Dr. Lance Porter

Dr. Lance is a graduate of Lakeside High School and did his undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Dr. Lance is a member of numerous local, state, and national professional organizations, which include the American Dental Association, Arkansas State Dental Association, Central District and Garland County Dental Society, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and The American Academy of Dental Practice Administration. He is an active member in many civic organizations, which he serves in different leadership capacities. Dr. Lance is actively involved in his church and routinely volunteers his time with different mission projects. He enjoys tennis and fishing. He is married and has three daughters.

Community Services and Recognitions:

• Hot Springs National Park Rotary Club member and past board member
• Hot Springs Fifty for the Future Past President (2009) and Board Member (2008-2010)
• Hot Springs National Park Community College Foundation Chairman (2010) and Board Members since 2008
• Hot Springs Future Fund Chairman (2010)
• Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Member
• Hot Springs Charitable Christian Medical Clinic Volunteer
• First Baptist of Hot Springs Deacon Chairman (2009), current deacon and Youth Sunday School Teacher
• City of Hot Springs Public Task Force Committee Member (2010)
• Simmons National Bank Board of Directors Member for Hot Springs
• Named one of the Arkansas Democrat's "20 to Watch in 2011"
• Nominated for Hot Springs, AR 2010 "Man of the Year"