Leadership Arkansas Class XIX Graduates 53 Statewide Leaders

May 16, 2025 (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Fifty-three Arkansans representing diverse industries, backgrounds, and regions completed Leadership Arkansas Class XIX and celebrated their graduation on Friday, May 16, during a ceremony at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum in Little Rock.

“These graduates are better prepared than ever to lead in their communities and industries,” said Randy Zook, President and CEO of the State Chamber/AIA. “They leave this program with lifelong connections and a deeper understanding of what drives Arkansas forward.”

Leadership Arkansas Class XIX was made possible by generous support from sponsors across the state. Central Moloney served as the Underwriting Sponsor. Presenting Sponsors included ARcare, Nucor Steel Arkansas/Nucor-Yamato Steel, Southwest Power Pool, and Walmart. Statewide Program Sponsors were Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Farm Credit of Arkansas, and Summit Utilities.

The following individuals (name – employer – hometown) graduated as members of Leadership Arkansas Class XIX:

• Catherine Beasley – University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
• Grant Brewer – University of Arkansas – Centerton
• Malcolm K. Briggs – Wells Fargo Advisors – Little Rock
• C.J. Brown – Southwest Power Pool – Vilonia
• Jeremy W. Brown – Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield – Hot Springs
• Colonel Erin Burns – Arkansas Air National Guard – Maumelle
• Alyssa Carter – Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce – Russellville
• Nicholas Colclough – Highland Pellets – Little Rock
• Chris Cook – Entergy Arkansas – Wilmar
• Toni Cook – Walmart – Fayetteville
• Mallory Darby – Mississippi County Economic Development – Manila
• Justin Davis – Wright’s BBQ – Lowell
• Jessica Feltz – Arkansas Game and Fish Commission – Conway
• Daron Frederick – Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corporation – Benton
• Tina Gabbard – Cox Communications / Cox Mobile – Fayetteville
• Kyle James Gaither – FutureFuel Chemical Company – Batesville
• Lane Gammel – Goodwill Industries of Arkansas – Benton
• Keith Gammill – Arkansas Economic Development Commission – Jonesboro
• Jacob Daniel Garrett – AT&T – Vilonia
• Marq Golden – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Little Rock
• Joe Gould – Citizens Bank – Little Rock
• Jessica Gray – Signature Bank of Arkansas – Fayetteville
• Monty Harrington – Farmers Bank and Trust – Magnolia
• Allison Hatfield – Arkansas Department of Commerce – Little Rock
• Melissa Myers Hendricks – University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College – Little Rock
• Zack Hill – Few – Conway
• Marcus Hopkins – W&W|AFCO Steel – North Little Rock
• Stephen Houserman – City of Clarksville – Lamar
• Shanda Hunter – SWEPCO – Fayetteville
• Russell Jones – Arkansas Tech University – Russellville
• Steve Jones – Dassault Falcon Jet – Bryant
• TJ Lawhon – Wright Lindsey & Jennings – Little Rock
• Mark McHale – Ritter Communications – Jonesboro
• Robin Mizell – Black Hills Energy – Rogers
• Garrett Morgan – ARcare – Conway
• Travis Mosler – Central Moloney – Pine Bluff
• Andrew Norman – Nabholz Construction – Little Rock
• Christian O’Neal – UA Little Rock – Little Rock
• Anna Oberste – Oaklawn Hot Springs – Vilonia
• Kylie Parker – ECCI – Alexander
• Steven Person – University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service – Little Rock
• Jennifer McCloskey Quezada – Walmart – Rogers
• Sammy Sanchez – Nucor Hickman Arkansas – Blytheville
• Col. Anthony Sanders – Arkansas Army National Guard – Maumelle
• Hana Settles – Saracen Casino Resort – Bryant
• Stephanie Sharp – Summit Utilities – Bentonville
• Dustin Tackett – Garver – Greenbrier
• Lindsey Vechik – Tyson Foods – Rogers
• Amy Whitehead – University of Central Arkansas – Conway
• Dr. Josh Wilson – Ozarka College – Calico Rock
• Crenisha Wright – Arkansas Foodbank – Benton
• Tim Wright – Lockheed Martin – Camden
• Alison Wynne – Crafton Tull – Fayetteville

Leadership Arkansas is a nine-month leadership development program operated by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas (State Chamber/AIA). Through on-site tours, immersive discussions, and cultural experiences, the program connects business and civic leaders while exploring the state’s key issues, assets, and opportunities.

Leadership Arkansas aims to challenge, inform, and inspire emerging and established leaders to strengthen Arkansas’s economy and communities. Since its inception in 2005, the program has graduated more than 1,000 leaders from across the state.

Applications for Leadership Arkansas Class XX will open soon. To learn more, visit www.arkansasstatechamber.com/leadershiparkansas.