-12 students to reach their highest potential through delicious,fresh-from-scratch meals and unmatched menu variety. We’re a culinary-based foodservice management company exclusively dedicated to K-12 nutrition, and we want kids to be excited about eating at school!

Southern Bleacher Company

Since 1946, Southern Bleacher has set the standard for high school bleachers, college stadiums, fairgrounds,speedways, and more. Fans in every U.S. state and Canada cheer from Southern Bleacher grandstands.

Strategos International

12911 S. US Highway 71
Grandview, MO 64030-2533
501.617.4718
Strategos International
Steve Anderson

Strategos International is one of the nation's leading providers of professional development for school staff in the area of School Active Shooter Intruder Response Training, School Facility Safety & Security Assessments, and other School Safety & Security Services.

SYN Lawn

1051 SE Century Dr.
Lees's Summit,  MO 64051
816.886.2747
SYN Lawn
Paul Held

SYNLawn® is the world’s premier manufacturer and pioneer in artificial grass products and technologies. As a member of the Sport Group Holding® family of companies, SYNLawn, along with its sister brands – Astroturf®Rekortan®, and Laykold® – offers the finest synthetic surfacing products available in the global market.

The Playwell Group, Inc.

203A State Highway 46 East
Boerne, TX 78006
800.726.1816
The Playwell Group, Inc.
James Robertson

Recreation / Playground Equipment, shade structures, site furnishings

Trane Technologies (Trane)

10303 Colonel Glenn Rd., Suite 1-O
Little Rock, AR 72204
501.392.9362
Trane Technologies (Trane)
Beau Reynolds

Tri-State Floors

P.O. Box 460288
St. Louis, MO 63146
918.343.2553
Tri-State Floors
Alex Verseman

Tri-State Floors is a contractor specializing in wood and synthetic sport and performing art’s floors.

Van Horn Construction, Inc.

790 Tyler Road
Russellville, AR 72802
479.968.2514
Van Horn Construction, Inc.
Chad Weisler

Construction Management/General Contractor

VS AMERICA

15944 Oak Rd
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
402.215.8610
VS AMERICA
Scot Morris

VS America is a thought leader and leading manufacturer of Agile, Ergonomic, Student-Centered furniture. VS Furniture is the right choice for amazing teaching and learning!

WDD Architects

5050 Northshore Lane
North Little Rock, AR 72118
501.376.6681
WDD Architects
Glen Woodruff

WDD Architects has a century of experience working with both public and private entities to deliver quality design. Our seven lead architects are each responsible for a specific sector within the firm’s portfolio. These principals are supported by more than two dozen professionals at our offices in Central Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas to ensure the right experience and specialization for every project.

WDD’s Architect’s portfolio largely centers on civic spaces like city halls or convention centers, educational buildings, health care facilities, commercial offices, and correctional buildings facilities. Our firm completes projects of varying sizes and scopes, from minor additions or renovations to new large-scale facilities.

We actively design buildings that are environmentally responsible and energy efficient, and several of our architects are LEED accredited.

WER Architects

901 W. Third Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
501.374.5300
WER Architects
Russell Fason

We believe that quality architecture creates better places. Better places to learn, better places to heal, better places to work. We believe that the world is a better place with beauty and that architecture enriches lives.

Since its founding in 1978, WER Architects has been noted for its architectural excellence and commitment to educational institutions, and corporate and cultural institutions, as well as its celebrated achievements in historic preservation. WER’s size and organization allow it to continue a commitment to creating projects that consider the needs of the individual, combining form and function, to create powerful architecture.

We Are A Leader In Education Design. WER’s practice is education-focused, with over 60% of our projects over the last five years being Education work. During those five years, we have designed over $300 million in K-12 projects. These include new construction, renovation, addition and expansion projects on K-12 facilities throughout the state.

Supporting Partners

David H. Frieze Associates, Inc.

P.O. Box 8398
Hot Springs, AR 71910
501.922.9704
Paul Frieze

Raymond James

1 Information Way, Suite 102
Little Rock, AR 72202
877.447.8672
David Fortenberry

With more than 40 years of proven performance, Raymond James is well-respected for our full-service fixed income expertise. We offer the strength and resources clients require and deliver skillful guidance, unparalleled service, superior products, innovative strategies, and in-depth research. Put the power of Raymond James to work for you today.