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Forty Under 40: Derek Gibson, 34

Growing up in Springdale, Derek Gibson was inspired by leaders who emphasized the importance of community. He turned to that inspiration when he got involved with a team of local…

Forty Under 40: Jason Godsey, 37

After earning a master’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Arkansas in 1998, Jason Godsey began his career at Simmons as a frontline supervisor at the company’s plant…

Forty Under 40: Clayton Hamilton, 39

As a University of Arkansas alum and native Arkansan, Clayton Hamilton didn’t necessarily chart his career path with a return to Fayetteville as the end goal.But creating opportunities through the…

Forty Under 40: C. Kris Hanby, M.D., 38

An interest in engineering led Dr. C. Kris Hanby into the field of orthopedic surgery. He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering at Duke University before entering medical school at…

Forty Under 40: Christopher G. Harbaugh, 38

Christopher Harbaugh loves a challenge. As director of sales for Mundo-Tech Inc., a manufacturer of fabricated tube assemblies for the aerospace, defense and other industries, he has tripled sales from…

Forty Under 40: Jessica Hendrix, 37

Jessica Hendrix moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2006, and by spring 2007, knew what she wanted — a job at Saatchi & Saatchi X. “I literally walked through the front…

Forty Under 40: Mandy Hougland, 37

Mandy Hougland held a variety of jobs before deciding she wanted to work for a Walmart supplier. The Rogers native got her chance when she was hired by Clorox Co….

Forty Under 40: D’lorah Hughes, 36

Before arriving in Northwest Arkansas in 2008, D’lorah Hughes had a journey that included stops in North Carolina, Texas, California and China. The opportunity she enjoys now at the UA,…

Forty Under 40: Tony Juneau, 32

One of the reasons Tony Juneau became an Eagle Scout was to get a set of wheels. He ended up with a lot more than that. “My dad told me…

Forty Under 40: Jim Kane, 36

Jim Kane’s boyhood fascination with computers morphed into a career that’s put him on the cutting edge of online retailing. Acumen Brands CEO John James said Kane has grown the…

Forty Under 40: Kevin King, 39

In February 2002, Kevin King was enjoying success in the Internet and communications business when he read the book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki. The book’s central theme,…

Forty Under 40: Timothy W. Maddox, 37

Growing up in Jonesboro, Timothy Maddox enjoyed a specific perk as the son of an architect. “If Dad had designed the building, we could go behind any door we wanted,”…

Forty Under 40: Autumn Manning, 30

Autumn Manning was the first employee of organizational development firm SVI, “when [founder] Mike Thompson was operating it from his garage,” she said. She helped build the 8-year-old company, first…

Forty Under 40: Lauren Marquette, 30

Lauren Marquette is filled with the volunteer spirit, and knew from an early age she wanted to help people. A job offer from Susan G. Komen, where she interned while…

Forty Under 40: Jason Marshall, 37

Jason Marshall grew up in a troubled neighborhood in Dallas, which he said gave him an appreciation for the opportunities he’s been given. After graduating from Texas A&M at Commerce…

Forty Under 40: Leah Peterson, 34

Leah Peterson, a native of Peter Pender, a small town south of Ozark, thrives on seeing other people succeed. As director of human resources at Ozark Mountain Poultry, she enjoys…

Forty Under 40: Tatum Owenby, 32

A standout football player at Greenwood and later a letterman at the University of Arkansas, Tatum Owenby is passionate about sports. Because of that, Owenby started his marketing company in…

Forty Under 40: Noy Phoumivong, 35

Noy Phoumivong wears many hats besides her traditional chef’s toque. She’s also an entrepreneur, volunteer, new mom — and roller derby queen. Besides cooking up new products for Simmons Foods,…

Forty Under 40: Joseph Reece, 39

During his sophomore year at Lamar High School, Joseph Reece remembers telling his father he wanted to be a lawyer, specifically a litigator or a tax attorney. “I don’t know…

Forty Under 40: Javier Reyes, 36

Growing up in Mexico, Javier Reyes witnessed that country’s repeated financial crises. A desire to understand those events and help create a solution led him to study economics. He was…