Mark Jostad
Board President
Mark.Jostad@jbhunt.com
Mark as Director of HR Compliance, People Team at J.B. Hunt – one of the largest surface transportation, delivery, and logistics companies in North America – Mark oversees all aspects of compliance with labor and employment laws and regulations. This includes maintenance of employee policies, delivery of preventive training for managers, and monitoring internal human resources procedures. In addition, Mark is responsible for OFCCP compliance that includes affirmative action planning, maintenance of reporting systems, and collaboration with talent acquisition staff on outreach strategies. Prior to joining J.B. Hunt in 2008, Mark worked in a variety of compliance roles at Tyson Foods. In addition to his service on the board of Disability:IN Arkansas, Mark currently serves on the board of DirectEmployers Association and the Arkansas Chapter of Industry Liaison Group.
Jonathan Taylor
Co-chair
Jonathan.Taylor@dfa.arkansas.gov
My involvement in the disability community began about 10 years ago at TJ Maxx in Conway, AR. I was an operations manager, and staffing was a major part of my job. In 2018 I was invited to join the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), where I currently serve as Co-Chair. I’m Co-Chair for Disability: IN Arkansas as well. In August 2021 Jon began his career transition to Executive Director of the Arkansas Governors Council on Developmental Disabilities. As Executive Director I can share what I’ve learned about competitive, integrated employment with business on a higher level. And more importantly, I have a larger platform to share my most important lesson: It’s not “Them” and “Us”. It’s just us.
Amanda Hines
Secretary/Treasurer
ahines@fabandt.bank
Amanda worked as a paraprofessional with a CBI, Community-Based Instruction, school which introduced her to students from diverse community populations. The love of working with diverse community populations and seeing positive change has aided Amanda in her banking career, beginning at Arvest Bank and now at First Arkansas Bank and Trust. As an HR Generalist, Amanda is able to provide guidance on hiring practices and accommodations for people from diverse backgrounds. Believing that all people have value holds true to Amanda in her professional and personal life. Amanda is a CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate, for foster care children. As a CASA, she is the voice for children who may not otherwise be heard. Amanda’s commitment to diverse populations led her to serving on the Disability:IN Arkansas Board where she is Treasurer.
Derwin Davis
DADAVIS1@UP.COM
Derwin is a Senior Recruiter Union Pacific Railroad, Derwin began his railroad career with the Kansas City Southern Railroad in 1995 and served for 7 years as a Train Conductor, Yardmaster, Trainmaster, and Designated Supervisor or Remote Control Operations. Derwin departed Kansas Southern and joined Union Pacific Railroad in 2003 where he has served as a Train Conductor, Peer Instructor, Yardmaster, Technical Training Instructor, Senior Instructor, Technical Training Manager , and Senior Recruiter. He currently serves as a member and former chapter president for the North Little Rock Chapter – Black Employee Network, LEAD (Advisory Board) , and member of UP TIES, Latino Network, UP VETS, EASE, AERO, CONAH, and BRIDGES employee resource groups. Derwin is a positive influence on the growth and commitment of Disability:IN Arkansas board leadership.
Loletia Moore
loletim@amazon.com
Loletia is the Regional Associate Recruiter for Amazon. Loletia is tasked with recruiting and onboarding Warehouse Associates and collaborating with community partners focusing on hiring people with disabilities and/or a military background. Loletia’ s passion is connecting underserved communities to employment resources and ensuring equal and equitable access to those resources for all individuals she meets. She has led several projects that focuses on sustainable and equitable employment that leads to a better quality of life. Loletia brings a wealth of knowledge to the Disability:IN Arkansas board. Her knowledge and leadership will continue to enhance the junction between employer and employee needs leading to greater outcomes for all diverse populations.