Profiles

A directory of Profiles for Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Awards

Forty Under 40: Jerry Davis

When Jerry Davis graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in architectural building and engineering, he never thought he’d end up as an Arkansas banker. Disenchanted with the…

Forty Under 40: Matthew Dearnley

Matthew Dearnley, 31, said his interest in deal making brought him to real estate. After graduating in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in history from Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y.,…

Forty Under 40: Kirk Dougherty

Kirk Dougherty knew he needed to go to law school. His father is a lawyer and so are his three older brothers. He’s so dedicated to his work that he’s…

Forty Under 40: Jason B. Foster

Faith in God, humility and having people who depend on him for their livelihood are what motivate Jason Foster, 34, to be successful in his pediatric practice. Raised partly on…

Forty Under 40: Robin Green

Following in a parent’s footsteps is a family tradition for Robin Green, 36. Her father served as a judge in Searcy for 20 years. Her sister became a doctor, following…

Forty Under 40: Chad Hinton

Inspired in the seventh grade by a book about early computers, Chad Hinton, now 39, decided technology sounded like fun. It also got him out of gym class. A native…

Forty Under 40: Michael Hodson

Michael Hodson, 37, probably holds the record for the fastest acquittal in Northwest Arkansas. It took a jury only seven minutes to find his client in a criminal case innocent,…

Forty Under 40: Tabby Holmes

Tabetha “Tabby” Holmes, 37, counts on her morning workouts to drive her every day. The certified personal fitness trainer gives credit for her motivation from the way she was raised…

Forty Under 40: Eric Huber

Eric Huber, 39, has channeled his artistic talents into a company that designs Web sites, publications, advertising and logos. After receiving an art degree from Hendrix College in 1988, the…

Forty Under 40: Randall Hutchinson

Randy Hutchinson, 36, has traveled all over the country, but he couldn’t find any place he’d rather live than Northwest Arkansas. He spent his life in the area, even attending…

Forty Under 40: Monte Johnston

Monte Gerald Johnston, 36, is working hard to keep up with his father, Gerald Johnston, former chief financial officer for Tyson Foods Inc. After several start-up businesses, he’s finally found…

Forty Under 40: Jess Kinty Jones

Jess Kinty Jones, 35, has done something that most people in their early 20s only dream about. In 10 years, he has taken a startup company with only one truck…

Forty Under 40: Seth Kaffka

Seth Kaffka, 29, said the best advice he can give up-and-comers is to learn from everyone they meet. He said he’s successful because of the team The Barber Group has…

Forty Under 40: Kelly Kemp

Kelly Kemp, 38, has a face people in Northwest Arkansas recognize. She uses the recognition she receives from her 15-year career as a news anchor with KFSM, Channel 5, to…

Forty Under 40: Randy Koontz

It used to be that Randy Koontz thought it was his job to make people money. More and more, he said, it’s also about helping clients keep their wealth and…

Forty Under 40: Jo Person LaFayette

Jo LaFayette, 38, planned to go to graduate school after receiving her psychology degree in 1991 from East Carolina University. But the opportunities at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lured her from…

Forty Under 40: Robbie Lentz

As supervisor of the executive suites division at Lindsey Management Co., Robbie Lentz, 29, oversees more than 750 upscale apartments at 33 properties across seven states. He’s helped more than…

Forty Under 40: Eva Madison

With her green thumb and love of animals, Eva Madison, 33, knows a little about digging and clawing. That came in handy while clerking for U.S. Judge G. Thomas Eisele…

Forty Under 40: Tim McClung

Growing up, Tim McClung’s parents always had him cleaning out a rent house or hauling hay. That, and Eureka Springs’ cultural melting pot, instilled the work ethic and adaptability that…

Forty Under 40: Elizabeth Moore

Having raised nearly $1 million through five total years with the American Heart Association, Elizabeth Moore, 31, could probably coast a little. But that’s not her style. One of the…