executive leadership

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has named Shelley Simpson as its new president, effective Aug. 1, 2022, the company announced on Wednesday. Simpson has served 15 of her 28 total years at J.B. Hunt in executive leadership roles. Prior to her…

Little Rock healthcare nonprofit AFMC’s Board of Directors has selected John Selig to assume the role of the company’s next CEO, following a nationwide search. Selig will assume the role effective Sept. 1, following the announcement of current CEO Ray…

Justin Avery has been named CEO of Rock Region METRO, effective immediately, the public transportation system serving Pulaski County announced Tuesday. Avery had most recently been serving as CFO and interim CEO for the system. He has 10 years of…

Clark Contractors recently hired three new employees: Chris Shepard, Travis Henry and Daniel Hunt. Shepard was hired in March 2022 as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Shepard will manage Clark Contractors’ financial actions, including financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning…

Blake Swindle has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS), the company announced on Thursday. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets of approximately $2.02…

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…

35 employees of Missouri-based accounting firm BKD CPAs & Advisors will be promoted to partner or managing director on June 1, 2022. BKD, LLP is one of the largest U.S. accounting and advisory firms, providing consulting, tax, assurance and accounting outsourcing…

Simmons Bank announced Tuesday the promotions of veteran bankers Daniel Robinson and Reggie Rose to lead Arkansas Community markets. As President of Simmons’ East Arkansas division, Daniel Robinson will oversee Paragould, Jonesboro, Weiner, Searcy, Cabot, Pine Bluff, White Hall, Lake…

Frank (FH) Cox III has been elected by his partners to assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at Little Rock marketing firm Cox Minshall Winans, effective April 1, 2022. The top role was previously held by Frank…

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…