Jason Smedley

Jason Christopher Smedley is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of legislative and public relations experience, having served in various roles such as lobbyist for the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, commissioner on the Arkansas Veterans Commission, and military liaison for the Office of Governor Mike Beebe.

With over 20 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, Jason has held diverse positions including logistics, foreign security force advisor, head of diversity, legislative affairs, civil affairs, public affairs, and infantry.

His community involvement includes roles such as Professional Community and Economic Developer, Vice Chairman of the Arkansas Chapter of Farmer Veteran Coalition, and various leadership positions in organizations like Leadership Arkansas and Leadership Greater Little Rock.

Jason's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from American Military University, a Doctor of Law in Political Science and Government from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Howard University.

His professional experience extends to roles as Logistics Officer at Marine Forces Pacific, Assistant Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations at Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, Regional Economic and Community Development Officer at Delta Regional Authority, and various leadership roles within the Marine Corps Reserves.

Jason has also been involved in political activities as a 2016 Justice of the Peace candidate, served as a delegate for the 2012 National Democratic Convention, and founded a non-profit focused on college graduation that has impacted thousands of students across multiple schools.