The program’s administrative staff is responsible for conducting investigations on all submitted claims.

The Crime Victims Reparations Board is a five-member body responsible for determining which claims are to be paid and how much may be awarded. Board members are appointed by the Governor. The Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board also awards the Crime Victim Advocate of the Year Award annually during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

BOARD MEMBERS:

Lt. Eugene Tyree, North Little Rock Police Department (Retired), Chair

Paula Steinsiek, Victim Advocate

Laura Abbott, Victim Advocate

Jordan Snowden, Attorney-at-Law

STAFF MEMBERS:

Lisette Yang, CVRB Administrator

Varnell Messer, Senior Eligibility Specialist

Tonya Hooks, Senior Eligibility Specialist

Melinda Perkins, Senior Eligibility Specialist

Michaela Thomas, Senior Eligibility Specialist

Megan Morris, Eligibility Specialist

Karen Heer, Fiscal Support Analyst

Allisen Douglas, Administrative Specialist III

Susan Beets, Administrative Support

Ericka Henson, Administrative Support