2025-2026 Board of Directors
Each board member brings a unique set of skills to the organization and we are honored to have women from a multitude of backgrounds serving on our board.
Anna Kleck
President
Anna graduated from Paris High School in 2004 before attending Arkansas Tech University where she majored in Sociology. Anna has worked for Arvest Bank since 2011 and currently works in the Risk Management Department.
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Anna resides in Fort Smith with her cat Toby. In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with friends and family, cheering on her favorite sports team, volunteering and traveling.
One of the reasons why she enjoys Junior League is because it has allowed her to give back to the community and make new friendships.
Anna has been a member of JLFS since 2019 and has held the following placements:
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New Member Class (2019-2020)
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Fund in a Day Co-Chair (2020-2021)
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Fund in a Day Chair (2021-2022)
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New Member Trainer (2022-2023)
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Fund Development Vice President (2023-2024)
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President-Elect (2024-2025)
Heather Scheurer
President Elect
Heather Scheurer lives in Van Buren with her husband, Matthew, and their two children, Liam and Evelyn. She graduated from UAFS with a Bachelor's degree in History in 2012. She then went on to earn a Master's degree in History from Auburn University in 2015. She defended her doctoral dissertation, "'A Gruesome Business': Collecting, Interpreting, and Repatriating Souvenirs of World War II" to earn a PhD in Public History from Middle Tennessee State University in 2024.
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Heather is currently the Director of Credit for Prior Learning at UAFS. In her free time Heather loves to spend time with her family, read, and travel.
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Heather has been a member of JLFS since 2021 and has held the following placements:
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Holiday Home Tour (2022-2023)
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New Member Trainer (2023-2024)
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Community Impact Vice President (2024-2025)
Stephanie Maxey
Communications Vice President
Bio Available Soon
Latosha Morris
Community Impact Vice President
Latosha Morris is a healthcare professional and community leader with more than 20 years of experience in the medical field. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Imaging Sciences and a Master’s degree in Health Informatics, and currently serves as a Principal Trainer at Baptist Health in Fort Smith, where she helps new employees learn and excel in Epic. Her career began as a radiology technologist, a role in which she dedicated over two decades to patient care and clinical excellence.
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Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Latosha enjoys traveling with her fiancé, Travis, spending time with friends and family, and making memories with her grandchildren—Harper, Harrison, and her “bonus grands,” Leighton, Blair, and Scottlyn. At home, she also treasures time with her two miniature dachshunds, Princess and Paisley.
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Latosha has been a member of JLFS since 2021 and has held the following placements:
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Project Ready (2022–2023)
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Dignity for All member (2023–2024)
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Dignity for All Chair (2024–2025)
Laura O'Neal
Financial Vice President
Laura O’Neal graduated from Muldrow High School. She then attended the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith where she received a Bachelor’s degree in English Education. Laura began her career in education at Muldrow High School where she spent 10 years teaching English and serving as the department chair.
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After her career in education, Laura transitioned into real estate, bringing her leadership and passion for helping others into a new field. She has been a licensed realtor for 20 years and, for the past decade, has served as the principal broker and owner of O’Neal Real Estate.
Laura is the wife of Aaron O’Neal and together they have two daughters, Chloe and Cadence. She enjoys traveling the world and spending quality time with her family.
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Laura enjoys being a member of Junior League because it gives her the opportunity to serve her community in meaningful ways, connect with like-minded women, and develop lifelong friendships. She values the organization’s commitment to creating women leaders and positive change within the community.
Laura has been a member of JLFS since 2020 and has held the following placements:
New Member Class (2020-2021)
Holiday Home Tour Brunch Coordinator (2021-2022)
Holiday Home Tour Co-Chair (2022-2023)
Holiday Home Tour Chair (2023-2024)
New Member Trainer (2024-2025)
Drennan Lopez
Fund Development Vice President
Bio Available Soon
Jessie Bickerton
Membership Vice President
Jessie Bickerton calls Fort Smith, Arkansas, home. With a Bachelor’s degree in Investments and Marketing, she thrives at the intersection of communication and organizational growth.
Jessie is passionate about volunteering and believes in the power of community. She loves the idea of "building a longer table, not a higher fence," which reflects her commitment to inclusivity and support. Joining the Junior League of Fort Smith in 2020 has allowed Jessie to connect with wonderful individuals and engage in meaningful work alongside those who share her values.
When she's not working or volunteering, you can find Jessie enjoying quality time with her husband, Mauricio, and their two lively kids, Lydia (17) and Maximus (8). Their household is rounded out by two adorable cats, Billie and Stevie, who bring plenty of purrs and playful antics to their lives!
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Jessie loves to unwind through reading, hiking, baking, and diving into arts and crafts. She’s always on the lookout for new adventures and experiences to learn from.
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As she continues her journey with the Board of Directors this year, Jessie is excited to contribute to the meaningful work of the Junior League of Fort Smith and to uplift those around her along the way.
Jessie has been a member of JLFS since 2019 and has held the following placements:
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Ticket Coordinator of Spring Market/New Member (2020-2021)
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Community Liaison of READY (2021-2022)
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Chair of HEAL (2022-2023)
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Communications Vice President (2024-2025)
Lianne Forsey
Sustainer to the Board
Lianne Forsey has been a member of the Fort Smith community since 1991. She joined the Junior League in 1993 and has held several positions within the League, mainly administrative and within the finance area. Other community involvement includes being a Board member for Children’s Emergency Shelter (GetReal) program, a community service started by the Junior League. Mom to 3 boys, who love sports and thus college basketball is her favorite sport to watch. Other hobbies include reading, cross-stitching and taking care of show cattle!
CONTACT US!
Junior League of Fort Smith, Inc.
311 Garrison Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
(479) 783-3930