Larry Walther (born January 9, 1946)[1] is an American politician who served as the 40th Treasurer of Arkansas from August 2023 to January 2025. He was appointed to the position by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on August 3, 2023, after his predecessor, Mark Lowery, died of a stroke.[2]
Larry Walther | |
|---|---|
| 40th Treasurer of Arkansas | |
| In office August 7, 2023 – January 1, 2025 | |
| Governor | Sarah Huckabee Sanders |
| Preceded by | Mark Lowery |
| Succeeded by | John Thurston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1946 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Louisiana Tech University University of Arkansas, Monticello (BS) |
Career
editIn 2003, Walther was appointed director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) by then-governor Mike Huckabee.[3]
In 2008, he was nominated and confirmed as the director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) by then-president George W. Bush.[3] In 2011, Walther served under a second president when he was nominated and confirmed to serve on the board of directors for the Export-Import Bank of the United States by Barack Obama.[3]
In 2015, Walther was appointed Chief Fiscal Officer for the State of Arkansas and director of the state's Department of Finance and Administration.[3]
On August 7, 2023, Walther was sworn in as the state treasurer of Arkansas. He served in the position until the 2024 elections in which John Thurston was elected to the position.[4]
Personal life
editWalther's wife of 53 years, Janice, died in May 2023.[2]
References
edit- ^ Wickline, Michael R. (August 4, 2023). "Governor appoints Walther, secretary of state Department of Finance and Administration, as state treasurer". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Lenora, Josie (August 3, 2023). "Larry Walther announced as new Arkansas Treasurer". KUAR. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Boyd, Samantha (August 3, 2023). "Sanders appoints Larry Walther as State Treasurer in emotional announcement". KARK. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Patel, Ronak (August 16, 2023). "In first interview as Arkansas treasurer, Walther says he doesn't anticipate making significant changes". KUAR. Retrieved August 20, 2023.