A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards
by - May 10, 2021 8:06 am
When he was 15, Kanat Bektemirov’s family immigrated to Fayetteville from Uzbekistan for his father’s job at the University of Arkansas. Because he loved programming and meeting people’s needs, while…
by - May 10, 2021 8:04 am
Bentonville native Blake Barron grew up watching his father work as a merchant for Walmart. Andy Barron was a merchant for 27 years. Blake Barron’s first role at Walmart was…
by - May 10, 2021 8:02 am
The lesson from Mom was that the medical field could be rewarding, but education before beginning a career and family is an easier path, Kayla Anthony said. “Seeing my mom…
by - May 10, 2021 8:01 am
Matthew Allen learned how to work hard from his father and grandfather. “It was ingrained in me,” he said. “My grandfather always said he’s never considered himself the smartest person…
by - October 19, 2020 8:17 am
FAST FACT: Yurachek oversees a department that posted a record $139.5 million in revenue during the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Has it been a good thing or bad thing in terms…
by - October 19, 2020 8:15 am
FAST FACT: Webster has decades of experience in executive roles, including being CEO and chief operating officer for multiple startups in technology and human performance. What has been your toughest…
by - October 19, 2020 8:10 am
FAST FACT: Stout started the firm in 2006, and it focuses on placing employees for Walmart supplier teams. If you had $1 million to give, what would you support? Ensuring…
by - October 19, 2020 8:07 am
FAST FACT: Parks is responsible for the healthcare system comprising 1,800 employees and more than 60,000 veterans in three states. Has it been a good thing or bad thing in…
by - October 19, 2020 8:03 am
FAST FACT: Grayson has worked in patent law since 2001 and founded Precipice IP in 2015. What keeps you up at night or worries you the most? My clients’ worries…
by - October 19, 2020 8:01 am
FAST FACT: Gattis started her career at ArcBest in 1999 and was named to her current position in 2016. What has been your toughest leadership challenge during the pandemic? As…
by - October 19, 2020 7:57 am
FAST FACT: The Duley Group is on pace to exceed more than $100 million in sales volume this year. If you had $1 million to give, what would you support?…
by - October 19, 2020 7:54 am
FAST FACT: Dillard co-founded CRI in 2002 with his late father Dr. Johnny Dillard. Has it been a good thing or bad thing in terms of how the pandemic has…
by - October 19, 2020 7:52 am
FAST FACT: Clark started at Mitchell in 2010 and was named CEO in 2017. What is the best business advice you have ever received? Surround yourself with great leaders and…
by - October 19, 2020 7:49 am
FAST FACT: Carroll joined the museum staff in 2012 and has since earned two promotions. If you had $1 million to give, what would you support? I’m inspired by the…
by - August 16, 2020 12:20 pm
When tracing the progress of Whitney Yoder’s career, there is a common denominator: connecting people. That work has been underscored during a global pandemic, as millions of people connect to…
by - August 16, 2020 12:19 pm
Paul Wilson is an entrepreneur and problem solver at heart. Originally from Coffeyville, Kan., Wilson wanted to work in finance from age 6. In 2000, to put himself through Wichita…
by - August 16, 2020 12:18 pm
More than a paycheck, Mike Williams is pursuing a mission — connecting gifts of food with people who need food. Williams, a native of Memphis, Tenn., came from a family…
by - August 16, 2020 12:16 pm
Amanda Whittaker has worked in some aspect of the retail industry throughout her career. The Little Rock native spent the first 11 years working in the marketing and supplier segments…
by - August 16, 2020 12:14 pm
Casey Weatherford helps women-led companies and organizations tell their brand stories. “I want to work with women so that they know their work matters, to amplify their voices, their reach,…
by - August 16, 2020 12:13 pm
Ryan Vessell worked his way through six positions, from entry-level analyst to vice president, in 11 years at Tyson Foods. Impressive, especially at a Fortune 500 company. In March 2019,…
