Chris Cerrato has big ambition with his business, but maintains his small business philosophy of communication and connection with his team.

Pearl McElfish has her sights set on those in rural communities and making sure they have access to healthcare centers.

Todd Shields has made an incredible effort of strengthening numerous industries across Northeast Arkansas with his position of Chancellor at A-State.

Jim Acuff is always one step ahead at The Wilson Law Group, making sure to stay prepared for anything that comes his way.

Ted & Amanda Herget have taken their outdoor outfitters from a single shop to 23 across the state, all while practicing their small business ideology every step of the way.

William J. Craig found his place in hospital accounting and has since made an impact as CFO of the Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville.

Paul B. Benham has played a key part in expanding CARTI well beyond Little Rock and into every part of the state.

Rebekah Fincher followed her calling of service and found herself in health care. She’s made significant strides in expanding the Conway Regional Health System and in tackling being a nonprofit health system.

Eric Gilmore sees the people he has helped out of tough situations as his greatest accomplishments and wants to expand his work with Immerse Arkansas to the Northwest corner of the state.

Kelly Flemming has used her assortment of skills and experience to bring the central Arkansas Habitat for Humanity into a thriving nonprofit with plans to expand.

Kelly Eichler rejoices in having made her mark as a board member of the University of Arkansas System.

Nick Roach may have worked at more than one bank, but has decidedly made Stone Bank his home, a place where he sees the people just as much as the business.

With his flare for teaching and passion for community Martin Eggensperger has transformed the Black River Technical College in Pocahontas into a place where students can learn what the need to join the workforce or enter higher education.

Kim Burkett has taken Goodness Village from a church-based ministry to a standalone nonprofit and is proud knowing that her organization has done so much for families in central Arkansas.

Donna Hall has truly gotten to show love for her community with her work at Bank of Little Rock, from helping customers to helping launch small businesses.

The impact that Dan Brown has made on Mississippi County can hardly be measured and with his work at Big River Steel, that impact is only getting bigger.

With the words of his grandmother guiding him, Chris Kent has used his position as Executive Director of the Argenta Downtown Council to bring a sense of resilience and vibrancy to the area.

Matthew Jones’ legacy lies in his contribution to Little Rock’s Legacy Capital Wealth Partners, in growing it as a company, but also in taking on the role of mentoring the younger generation who have an interest in finance.

For Frank Johnson, mental health is his passion and his position as board member for Arisa Health has afforded him the opportunity to help raise awareness for the growing need of mental health care in Northwest Arkansas.

Renata Jenkins Byler has spent nearly her entire life in the funeral business and encountered challenges along the way, but she has never abandoned her principle philosophy of facing her clientele with compassion, heart and respect.

Even though COVID was one of the biggest challenges of her career, Mary Andrews has still found her place in physician practice management, a position that allows her to give a helping hand to doctors and practices across Arkansas.

He may not be a public figure in Arkansas government policy, but Jim Hudson is happy to work behind the scenes to bring efficiency to the ever-changing world of government.

Understanding the needs of the community has been at the heart of DuShun Scarbrough’s work at the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission.

Although he is leaving his position at the school in December, Corey Alderdice’s impact on the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences & the Arts is tangible. He has since transformed the school into a place where there are numerous opportunities for both students and staff.

Mitch Morris’ role as CEO of Empower Healthcare Solutions was not merely to manage his small suite of employees, but to expand the services and staff across Arkansas communities, with the goal of getting access to health care to those who needed it most.

Stephanie Wilcox had her heart set on service and ultimately found herself overseeing the work the Immerse Arkansas was doing to help kids in need, something she is fiercely passionate about.

Ed Cyster expanded his London media firm across the pond to Bentonville in 2008 and since then, 4media has expanded to major metro areas across the country.

While challenging at times, David Peacock has contributed greatly toward the success of Hytrol Conveyor Co, not just managing the company as President, but growing it fourfold in just a decade.

Hunter Smith went from practicing dentist to running that supports dental clinics across the country.

David Mitchell Jr. had his sights set on being an attorney. His journey has led him to be a pillar of leadership within the storied Rose Law Firm and even fostering growth in Northwest Arkansas.

Being a CEO, CFO, board member or any senior company leader has always been challenging, but in recent years, the role has grown uniquely difficult and more complex.