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

Jerry L. Halsey, Jr. 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 currently serves as a member of the Arkansas Highway Commission, is Chair of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Arkansas State Police Foundation.

Jerry previously was inducted into the Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors Hall of Fame, and he served as 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.

Jerry and his wife, Cheri, have two daughters. Taylor and her husband, Landon Wilson, work with Jerry and Cheri in the family real estate business. Olivia is finishing law school and working with Governor Sanders’ legal department.

The Halsey’s are members of Southwest Church of Christ in Jonesboro.

Halsey’s term will expire in January 2035.