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Forty Under 40: Andy Baber, 32

For Andy Baber, patience has paid off. After deciding in high school he wanted to go into dentistry, it took 11 years of education for Baber to become an oral…

Forty Under 40: Thomas Bolinger, 33

After beginning his career in the poultry industry with Tyson Foods Inc., eventually rising to superintendent of the Berry Street plant in August 2001, Thomas Bolinger decided to make a…

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,…