G. Christopher (Chris) Mathews

Board Member

Term Expires May 2025

Chris Mathews is the Chairman of National Custom Hollow Metal Doors and Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas. Mr. Mathews is passionate about operational excellence achieved through training, innovation and building long-term trusting relationships. He has taken an active role in economic development, serving from 2006-2016 as a Director on the Little Rock Port Authority, including two years as Chair. More recently, he has served on the Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions (Arkansas MEP Center) advisory board and on the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. He is currently serving a three-year appointment by Gov. Asa Hutchinson on the Arkansas Science and Technology Board of Directors, serving as a Director and a member of the commercialization committee.