Jerry L. Halsey, Jr. was appointed to the Arkansas Highway Commission by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in January 2025.

Jerry is the founder, CEO and President of Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group, with offices in Jonesboro and Benton. 

Jerry is a graduate of Arkansas State University. He sold real estate through his college career, farmed with his father for a time, and then expanded the family business into real estate. 

Jerry holds a real estate license in multiple states and qualifies for designations based on training and experience. He was inducted into the Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors Hall of Fame. He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission and a member of the Board of Directors for the Arkansas State Police Foundation. 

Jerry previously served as a Commissioner for the Arkansas Building Authority, Chairman of the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, a member of the Jonesboro Vision 2030 comprehensive planning advisory commission, SIOR President for the Arkansas Chapter, and President of the Board of Directors for City Youth Ministries.

Halsey’s term will expire in January 2035.