State Rep. Andy Mayberry is a native of Sheridan, Ark., where he graduated as an honor student from Sheridan High School. He was a President's Scholarship recipient and earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Henderson State University, where he was named to the Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges. While in college, he was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, editor of the student newspaper, radio "Voice of the Reddies", and worked full time as sports editor of the Arkadelphia Daily Siftings Herald.

Andy is a former communications director for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. He also worked in communications for former Fortune 500 member Alltel and Baptist Health, the largest healthcare provider in Arkansas. In 2006, he was the Republican nominee for Arkansas' Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, winning the primary election with 78 percent of the vote.

Andy is a charter member of, and actively involved with, the Little Rock South Lions Club. He serves on the board of directors for Arkansas Right to Life and Community Connections, a non-profit that provides free activities for children with disabilities. He is a past chairman of Maple Creek Farms Property Owners Association. He is a member of the National Rifle Association.

Andy and his wife, Julie, are owners of Mayberry Advertising agency and The East Ender newspaper in their home community of East End. They previously published free Christian publications The Spirit of Saline County and The Spirit Magazine. Julie is former co-host of KATV's Daybreak morning news program and is director of the I CAN! Dance program for children with special needs.

Andy and Julie have four young daughters and are members of East Union Missionary Baptist Church. Among other things, Andy enjoys reading, coaching Upward basketball, spending time with his family, watching the Razorbacks, and entering chili cook-offs.