Profiles

A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Fast 15: Maggie Srygley

Fort Smith native Maggie Srygley returned home to find a job after she graduated with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and business from Southern Methodist University in Dallas in 2013. She…

Fast 15: Kelsey Smith

Paying higher taxes is a tough sell to the electorate. Kelsey Smith helped sell it, however. Her fledgling marketing company crafted the successful strategy last year that helped convince Pea…