Governor Asa Hutchinson recently appointed Dr. Lance Porter of Hot Springs to the
National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees. Dr. Porter will complete the remainder
of Gail Ezelle’s term following her retirement from the board.
Dr. Porter received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee-Memphis
after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
A Hot Springs native and graduate of Lakeside High School, Dr. Porter decided to return
home after receiving his degrees to provide exceptional dental care and compassion
to his community.
In 2008, Dr. Porter joined the NPC Foundation Board and served as chair in 2010. He
is a member of numerous local, state, and national professional organizations, including
the American Dental Association, the Arkansas State Dental Association, the Central
District and Garland County Dental Society, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and The American
Academy of Dental Practice Administration.
Dr. Porter is also heavily involved in community organizations such as the Hot Springs
National Park Rotary Club, Hot Springs Fifty for the Future, Hot Springs Future Fund,
Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Hot Springs Charitable Christian Medical Clinic,
First Baptist Church of Hot Springs, City of Hot Springs Public Task Force Committee
(2010), Simmons National Bank Board of Directors, Hot Springs Area Community Foundation
Board, CHI St. Vincent Hospital Community Board, and the Lakeside ACE (All Created
Equal) Board. He was named one of the Arkansas Democrat’s “20 to Watch in 2011,” and
was nominated for Hot Springs’ “Man of the Year” in 2010.
When away from the office, Dr. Porter enjoys spending time with his wife and three
daughters, as well as playing tennis, golfing and fishing. He is also actively involved
in his church and community, and he routinely volunteers his time with different mission
projects.
“I am honored to be appointed to serve on the NPC Board of Trustees. As a long-standing
member of the NPC Foundation Board, I understand the important role the College plays
in our region. I am excited to continue the work of expanding access to education
for our students,” said Dr. Porter.
