Author: Nancy Peevy

Fast 15: Leigh Anne Robinson

Leigh Anne Robinson makes an impact on the lives of those around her, whether it’s in her job of improving public health for Arkansans or mentoring those early in their…

Then & Now: Taldo-Brothers focuses on revitalizing Springdale

Sarah Taldo-Brothers believes her greatest accomplishment is her latest. As part of her dedication to help revitalize Springdale, the executive broker/vice president with Weichert, Realtors-The Griffin Co., and her husband,…

Then & Now: Rausch sells home business, launches real estate company

On Feb. 7, John Rausch, chairman and CEO of Rausch Companies, rang the bell on the New York Stock Exchange floor. The bucket list moment, shared with his family, including…

Then & Now: Businessman Bruce Dunn is ‘just getting warmed up’

An entrepreneur at heart, Bruce Dunn “just keeps moving forward” at All Sports Productions, his sports event management company. That’s been his mantra throughout his career. While attending the University…

Then & Now: Hard work, perseverance keys to Baker’s success

Robert Baker credits hard work and perseverance for the 25-year success of his financial advisory practice with Edward Jones in Fayetteville. “I’ve always loved the quote, ‘Do today what others…

Market Center of the Ozarks, federal budget part of Springdale Chamber meeting

At the Springdale Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Friday (Feb. 28) more than 700 people heard a panel discussion on the soon-to-open Market Center of the Ozarks and celebrated…

Then & Now: Crawford expects business to grow significantly over 5 years

From a young age, Cody Crawford knew he wanted to be in the construction business. Throughout high school and college, he worked for his father’s friend, who was a contractor….

Then & Now: Arroyos focuses on making an impact

Adam Arroyos’ parents taught him to serve other people and “make an impact” in the lives of those around him. That lesson resonated with him in starting his professional development…

Then & Now: Caring for people the key to Shook’s career

In her 30-year career with Arvest Bank, Julie Shook has tried to live out Theodore Roosevelt’s adage: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you…

Then & Now: Dyer says ‘no’ to things to experience success

Allyson Twiggs Dyer is good at saying no. She adheres to Warren Buffett’s mantra, “the difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no…

Then & Now: Music and real estate define Greenhaw’s career

Whether it’s music or real estate, Neil Greenhaw is a creator. “I love creating. I love envisioning something. And just like you add elements into a song, I found a…

Then and Now: McDaniel returns to NWA to run Alice Walton’s foundation

Reuben McDaniel has come full circle. He grew up in Austin, Texas, and in 1995, as a young investment banker with a master’s degree in business administration from the University…

Then & Now: Ryan reflects on success in people-oriented business

McBride Distributing Company Inc. in Fayetteville will celebrate 75 years in business next year. Angela Ryan’s grandfather, Charles “Mac” McBride, founded the Anheuser-Busch wholesaler in 1950 and passed it on…

Then & Now: Mwaba makes an impact by blending profit, purpose

Jonathan Mwaba’s business philosophy focuses on the “triple bottom line,” which reflects a business that’s financially successful, benefits the community and improves the economic well-being of the people. “I don’t…

Then & Now: Fortner finds success with New York startups

New York City is a global hub of business and commerce and a melting pot of cultures and food from around the world. For Steve Fortner, moving there from Arkansas…

Then & Now: Pianalto sees healthcare grow in Northwest Arkansas

The nuns Eric Pianalto has worked with for 30 years at Mercy are the inspiration behind his career. “I’d advise anybody younger in their career to find people they trust…

Fast 15: Erin Thomas

Erin Thomas led public communications for Ronald McDonald House’s (RMH) $3.5 million capital campaign to build an 11-bedroom house in Fort Smith and got it done in two years. Her…

Fast 15: Melodie Hays

Starting and running a candle and bath bomb business in college, Melodie Hays realized she enjoyed problem-solving. With a major in English literature and a minor in supply chain management,…

Fast 15: Hannah Newkirk

Helping people plan their financial future motivates Hannah Newkirk in her work at Arvest. “The average person doesn’t know all the ins and outs and constantly changing laws and tax…

Fast 15: Kimberly Kay

Seeing the confidence she inspired in seventh and eighth graders in area rural schools through a robotics curriculum she developed and taught as a homeschooled eighth grader set Kimberly Kay’s…