by - June 24, 2020 7:30 pm
Bentonville-based Walton Family Foundation announced the promotion Wednesday (June 24) of Dr. Moira Mcdonald to the director of its Environment Program, which focuses on “protecting rivers, oceans and the communities…
by - June 24, 2020 10:38 am
Batesville based First Community Bank has hired Randy Jones as vice president of commercial lending for the Saddle Creek location (8201 Ranch Blvd.) in Little Rock. Jones comes to First…
by - June 24, 2020 10:12 am
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville announced Wednesday (June 24) that Grant Hodges will be its new executive director of community & government relations and marketing. Hodges will start on…
by - June 24, 2020 7:28 am
Residence: Rogers Education: NorthWest Arkansas Community College Professional background: Sparks has worked in the real estate industry for 26 years. She has a broker’s license in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma,…
by - June 24, 2020 7:25 am
Residence: Rogers Professional background: Pennington has worked in the real estate industry for 30 years and was an intricate part of the teams that opened the first Northwest Arkansas offices…
by - June 24, 2020 7:22 am
Residence: Fort Smith Education: B.S., biology, University of South Florida; M.S., forensic DNA, University of Florida; J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law Professional background: Pearn joined Ledbetter, Cogbill, Arnold…
by - June 24, 2020 7:20 am
Residence: Rogers Education: B.A., biology, Transylvania University; M.S.N., Vanderbilt School of Nursing; M.S., S.D., Harvard School of Public Health Professional background: Previously an assistant professor in the UA’s Eleanor Mann…
by - June 24, 2020 7:17 am
Residence: Bentonville Education: Attended the University of Texas at San Antonio; numerous certifications through career at Walmart Inc. Professional background: Serve2Perform, a professional development firm that provides thought leadership, training…
by - June 24, 2020 7:14 am
Residence: Springdale Education: B.S.B.A., finance, University of Arkansas Professional background: FNBNWA hired Mims as president of its Fayetteville market in November 2018. The position was created specifically for Mims with…
by - June 24, 2020 7:10 am
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.S.B.A., financial management, University of Arkansas Professional background: Keck joined the firm in 2016 and has received two promotions. Under her leadership as COO during the past…
by - June 24, 2020 7:07 am
Residence: Fort Smith Education: B.S., accounting, Arkansas Tech University Professional background: In August 2017, Geren was named president and CEO of Weldon, Williams & Lick after serving as chief financial…
by - June 24, 2020 7:04 am
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.S., chemical engineering, University of Connecticut; J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law Professional background: Clark’s firm focuses on complex commercial and construction litigation. Before embarking on…
by - June 24, 2020 7:02 am
Residence: Springdale Education: B.S., computer science engineering, University of Arkansas Professional background: In March 2018, Black joined NewRoad Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm. She previously worked at Lowell-based…
by - June 23, 2020 9:51 pm
Organizers of the Johnny Cash Heritage Festival have cancelled the event for 2020, but are moving forward with plans for 2021. Along with many other museum or historic locations in…
by - June 23, 2020 5:21 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing a $75 million loan to Arkansas Electric Co-op Corporations through the Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee Program. As part of the Electric Loan Program, Arkansas Electric Co-op is…
by - June 23, 2020 12:34 pm
Johanna Söderström has been named Tyson Foods’ chief human resources officer effective July 6. She is replacing Mary Oleksiuk who is retiring after 35 years in the business, the company…
by - June 22, 2020 4:01 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has launched a new website that combines curated content from each of the department’s divisions into one streamlined user experience. The newly designed agriculture.arkansas.gov consolidates…
by - June 22, 2020 11:43 am
Bob Scott has been named director of Arkansas’ Cooperative Extension Service, the education outreach portion of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s land grant mission. Scott starts his…
by - June 22, 2020 10:42 am
Dr. Lonnie Williams has been appointed interim vice chancellor for diversity and community relations at Arkansas State University. Dr. Maurice Gipson announced his departure to accept a similar position at…
by - June 19, 2020 1:25 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments this week: Steve Sutton, Marion, to the State Board of Education. Appointment begins July 1, 2020, and expires June 30, 2027. Replaces Diane…
