Executive Q&A

New ARDOT Director Jared Wiley Talks Infrastructure, Tech in Arkansas Transportation
Jared Wiley, the new director of ARDOT, plans to lead with a long-term vision, emphasizing innovation, transparency, and a strong workplace culture.
Stefanie Pawluk on Advancing Value-Based Care & Improving Care in Northwest Arkansas
Pawluk joined the Northwest Arkansas Council after three years as policy director of the Heartland Whole Health Institute. read more >
UA’s Stephen Tycer on Evolving Cybersecurity Trends & Challenges in Higher Education
He has more than two decades of experience in compliance standards, technology and network security management. read more >
Governor Sanders on Education, Economic Growth & Arkansas’ Future
The Republican governor reflects on Arkansas' progress in education, workforce training, tax cuts, and broadband, aiming to attract businesses and grow the economy. read more >
J. Michael Nauman on Leading the Museum of Discovery Through Innovation & Change
J. Michael Nauman, interim CEO of the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, focuses on innovation, guest engagement, and preparing the museum for the future. read more >
Andrew Parker on Transforming Arkansas’ Workforce Through Be Pro Be Proud
Andrew Parker is the executive director of the Associated Industries of Arkansas Foundation and has led the Be Pro Be Proud Initiative since its launch in 2016. read more >
Heath Simpson on Expanding Broadband in Rural Arkansas
Simpson's military background and Ritter Communications' rapid expansion shape his leadership approach, focusing on community-driven broadband growth and customer connection. read more >
Growing Arkansas Tourism: Jeff King on State Parks’ Role and Partnerships
Jeff King has been deputy director of Arkansas State Parks since March 2022. read more >
Scott Dorminy on Insurance Trends, Climate Challenges & Mitigating Premium Hikes
Scott Dorminy joined NAIFA in 2017 and has been its state president since 2023. read more >
ASU System President Brendan Kelly on Student Retention & Innovation
Brendan Kelly became president of the ASU System in September. read more >
Martin Dingman on Connecting with Customers Through Craft
Dingman is the founder & creative director at luxury leather goods company Martin Dingman of Lead Hill. read more >
Adam Head on CARTI’s Growth and Commitment to Cancer Care
Before joining CARTI in 2017 as president and CEO, Adam Head was COO at Arkansas Heart Hospital of Little Rock. read more >
Charlene Julian on the Future of Wealth Management and Trust Services
Charlene Julian oversees trust and wealth management services, which include estate planning, investment management, retirement planning and fiduciary solutions, for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Stuttgart. read more >
Scott Coleman on Revolution’s Circular Approach to Plastic Recycling
Coleman joined Revolution in 2013 and was its senior vice president of growth and strategy until his promotion to CEO in July.
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Broderick Daniels on AI, Flex Jobs & the Future of HR
Daniels is responsible for managing the HR business partner and HR operations functions at Southern Bancorp. read more >
Jeff Teague Talks Cybersecurity & Banking Success at Citizens Bank
Jeff Teague is chairman & CEO of Citizens Bank of Batesville. An automobile dealer by first love and career, he entered banking by accident. read more >
Charley Boyce Discusses Paschal’s Growth & Labor Challenges in the Trades
Charley Boyce joined Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric in 2010 and bought the company two years later. read more >
Promoting Energy Innovation with AAEA Director Lauren Waldrip
Waldrip is executive director of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association in Little Rock. read more >
Antwan Phillips on Navigating Law, Community Impact & Little Rock’s Future
Phillips, a Little Rock native, has practiced law for more than a decade at Wright Lindsey Jennings, where he is a partner. read more >
Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers on Skills and Industry Needs
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Rogers as the state’s first chief workforce officer last year. read more >
Steven Baker on Improving Air Travel at Clinton National Airport
Steven Baker was appointed the new executive director of the Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport by the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission this month. read more >