On The Ballot: Running, Republican for State Senate (AR) - District 19
503 East 3rd Street
Leachville, AR 72438
Post Office Box 11
Leachville, AR 72438
Phone: 870-919-8046
Post Office Box 11
Leachville, AR 72438
Full Name:
David 'Dave' Wallace
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Karen; 2 Children: Jason, Kelly
Birth Date:
11/24/1948
Home City:
Leachville, AR
Religion:
Southern Baptist
Attended, Military Operational Art and Science, Command and General Staff College, 1981-1982
BA, Business Administration/Management, Embry-Riddle University, 1976-1977
BS, Physical Education, Arkansas State University, 1966-1970
Senator, Arkansas State Senate, District 19, 2023-present
Candidate, Arkansas State Senate, District 19, 2024
Senator, Arkansas State Senate, District 22, 2017-2023
Representative, Arkansas House of Representatives, District 54, 2014-2017
Alderman, City of Leachville, 2010-2014
Member, Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee
Member, Arkansas Legislative Council
Member, Arkansas Legislative Council - Hospital and Medicaid Joint Study Subcommittee
Member, Joint Budget Committee
Member, Joint Budget Committee - Employee Benefits Division - Oversight Subcommittee
Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Legislative Auditing
Co-Chair, Joint Executive Subcommittee (Joint Legislative Auditing)
Member, Joint Subcommittee on Claims
Member, Joint Subcommittee on Lottery Oversight
Vice Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Personnel (Arkansas Legislative Council)
Member, Joint Subcommittee on Review
Member, Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas State Senate, 2023-present
Member, Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas State Senate, 2023-present
Member, Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee, Arkansas State Senate, 2023-present
Former Member, Aging, Children And Youth, Legislative And Military Affairs Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas State Senate
Former Member, Joint Committee on Energy, Arkansas State Senate
Former Member, Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas State Legislature
Former Member, Joint Study Committee on Rural Fire Departments, Arkansas State Senate
Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Administrative Rule and Regulation Review, Arkansas State Senate
Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace Oversight, Arkansas State Senate
Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Higher Education, Arkansas State Senate
Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Personnel (Joint Budget), Arkansas State Senate
Former Member, Performance Review Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas State Senate
Former Member, Public Transportation Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives
Former Member, State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas State Senate
Former Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Health Services, Arkansas State Senate
Former Chair, Subcommittee on Legislative, Military and Veterans Affairs, Arkansas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Motor Vehicle and Highways, Arkansas State House of Representatives
Owner, Wallace Resource Systems of Leachville Arkansas, 2010-present
Regional Vice President, Command Center, 2010-2013
Vice President of Disasters and Restoration, Command Center, 2006-2010
Owner, Labor Company, 2002-2006
Regional Vice President, WillStaff Worldwide, 2001-2002
Area Director of Operations, Labor Ready Incorporated, 1996-2001
Lieutenant Colonel, 101st Airborne/First Cavalry Division/First Infantry Division, United States Army, 1970-1991
Second Lieutenant, United States Army, 1970
Team Member, Wellsville, New York Flooding, 2011-present
Volunteer, Memphis Union Mission for the Homeless, 2002-present
Team Member, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief, 2012-2013
Team Member, Hurricane Isaac Hurricane Relief, 2012
Team Member, Witchita Tornado Disaster Relief, 2012
Team Member, Disaster Restoration: British Petroleum (BP) Oil Spill, 2010-2011
Team Member, Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief, 2011
Team Member, Joplin Tornado Disaster Relief, 2011
Team Member, Minot, North Dakota Flooding, 2011
Awards:
Bronze Star
Legion of Merit
Air Medal for Valor
3 Distinguished Flying Crosses for Valor
Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame, 2014
Arkansas State University Hall of Heroes, 2010
Favorite Book:
Once an Eagle
Favorite Quote:
"Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway." -John Wayne
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I'm running for State Representative to get Obamacare out of Arkansas, cut taxes on families, create jobs by cutting red tape on small businesses, and stand up for traditional values.
Spouse's Occupation:
Member, Leachville City Council