Connections: Blockchain conference at UA rescheduled for October

The 2020 Blockchain for Business Conference hosted by the University of Arkansas will be conducted virtually Oct. 1-2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The event was originally planned for March but was postponed due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The new format is free for attendees. Registration is required at this link.

Kathryn Carlisle, senior managing director of the UA’s Blockchain Center for Excellence, said attendees who prepaid for the conference in March can choose to have a refund or donate the fee to the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

NEW HIRES
Healthcare
Navin R. Kilambi
Fayetteville
Employer: UAMS Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Title: orthopedic surgeon
Previous employer: Tulsa Bone and Joint Associates
Previous title: orthopedic surgeon

Keith E. Reitzel
Fort Smith
Employer: Baptist Health-Western Region
Title: chief medical officer
Previous employer: Banner Health (Ariz.)
Previous title: chief medical officer of ambulatory surgery

PROMOTIONS
Aviation
Christina Lang
Fort Smith
Employer: TAC Air
Title: general manager; fixed-base operations (FBO) at Fort Smith Regional Airport
Previous title: manager of administrative services

Banking & Finance
Brent Taylor
Alma
Employer: Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Title: president and CEO
Previous title: chief operating officer

APPOINTMENTS
Nonprofit
Randy Lawson
Bentonville
Employer: Lawco Energy Group
Title: CEO
Appointment: board chairman
Organization: Economics Arkansas

Taylor Hasley
Fayetteville
Employer: Startup Junkie Consulting
Title: executive director
Appointment: leadership council
Organization: National Small Business Association

Utilities
Adam Motherwell
Fayetteville
Employer: Beaver Water District
Title: chief financial officer
Appointment: audit committee (reappointment)
Organization: American Water Works Association

RETIREMENTS
Banking & Finance
Keith Hefner
Van Buren
Employer: Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Title: president and CEO

AWARDS
Banking & Finance
Natalie Bartholomew
Bentonville
Employer: Grand Savings Bank
Title: chief administrative officer and vice president
Award: 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders
Organization: Independent Community Bankers of America