Professional achievements
• Has overseen more than $14 billion in property transactions.
• Currently manages more than $50 million in assets, primarily in commercial, agricultural and energy-related real property.
Community involvement
Member, Fort Smith Association of Professional Landmen, American Association of Professional Landmen, American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Urban Land Institute and National Bison Association; board member, American Association of Professional Landmen, Wild Band Foundation (an Arkansas NIL organization), Hey Mama Wines Inc. and BroThrow LLC.
Top challenge facing Arkansas
“Not having enough money. If we are going to compete in the SEC, we simply have to build a more robust NIL collective to support our student athletes. While we have had success in other sports, football simply doesn’t have the resources it needs to field a competitive team. As you can tell, I think the state of Arkansas is in pretty good shape if my mind goes straight to football when I read the question. WPS!”
Most valuable lesson
“‘Can’t never could.’ My grandpa used to say that and lots of other great, pithy Southern sayings. It’s a driver in my life when striving for excellence and simply trying new things.”
