Before he was the chief information officer for Arkansas Tech University, Ken Wester had already made his mark on the school. His journey began in 1976 when Wester joined the US Army. He served for 12 years and spend an…
2022 AMP C-Suite
- MagazineMarch 2022
2022 AMP C-Suite: Robert McClanahan, Arkansas Electric Co-op CTO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRobert H. McClanahan Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Robert H. McClanahan is vice president of information technology and chief technology officer for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). McClanahan began his career with AECC in 1981 as…
Rasesh Patel Apptegy Rasesh Patel came to Apptegy with unmatched experience developing software engineering teams. Prior to becoming Apptegy’s Chief Technology Officer, Rasesh spent 24 years at Acxiom Corporation, where he started as a software engineer and rose through the ranks…
- MagazineMarch 2022
2022 AMP C-Suite: Cody Crawford, C.R. Crawford Construction
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCody Crawford C.R. Crawford Construction Cody Crawford is owner and founder of C.R. Crawford Construction, one of the state’s largest general contracting and construction management companies. A native of El Dorado, Crawford began his construction career early in life by…
Dennis Clay Crews & Associates Dennis Clay drives the strategic direction and operational performance of the Crews team, as it assists clients in Arkansas and across the country in navigating financial markets. Clay’s commitment to stewardship and service – backed…
- MagazineMarch 2022
2022 AMP C-Suite: Curtis Barnett, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCurtis Barnett Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Curtis Barnett serves as president and chief executive officer for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, which serves more than 2 million members nationwide. Barnett leads Arkansas Blue Cross’ efforts to help…
Dale Cole First Community Bank The vision of 153 local investors came together on Aug. 4, 1997, when First Community Bank opened for business at 710 St. Louis St. in Batesville, with 14 employees and $3.5 million in capital. Chairman…
Mark Himelfarb First Orion As First Orion’s Chief Technology Officer, Mark Himelfarb is responsible for ensuring that the company stays on the cutting edge of the industry by bringing to life software and solutions powering the company’s product line, through…
- MagazineMarch 2022
2022 AMP C-Suite: Cory Anderson, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation CIO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCory Anderson Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Rev. Cory Anderson builds and maintains local and national partnerships, launches bold initiatives, and strategizes to ensure the Foundation pursues equity for all Arkansans. In addition to his role at the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Anderson…
- MagazineMarch 2022
2022 AMP C-Suite: Tina Miles, Cushman & Wakefield|Sage Partners CFO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTina Miles Cushman & Wakefield|Sage Partners Tina Miles is the chief financial officer for Cushman & Wakefield|Sage Partners in Little Rock. She has 20 years of combined experience in the accounting field for private business, service industry, manufacturing and nonprofit…