Beth Rush is currently serving her fifth term as Ashley County Assessor, marking over 17 years of dedicated service in county government. Before assuming leadership of the Assessor’s Office in 2013, she served as County Election Coordinator and Deputy Registrar for the Ashley County Clerk, laying the foundation for her commitment to public service and administrative excellence.
Beth holds dual Level IV designations as a Senior Appraiser and Senior Administrator from the State Assessment Coordination Division and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). In 2024, she earned the prestigious Assessment Administration Specialist (AAS) designation, further solidifying her expertise in property assessment and administration.
Her leadership is recognized statewide. Beth currently serves as Southeast Region Board Representative for the Arkansas Chapter of IAAO and has been reelected to a second term beginning January 1, 2026. She also returns to the Arkansas Assessors Association Board as District 4 Representative after a two-year absence, continuing her long-standing service to the organization. Her previous leadership roles include President and Past President of the Arkansas Assessors Association, Vice President, Board Secretary/Treasurer, and two prior terms as District 4 Representative. Her work has earned her the 2022 Outstanding Assessor Award from the Arkansas Chapter of IAAO and the 2022 Kenneth Eddy Memorial Award from the Arkansas Assessors Association.
In 2025, Beth and her team were honored with four awards at the ENGAGE Conference, recognizing Ashley County’s long-standing partnerships and innovative contributions to assessment technology. These included the Legacy Partner Award from ACT for three decades of collaboration, the Pinnacle Award from DataScout for over 20 years of continuous partnership, and the Timeless Commitment Award for Ashley County’s role as DataScout’s first actDataScout.com client. Beth also received The Catalyst Award for her direct contributions to improving Arkansas’s CAMA/PPACT software through thoughtful feedback and innovation. Beth was appointed by the Governor of Arkansas to serve two four-year terms on the Arkansas GIS Board, representing county assessors statewide before being termed out in 2023. Her professional affiliations include the Arkansas Association of Counties (AAC), the IAAO and its Arkansas Chapter, and Southeast Arkansas GIS (SEAGIS).
Her community involvement reflects the same dedication she brings to public service. Beth is a former member of the Ashley County Museum, a former board member of the Ashley County Boys and Girls Club, and a former President of the Kiwanis Club, where she championed local youth and civic initiatives. A lifelong resident of Ashley County, Beth and her husband Reuben are members of North Crossett First Baptist Church. She finds joy in spending time with their five children and two granddaughters, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals, reading, traveling, helping on the family farm, and soaking in sunsets at Bovine.