Movers & Shakers
Stone Bank, Nabholz & ASU Highlight Leadership Changes & Awards (Movers & Shakers)
Multiple professionals in Arkansas have been promoted or hired across various industries, including banking, construction, and education.
Bell, who has worked in hospice care since 2006, joined Arkansas Hospice in August 2016 as vice president and chief medical officer.
In his new role, he will oversee the company’s strategic growth, finances and operations.
This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights key promotions, new hires, and board appointments across Arkansas in banking, health care, law, and more.
Stone Bank, Nabholz & ASU Highlight Leadership Changes & Awards (Movers & Shakers)
Multiple professionals in Arkansas have been promoted or hired across various industries, including banking, construction, and education. read more >
Dr. Brian W. Bell Named President & CEO of Arkansas Hospice (Super Mover)
Bell, who has worked in hospice care since 2006, joined Arkansas Hospice in August 2016 as vice president and chief medical officer. read more >
Chase Selby Named President of CTEH (Super Mover)
In his new role, he will oversee the company’s strategic growth, finances and operations. read more >
Southern Bancorp, UAMS, Conway Corp Highlight Promotions & New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights key promotions, new hires, and board appointments across Arkansas in banking, health care, law, and more. read more >
Armor Bank, CHI St. Vincent, Craighead Electric Announce Hires & Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Bryan Wagner was named Jonesboro market president at Armor Bank, and Justin Etter was promoted to CEO of Craighead Electric. read more >
Dr. Kirk Reynolds Named President of OrthoArkansas (Super Mover)
Reynolds, who specializes in sports medicine, has been with OrthoArkansas for more than a decade. read more >
Promotions Announced at Fidelity Bank, UAMS, & AMFA Foundation (Movers & Shakers)
Arkansas’ business and nonprofit leaders are stepping into new roles—see the latest promotions, hires, and appointments shaping the state’s industries. read more >
Jeff Amerine Named Board Chair of Ark Angel Alliance (Super Mover)
Amerine is the founder and managing director of Startup Junkie Consulting of Fayetteville. read more >
![McDonough succeeds Dr. Rob Williams, who has returned to full-time clinical practice in the hospital’s emergency department.[PHOTO provided]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ryan_McDonough_opt-300x194.jpg)
Ryan McDonough Appointed Chief Medical Officer of Arkansas Children’s Northwest (Super Mover)
He succeeds Dr. Rob Williams, who joined the Arkansas Children’s system to help open ACNW in 2018. read more >
Arvest Bank, Conway Corp. & NARMC Announce Leadership Changes (Movers & Shakers)
Cassie Swafford was promoted to HR administrator at First Service Bank, while various professionals in banking, healthcare, education, and other sectors have taken on new roles across Arkansas. read more >
Mary Grace Herrington Appointed President & CEO of the Girl Scouts-Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma & Texas (Super Mover)
Herrington, who will be based in the Rogers office, succeeds Dawn Prasifka, who retired after 12 years with the organization. read more >
New Appointments Announced at First Community Bank, Colliers & Summit Utilities (Movers & Shakers)
Arkansas businesses and organizations announced leadership changes, including promotions and new hires in banking, health care, education, law, real estate, and utilities. read more >
Poultry Federation, Citizens Bank & Visit Bentonville Announce New Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
From banking to tourism, Arkansas professionals are stepping into new leadership roles, shaping industries across the state. read more >
Jim Youngblood Named President & CEO of Financial Bankstock Corp. & McGehee Bank (Super Mover)
Youngblood previously served the organization as executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, as well as general counsel and corporate secretary. read more >
Eric Peterson Named President of BioVentures LLC (Super Mover)
Peterson had held the position on an interim basis since March 2024. read more >
Promotions Announced at Encore Bank, Hendrix College & Visit Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)
Discover the latest leadership moves in Arkansas across banking, health care, nonprofits, and more, featuring key hires, promotions, and board appointments. read more >
![Bohannan moves into the role after serving as vice president of operations at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs since 2018. [PHOTO provided]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Crystal_Bohannan_opt-300x194.jpg)
Crystal Bohannan Appointed President of CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs (Super Mover)
Bohannan moves into the role after serving as vice president of operations at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs since 2018. read more >
Encore Bank, UAMS, AEDC Announce New Leadership & Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Notable moves include Amy Brown joining Washington Regional and Eric Movassaghi stepping into the CFO role at Encore Bank. read more >
New Roles Announced at Arkansas Federal Credit Union, Simmons Bank & UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
Rodney Showmar and Michael Lamoureux have taken on continued leadership roles, with Showmar staying on the Federal Reserve's advisory council and Lamoureux joining Capitol Counsel as a partner. read more >
Leadership Appointments at Farmers Bank & Trust, Arkansas Capital Corp. & More (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s business moves highlight key leadership changes across various sectors in Arkansas. read more >
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