LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Christy Valentine, Manager of Academic & Philanthropic Programs at Hytrol Conveyor Co., has joined the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) Board of Directors.

Valentine was among five new leaders elected to the board for 2026 during the organization’s meeting on Dec. 4, 2025. The new officers will each serve three-year terms. A new board president was also elected to a two-year term.

ASPSF utilizes its scholarship program to help Arkansas single parents attain higher learning goals and economic stability. The group awarded nearly 1,400 scholarships totaling $1.7 million in 2025, an increase from 832 scholarships totaling $1.3 million in 2024, according to ASPSF.

In addition to her scholastic and philanthropic work at Hytrol, Valentine has also worked with non-profits and higher education institutions, including Girls Inc., Soulsville Foundation and Arkansas State University.

“As a single mother who was raised by a single mother, I understand the critical importance of a strong support network,” Valentine stated in a news release from the organization. “ASPSF removes barriers and provides invaluable resources that help parents achieve their educational goals and build a better future for their families. Through my work in philanthropy, I have developed expertise in strategic fundraising, and I am honored and excited to contribute those skills to an organization I am deeply passionate about.”

For more information about ASPSF, including how to volunteer and donate, visit the organization’s official website.

About ASPSF:

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) was established in 1990 to support and empower single-parent students across the state. For nearly 30 years, ASPSF partnered with local county affiliates to fundraise for scholarships. In 2017, these affiliates began merging into a unified statewide organization to streamline efforts and expand access. Today, ASPSF serves single parents in 69 of Arkansas’s 75 counties, including Bowie County in Texas.

About Hytrol:

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of material handling systems for a wide range of industries. Since its founding, the company has been committed to advancing the material handling industry through innovation and continuous improvement. As the largest conveyor manufacturer in the United States, Hytrol designs, develops, and delivers some of the most advanced systems available. These solutions are supported by Hytrol’s Integration Partner Network—a group of more than 100 independent businesses worldwide that work directly with customers to design, implement, and maintain systems tailored to their needs. For more information on Hytrol, visit hytrol.com.