Kyle Parker, the first president and CEO of the Fort Smith-based Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE), is transitioning out of the top leadership post effective June 30, and will become president emeritus. A successor has not yet been named.
The move was announced Monday (April 13) morning by the higher education institution. The president emeritus title will allow Parker to continue serving as an ambassador for the institution, ACHE noted in the statement.
"On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Parker for his extraordinary leadership and unwavering dedication to ACHE," said Mike Barr, chair of the ACHE Board of Trustees, and president of Fort Smith-based WeatherBarr Windows and Doors. "His vision transformed an idea into a thriving institution, and his impact will be felt for generations to come. As we honor the legacy that brought the organization to this point, we also affirm our responsibility as a Board to build upon the strong foundation established by Dr. Parker and sustain our mission to educate compassionate healthcare professionals. The Board looks forward to a period of discernment in finding Dr. Parker's successor. The...
Source: https://talkbusiness.net/2026/04/parker-to-step-away-from-ache-leadership-post/
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