Mr. Don Harris was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He graduated from Hot
Springs High School before earning his B.S.E. from Henderson State University and
his M.S.E. from the University of Arkansas. He served five years in the United States
Marine Corp and later taught school in Mountain Pine, Arkansas. He also served as
Assistant Superintendent for Hot Springs.
Mr. Harris was on the original staff at Garland County Community College where he
served for fourteen years. He later served on the Board of Trustees and was President
of the Board for five years during the merging with Quapaw Vocational-Technical School.
He served as a member of the Rotary Club for 25 years and served on the Abilities
Unlimited Board for 45 years.
He currently works as a real estate investor and owner of the D.H. Realty Co., Harris
Auction Co., and Harris Appraisals.
Mr. Harris has been married to Sarah Harris for over 60 years. Together they have
two children, three grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. They are members of
Grand Avenue Methodist Church.