Executive of the Year
Small Private Company: Chris Cerrato
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.
Small Private Company: Ted & Amanda Herget
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. read more >
Financial Executive: William J. Craig
William J. Craig found his place in hospital accounting and has since made an impact as CFO of the Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville. read more >
Board Member: Paul B. Benham
Paul B. Benham has played a key part in expanding CARTI well beyond Little Rock and into every part of the state. read more >
Nonprofit: Rebekah Fincher
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. read more >
Nonprofit: Eric Gilmore
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. read more >
Nonprofit: Kelly Fleming
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. read more >
Financial Executive: Nick Roach
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. read more >
Board Member: Kelly Eichler
Kelly Eichler rejoices in having made her mark as a board member of the University of Arkansas System. read more >
Nonprofit: Martin Eggensperger
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. read more >
Nonprofit: Kim Burket
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. read more >
Financial Executive: Donna Hall
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. read more >
Large Private Company: Dan Brown
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. read more >
Nonprofit: Chris Kent
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. read more >
Financial Executive: Matthew Jones
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. read more >
Board Member: Frank Johnson
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. read more >
Small Private Company: Renata Jenkins Byler
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. read more >
A Message from Mitch Bettis, President of Arkansas Business Publishing Group
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. Today’s leaders […] read more >
by Mitch Bettis -
Large Private Company: Mary Andrews
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. read more >
Public Sector/ Education: Jim Hudson
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. read more >
Public Sector/ Education: DuShun Scarbrough Sr.
Understanding the needs of the community has been at the heart of DuShun Scarbrough's work at the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission. read more >
Sign up for Daily E-news
Sign Up
THIS WEEK’S EDITION
This Week’s Stories
View Digital Edition
