Kevin Crass
Gas Executive Todd Jacobs Returns as Summit’s COO
Jacobs has 18 years of experience in the energy sector, excluding a stretch as senior vice president of growth and strategy at Black Hills Corp. read more >
2 Promoted at Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (Movers & Shakers)
Megan McClain has been with the cooperatives in 2020, and Justin Simpson has been with the cooperatives since 2011. read more >
Kevin Crass Joins Summit Utilities Board
Summit Board Chair Henry Fain praised Crass' “wealth of knowledge, experience, and proven unwavering commitment to Arkansas.” read more >
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Taking the Big Swings (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Colleges and universities will have to bet big to navigate new challenges. read more >
by Lance Turner -
UA System Board Votes Against University of Phoenix Deal
At a special meeting, trustees voted 5-4 against a resolution supporting the deal, with one trustee abstaining. But that doesn't mean the deal is dead. read more >
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Morril Harriman to Chair UA Board of Trustees
The University of Arkansas board of trustees elects Morril Harriman as its chairman for the upcoming year. read more >
Sanders Appoints Kevin Crass to UA Board
Crass, who led Huckabee's transition team following her election in November, replaces Charles "Cliff" Gibson on the UA board. read more >
Sarah Sanders Names Members of Transition Team
The nine-member team is led by Little Rock attorney Kevin Crass. read more >
Attorneys Say More Is at Risk Than Their $18M
Their fear is that tossing the attorneys’ fee award will deter Arkansans from filing lawsuits challenging the illegal use of taxpayer money. read more >
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Simmons Bank in Negotiations for Naming Rights to Field at War Memorial Stadium
It's the second stadium sponsorship deal the growing bank has announced this month. read more >
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AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson to Speak at Little Rock Chamber Meeting
The Little Rock Regional Chamber says AT&T CEO Randall L. Stephenson will speak at its Dec. 4 annual meeting. read more >
Priority1 Inc. to Add 50 Employees in Little Rock
Priority1 Inc. of Little Rock, a privately held third-party logistics services company, says it will hire at least 50 new corporate headquarters employees as a result of its continued national growth. read more >
Jerry Cohen Named New Manager of War Memorial Stadium
Jerry Cohen has been named manager of War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, effective July 1. Cohen replaces Charles W. Staggs, who is retiring after 29 years at the stadium. read more >
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Central Arkansas Group Asks NCAA for Division I Bowl at War Memorial
If approved, a game to be played in December would match teams from the Sun Belt Conference, which includes Arkansas State University at Jonesboro, and the American Athletic Conference. read more >
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