Connections: Northwest Arkansas execs appointed to UCA foundation

Two construction companies with operations in Northwest Arkansas have hired and promoted people to key positions. Also, the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business has hired a chief communications director.

Following are the recent new hires, promotions and appointments announced in Northwest Arkansas.

NEW HIRES
Construction
Tim Donckers
Bentonville
Employer: Henderson Companies
Title: client sector executive
Previous employer: Rite Aid
Previous title: vice president, merchandise space and support

Education
Blake Woolsey
Fayetteville
Employer: University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business
Title: chief strategy and communications officer
Previous employer: Heartland Forward
Previous title: chief communications and development officer

Nonprofit
Vanessa Young
Bentonville
Employer: Water for Good
Title: staff accountant
Previous employer: KGB Swimbaits
Previous title: account manager

Real Estate
Ryan Evitts
Bentonville
Employer: Specialized Real Estate Group
Title: development lead
Previous employer: CEI Engineering Associates
Previous title: department manager for landscape architecture and outdoor recreation

Tourism
Brannon Pack
Fayetteville
Employer: Experience Fayetteville
Title: vice president of marketing
Previous employer: Ozark Foundation
Previous title: senior director of operations

PROMOTIONS
Banking
Miranda Gauthier
Springdale
Employer: The Farmers & Merchants Bank
Title: Springdale community president
Previous title: senior commercial loan officer

Construction
Bob Archer
Fayetteville
Employer: Kinco Constructors
Title: director of operations
Previous title: superintendent

Legal
Sarah Waddoups
Rogers
Employer: Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson P.A.
Title: partner
Previous title: associate attorney

APPOINTMENTS
Education
Kevin Parkerson
Elm Springs
Employer: KP Global Logistics Consulting LLC
Title: founder and president
Appointment: board of directors
Organization: University of Central Arkansas Foundation

Kyle Reynolds
Rogers
Employer: RBG Permian
Title: managing member
Appointment: board of directors
Organization: University of Central Arkansas Foundation