Larry Walther

Larry Walther
Treasurer of Arkansas
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 7, 2023
GovernorSarah Huckabee Sanders
Preceded byMark Lowery
Personal details
Born (1946-01-09) January 9, 1946 (age 78)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationLouisiana Tech University
University of Arkansas, Monticello (BS)

Larry Walther (born January 9, 1946)[1] is the Treasurer of Arkansas. He was appointed to the position by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on August 3, 2023, after his predecessor, Mark Lowery, died of a stroke.[2]

Career

In 2003, Walther was appointed director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) by then-governor Mike Huckabee.[3]

In 2008, he was nominated and confirmed as the director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) by then-president George W. Bush.[3] In 2011, Walther served under a second president when he was nominated and confirmed to serve on the board of directors for the Export-Import Bank of the United States by Barack Obama.[3]

In 2015, Walther was appointed Chief Fiscal Officer for the State of Arkansas and director of the state's Department of Finance and Administration.[3]

On August 7, 2023, Walther was sworn in as the state treasurer of Arkansas. He will serve in the position until the 2024 elections.[4]

Personal life

Walther's wife of 53 years, Janice, died in May 2023.[2]

References

  1. ^ Wickline, Michael R. (August 4, 2023). "Governor appoints Walther, secretary of state Department of Finance and Administration, as state treasurer". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Lenora, Josie (August 3, 2023). "Larry Walther announced as new Arkansas Treasurer". KUAR. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d Boyd, Samantha (August 3, 2023). "Sanders appoints Larry Walther as State Treasurer in emotional announcement". KARK. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Patel, Ronak (August 16, 2023). "In first interview as Arkansas treasurer, Walther says he doesn't anticipate making significant changes". KUAR. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
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Preceded by Treasurer of Arkansas
2023–present 		Succeeded by
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