Discusses the experiences encountered by DBEs in complying with the DBE Special Provisions of the contract and makes recommendations designed to strengthen the Department's DBE Program and improve opportunities for participation by DBEs.

Emanuel Banks, Chair

Asst. Chief Engineer - Operations

Kevin Thornton

Division Head - P&C

Vacant

Section Head

Don Weaver

Weaver-Bailey Contractors, Inc.

Patricia Daniel

Red River Hydro-Seeding Inc.

Larry Harris

Harris Construction Management

Beverly Hill

Beverly's Construction

D. B. Hill, III

D. B. Hill Contractors

Robert Jones

M & T Paving / Const. Co. Inc.

Joel Burgos

Ark. DBE Contractors Assoc.

Mia McNeal

Arkansas-Mississippi Minority Supplier Business Council

Natasha Halbert, Secretary

DBE Program Specialist