Profiles

A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards

NWA C-Suite: Les W. Smith

Les W. Smith joined the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in December 2019 as chief business strategy officer after a more than 20-year career at Arvest Bank. He was promoted…

With almost three decades of human resources experience, John Shaw manages Garver’s health and retirement benefit programs, recruitment, learning and development, and wellness initiatives, as well as a team of…

NWA C-Suite: Dr. Allison Roberts

Since assuming leadership in 2021, Dr. Allison Roberts has expanded the nationally-acclaimed Artful Learning program into grades pre-K to 8, making AAA the only school in Arkansas to fully embrace…

NWA C-Suite: Lionel Riley

For the past couple of years, Lionel Riley has been chief human resources officer for Riceland Foods, where he works with senior leadership on human resources strategies and processes. He’s…

NWA C-Suite: Ines Polonius

Ines Polonius founded alt.Consulting in 1998 to help small businesses in the Arkansas Delta launch and grow. She led its 2014 merger with Community Resource Group to form Communities Unlimited…

NWA C-Suite: Juli McWhorter

Juli McWhorter has worked for more than 30 years at Springdale-based health system Northwest Health. She was named to her existing role in July after serving as CEO at Northwest…

NWA C-Suite: Jeremy Hudson

Under Jeremy Hudson’s leadership, Specialized Real Estate Group has delivered several Northwest Arkansas projects, including Stonebreaker Hotel, South Yard mixed-use district and multiple multifamily developments. Over the past year, the…

NWA C-Suite: Jesse Henson

Jesse Henson has more than 28 years of experience in the electric motors, automation and drives industry. He joined Baldor Electric in 1997, played a key role in integrating Baldor-Reliance…

NWA C-Suite: Nathan Gairhan

Nathan Gairhan has 39 years of banking experience, including 34 years with two banks in Northwest Arkansas. He’s served in his existing role since 2012. What is the best business…

NWA C-Suite: Chris Baribeau

Founded in 2008 by Chris Baribeau, modus studio has grown into a 25-person firm working from its self-designed, LEED Platinum-certified architectural studio and fabrication shop in downtown Fayetteville. The award-winning…

NEA Women in Business: Julie Woodson

Residence: Walnut Ridge What has been the most fulfilling moment of your career so far? The most fulfilling moment of my career so far was being approached by Shelter to…

NEA Women in Business: Tammy Winstead

Residence: Blytheville Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration and management, with certifications in leadership and entrepreneurship What was your dream job and why? I’m doing it — just not in…

NEA Women in Business: Beth Wilson

Residence: West Memphis Education: Master’s degree of business administration-marketing/supply chain; bachelor’s degree in marketing, Arkansas State University What was your dream job and why? As a kid, my dream job…

NEA Women in Business: Amanda Waser

Residence: Cherokee Village & Conway Education: Master’s degree in educational leadership; bachelor’s degree in mid-level education What are some unique aspects of your job? Some unique aspects of my job…

NEA Women in Business: Deania Vanhoozer

Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in business-management information systems, Arkansas State University What was your dream job and why? My dream job would be working for a nonprofit organization. I’m…

NEA Women in Business: Jennifer Smith

Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance with an emphasis in bank management, Arkansas State University What are some unique aspects of your job or business? My job is incredibly…

NEA Women in Business: Brandi Schultz

Residence: Cave City Education: Associate of applied science degree What was your dream job and why? Since high school, I carried around a blue Kodak point-and-shoot camera everywhere. I loved…

NEA Women in Business: Evette Allen Moore

Residence: Jonesboro Education: Doctor of philosophy, higher education; master’s degree in communication studies; master’s degree in family studies; bachelor’s degree in communication studies What has been the most fulfilling moment…

NEA Women in Business: Mallory Darby

Residence: Manila Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration-marketing and management, Mississippi State University What was your dream job and why? As a kid, I didn’t have a title in mind,…

NEA Women in Business: Andrea Allen

Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science What character traits do you feel have benefited you in your success? I believe there are several character traits that have helped…

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Saline Health System names Amy Rice as new CFO

Farmers & Merchants Bank names Lee Ann Hoskyn to head marketing

769-acre Madison County preserve to be protected, opened to public