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Arvest Bank’s Wealth Management division has named Asa Cottrell as its next President and CEO, effective June 13, the financial services firm announced via press release Wednesday morning. Current President and CEO Jim King will remain a member of the…

How long would it take for a regular American employee to catch up to Elon Musk’s wealth? It would take at least three million years, according to recent data from financial website MoneyTransfers.com. Musk is the wealthiest man in the…

FedEx announced Monday that, effective June 1, current Chairman and CEO Frederick W. Smith will step down from the position to become executive chairman. Smith will be succeeded by Raj Subramaniam, current FedEx president and COO. Smith and Subramaniam will…

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…

Curtis 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…

Judy R. McReynolds ArcBest Judy R. McReynolds is the chairman, president and CEO of ArcBest®. Under her leadership, ArcBest has evolved into a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company — leading the way with cutting-edge technology and customized solutions that help keep…

Pat McCabe Levi Hospital Pat McCabe serves as president and CEO of Levi Hospital in Hot Springs. His 35 years there make him the longest serving hospital CEO in Arkansas. McCabe holds a Master of Health Administration from St. Louis…

George Makris Jr. Simmons First National Corp. When George Makris joined Simmons in January 2013, the bank had operations in three states and total consolidated assets of approximately $2.1 billion. Today, the company stretches across a six-state footprint with approximately…

Brian Fowler Arkansas Surgical Hospital Originally from Springdale, Brian Fowler earned an Accounting degree from Arkansas State University in 2004 and completed his MBA at the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas in 2005. After completing the…