by - August 18, 2019 4:30 pm
Forty Under 40: Ben Buergler
Ben Buergler lived in New York City and worked in global corporate investments when he decided 2018 was the time to return to Northwest Arkansas and work for a bank…
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by - August 18, 2019 4:28 pm
Forty Under 40: Buckley Bridges
Buckley Bridges has the opportunity to help Northwest Arkansas grow through his work at Waco Title. Buckley said the company “greases the wheels of real estate” to keep transactions moving….
by - August 18, 2019 4:26 pm
Forty Under 40: Bailey Brandon
A summer job in 2009 blossomed into a satisfying career for Bailey Brandon, who serves as assistant to the three top-producing brokers at Sage Partners in Rogers. Brandon graduated from…
by - August 18, 2019 4:24 pm
Forty Under 40: Lauren Blanco
Lauren Blanco merged her many eclectic interests into a blossoming career manufacturing chocolate. She maintains a focus on supporting cacao farmers through fair and environmentally sustainable practices. Her bean-to-bar enterprise,…
by - August 18, 2019 4:22 pm
Forty Under 40: Kassidie Blackstock
One year after stepping into a newly-created role for the Razorback Foundation, Kassidie Blackstock is considered a “communications quarterback” and trusted senior adviser by her boss, Scott Varady. Blackstock’s early…
by - August 18, 2019 4:20 pm
Forty Under 40: Andrew Barker
Andrew Barker was a University of Arkansas student with a passion for aviation when he started as the first employee of autopilot maker TruTrak Flight Systems in 2000. “I just…
by - August 18, 2019 4:18 pm
Forty Under 40: Max Avery
Max Avery earned a general contractor’s license after overseeing several construction projects and being frustrated with the quality of work and the communication he received. He established Bolding Construction in…
by - August 18, 2019 4:16 pm
Forty Under 40: Joshua Allen
Joshua Allen is an expert in risk and crisis: making plans to avoid risks and managing dire situations when they arise. He honed these skills in the military and applied…
by - August 18, 2019 4:13 pm
Forty Under 40: Austin Albers
Austin Albers has increased revenues 150% for the Buffalo Outdoor Center since taking over for his father-in-law, founder Mike Mills, eight years ago. The $10 million river outfitter offers a…
by - June 24, 2019 9:02 am
Women in Business: Linda Worley
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.S., biology, University of Puget Sound; M.D., University of Oklahoma; residency in psychiatry, University of Oklahoma Professional background: As regional associate dean for the College of Medicine…
by - June 24, 2019 8:57 am
Women in Business: Latriece Watkins
Residence: Centerton Education: B.A., political science, Spelman College; J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law Professional background: Watkins joined Walmart’s real estate division as an intern in 1997 and transitioned…
by - June 24, 2019 8:52 am
Women in Business: Kristin Roller
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.S., biochemistry, University of Oklahoma; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; family medicine residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Professional background: Roller and her husband co-founded…
by - June 24, 2019 8:48 am
Women in Business: Mary Purvis
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.A., journalism, University of Arkansas; M.A., journalism and political science, University of Arkansas Professional background: Purvis’ development career began in 2007 when she was appointed race chair…
by - June 24, 2019 8:44 am
Women in Business: Zelda Parson
Residence: Springdale Education: B.S.B.A., accounting and data processing, University of Arkansas Professional background: After graduating from college, Parson began her career working in the finance department for the city of…
by - June 24, 2019 8:39 am
Women in Business: Meredith Lowry
Residence: Fayetteville Education B.A., English, University of Arkansas; J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law Professional background: Lowry is a registered patent attorney with nearly 14 years of experience as…
by - June 24, 2019 8:35 am
Women in Business: Stacy Leeds
Residences: Fayetteville and Tahlequah, Okla. Education: B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; MBA, University of Tennessee; J.D., University of Tulsa; LL.M., University of Wisconsin Professional background: Leeds has served as…
by - June 24, 2019 8:30 am
Women in Business: Cambre Horne-Brooks
Residence: Fayetteville Education: Bachelor’s in Social Work (B.S.W.) and Criminal Justice, University of Arkansas; Master’s in Social Work (M.S.W.), University of Arkansas Professional background: Horne-Brooks has been a top executive…
by - June 24, 2019 8:26 am
Women in Business: Amanda Brumbelow
Residence: Bentonville Professional background: Brumbelow has worked at Waco Title Co. for nearly seven years. She started as a floating closing agent in 2012 and was promoted to regional closing…
by - June 24, 2019 8:21 am
Women in Business: Robyn Breshears
Residence: Rogers Education: B.S., accounting, East Central (Okla.) University; MBA, University of Arkansas Professional background: Breshears has worked for Arvest Bank since 2001. She was promoted to private banking manager…
by - May 13, 2019 11:03 am
Fast 15: Kenny Whitehead
Kenny Whitehead learned about hard work and diligence by running a summer lawn care service during high school with his dad, a teacher in Cameron, Okla. “My Saturday nights were…