Bob Morrison and Allen Hart have been promoted to associates of HFA in Bentonville.
Morrison serves as a program manager. With over 14 years of experience, Hart serves as the director of technology.
Karen Merle has been hired as a primary care physician at Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Fort Smith. Merle graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and has more than 20 years of experience.
Scott Belden has opened a new Bentonville office for Murphy Business & Financial Corp. LLC, a full-service business brokerage headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
Belden previously owned and operated Russell Belden Electric Co. of Joplin, Missouri.
Jennifer Joyner has been hired as a public programming manager for the Downtown Springdale Alliance. Joyner was previously the assistant editor of NWA Business Journal and will focus on developing and executing an annual roster of DSA-directed events.
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