A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards
by - June 15, 2026 12:33 pm
Residence: Bentonville Education: B.S.B.A., business management, 2004, Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas Professional background: In her existing role, Tolley-Holloway works in Tyson Foods’ Prepared Foods business,…
by - June 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Residence: Springdale Education: B.S., mathematics with computer science minor, 2003, Morningside College; MBA, emphasis in finance, 2012, University of Colorado Denver Professional background: Stueve has more than 20 years of…
by - June 15, 2026 11:30 am
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.A., political science, 2008, J.D., 2011, University of Arkansas Professional background: Small began her career at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas and…
by - June 15, 2026 11:00 am
Residence: Bentonville Education: Russell did not complete high school or attend college. Much of Russell’s learning has come through real-world experience, entrepreneurship and the lessons passed down through her family’s…
by - June 15, 2026 10:30 am
Residence: Bentonville Education: B.A., public relations, B.A., advertising, 2001-05, Drury University Professional background: Pearson is the founder of Arkansas Moves, a statewide active transportation advocacy organization focused on building safer,…
by - June 15, 2026 10:00 am
Residence: Bentonville Education: B.A., 2010, Sterling College; A.S.N., nursing, 2016, State University of New York Professional background: In her existing position, McHardy leads efforts to improve health outcomes through community-based…
by - June 15, 2026 9:30 am
Residence: Tontitown Education: B.S., biological engineering, 2018, University of Arkansas Professional background: Karr started her civil engineering career at Crafton Tull eight years ago, where she is now a vice…
by - June 15, 2026 9:00 am
Residence: Bentonville Education: B.A., communication, 2011, University of Arkansas; 2015, Clinton School of Public Service Professional background: As director of operations for the Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association, Gober leads…
by - June 15, 2026 8:30 am
Residence: Fayetteville Education: BBA, marketing and international business, Florida International University Professional background: Originally from Miami, Darling moved to Northwest Arkansas in 1995. Soon she joined Procter & Gamble thinking…
by - June 15, 2026 8:00 am
Residence: Fort Smith Education: Certified dementia practitioner, certified dementia practitioner trainer, certified dementia care manager, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (Westark College) Professional background: Curry has been the CEO…
by - May 4, 2026 10:20 am
Buster Vanhooser has always felt a need for speed. At 24, Vanhooser is among the youngest franchise owners in K1 Speed history. He led the launch and growth of K1…
by - May 4, 2026 10:10 am
Alec Steele joined Sage Partners because he knew it was a top commercial real estate firm in the state, and if he started there, he could learn and grow in…
by - May 4, 2026 10:00 am
At Experience Fayetteville, José Romero plays a vital role in driving significant economic impact and positioning Fayetteville as a premier sports destination in the region and nation. Romero directly contributed…
by - May 4, 2026 9:50 am
For Kayla Reynolds, the impact she has through her work for Walmart commercial real estate motivates her to be successful. “Ninety percent of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles…
by - May 4, 2026 9:40 am
Tyler Mlakar takes ownership of sophisticated, challenging legal problems with high expectations and delivers results for Rose Law Firm. According to Bourgon Reynolds, managing member at Rose Law Firm, Mlakar…
by - May 4, 2026 9:30 am
Jenna McEvoy initially wanted to go to law school but found a love for public health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The Chickamauga, Ga., native moved from…
by - May 4, 2026 9:20 am
Justin Macedo was 23 when he purchased the outdoor retail business he had joined the day after graduating from Farmington High School. He started at Uncle Sam’s Safari Outfitters in…
by - May 4, 2026 9:11 am
Michelle Long was unsure whether to take an accounting role after graduation and considered studying abroad. A University of Arkansas professor and mentor to Long suggested an internship that led…
by - May 4, 2026 9:00 am
Christina Long did not set out to become one of Arkansas’ most recognized sports journalists. She set off for college intent on a future in photography. By her mid-20s, she…
by - May 4, 2026 8:50 am
Javier Hernandez, a Rogers native, is building a career centered on connecting people and strengthening communities in the rapidly growing region he loves. Hernandez works with businesses, nonprofits and local…
