ACS Board Members
Dr. Courtney received his doctor of chiropractic degree from
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic/Southern California
University of Health Sciences (
www.scuhs.edu)  in 1981.  He
went on to study postgraduate chiropractic orthopedics at
Texas Chiropractic College, Parker College of Chiropractic,
and LACC.  He is proficient in neuromuscular thermography.  
He is the first chiropractic physician to become a member of
the Arkansas Craniomandibular Society.  He is certified in
acupuncture, botanical medicine and homeopathy.  He holds
diplomate status in pain management and nutrition.  Dr.
Courtney is a current member of the Arkansas State Board of
Chiropractic Examiners, a position that he was appointed to by
Governor Huckabee in 1999.        
ACS Board Members
Dr. Dale Huntington graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic
College in Kansas City, Missouri in 1971.  He became a certified
Chiropractic Sports Physician in 1991 and certified in
acupuncture in 1998.  Dr. Huntington is a past distinguished
President and Lieutenant Governor of the Springdale Kiwanis
Club.  He and his wife Teresa have three children.  He is a
second generation chiropractor who gives his father the credit for
his choice to enter the chiropractic profession based on the many
people he witnessed being helped by his father.
Dr. Dale Huntington D.A.B.C.O
Chairman of the Board
700 West Sunset
Springdale, AR 72764
Dr. Michael D. Courtney
Board Member
1421 Cherry Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Dr. Conrad Kaelin
Treasurer
2108 Fort Street
Barling, AR 72923
Dr. Conrad Kaelin graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic
College in Kansas City, Missouri in 1961.  He has actively
practiced chiropractic in the Fort Smith, Van Buren, and Barling
areas since that time.  His wife, Paulette Kaelin, currently serves
as the Executive Secreatary of the Arkansas Chiropractic Society.
 They have five children.  Dr. Kaelin has the distinction of having
been appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic
Examiners by three different governors, first in 1982 by Governor
Frank White, second in 1987 by then Governor Bill Clinton, and
finally in 1999 by Governor Mike Huckabee for a temporary
position.
Dr. Mark Lazenby
Secretary
506-B Park
Blytheville, AR 72315
Dr. Mark E. Lazenby obtained his bachelors degree in business
management from Oklahoma State University.  He worked as a
plant personnel manager for Brockway Glass Company from
1977 until 1984.  He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in
Davenport, Iowa and graduated in June 1988.  After passing his
state board exams, he opened a private practice in Blytheville,
Arkansas.  He is married to Debra K. Holmes Lazenby and they
have four children.  Dr. Lazenby is active in the First Tee Program
of Northeastern Arkansas, which is an organization to help kids
increase life skills, as well as, teach the game of golf.
Dr. Tom Butler
Board Member
PO Box 1614
Harrison, AR 72602
Dr. Tom Butler has been a member of the Arkansas Chiropractic
Society Board of Directors since 1997 and currently serves as its
Professional Education Chairman.  He and wife Barbara have
resided and practiced chiropractic in Harrison since April 1979.  
They have a daughter Jacqueline and a son, Richie, who played
for the Arkansas Razorbacks.  Dr. Butler is a Logan graduate.  He
has earned the distinction of Logan Sports Physician and has
400 hours in acupuncture study.  He has served as a consultant
to Levi Strauss, helped to train two time Mr. Arkansas, lifts
weights, plays tennis, and is an avid Arkansas Razorback fan.
Dr. Trent Cashwell
2nd Vice President-Professional Membership
2 Davis Drive, Suite 1
Morrilton, AR 72110
Dr. Christopher Cathey
ACS President & Legislative Committee
301 North Shackelford Rd G2
Little Rock, AR 72211
Dr. Trent Cashwell graduated cum laude from Texas
Chiropractic College in 1996.  Besides being a member of the
Board of Directors of the Arkansas Chiropractic Society he is
also a member of the International Academy of Medical
Acupuncture, a Board certified Naturopath Physician and a
licensed massage therapist. Dr. Cashwell is also a
commercial/instrument rated pilot and a licensed amateur
radio operator. He now resides and practices in Morrilton,
Arkansas with wife Valerie.
A 1967 graduate from National College of Chiropractic in
Lombard, Illinois, Dr. Schmidt’s predominately visceral practice
addresses a variety of acute and chronic conditions which can
include blood chemistry and therapeutic nutrition.  He holds
certifications in Dr. Pettibon’s Spinal Biomechanics Institute,
Spinal Impairment and Disability rating, and Certification in
Animal Chiropractic from the American Veterinary Chiropractic
Association.  He also holds two Certifications in Acupuncture and
one Fellowship from the International Academy of Medical
Acupuncture.  

He and his wife Kristen live on a mountaintop near Hot Springs
National Park, Arkansas.
Dr. William Schmidt
Legislative Committee Chairman & 1st Vice-President
Hot Springs, AR
Dr. Christopher Cathey is a native of North Little Rock and
currently practices at 301 North Shackleford in Little Rock.  Dr.
Cathey attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and
received a degree in organic chemistry.  He then went on to
graduate from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1996.  He and
his wife Stephanie have two children, Brandon and Caroline.  Dr.
Cathey enjoys running marathons and car racing.

Dr. Steven Gale Manire was born in Oklahoma City, OK. He and
wife Deborah have three children, Lisa, Ian and Hannah. Dr.
Manire  graduated Cum Laude from Palmer College of
Chiropractic and currently practices in both Benton and Little
Rock. He is certified in Acupuncture, Impairment rating, Whiplash
and EFT training. He has been a member of the Arkansas
Chiropractic Society for many years and his input and
participation in this organization has been greatly appreciated.
We look forward to serving with him in this new capacity on our
Board of Directors.
Dr. Steven Manire
Board Member
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Robert Hoffmann of Siloam Springs has been elected to the
Arkansas Chiropractic Society Board of  Directors. He served with
distinction as a member and then as President of the Arkansas
State Board Chiropractic Examiners.

Dr. Hoffmann opened his practice in October, 1975 in Siloam
Springs. He received his chiropractic degree from National
University of Health Sciences (formally National Chiropractic
College) in Lombard, Illinois.

Dr. Robert and wife Becky reside in Siloam Springs along with
his four children, two stepchildren and two grandchildren.
Dr. Robert Hoffmann
Board Member
Siloam Springs, AR