Profiles

A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards

Migration Ag

For more than nine years, Logan Towles ran a grain elevator. The Arkansas State University graduate was approached about selling chemicals to farmers, and she decided to change career paths….

Harrisburg Fitness

Cody Raines spent many years in the military and working in law enforcement. This meant he had to stay in shape to meet the requirements of his duties. A lot…

The Den Zone

Jerry Rapert had owned a pharmacy and worked in some other businesses but decided he wanted to open his own sports bar and grill. He had a conversation with Arkansas…

Apex Ag Solutions

Apex Ag Solutions sells seed, chemical, and nutritional products in Northeast Arkansas, serving more than 75 farmers in the region and currently employing 16 staff members. Owner/CEO Ryan Bane hopes…

All Thingz Pools and Pool Tables

Mike Peterson started working with his brother in the swimming pool and pool table business at an early age. During this time he learned many aspects of the industry including…

United Way of Northeast Arkansas

Nonprofits in Northeast Arkansas needed support and in 1955 a fundraising organization, United Fund opened in Jonesboro. The organization changed to United Way Global in 1972. The United Way of…

Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority

The Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority was formed in 2009 to spur economic and job growth in the region. It’s composed of three counties — Lawrence, Randoph and Sharp —…

Northeast Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center

The Northeast Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization that serves child victims of abuse and their families by providing a haven for interviewing and examining the child. NEACAC…

The CALL of Lawrence and Randolph Counties

Rachel Netrefa had worked as a teacher and administrator for years and knew that some of her students were in foster care but didn’t know much about it. That all…

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center began its operations on the Arkansas State University campus in 1983. It serves as a small business assistance organization. Each year, the…

Lindsey & Associates

Lindsey & Associates started in March of 1973 on U.S. Highway 71 in Fayetteville. The founder was Razorback football star Jim Lindsey. He began the company with J.W. Gabel. John…

Chandler Capital Group

Chandler Capital Group is a multigenerational, family-owned manufacturing company. Nearly 50 years ago, it started with a single operating business. The company has grown into a diversified portfolio of brands…

Lewis Automotive Group

Lewis Automotive Group is celebrating 80 years as a family-owned and operated automotive business in Northwest Arkansas. Founded by Buck Lewis, the company has grown significantly since its beginnings from…

Harps Food Stores

An employee-owned company, Harps Food Stores is a regional grocer serving communities in six states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. Harvard and Floy Harp founded the company…

Black Hills Energy

Black Hills Energy has a 143-year history of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity and natural gas. The company notes that it has grown into a customer-focused, growth-oriented utility with…

Fulcrum Collective

Fulcrum Collective provides supply chain solutions for the retail industry and invests in and advises startups. Founded by Ron Whaley, the family-owned business has been revitalized since hiring a new…

Teslar Software

Teslar Software is a financial technology company that helps financial institutions operate more efficiently and better serve their customers. Founded in Northwest Arkansas by Joe Ehrhardt, Teslar Software simplifies the…

Milestone Construction

Milestone Construction provides high-quality and cost-effective construction management, general contracting and design-build services. Founded by Sam Hollis and Travis Ruff in 2004, the full-service construction management firm and general contractor…

Comstar Enterprises

Comstar Enterprises is a third-generation family-owned and operated full truckload refrigerated carrier. The company provides transportation services to the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions of the country. Founder and CEO…

Johnson Dermatology

Founded in 2006 in Fort Smith by dermatologists Drs. Brad and Sandy Johnson, Johnson Dermatology was established to bring the highest standard of dermatologic care to Brad Johnson’s hometown. Sandy…