Dr. Jose Romero doesn’t see himself as a character in a Michael Crichton novel. On the contrary, Arkansas’ newest secretary of health is a self-described academic/physician. That’s all. It just so happens that his expertise lies in infectious disease and…
Influencers of the Year 2021
- BusinessEnergyJanuary 2021Magazine
2021 Influencers of the Year: Matt Bell, Co-Founder, Entegrity
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMatt Bell has been an influencer in the finance and construction industries, and as partner at Little Rock’s Entegrity, he’s now influencing the solar and advanced energy fields. Prior to co-launching Entegrity with Chris Ladner, Bell co-founded a commercial general-contractor…
- BusinessJanuary 2021Magazine
2021 Influencers of the Year: Brent Birch, Executive Director, Little Rock Tech Park
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe question isn’t so much, “Is Brent Birch an influencer?” The question is more, “Just what doesn’t he influence?” Under the guidance of Birch and the LRTP board authority, the tech park has remained viable through COVID-19 and continues its…
- BusinessEnergyJanuary 2021Magazine
2021 Influencers of the Year: Bret Carroll, CEO, Conway Corporation
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBret Carroll was named CEO of Conway Corp in 2017, just the sixth person to hold the title in the company’s more than 90-year history. He started at Conway Corp in 1998 as the company’s chief financial officer. Since taking…
- BusinessJanuary 2021Magazine
2021 Influencers of the Year: Jay Chesshir, President/CEO, Little Rock Chamber
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJay Chesshir is well-known for his involvement in the capital city’s development. In 2006, the proud native of Nashville (Howard County) became the 15th president and CEO in the 143-year history of the chamber. Chesshir began his career at the…
- BusinessJanuary 2021Magazine
2021 Influencers of the Year: Bryan Day, Executive Director, Port of Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBryan Day has been involved with state and local government for more than 35 years, and the wide array of positions he has held have allowed him to focus on building and strengthening communities. Day was appointed executive director of…
- Health & ScienceHealth CareJanuary 2021Magazine
2021 Influencers of the Year: Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, State Epidemiologist
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. Jennifer A. Dillaha is State Epidemiologist and the medical director for Immunizations and Outbreak Response with the Arkansas Department of Health in Little Rock. She has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dillaha graduated from the University…
- BusinessJanuary 2021Magazine
2021 Influencers of the Year: John Furner, President/CEO, Walmart U.S.
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., John Furner oversees the strategic direction and performance of more than 4,700 stores and more than 1 million associates. Furner previously served as president/CEO of Sam’s Club from 2017-2019. Under his…
- BusinessJanuary 2021MagazineTourism
2021 Influencers of the Year: Kalene Griffith, President/CEO, Visit Bentonville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffKalene Griffith is the president and CEO of Visit Bentonville, which promotes the city of Bentonville as a world-class travel destination. Griffith played competitive softball at Dodge City Community College and rugby at Kansas State University. She started her community-focused…
- BusinessConstruction/Real EstateJanuary 2021Magazine
2021 Influencers of the Year: Jeff Hathaway, President/CEO, Hathaway Group
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs president and CEO of Hathaway Group in Little Rock, Hathaway uses local knowledge and deep experience to overcome real estate challenges, all while displaying a deep adoration for the Natural State’s capital city. Hathaway has been selling real estate…