A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards
by - October 13, 2019 6:06 pm
Achievements: A third-generation banker, Rutledge has led the $5.6 billion bank’s interests in Washington, Benton, Sebastian, and Crawford counties since 2013. He is a board member of LifeSource International, WorkMatters…
by - October 13, 2019 6:04 pm
Achievements: Peacock has led one of the region’s most influential nonprofits since July 2017, most notably working to address infrastructure, healthcare and entrepreneurship improvements. He previously worked in the California…
by - October 13, 2019 6:02 pm
Achievements: Marshall started at BCS (formerly Baker Computer Services) as an hourly worker on the shop floor. He was named CEO in 2010. Under Marshall’s leadership, the IT services company…
by - October 13, 2019 6:00 pm
Achievements: Kimball leads one of the largest engineering and architectural firms in Arkansas. He was named president in 2018 and has practiced mechanical engineering for more than 25 years. He…
by - October 13, 2019 5:58 pm
Achievements: Johnson has served as XNA airport director since 1996. She was promoted to chief operating officer in 2018. Previously, she worked for the city of Fayetteville for more than…
by - October 13, 2019 5:55 pm
Achievements: Head started his banking career in 1983. He was president and CEO of Arvest Bank’s Fayetteville market in 2004 when he resigned to launch Signature Bank, which opened in…
by - October 13, 2019 5:53 pm
Achievements: Fogle has worked in commercial construction for 37 years, starting with summer positions as a laborer. He has since held multiple leadership roles including project manager, executive vice president…
by - October 13, 2019 5:50 pm
Achievements: Clark has led the chamber for 10 years. Previously, he was the longest-serving attorney general in Arkansas, chief of staff for Gov. David Pryor, and assistant dean of the…
by - October 13, 2019 5:48 pm
Achievements: Brooks has been director of the center for more than a year. She previously worked in banking for 30 years and was president and CEO of The Bank of…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Osceola Education: Studied business management at Mississippi County Community College (now Arkansas Northeast College) Professional background: Collins has worked in housing property management. What was your dream job as…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: B.S. Journalism, University of Kansas Professional background: Davis celebrated her 30th year at KAIT as a news anchor and reporter. Before that, she worked as a general…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor of Psychology, La Sabana University, Bogotá, Colombia. Professional background: As the executive director of the El Centro Hispano (The Hispanic Center), Gomez and the center provide…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Business degree, Arkansas State University Professional background: Holloway’s background is in public relations and sales. What was your dream job as kid and why? Travel agent. I…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Wilson Education: University of Arkansas Professional background: Hunter’s first job out of college was working for Enron in their government affairs office for Texas and Oklahoma. She went on…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Pocahontas Education: B.A. English, M.A. English from Arkansas State University; ABD (all but dissertation) Ed.D. in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning from University of Arkansas Professional background: Liebhaber has…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Paragould Education: Attended Greene County Tech and Arkansas State University Professional background: McGowan’s career began in banking and real estate sectors. What inspired you to pursue the career you…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: B.S. Finance, Oklahoma State University Professional background: Osment has worked in banking for nearly 30 years. Her first banking job was as a part-time teller in college…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with emphasis in Public Relations, Arkansas State University; University of Oklahoma Institute for Chamber Managers Professional background: White worked as the executive director…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Paragould Education: Degree in computer information systems, Arkansas State University Professional background: Wright began her career with First National Bank (FNB) in October 1985 in the bookkeeping department. After…
by - August 18, 2019 5:30 pm
Amy Terjak has enjoyed an upwardly mobile corporate career in 15 years working for Sam’s Club. As an undergrad at the University of Arkansas, she had an opportunity to job…
