Alisha Curtis hired to lead Razorback Foundation Little Rock office

Alisha Curtis has joined the Razorback Foundation team as a director of development and will head the Little Rock office.

Curtis will be tasked with managing a portfolio of Razorback Foundation members in the central Arkansas area while growing the Foundation’s Annual Fund and capital campaigns.

“With Alisha’s extensive background in finance and communications and her deep connections in Central Arkansas, we know she is the perfect fit to help us further our mission of supporting the Arkansas Razorbacks,” said Ryan White, Razorback Foundation executive director. “As a lifelong Arkansan and University of Arkansas attendee, she is not only passionate about the Razorbacks, but also fundraising for causes close to her heart in her spare time. We have no doubt, she will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team.”

Most recently, Curtis was a private bank advisor for Arvest Bank where she provided concierge banking services to private clients.

Prior to that she was the chief communications and legislative director for the Arkansas Department of Commerce. Additionally, she served as finance director for the Arkansas Republican Party and served in Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s administration.

“It’s an honor to join the Razorback Foundation,” said Curtis. “The Foundation has a long history of supporting our student athletes and advancing Razorback athletic programs that are beloved by our state. I’m excited to be a part of this incredible legacy and look forward to furthering the Foundation’s mission. Go Hogs!”

A Benton native, Curtis attended the University of Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.