UCA Advancement Announces New Hires and Promotions

The University of Central Arkansas Division of Advancement along with the ÍøÆØÃÅ Foundation announces the following new hires and promotions.

Ken Bissell, of Searcy, is the new senior director of Legacy Planning. He comes to ÍøÆØÃÅ from Harding University where he was a member of the Advancement staff since 2011, including director of the Center for Charitable Estate Planning from 2020.

Morgan Drayton, of Conway and a 2014 and 2022 graduate of ÍøÆØÃÅ, was promoted to senior director of development for the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. She previously worked in alumni relations and development at ÍøÆØÃÅ since 2017.

Amy Fureigh, of Conway and a 2010 ÍøÆØÃÅ graduate, started on July 1 as the director of development for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Amy comes to us with a diverse background in both business marketing and education. Most recently she was a teacher with Virtual Arkansas.

Paul Gatling, of Bentonville, is the new senior director of northwest Arkansas engagement. He joined the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal in 2011 and has been the publication’s editor and associate publisher since 2013.

Courtney Goode, of Bigelow, was hired by the ÍøÆØÃÅ Foundation as a foundation project specialist. She joined ÍøÆØÃÅ in 2022 and previously worked in the Office of Financial Aid.

Riley Matheny, of Bryant, has been promoted to director of branding and creative services within University Marketing and Communications. She joined ÍøÆØÃÅ in 2022 as a graphic designer.

Erica Ruble, of Conway, was promoted to director of operations and finance for the  Advancement Division. She is a 2011 graduate of ÍøÆØÃÅ and previously worked in Financial Accounting, the President’s Office and University Marketing and Communications.

Shelbey Winningham, of Conway, was hired by the ÍøÆØÃÅ Foundation to serve as a foundation support specialist. Prior to joining ÍøÆØÃÅ, she worked at Leisure Arts in Maumelle as an administrative assistant.