A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards
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Seven years of leadership with the University of Arkansas athletic department made Kevin Trainor the leading candidate this August to fill the Hogs’ sports information director’s post. Trainor, 28, has…
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Matthew Waller said he’s sure people who know him well are a bit surprised at the success of Mercari Technologies Inc, a company he co-found along with Randy Laney and…
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Cindy F. Webb, 39, grew up in Little Rock. She earned a bachelor’s degree in math from Hendrix College in Conway and a master’s degree in English from the University…
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Kelly Hale Zega grew up in Pea Ridge and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas in 1990, majoring in broadcast journalism and political science. Ever since graduation,…
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Texas lost a good one when Rosie Aguilar moved to Arkansas on a college track-and-field scholarship. Northwest Arkansas gained more than an athlete when Aguilar, 27, chose to stay in…
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By starting his own film production business, David Earl Allen sewed together an exciting reality from his life’s dream. Acting and directing in school plays, Allen enjoyed show business, but…
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In March, Donald Brown was recognized by TeleCorp PCS/Suncom Wireless as one of its top managers in the company. He couldn’t help it. He’s in love. Brown, 39, said he…
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Patrick Carr, 34, grew up in Richmond, Va., and began his professional career with Day’s Inn, first as a front desk supervisor and later as hotel manager. In 1988, he…
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When Qwest Internet Solutions decided it needed a “winner” in Northwest Arkansas’ lucrative e-business market, it hired Brad Christian. A former U.S. Navy Seal with extensive high-tech training, Christian joined…
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Most people cringe when they recognize the bright orange signs forewarning road construction. Matt Crafton cracks a grin. Serving as senior vice president of highway design for the family co-owned…
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As operations manager for Paytime of Springdale, Becky Fink’s days fill with the details of payroll production. Providing direct customer service and troubleshooting problems make Fink’s job fulfilling as she…
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When Tammy Grammer was 14, she took for granted that the world she was seeing was about as good as it got. She now helps others realize that the fuzzy…
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Busily juggling meetings with property realtors, buyers, sellers, insurers, lenders and inspectors, Blake Hanby’s contact list stretches longer than a typical person’s drive home. As executive vice president and operations…
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Charles Hanna grew up on a farm near Goshen where his family raised show-quality Quarter Horses. While he doesn’t dabble in equestrian pursuits today, he has helped groom AAA Business…
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Sam Harris is a heavy hitter both on and off the job for Arkansas National Bank. A 3-handicapper in golf, Harris services a personal loan portfolio of more than $30…
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Jim Haworth, 38, grew up in Centertown, Mo. (population about 300), near Jefferson City. He received a bachelor of science in business administration degree from Central Missouri State University, majoring…
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Eric Heil is making as big of a splash in the business world as his did as an Arkansas Razorback swimmer. Heil, 33, is the founder and general manager of…
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By day, he’s a mild mannered vice president who manages a personal-loan portfolio of more than $40 million. By night, First Arvest Bank’s Roger Holroyd splits his time between teaching…
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When Tim Hudson moved his family to Northwest Arkansas from the manic hustle of Atlanta, he planned to take some time to relax and slow down his pace. Promptly failing…
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James Young began his career with Tyson Foods Inc. immediately after graduating from college in 1988, and a recent promotion proved he remains strong in the company. The Dallas native…
