Cody is a dedicated civil servant, directly reinvesting in the community where he has spent most of his life. After attending the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and the University of Arkansas, Cody served as a transportation planner for the Frontier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). In this role, he managed regional infrastructure strategies for the Fort Smith urbanized area through initiatives funded by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).
After two years in the role, Cody was offered the opportunity to serve his hometown as Alma’s Planning Director. His drive and passion for the community where he was raised has motivated him to promote positive change across the city.