Profiles

A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards

Fast 15: David Baker

“There’s a lot you can learn from working hard.” That is David Baker’s advice to younger people eager to dive into entrepreneurship. “There’s nothing wrong with paying your dues,” he…

Fast 15: Molly Blakeman

Molly Blakeman believes in going the extra mile. “I like to get things done and get them done right,” she said. The Paragould native plays an active role in managing…

Fast 15: Mervin Jebaraj

Mervin Jebaraj might have grown up in Dubai, but he’s a card carrying member of the American Outlaws. That’s the name of the ardent fan base for U.S. soccer, and…

Fast 15: Andrew Brewer

Andrew Brewer went to the University of Arkansas for a degree in industrial engineering, and he got it in 2011. But that wasn’t enough. The Fayetteville native also taught himself…

Fast 15: Devin O’Dea

“Lead with your heart, and your feet will follow.” That is the philosophy by which Devin O’Dea lives his life. Three years ago, he decided to forgo medical school, to…

Fast 15: Matt Hoffman

Like most children, Matt Hoffman did his share of coloring. Only his coloring books were different than most. “My parents were always involved in the building industry, and there were…

Fast 15: Blake Puryear

Blake Puryear never says, “That’s not in my wheelhouse.” He rises to the challenge when faced with a problem or task in unfamiliar territory. He will get the job done…

Fast 15: Lauren E. Kegley

Lauren Kegley was an accomplished pole vaulter in high school, and before every attempt her coach would give her the same, simple instructions — run fast, jump high. She is…

Fast 15: Zak Johnston

Growing up on 72 acres in rural Benton had a big impact on Zak Johnston. The rising engineer at Crafton Tull said he was imbued with a respect for the…

Fast 15: Adam White

Adam White started an internship with the state’s largest engineering firm in 2006 and was exposed to the operations within several of Garver’s major service areas. But it didn’t take…

Fast 15: Jessica Hart

Greenwood native Jessica Hart grew up camping, hiking and going to the lake with her family. If given the choice, she’d usually rather be outdoors — tending the raised garden…

Fast 15: Keith Bowles

Like most men, Keith Bowles met his future wife while attending college. They both played basketball at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville. But when the future Mrs. Bowles…

Fast 15: Drew Johnson

As manager of the Global Treasury for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Drew Johnson knows the magic mantra — cash is king. Responsible for moving millions of dollars around the globe in…

Fast 15: Ryan Pinkerton

He started out as an apprentice plumber. He even did his duty with a jackhammer. Indeed, Ryan Pinkerton started out at the bottom. And while the days were long and…

NWA Women in Business: Betsy Reithemeyer

Age: 57 Residence: Rogers Education: B.S., labor relations, public relations, political science, Iowa State University Professional background: Reithemeyer recently joined supplier development firm 8th & Walton LLC to oversee the…

NWA Women in Business: Cammie Scott

Age: 42 Residence: Lowell Education: M.S., industrial engineering, University of Arkansas Professional background: Scott has over 19 years of experience in assisting corporate clients with leadership development, human resources and…

NWA Women in Business: Carla Long

Age: 53 Residence: Springdale Education: B.A., political science, Southern Arkansas University; University of Arkansas School of Law Professional background: Long established Elite Title in 1994 and remains proactive and aggressively…

NWA Women in Business: Catherine Moore Womack, M.D.

Age: 45 Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.S., biology/chemistry, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; M.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; internal medicine residency, Baylor College of Medicine Professional background:Dr. Womack has spent…

NWA Women in Business: Johnelle Hunt

Age: 83 Residence: Northwest Arkansas Education: University of Central Arkansas Professional background: Hunt, with late husband J.B. Hunt, started J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest transportation and…

NWA Women in Business: Lisa Benson Ray

Age: 53 Residence: Springdale Education: B.A., speech communication, California State University, Northridge; Southwestern Graduate School of Banking, Southern Methodist University Professional background: Ray has been with Arvest Bank for 25…