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Fast 15: Blake Puryear

Blake Puryear never says, “That’s not in my wheelhouse.” He rises to the challenge when faced with a problem or task in unfamiliar territory. He will get the job done…

Fast 15: Lauren E. Kegley

Lauren Kegley was an accomplished pole vaulter in high school, and before every attempt her coach would give her the same, simple instructions — run fast, jump high. She is…

Fast 15: Zak Johnston

Growing up on 72 acres in rural Benton had a big impact on Zak Johnston. The rising engineer at Crafton Tull said he was imbued with a respect for the…

Fast 15: Adam White

Adam White started an internship with the state’s largest engineering firm in 2006 and was exposed to the operations within several of Garver’s major service areas. But it didn’t take…

Fast 15: Jessica Hart

Greenwood native Jessica Hart grew up camping, hiking and going to the lake with her family. If given the choice, she’d usually rather be outdoors — tending the raised garden…

Fast 15: Keith Bowles

Like most men, Keith Bowles met his future wife while attending college. They both played basketball at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville. But when the future Mrs. Bowles…

Fast 15: Drew Johnson

As manager of the Global Treasury for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Drew Johnson knows the magic mantra — cash is king. Responsible for moving millions of dollars around the globe in…

Fast 15: Ryan Pinkerton

He started out as an apprentice plumber. He even did his duty with a jackhammer. Indeed, Ryan Pinkerton started out at the bottom. And while the days were long and…

NWA Women in Business: Betsy Reithemeyer

Age: 57 Residence: Rogers Education: B.S., labor relations, public relations, political science, Iowa State University Professional background: Reithemeyer recently joined supplier development firm 8th & Walton LLC to oversee the…

NWA Women in Business: Cammie Scott

Age: 42 Residence: Lowell Education: M.S., industrial engineering, University of Arkansas Professional background: Scott has over 19 years of experience in assisting corporate clients with leadership development, human resources and…

NWA Women in Business: Carla Long

Age: 53 Residence: Springdale Education: B.A., political science, Southern Arkansas University; University of Arkansas School of Law Professional background: Long established Elite Title in 1994 and remains proactive and aggressively…

NWA Women in Business: Catherine Moore Womack, M.D.

Age: 45 Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.S., biology/chemistry, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; M.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; internal medicine residency, Baylor College of Medicine Professional background:Dr. Womack has spent…