New Hires at Merchants & Farmers Bank, Washington Regional & Lyon College (Movers & Shakers)

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Architecture & Engineering

Tim Donckers has been appointed client sector executive at Henderson Cos. of Lenexa, Kansas. He will be based in the firm’s Bentonville office.

Banking & Finance

Alex Maynard, caucasian male in a dark gray suit and white collar shirt with no tie on a light gray background. — Alex Maynard

Alex Maynard has been named president of commercial banking at Farmers & Merchants Bank of Stuttgart.

Daniel Gray, a caucasian man with a mustache and goatee in a formal navy suit with a beige and blue tie on a white background — Daniel Gray

Daniel Gray has been elected to the board of directors of First Arkansas Bank & Trust of Jacksonville.

Ireland Green has been promoted to digital marketing manager at First Service Bank of Greenbrier. Peyton Tarno has been promoted to senior electronic disputes specialist.

Kelsey Riley has been promoted to real estate loan adviser at Arvest Bank of Fayetteville, handling consumer and real estate loans. Tina Sewell has joined as mortgage lender, bringing four decades of experience in the mortgage industry.

A collage of three people. On the far left, Laura Westbrook a blonde woman in a blue blouse with a black blazer on a white background. In the middle, Paul Childress, a middle-aged caucasian man with a stubble mustache in a black suit with a teal tie. On the far right, Sarah Farmer, a light blonde woman wearing a floral blue blouse on a neutral background. — (From left) Laura Westlake, Paul Childress and Sarah Farmer

Laura Westbrook has been hired as vice president and trust officer at Merchants & Farmers Bank of Dumas. Paul Childress and Sarah Farmer have been appointed to the bank’s board of directors.

Energy

Tamika Edwards has been promoted to senior director of human resources and employee engagement at Southwest Power Pool of Little Rock.

Health Care

David Fox, a broad-shouldered man crossing his arms with salt and pepper curly close cropped hair wearing a light blue gingham suit with a white collared shirt. — David Fox

David Fox has been named vice president and administrator of Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View.

A collage of three people. On the far left, Dr. Gregory Fink, an older caucasian man wearing a Washington Regional lab coat and a blue collared shirt with a patterned tie. In the middle, Jessica Mabry, a caucasian woman with long straight brown hair wearing a Washington Regional lab coat over black scrubs. On the far right, Martha Chege, a black woman with curly braids wearing a Washington regional lab coat. — (From left) Dr. Gregory Fink, Jessica Mabry and Martha Chege

Dr. Camille Chan has joined Washington Regional Medical Center of Fayetteville as pediatric hospitalist, providing coordinated care for infants. Dr. Gregory Fink has joined Washington Regional’s Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Clinic in Fayetteville, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the role. Jessica Mabry, an advanced practice registered nurse with eight years of experience in critical care, has joined the hospital’s trauma center in Fayetteville. Martha Chege, an advanced practice registered nurse, has joined Washington Regional’s emergency department, where she cares for patients with acute illnesses and injuries.

Dr. Joe Forney, an elderly white man wearing a hospital lab coat and a brown patterned collared shirt in front of a blue background. — Dr. Joe Forney

Dr. Joe Forney has joined White River Health Cardiology Annex of Batesville. He has 42 years of experience in cardiology.

Mary Andrews has been named chief clinic operating officer at EngageMED of North Little Rock. She previously served as executive vice president of clinic operations.

Pamela Battle has been promoted to southern clinics director at Arkansas Heart Hospital of Little Rock, overseeing clinical operations across Texarkana, Hot Springs, El Dorado and Bryant.

Higher Education

Leah DiPietro, a white woman with straight brown hair in a sweater with a black infinity scarf, thin wire-frame glasses and round dangling earrings. — Leah DiPietro

Leah DiPietro has joined Lyon College of Batesville’s School of Veterinary Medicine as philanthropy officer. She has more than two decades of communications experience.

Legal

Samuel Piazza has been promoted to shareholder and director at Gill Ragon Owen PA of Little Rock. Patrick Lee has joined the firm as an associate.

Will James has been promoted to partner at James House Swann & Downing PA of Little Rock. Isabella Schmidt-Pestka has joined the firm as an associate.