Alethea Mays is the Chief Financial Officer of the Arkansas Foodbank. In her role as CFO, Alethea oversees the organization’s financial strategy, budgeting, fiscal operations, and administrative functions—ensuring strong stewardship of resources that support hunger‑relief efforts across the Foodbank’s 33‑county service area.
Alethea brings more than two decades of leadership experience in finance, administration, and organizational management. Before joining the Arkansas Foodbank, she served as the Director of Finance & Administration for Little Rock Job Corps/Serrato Corporation, where she led Finance, Procurement, Property, IT Services, Food Services, and Facilities Maintenance. In addition to overseeing departmental operations, she provided critical reporting for organizational decision-making and served as Acting Center Director when needed.
Since 2019, Alethea has also been the Chief Executive Officer of RHEA, Inc., guiding overall business operations, leading high-performing teams, overseeing financial and non-financial reviews, and driving strategic growth while upholding strong ethical standards.
Prior to that, she spent more than 11 years with Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation as Executive Director/Director of Finance & Administration. In this role, she managed the administration of all agency programs, coordinated board communication and training, oversaw daily operations, and ensured effective implementation of services across the organization.
Alethea is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Alethea resides in Little Rock and is deeply committed to strengthening communities by advancing equitable access to essential resources. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she cherishes time with family and friends, exploring creative outlets through crafting, and is a devoted lifelong learner with a natural curiosity for new ideas and skills.