A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards
by - April 8, 2024 8:30 am
Large Business finalists Multi-Craft Contractors Inc. Springdale President: Hex Bisbee Year founded: 1972 Line of work: full-service MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractor Website: multi-craft.net In 1972, John and Vance Elder…
by - April 8, 2024 8:30 am
Nonprofit finalist Children & Family Advocacy Center Little Flock Executive director: Natalie Tibbs Year founded: 2023 Line of work: Individual and family services Website: cfacbentonco.com The Children & Family Advocacy…
by - April 8, 2024 8:30 am
Large Business finalists Benchmark Group Inc. Rogers President: David Kimball Year founded: 1978 Line of work: Full-service architectural and engineering design firm Website: teamofchoice.com Established in 1978 by Paul C….
by - April 8, 2024 8:30 am
Startup finalists AdventureFares.com Springdale President/Co-Founder: Darrell Potts Year founded: 2022 Line of work: digital services travel membership Website: adventurefares.com AdventureFares.com was founded in 2022 by Darrell Potts, Sherri Dillard, Teena…
by - April 8, 2024 8:30 am
Nonprofit finalist Best Friends Pet Resource Center Bentonville NWA director: Jackie Roach Year founded: 2023 Line of work: working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters…
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Startup finalists Baron Fork Clothing Co. Lincoln Founder/Owner: Ava Pinkerton Year founded: 2023 Line of work: Apparel Website: NA In 2023, Ava Pinkerton founded Baron Fork Clothing Co. while still…
by - April 8, 2024 8:30 am
Small Business finalists Table Mesa Restaurants Group Bentonville Owners/co-founders: Carl and Lindie Garrett Year founded: 2008 Line of work: Restaurant operator Website: tablemesabistro.com Over the past 15 years, Carl Garrett…
by - April 8, 2024 8:30 am
Large Business finalists Crafton Tull Rogers President/CEO: Matt Crafton Year founded: 1963 Line of work: engineering, design and surveying firm Website: craftontull.com Crafton Tull, founded in 1963 by Bob Crafton…
by - April 8, 2024 8:30 am
Nonprofit finalist Circle of Life Hospice Springdale Executive director: Catherine Grubbs Year founded: 1992 Line of work: Providing end-of-life care for patients diagnosed with a life-limiting advanced illness Website: nwacircleoflife.com…
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Small Business finalists Phat Tire Bike Shop Bentonville Owners: Tim Robinson & Chris Brosh Year founded: 2007 Line of work: Bicycle sales, service and rentals Website: phattirebikeshop.com Fueled by their…
by - October 9, 2023 7:44 am
Fast fact: Since Williams became president of Time Striping in 2012, sales have more than doubled, and its workforce has grown to 150 employees. What is the best business advice…
by - October 9, 2023 7:41 am
Fast fact: Waitsman has successfully launched three retail agencies in Northwest Arkansas over the past 25 years. Six years ago, he established OneStone Solutions Group. Which skills do you think…
by - October 9, 2023 7:37 am
Fast fact: Stitt helped build his family’s first energy-efficient custom home when he was 12. He joined the family business in 1999 and became CEO in 2015 and president in…
by - October 9, 2023 7:35 am
Fast fact: During his decade of leadership, Central States’ annual revenue has tripled from under $265 million to over $900 million in 2023. Which skills do you think are most…
by - October 9, 2023 7:32 am
Fast fact: Sandlin joined Signature Bank in 2016 and was promoted to chief strategy officer in 2019. The former Walmart executive created Walmart’s multibillion-dollar Financial Services and Money Services business…
by - October 9, 2023 7:29 am
Fast fact: A former Walmart Inc. executive, Moralez, a national speaker and executive coach, is Upskill NWA’s founding chief executive. It’s a job skills initiative of the Excellerate Foundation launched…
by - October 9, 2023 7:26 am
Fast fact: Hegeman began his career with Nabholz in 1996 as controller. He was appointed COO in 2018 and to his current leadership role in 2021. Which skills do you…
by - October 9, 2023 7:23 am
Fast fact: Dean was one of the 100 delegates selected to help provide feedback in the formation of the Nation of Makers, a national nonprofit launched in 2014 to support…
by - October 9, 2023 7:21 am
Fast fact: Clark founded Fort Smith-based logistics company Propak in 1999 and co-founded digital marketing agency Rockfish in Rogers in 2005. While both companies have since been acquired, Clark remains…
by - October 9, 2023 7:18 am
Fast fact: Since acquiring the business 10 years ago, Boyce has guided Paschal from a sub-$3 million company with approximately 25 employees to a multi-state company with 350+ employees and…
