A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards
by - August 16, 2021 7:32 am
As a Black woman in media, Niketa Reed is passionate about media representation for diverse audiences. As a journalism and strategic media professor at the University of Arkansas, she specializes…
by - August 16, 2021 7:31 am
Laura Poe was a college senior and in sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma when she began at B-Unlimited, which focuses on custom collegiate apparel. Free sorority T-shirts appealed to her. Poe…
by - August 16, 2021 7:29 am
Ross Phillips grew up in Greenland and attended the University of Central Arkansas. He never imagined returning to Northwest Arkansas after graduating college, but that attitude softened over time while…
by - August 16, 2021 7:28 am
Since he was about 5 years old, Dalton Person knew he wanted a career in which he could read, write and make a difference in the community. The Fort Smith…
by - August 16, 2021 7:26 am
Mary Mickel worked in restaurants in her hometown of Little Rock from age 15. “I loved the culture and work and found restaurants and hospitality fascinating.” Transferring that love into…
by - August 16, 2021 7:24 am
Growing up in Fayetteville, Conner McNair always thought he’d go to law school, then maybe practice, maybe not. “But if I did [practice], it would be in the business realm,”…
by - August 16, 2021 7:22 am
Johann Komander worked almost a decade on the Wall Street trading floor before returning to Northwest Arkansas to change pace. The Greenwood native became interested in working in New York…
by - August 16, 2021 7:21 am
Ryan King’s employees say he’s a great boss, but more importantly, a good man with a heart for people and a sincere, direct business model. King joined Guardian Payment Systems…
by - August 16, 2021 7:19 am
Lindy Janes has worked in commercial real estate for more than 15 years. The Springdale native manages a portfolio of more than 600,000 square feet of office space, has more…
by - August 16, 2021 7:18 am
Emily Ironside is a model of collaboration, encouragement, mentorship and proficiency as the director of development at Crystal Bridges. While securing major gifts to support, expand and endow both Crystal…
by - August 16, 2021 7:16 am
Jessica Hester wanted to tilt the dial toward the creative at her architecture firm, so she assembled a team of 12 professionals with overlapping creative disciplines focusing on art, architecture…
by - August 16, 2021 7:15 am
Jaclyn Henderson grew up in Rogers, which is evident in her professional and personal approach to making the region a better place. Working for Regions Bank for the past 15…
by - August 16, 2021 7:13 am
Jordan Hale’s first political experience was in summer 2011 as a congressional intern in the Washington, D.C., office of U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers. “I was introduced to the congressman…
by - August 16, 2021 7:12 am
After 10 years working for a large Kentucky law firm — the last three as a partner — Carl Frazier-Sparks sought a change. “In private practice, I felt like a…
by - August 16, 2021 7:08 am
Kevin Flores is living the American dream. Due to the devastating effects of civil war in his native El Salvador, Flores immigrated to the United States with his single mother…
by - August 16, 2021 7:06 am
Kali Davis loves to serve others. Growing up in Hendersonville, Tenn., she was sure she’d be a waitress. As an adult, she serves retailers, clients and teammates. Learning to practice…
by - August 16, 2021 7:05 am
Emily Curry has built a successful career that connects and motivates consumers along the path to purchase. “Understanding consumer behavior and designing programs that can motivate or change a behavior…
by - August 16, 2021 7:03 am
Krista Cupp uses her voice to advance the region in real estate, outdoor initiatives, hospitality and business as communications lead for the Runway Group. Cupp collaborates with regional powerhouses such…
by - August 16, 2021 7:02 am
Raised by her grandparents and a single mother, Rachel Cox learned from an early age to work. When she was 12, she got her first job. She managed a grocery…
by - August 16, 2021 7:01 am
Francisco Cortez managed the electronics department at a Walmart in Fayetteville when a customer offered him a banking job. He was curious and applied. Cortez has spent the past 15…
