Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez, a resident of Sevier County, Arkansas, has been progressively realizing his dreams since moving from Chicago in 1980. Inspired by Arkansas's "Land of Opportunity" slogan, he settled between Horatio and De Queen, embracing a dramatic lifestyle change from city to rural life. Martinez faced challenges, including establishing credit and credibility, but his perseverance led to significant achievements in agriculture. In 1987, his family was honored as the Sevier County Farm Family of the Year, and later that year, they won the district title. Martinez's success inspired many, and today, Sevier County boasts the highest number of Latino farmers in Arkansas. Martinez brings valuable insights into agriculture and regional industry to the many boards he has served and is currently serving such as Little Rock Federal Reserve Board of Directors, University of Arkansas Cossatot Board of Visitors, and Christus St. Michael Hospital to name a few. His role includes economic research, policy input, and community development. Martinez also owns Rancho La Esperanza and serves on the Board of Visitors for Cossatot Community College, the Arkansas Farm Bureau, and the Sevier County Farm Service Agency. He played a key role in integrating Cossatot Community College into the University of Arkansas system.