CAAS Board Members

President 

Reagan Wentzel

Reagan is a part of the North Little Rock High School and the NLRHS Chess Club. Reagan took on the role as president for CAAS in 2023. Her goal is to help move chess forward with more opportunities for USCF rated tournaments, and to get more schools across the State of Arkansas to have chess programs.

Vice President

Jerry Wells

As a GT coordinator at Eureka Springs School District, Jerry not only teaches chess, but is an active chess player in tournaments in Arkansas. He has spent several years as a part of CAAS, and is very passionate and knowledgeable about chess. Jerry helps host tournaments for CAAS, and is a key figure in growing the scholastic chess community.

Central Arkansas Representative

John Madlock

As an educator at Little Rock Central High School, John has a strong dedication to the chess community. As a minister and mentor, he uses his abilities to reach more students and to help lead them as intelligent, strong, and well minded individuals. 

Central Arkansas Representative

Shannon and Matt Jones

Shannon and Matt Jones are educators from the White County Central School District. They not only coach sports, but also help with chess, quiz bowl and other activities at their school. They are very personable people who help promote chess to younger students; finding several gems in the making.

NorthEast Arkansas Representative

Bryan Miller

Bryan is an educator and coach from Hoxie High School. He has a passion for chess, sports, and hunting. If you don't see him at a chess board, you can see him leading duck hunts. Bryan has been a member of the CAAS board for several years, and has once acted as president of the organization. Not only is he mentoring students, he also mentors the current president with his years of knowledge and experience.