The 2014 Class of Fast-Trackers

Since 2009, our Fast 15 program has recognized success at a young age, from emerging entrepreneurs to those making an impact in large organizations.

These 15 young people, chosen by the editorial staff of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, are some of the best and brightest in our area.

To be eligible, individuals had to be under the age of 30 and proven to their employers and peers they are on the fast track to success.

In addition to the profiles in this issue, the Business Journal will formally honor this year’s class May 13 during a networking event at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House on the University of Arkansas campus, highlighted by keynote speaker Adam Arroyos, founder, president and CEO of Grandslam Performance Associates LLC of Fayetteville.

The Fast 15 issue is traditionally one of our favorites, and this year’s was no exception. For us, these young men and women were worth writing about.

For you, they will be worth reading about — and watching.

In the Business Journal’s time-honored Forty Under 40 list each year, you know what you are getting — business professionals who’ve reached the pinnacle of their profession.

The up-and-comers profiled here are just now beginning to make their mark on Northwest Arkansas’ business and cultural scene.

They have traveled a short, winding road thus far, but we’re inclined to believe they are on the right path to becoming part of the next generation of leaders in our area.

We are pleased to introduce the sixth class of Fast 15 honorees.