Marcus Devine

Licensed attorney in Arkansas with 20 years experience in law practice.

Associate Counsel at Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing (2018-12 – Present)

Oversee administration of federal and state law, wage and hour claims and litigation. Evaluation of special requests from the licensed community and assessment of civil fines and fees. Responsible for investigations and presentation of key report findings to the General Counsel and Arkansas Legislative Council Committee of the Arkansas Legislature.

• Work with citizens and employers on over 150 wage assignment claims and multiple cases prepared and set for litigation.
• Draft and prepare rules and regulatory changes.
• Follow legislative changes and answer legislative questions and inquiries.
• Oversee actions of a paralegal and interact with Department staff on legal issues.

President and Chief Executive Officer at Adevco Inc (2007 – 2018)

Head of all aspects of the Little Rock airport concessions, oil field services and commercial construction divisions including areas of client building, financial planning, and people development. Outlined business priorities and objectives and ran operations inclusive of human resources, safety and loss prevention. Oversaw an HR team dedicated to talent acquisition and management, operational excellence, personnel evaluation and progressive discipline and termination.

• Managed all stages of construction projects with over 100 subcontractors and 500 employees.
• Interfaced with members of the construction community to partner on significant commercial construction projects including the $87 million Little Rock National Airport, the $98 million Robinson Auditorium and the $12 million Little Rock Police Department 12th Street Station.
• Worked with Loss Prevention and Asset Protection in the Airport convenience store(s).
• Supervised a team of 5 direct reports and 65 employees.

Executive Director at Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (2002 – 2007)

Managed an over 400+ person department. Collaborated with associates/staff and various levels of the stakeholder community including elected officials and citizens.

• Led the strategic, personnel, budgetary, tactical and legislative activities of the agency.
• Directed cabinet level advisor to the Governor of Arkansas on environmental compliance matters.
• Oversaw the planning and construction of a 124,000 square foot $22 million dollar environmentally friendly building that housed the administrative functions and personnel in one location saving the state millions of dollars.
• Reviewed and analyzed diversity metrics to ensure equality in hiring and human resource practices.
• Collaborated with economic development officials in the acquisition of new projects over $50 million.
• Partnered with Human Resources on employment matters using EASE (HRIS).

Associate Counsel at Wilkes and McHugh P.A. (1999 – 2002)

Led client interaction, case hearings, legislative and strategic direction for the firm.

• Oversaw the firm's legislative agenda in the Arkansas General Assembly.
• Represented over 100 clients in initial consultations and contract explanations/negotiations.
• Interviewed clients, witnesses, experts and consultants.
• Presented and summarized cases at hearings and trials.
• Supervised and developed 3 paralegals, 2 junior attorneys and numerous externs.

Regulatory Advisor Liaison/Legal Team Member at Arkansas Governor's Office (1997 – 1999)

Oversaw advising legal and regulatory areas of banking, finance, insurance, securities, environment, economic development and criminal justice.

• Managed compliance issues and sanctions.
• Advised the Governor on environmental regulatory topics and economic development projects.
• Conducted legal and legislative research and presented findings and recommendations.
• Supervised and developed 2 direct reports.

Logistics Intern at Wal*Mart Distribution Center (1992 – 1992)

Responsible for understanding the logistics system and processes of the distribution center. Gained experience in the Transportation and Logistics sector. Developed, implemented, executed, and managed projects to prevent workplace injuries, environmental incidents, and vehicle accidents.

Juris Doctorate in Law – Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (1997-06)

Bachelor of Arts – Arkansas State University (1992-12)