Becca Bradley Shanklin is joining the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas as assistant director of development. She begins work Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Shanklin came to the Walton College from the office of the vice chancellor for university advancement at the U of A.

"We are delighted to have Becca join the Walton College and the Walton development team," said John Erck, senior director of development and external relations. "Becca has the knowledge of university advancement and of the college's needs and goals that will allow her to make an immediate positive impact on the future of the Walton College."

Her knowledge, background and skills will prove invaluable throughout the public phase of Campaign Arkansas, Erck said. She joins Erck and Lizzie Johnson, associate director of development, on the Walton College development staff.

"I admire the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship exhibited by the faculty, staff and students. I am excited to join the team of nationally recognized thought leaders at the Sam M. Walton College of Business," Shanklin said. "With the public launch of Campaign Arkansas on the horizon, I look forward to working hard and making an impact on this important capital campaign."

Shanklin served on the staff of Arkansas Sen. Mark Pryor for five years in Washington D.C. Also in D.C., she worked as a development assistant at the national headquarters of National Public Radio. She also worked at Spanx, Inc., in Atlanta, Georgia, as executive assistant to the company's chief executive officer and as director of global business development at Made in USA Works! LLC, an Arkansas company that helps businesses increase their manufacturing presence in the United States.

"My experience and connections in the public and private sectors will transition naturally to Walton College," Shanklin said.

In 2008, Shanklin received a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Arkansas, where she minored in marketing at the Walton College. She served as vice president of Associated Student Government while a student at Arkansas.

Shanklin grew up in Russellville and is married to Jon Shanklin of Tennessee. She said that in their free time, the couple enjoys sampling the cultural offerings in Fayetteville and exploring the Razorback Greenway with their two dogs.