LITTLE ROCK (KFSM) – Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed a new director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control on Thursday (Feb. 19), according to a news release.
Gary “Bud” Roberts has been given the position of Alcoholic Beverage Control director, the release states.
Roberts was the founder of the Roberts Law Firm in Little Rock, and he led the firm for 19 years, according to officials. He also graduated from the William H. Bowen School of Law and Louisiana State University, the release states.
Hutchinson released the following statement on Roberts taking the position:
“I am pleased to announce Bud Roberts as the new Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Bud’s breadth of experience in Arkansas law, in addition to the knowledge he possesses of the issues related to ABC, makes him the right choice as new director.”
