Lottery director Eric Hagler resigned unexpectedly Thursday

Eric Hagler, the director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, resigned unexpectedly yesterday after 4 years on the job however didn’t give a purpose for his departure. His resignation was efficient instantly.

Scott Hardin, spokesman for the Division of Finance and Administration, mentioned Hagler despatched an e-mail to workers yesterday morning and submitted a letter of resignation to DFA Secretary Jim Hudson. Hardin mentioned Hudson had not requested for Hagler’s resignation. 

Hardin offered Hagler’s letter of resignation and his e-mail to the workers: 

Only a be aware to thanks for permitting me to serve alongside this group of execs. It has been an honor and I’ll treasure our recollections of accomplishment and teamwork. It’s time for me to maneuver on to the following journey. I’ll miss working with Group Lottery, however I’m hopeful that you’ll keep in contact. My private contact information is under. Love you all and can be rooting for Group Lottery!

Love and Respect.

Eric

Hagler was appointed to the place in 2020 by then-Gov. Asa Hutchinson. 

A 2020 press launch asserting his appointment referred to Hagler’s many years of training legislation, his work as a prosecuting lawyer and his time as a Justice of the Peace decide in Bentonville. Hagler additionally served as a particular affiliate justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court docket in 2003.

Hardin mentioned lottery chief monetary officer Jerry Fetzer and gaming director Mike Smith will oversee the day-to-day operations of the lottery till a brand new director is known as.

Hagler didn’t instantly return a message searching for remark Friday morning.

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