Discusses the experiences encountered by DBEs in complying with the DBE Special Provisions of the contract and makes recommendations designed to strengthen the Department's DBE Program and improve opportunities for participation by DBEs.

Emanuel Banks, Chair

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer

Jared Wiley

Division Head - Program Management

Joanna P. McFadden

Section Head – EEO/DBE

Edwina Briggs-Smith

DBE Cert. Chairman – Senior External Auditor

Don Weaver

Weaver-Bailey Contractors, Inc.

Janet Marshall

Marshall Construction

Larry Harris

Harris Construction Management

Beverly Hill

Beverly's Construction

D. B. Hill, III

D. B. Hill Contractors

Robert Jones

M & T Paving / Const. Co. Inc.

Joel Burgos

Ark. DBE Contractors Assoc.

Mia McNeal

AR-MS Minority Supplier Business Council

Natasha Halbert, Secretary

DBE Program Specialist