Profiles

A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards

Fast 15: Kimberly Kay

Seeing the confidence she inspired in seventh and eighth graders in area rural schools through a robotics curriculum she developed and taught as a homeschooled eighth grader set Kimberly Kay’s…

Fast 15: Haley Vincent

Haley Vincent’s work as a scholarship program manager at Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas (SPSF) “fills her cup.” Working with single parents in Benton and Carroll counties, she…

Fast 15: Leilani Ocasio

Leilani Ocasio isn’t discouraged by rejection. It just means there is another path to a “yes.” Ocasio graduated from Northside High School in Fort Smith and earned a bachelor’s degree…

Fast 15: Reese Dollins

Reflecting on his career thus far, a reporter asked Reese Dollins what it means to be a corporate attorney. “We’re an extension of the business,” he explained. “We like to…

Fast 15: MacKenzie Allison

MacKenzie Allison loved math from an early age, mostly because she was good at it. In high school, her calculus teacher suggested that she consider an engineering career. The Rogers…

Startup finalists Engine Rogers Co-founders: Nick Dozier and Pat Lockridge Year founded: 2022 Line of work: Consumer packaged goods (CPG) omnichannel software developer Website: engine.net Retail/consumer packaged goods (CPG) analytics…

FOY

Startup finalists FOY Bentonville Founder/CEO: Caroline Stelte Year founded: 2023 Line of work: Retail sales of dealcoholized wine, a subset within the non-alcoholic category Website: drinkfoy.co In February 2023, FOY…

SupplyPike

Large Business finalists SupplyPike Rogers Founder/CEO: Dan Sanker Year founded: 2018 Line of work: Supply chain software provider Website: supplypike.com SupplyPike, a supply chain software company that works with…

Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas

Nonprofit finalist Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas Bentonville President/CEO: Tyler Clark Year founded: 1984 Line of work: Help single-parent families become financially stable and independent Website: spsfnwa.com The…

Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics

Small Business finalists Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics Bentonville CEO/Owner: Missy Clifton Year founded: 2004 Line of work: Medical practices Website: premierderm.net Since its inception in 2004 by Dr. Missy Clifton,…

Multi-Craft Contractors Inc.

Large Business finalists Multi-Craft Contractors Inc. Springdale President: Hex Bisbee Year founded: 1972 Line of work: full-service MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractor Website: multi-craft.net In 1972, John and Vance Elder…

Children & Family Advocacy Center

Nonprofit finalist Children & Family Advocacy Center Little Flock Executive director: Natalie Tibbs Year founded: 2023 Line of work: Individual and family services Website: cfacbentonco.com The Children & Family Advocacy…

Benchmark Group Inc.

Large Business finalists Benchmark Group Inc. Rogers President: David Kimball Year founded: 1978 Line of work: Full-service architectural and engineering design firm Website: teamofchoice.com Established in 1978 by Paul C….

AdventureFares.com

Startup finalists AdventureFares.com Springdale President/Co-Founder: Darrell Potts Year founded: 2022 Line of work: digital services travel membership Website: adventurefares.com AdventureFares.com was founded in 2022 by Darrell Potts, Sherri Dillard, Teena…