The C-Suite: That place where most of us strive to be when we launch a career. Referring to the cluster of top-level executive positions within most companies — the C-Suite entails hard work, high stress and long hours. But the…
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Lowell — J.B. Hunt Transportation Services in Lowell, one of the largest supply-chain solutions providers in North America, today announced the appointment of Shelley Simpson as CEO and president, along with her nomination for election to the board of directors. …
A new chief executive will be taking the lead at Rock Dental Brands. Kristi Crum has been named CEO for the Little Rock-based dental group. She will take the role officially on Thursday, July 1, succeeding current CEO Merritt Dake.…
A new chief executive officer will be taking the reins of Citizens Bank in Batesville. Adam Mitchell will be moving up into the CEO role, succeeding outgoing CEO Phil Baldwin. Originally, Baldwin was set to retire in mid-2021 but shortened…
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Carol Witham Joins Texas-Based Research Company as CEO
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleCarol Witham will be joining Pillar Clinical Research, a Richardson, Texas-based research company focused on early and late-stage central nervous system trials, as its chief executive officer. Witham will be leading Pillar Clinical Research from Little Rock, where she will…
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Barnhouse Named CEO of Arkansas Research Alliance
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBryan Barnhouse has been named chief executive officer for the Arkansas Research Alliance. This promotion was effective Friday, Jan. 1., and ARA president Jerry Adams announced the promotion on Monday, Jan. 4. Most recently, Barnhouse served as the ARA’s chief…
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After Nationwide Search, Arkansas PBS Foundation Has New CEO
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleStarting Monday, Sept. 28, the Arkansas PBS Foundation will have a new chief executive officer. Marge Betley has been named the foundation’s new CEO by the board of directors. According to board president Dr. S. Lynne Rich, the board conducted…
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Citizens Bank CEO Stepping Down in 2021, as Bank Passes $1 Billion in Assets
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAs Citizens Bank announces a major milestone, the company’s chief executive is making plans to step down. Citizens Bank CEO Phil Baldwin has announced that he plans to retire in 2021. Baldwin has led Citizens Bank since 2014, more than…
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Hester Named CEO and Chairperson for HD Nursing
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA patient safety solutions company has named a new chief executive officer. Dr. Amy Hester is taking the reins at HD Nursing, the company she co-founded in 2012, as its chief executive officer (CEO) and chairperson. Most recently, she served…
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Dan Williams Retires as Garver CEO, Brock Hoskins Steps Up
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleDuring the annual Garver Summit held last week in Little Rock, Dan Williams officially retired as the engineering firm’s chief executive officer. Brock Hoskins has stepped up to serve as Garver’s new CEO, in addition to his previous role as…