LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that Chris Caldwell will be serving as the newest commissioner for Arkansas Game and Fish.
Mr. Caldwell is a native of Saline County who currently lives in Little Rock. He heads Caldwell Consulting, which is a full-service lobbying, government relations, and political consulting firm.
He has previously managed the Sarah for Governor campaign and also served as a Special Advisor to the Governor-elect’s transition team.
“Chris is a great friend and trusted advisor. I know how much he loves Arkansas, how much he adores hunting and fishing and the Arkansas way of life, and how hard he will work every single day in this role,” said Governor Sanders.
Caldwell is replacing outgoing Commission Chairman Stan Jones, and John David “J.D.” Neeley will now become the Commission Chairman.
“Hunting and fishing have always been a big part of my life, and I’m proud to join the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and help provide the same opportunities I enjoyed to every kid and family in Arkansas,” said Chris Caldwell. “I’m grateful that the Governor has selected me for this role and look forward to working with her and every Commissioner to help make Arkansas the best state in the nation to hunt, fish, live, and raise a family.
Caldwell's seven-year term will run through 2031.