by - August 16, 2021 7:13 am
Forty Under 40: Jordan Hale
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…
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A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards
by - August 16, 2021 7:12 am
Forty Under 40: Carl Frazier-Sparks
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
Forty Under 40: Kevin Flores
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
Forty Under 40: Kali Davis
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
Forty Under 40: Emily Curry
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
Forty Under 40: Krista Cupp
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
Forty Under 40: Rachel Cox
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
Forty Under 40: Francisco Cortez
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…
by - August 16, 2021 6:59 am
Forty Under 40: Stefanie Ceola
Stefanie Ceola has led and managed a near-tripling in Boston Mountain Money Management’s business since she joined the firm four years ago by helping to bring in new clients and…
by - August 16, 2021 6:58 am
Forty Under 40: Kelly Brown
Born and raised in Little Rock, Kelly Brown moved to Northwest Arkansas to attend college in 2006. She never left. She intended to become a teacher and graduated from the…
by - August 16, 2021 6:56 am
Forty Under 40: Becca Bradley
Russellville native Becca Bradley has lived on the East and West coasts for careers in politics and philanthropic fundraising, focusing on higher education and healthcare. In December, she joined the…
by - August 16, 2021 6:54 am
Forty Under 40: Koby Bowen
Homebuilding is a legacy passed to Koby Bowen by her father, who began building homes in 1995 and later launched Homes of Distinction. Bowen now runs the business, which has…
by - August 16, 2021 6:53 am
Forty Under 40: Vonnice Boone
For Vonnice Boone, inclusion isn’t just her job. It’s her heart’s passion. Born in Washington, D.C., Boone’s family moved to Maryland when she was in first grade. “I grew up…
by - August 16, 2021 6:51 am
Forty Under 40: Daisy Bonilla
A public servant looking to empower others, Daisy Bonilla said she’s always had a passion for serving people, especially people from the most vulnerable communities. From Sylmar, Calif., she started…
by - August 16, 2021 6:49 am
Forty Under 40: Jeremy Bobo
With a clear vision for content marketing and brand strategy, Jeremy Bobo co-founded a go-to-market creative service agency this year for retail and e-commerce digital platforms. Potential clients include several…
by - August 16, 2021 6:47 am
Forty Under 40: Robin Atkinson
Northwest Arkansas is the best place for Robin Atkinson to accomplish her mission as CEO of Interform — helping creatives professionalize their work. “There’s a creative-expansive movement from the business…
by - August 16, 2021 6:45 am
Forty Under 40: Gayatri Agnew
When Gayatri Agnew was in middle school, her single mother became a full-time kindergarten teacher, changing their family’s future. That influenced Agnew to spend her life ensuring people have meaningful…
by - June 21, 2021 8:03 am
Women in Business: Judith Yáñez
Residence: Springdale Education: B.A., mathematics, University of Arkansas; M.A., teaching, University of Arkansas Professional background: Before establishing nonprofit RootED Northwest Arkansas in July 2017, Yáñez served as the education program…
by - June 21, 2021 7:57 am
Women in Business: Traci Sowersby
Residence: Fort Smith Education: B.S., accounting, Indiana University Professional background: Sowersby assumed her current job in April 2015. She established a Shared Services organization within the company during a restructuring…
by - June 21, 2021 7:54 am
Women in Business: Terisa Riley
Residence: Fort Smith Education: B.A., communications, University of Missouri; M.A., higher education, University of Missouri; Ph.D., higher education and research, Saint Louis University. Professional background: Riley spent more than 25…