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.
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
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Dr. Michael D. Courtney Immediate Past President 1421 Cherry Street Pine Bluff, AR 71601
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Dr. Conrad Kaelin Treasurer 2108 Fort Street Barling, AR 72923
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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
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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 Professional Education PO Box 1614 Harrison, AR 72602
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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 ACS President 2 Davis Drive, Suite 1 Morrilton, AR 72110
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Dr. Christopher Cathey 2nd Vice President-Professional Membership & Legislative Committee 301 North Shackelford Rd G2 Little Rock, AR 72211
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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 Hot Springs, AR
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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. Randy Cress Board Member 1022 South Main Street Stuttgart, AR 72160
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Dr. Randy L. Cress, son of Mr. And Mrs. Ronald Cress, graduated
from Stuttgart High School in 1974, the University of Arkansas at
Monticello in 1978 and from Palmer College of Chiropractic in
1982. Dr. Cress has one brother, Mark. He and his wife have
been married for 24 years and are the parents of three daughters;
Alyson, and twins, Abby and Amanda. Alyson, age 22, is a
graduate student at Arkansas State University and Abby and
Amanda, age 20, are beginning their third year at A.S.U. Dr. Cress
has been in practice for 22 years .


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
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Dr. Richard L. Riley is married to Melanie Hart Riley and they have
two children, Zachary and Benjamin. Dr. Riley runs a full time
practice in Little Rock. A graduate of National College of
Chiropractic, he is a long time member of both the Arkansas
Chiropractic Society and the Association. He is also a member of
the American Chiropractic Association and has served as the
Arkansas Delegate to this organization. He is a diplomate of the
American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists and is certified in
Acupuncture and has other certifications too numerous to
mention. We are pleased to have him as one of the Society Board
of Directors and we look forward to working with him on issues
affecting all chiropractic physicians in this state.
Dr. Richard Riley Board Member Little Rock, AR
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