About Us

Learn more about the Conway Public Schools Foundation

History

The Conway Public Schools Foundation was established in March 2007 by the Conway Board of Education, which unanimously approved the creation of an endowment from donations, gifts and bequests. The foundation provides philanthropic support, above and beyond the district’s operating budget, for a variety of initiatives that enhance the academic experience of every student in Conway Public Schools.

Mission

The mission of the Conway Public Schools Foundation is to empower educators to elevate the student experience.

Vision

The vision of the Conway Public Schools Foundation is to be recognized as the philanthropic catalyst for innovative, equitable, and transformational student experiences.

Values

Our core values guide our decisions, behavior, and efforts.

  • Integrity guides our behavior
  • We insist on a culture of diversity & inclusion
  • Excellence is our standard
  • We are drivers of innovation.

Meet Our Executive Director

Marti Longing-Jones

Marti Jones, Executive Director

Marti Jones joined the Foundation as Executive Director in 2022. Jones brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including fundraising, program development, and events management. She previously served as Executive Director of HAVEN House, where she led a $2.8 million fundraising effort for the organization’s new home for teenage girls in foster care, as well as general operations, marketing, & public relations.

Marti is a life-long Wampus Cat, and a 1994 Conway High Alumnus. Her family is active in Conway Schools, and you’ll find Marti cheering on her daughters in Conway sports in her free time.

Board of Directors

Alexander Baney

President
Malvern National Bank

April Bennett

Vice President
Baptist Health

Arthur Ingram

Secretary
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Ashley Phillips

Treasurer
UCA

Adena White

Blackbelt Media

Nadia Eslinger

UCA

Maria Kramer Wile

Conway Regional

Selena Ulasewich

Impact Life Coaching

Eleise Myers

Conway Corp

Brad French

Centennial Bank

Krista Ryken

K to Z Design

Lanette Rogers

Baptist Health-Conway

Rob O’Connor

Immediate Past President
Sells Agency

Dr. Jeff Collum

ex officio
Superintendent

Shelley Mehl

ex officio
Executive Director
Arkansas Community Foundation – Faulkner County