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40 Under 40

June 10, 2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Statehouse Convention Center Little Rock
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Each year, Arkansas Business presents its 40 Under 40 list to recognize intriguing business and political leaders under 40 years old.

 

Nominations for the 2026 class of 40 Under 40 are open!

The qualifications are simple. The individuals must meet the following conditions:

Be under 40 years old as of June 1, 2026.
Not have been a previous honoree.
Have made an impact on his or her company or community.
Show the potential to be a leader in business or politics during the next decade.

Selected honorees must be available to participate in a photoshoot, interview, and attend a recognition ceremony among other things.

*The judges do not select honorees off the number of nominations but the quality of the submission. Please submit completed nomination forms with substantial information on why the individual deserves to be selected.

Nomination deadline: February 27, 2026

 

 

2025 Honorees

Stuart Allen, NativState

Justin Bentley, Colliers Arkansas

Andre Bernard, BSR REIT

Alex Blass, Blue Ribbon Industries

Erin Brown, Conway Corporation

Ashley Calderon, Walmart

Dr. John Davis, University of Arkansas

Sam, Joe, and Will Ford, Westrock Coffee

Jonathan Foster, Xpress Boats and Veranda Luxury Pontoons

Jordan Garner, Tyson Family Foundation/Ivy35 Ventures LLC

Adrian Harris, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Dr. Carrie Hyde, Gentiva Health Services

Caleb Ingram, Iron-Vac

Joshua Jensen, Simmons Bank

Daveante Jones, Wright Lindsey Jennings

Chris Kane, Delta Solar

Serafina Lalany, Northwest Arkansas Council

Jaime Land, Arkansas Tech University

Dr. William Little and Dr. Hunter Smith, GPS Dental

Zachary McGee, Simmons Foods

Dr. Ashley McMillan, Lyon College School of Dental Medicine

Abtin Mehdizadegan, Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

Drew Moffitt, Garver

Brett Parker, Stone Ward

Ryder Pierce, Bank OZK

Lee Porter, Ozark Green Roofs

Chandler Rackley, Crain Family Companies

Bourgon Reynolds, Rose Law Firm

Kyle Reynolds, RBG Permian

Garland E. Rice IV, Stallion Transportation Group

Shannon Riordan, AAMSCO Identification Products

Stephanie Sharp, Summit Utilities

Justin Sparks, Assembled Products Corporation

Lorenzo Stephens, Lefty’s on the Square

Abigail Stoll, Crosshope by RestAura

Jeff Turk, Splash Car Wash & 10-Minute Oil Change

Jimmy Warren, Walton Family Foundation

Jess Westbrook, The Mayfly Project

Ashley Wheeler, Habitat for Humanity of NWA

Matthew White, Unwind Luxury Vacations

Eric Yarberry, World Services for the Blind