Connections: Bold Strategies promotes Ramler to CEO

Rogers-based e-commerce marketing firm Bold Strategies has appointed chief revenue officer Darcy Ramler its new president and CEO. She is replacing Allan Peretz, who will transition to executive chairman.

Ramler, who is based in the Los Angeles metro, joined the company in May 2021 as senior vice president.

“Darcy has been a pivotal figure in Bold’s impressive journey,” Peretz said. “Her exceptional strategic insight and dedication over the past three years have been fundamental to our growth. I am excited to witness her guide Bold and our clients into an innovative and successful future.”

Peretz started Bold Strategies in 2017. The company helps clients with their online marketplace and direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce efforts. Bold Strategies employs 35 people across the country, including 15 in Northwest Arkansas.

“Stepping into the position, I carry with me the invaluable lessons learned under Allan’s mentorship,” Ramler said. “His visionary leadership and innovative mindset have been instrumental in shaping both our company’s path and my personal growth.”

Peretz said the company had $6.5 million in sales last year, up 32% compared with 2022.

NEW HIRES
Municipal Government
Chris Hoover
Van Buren
Employer: city of Fort Smith
Title: grants and government relations manager
Previous employer: U.S. Senate
Previous title: projects director; U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)

Nonprofit
Amber Widdowson
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Employer: Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA
Title: scholarship program manager
Previous employer: Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Previous title: program specialist

PROMOTIONS
Banking & Finance
Ever Cuellar
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Title: assistant vice president; community banker
Previous title: community banker

Joab Nazario
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Title: assistant
vice president; community banker
Previous title: community banker

Legal
John Alexander
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Title: member
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Madeline Taylor
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Previous title: general counsel

APPOINTMENTS
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Gary Head
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Jamie Henry
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Jennifer Anglin
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Title: senior site director
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Denise Thomas
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