Carlton Wing
American politician
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Carlton Wing is an American politician, businessman, and former sports broadcaster who served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 38th district. Elected in November 2016, he resigned on September 30, 2025, to become executive director of Arkansas PBS.[1]
Carlton Wing | |
|---|---|
| Speaker pro tempore of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 13, 2025 – September 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jon S. Eubanks |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 70th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – September 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Spencer Hawks |
| Succeeded by | Alex Holladay |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Donnie Copeland |
| Succeeded by | Dwight Tosh |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Leigh |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BA) Harding University (MBA) |
Education
Wing earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast communications from Brigham Young University and a Master of Business Administration from Harding University.[2]
Career
Wing began his career as a producer and sideline reporter for Blue and White Sports Network, now a part of BYU TV. In 1992 and 1993, he worked as a sales representative for Dentrix. Wing worked as the sports director of KJZZ-TV in Salt Lake City from 1993 to 1995, KREM in Spokane, Washington from 1995 to 1998, and KARK-TV in Little Rock, Arkansas from 1998 to 2001. From 2001 to 2009, Wing was the host of Fishing League Worldwide's annual tournament.[3] In 2008, he founded Wing Media Group.
Wing was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2016 and assumed office in January 2017.[4] He also serves as chair of the House Management Committee.[5] He was selected as speaker pro tempore for the 2025 legislative session.[6]
On September 17, 2025, Arkansas PBS announced it had selected Wing to be the network's next executive director. He resigned from the House to take the position on September 30.[1]