Executive Q&A
Specialized Real Estate Group CEO Jeremy Hudson Talks Housing, Hotels and Growth
His Fayetteville firm focuses on “infill development” rather than building on undeveloped land on the outskirts of cities.
Wing, a former state representative with a background in TV journalism, was named to lead Arkansas PBS in September.
The excitement that Kyle Leyenberger feels toward the new developments happening in Downtown Little Rock is palpable in his executive Q & A.
The CEO of Big I Arkansas discusses the unique challenges of being an independent insurance agency in today’s hard market.
UA Little Rock Athletic Director Frank Cuervo on Switching Athletic Conferences and NIL
Frank Cuervo chats about the Trojan sports teams and the upcoming United Athletic Conference and the impact that the future UALR Baseball Stadium will have on Little Rock. read more >
Dreamline Manufacturing President Kevin Tipton on Commitment, Craftsmanship and Community
The third-generation leader of the Cabot mattress maker blends old-school grit with new-school innovation. read more >
Aristotle’s Elizabeth Bowles on the Future of Broadband in Arkansas
CEO of Aristotle Unified Communications unpacks the complexity of the long-awaited task of bringing broadband to the rural Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas Game & Fish Director Doug Schoenrock on Conservation, Access, and Education
Take a hike through the thoughts of the newest director of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and how he plans to embrace the "natural" of the Natural State. read more >
NYITCOM Dean Shane Speights on Rural Medicine & AI in Health Care
Speights on growing Arkansas’ physician workforce, osteopathic training, and how AI can fix a broken health system. read more >
Kurt Adams of Summit Utilities Talks Innovation & Energy Plans
Under his guidance, the utility has improved customer service, reduced call answer times and raised satisfaction scores. read more >
Little Rock Fed Leader Lindo Briggs Talks Banking Safety, Arkansas Growth
Matuschka Lindo Briggs of the Little Rock Fed discusses financial stability, the importance of Fed independence and Arkansas’ economic outlook. read more >
Tyler Wilson on Interest Rates, Commercial Real Estate & Investor Demand
After a pro football career, Tyler Wilson turned to commercial real estate, building single-tenant net-lease projects for national brands. read more >
Dr. Nirvana Manning on Arkansas’ Maternal Health Crisis
She outlined key policy changes, telehealth solutions and investments that would help lower pregnancy-related deaths and expand access to care. read more >
UA Little Rock’s Nitin Agarwal on How COSMOS Detects Online Threats
UA Little Rock’s Nitin Agarwal discusses COSMOS’ work using AI and social science to counter online threats and train Arkansas’ tech workforce. read more >
NWACC’s Dennis Rittle on Workforce Development & Community Impact
Dennis Rittle, president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College, shares how two-year colleges drive workforce readiness and community impact. read more >
Ryan Hauck on Shaping the Future of Fayetteville’s Tourism Industry
New CEO Ryan Hauck shares how his Yellowstone experience will shape Fayetteville’s tourism future and boost the city’s competitive edge. read more >
Sen. Boozman on Farm Policy, Rural Health Care & Trade in Arkansas
The former Razorback football letterman also shared his thoughts on issues surrounding NIL and college sports. read more >
CEO Lanny Nickell Outlines Vision for SPP Amid Grid Pressures
With energy demand spiking, Nickell is leading a fast-paced push to modernize and expand the regional power grid. read more >
C. Lowry Barnes on Leading UAMS Through Transition
As interim chancellor of UAMS, C. Lowry Barnes shares how he’s preparing the state’s top academic medical center for its next chapter. read more >
Chris Pezman on Leading A-State Athletics Into a New Era
New Arkansas State AD Chris Pezman shared his outlook on college athletics, NIL, and how A-State will stay competitive in a shifting landscape. read more >
CEO Douglas Campbell on Car-Mart’s Strategy for Balancing Purpose & Profit
He shared how Car-Mart is adapting to economic headwinds — and how a legacy of quiet grit drives his leadership style. read more >
Jean Block on Water, Growth and Economic Readiness
She's president of the Arkansas Water & Wastewater Managers Association and CEO of the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority. read more >
Dennis Clay on Navigating the Municipal Bond Market Amid Rising Yields
A veteran of the financial services industry, he boasts more than 35 years of experience. read more >
Stone Bank CEO Nick Roach on Tech Disruption, Customer Service & SBA Success
Nick Roach began as a teller in 1998 and helped build Stone Bank into a national leader in SBA, USDA and FSA lending. read more >
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