Mark Simmons

Dr. Jason Knott has joined physicians at St. Bernards OB-GYN Associates in Jonesboro. Susan Rikoff has joined White River Health System in Batesville as controller. read more >

The Arkansas Farm Bureau announced that five people will be inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame for their leadership and service to the state's largest business sector. read more >

Rosalind Brewer, president and CEO of Sam's Club, has take over as co-chair of the Northwest Arkansas Council for 2014-15. She takes over for one of the council's founding members, Mark Simmons, who is also chairman of Simmons Foods in Siloam Springs. Simmons served as co-chair since June 2013. read more >

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas on Monday announced four new inductees to its Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. read more >

Mark C. Simmons has never been one to shy away from a daunting task. Whether taking over the family company when only in his 20s, overseeing one of the nation’s largest privately held broiler processing companies and the largest private label pet food company during economic turmoil or working to keep northwest Arkansas growing while protecting its natural beauty, Simmons accepted the challenge. read more >

Mark Simmons, chairman of Simmons Foods Inc. in Siloam Springs, has been named as the next presiding co-chair of the Northwest Arkansas Council, where he says he'll focus on a five-year plan aimed at helping the region grow. read more >