Profiles

A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards

Forty Under 40: Steven Beam, 31

Fort Smith native Steven Beam grew up working for his father, a general contractor, during the summers, which led to an interest in engineering. “I enjoyed the construction industry and…

Forty Under 40: Jodi Beznoska, 35

Jodi Beznoska grew up in New Hampshire, did her undergrad studies at a small college in Maine and earned a master’s in business-arts administration at the University of Wisconsin at…

Forty Under 40: Joseph R. Boskus, 39

Joseph Boskus started out in the health care field, but as he realized he had a knack for growing his personal balance sheet, he wanted to do the same for…

Forty Under 40: Heather Campbell, 38

Each year since leaving her job with a Walmart supplier in 2007 for a real estate career, Heather Campbell has ranked among the top 15 agents in Northwest Arkansas. She…

Forty Under 40: Matthew Carter, 39

Matthew Carter was drawn to his profession because of the variety of complex issues an attorney can grapple with. Carter, a Greenwood native, is now involved with as complex and…

Forty Under 40: Mark Cloud, 39

In just two years with HP Engineering Inc., Mark Cloud has helped transform the company from a local firm with six employees into a regional engineering firm with three offices…

Forty Under 40: D. Chris Cothern, 39

Chris Cothern had the right instinct at the right time. Cothern was doing outpatient work for a company in Little Rock when the idea of opening his own business took…

Forty Under 40: Mark A. Darr, 38

Mark Darr wasn’t sure what to think the first time someone told him he should explore politics. “In high school, a friend of mine told me I’d be a good…

Forty Under 40: Scott Dillard, 36

Scott Dillard is charged with the task of producing innovative ideas to sustain the viability of his company. Central Research, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business founded in 1999 by Dillard and…

Forty Under 40: Miles Eggart, 33

Since buying in as a partner with Aurora Tactical in 2001, Miles Eggart has helped grow it into the largest distributor of night vision and thermal imaging (infrared) equipment in…

Forty Under 40: Derek Gibson, 34

Growing up in Springdale, Derek Gibson was inspired by leaders who emphasized the importance of community. He turned to that inspiration when he got involved with a team of local…

Forty Under 40: Jason Godsey, 37

After earning a master’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Arkansas in 1998, Jason Godsey began his career at Simmons as a frontline supervisor at the company’s plant…

Forty Under 40: Clayton Hamilton, 39

As a University of Arkansas alum and native Arkansan, Clayton Hamilton didn’t necessarily chart his career path with a return to Fayetteville as the end goal.But creating opportunities through the…

Forty Under 40: C. Kris Hanby, M.D., 38

An interest in engineering led Dr. C. Kris Hanby into the field of orthopedic surgery. He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering at Duke University before entering medical school at…

Forty Under 40: Christopher G. Harbaugh, 38

Christopher Harbaugh loves a challenge. As director of sales for Mundo-Tech Inc., a manufacturer of fabricated tube assemblies for the aerospace, defense and other industries, he has tripled sales from…

Forty Under 40: Jessica Hendrix, 37

Jessica Hendrix moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2006, and by spring 2007, knew what she wanted — a job at Saatchi & Saatchi X. “I literally walked through the front…

Forty Under 40: Mandy Hougland, 37

Mandy Hougland held a variety of jobs before deciding she wanted to work for a Walmart supplier. The Rogers native got her chance when she was hired by Clorox Co….

Forty Under 40: D’lorah Hughes, 36

Before arriving in Northwest Arkansas in 2008, D’lorah Hughes had a journey that included stops in North Carolina, Texas, California and China. The opportunity she enjoys now at the UA,…

Forty Under 40: Tony Juneau, 32

One of the reasons Tony Juneau became an Eagle Scout was to get a set of wheels. He ended up with a lot more than that. “My dad told me…

Forty Under 40: Jim Kane, 36

Jim Kane’s boyhood fascination with computers morphed into a career that’s put him on the cutting edge of online retailing. Acumen Brands CEO John James said Kane has grown the…