CONWAY, Ark. (Feb. 16, 2024) —
The Conway Area Leadership Institute announced its 2024 class today.
The Conway Area Leadership Institute equips participants with the knowledge and connections necessary to become a more informed leader in the community. Participants engage in a curriculum inspired by Conway2035, a long-range strategic plan developed with the input of more than 1,800 area residents. Program sessions include economic development, community development, education and workforce development, quality of life, planning and infrastructure, health care, public safety, military, and more.
The Conway Area Leadership Institute is underwritten by First Arkansas Bank & Trust and sponsored by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute and Conway Regional Health System. Session underwriters are Central Baptist College, Conway Corporation, Green Bay Packaging, H+N Architects, Kutak Rock, and Rogers Group.
This year’s class includes 57 individuals from various businesses.
KC Offonry
Acxiom
Nathan Thomas
Acxiom
Haley Turney
Arvest Bank
Brittney Gwatney
American Safeguard Insurance
Kathy Ellis
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway
Ian Stewart
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway
Gina Flake
B & B Safety Training
Joy Turchi
Cadron Creek Play
Corley Shumaker
Central Baptist College
Michael Tate
Centennial Bank
Amelia Prater
Chambers Bank
Jake Briley
City of Conway
Eric Bell
Conway Corporation
Brent Fason
Conway Corporation
Brad Sanders
Conway Corporation
Amanda Castillo
Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center
Kaitlyn Ryals
Conway Public School District
Karey Smith
Conway Public School District
Robert Bennet
Crafton Tull
Ashley Mosley
Farris Agency
Adam Gilbert
First Security Bank
Lexi Gardner
First Arkansas Bank & Trust
Molly Scriber
Garcia Wealth Management
Brandon Dyer
Green Bay Packaging
Heidi Vetter
Genesis of Conway
Joshua Vines
Halff Associates
Ann Lawrenz
Homewell Cares
Bennett Poynter
Insight Enterprises
David Trotter
Insight Enterprises
Amanda Enis
Integrity Insurance
Karin Fulgham
Integrity Insurance
Jake Stanley
Integrity Insurance
Wayne Dickerson
K&K Tree Service
Jonathan Hoffman
Keathley Patterson
Diane Burnside
Leather Brothers
Laurie Williamson
Malvern National Bank
Jerri Worthington
Mcclelland Consulting Engineers
Matthew Judd
Mercer
Derrick Boyd
Microsoft Corporation
Morgan Harrell
Moore and Company
Chris Tyler
Nabholz
Tyler Lachowsky
Natural State Consulting
Tom Boeck
Peace Lutheran
James Mills
Rogers Group
Nick Scherrey
SBW Wealth Management
Jordan Broadstreet
Simmons Bank
Jeff Thomas
Sinco
T.J. McDonald
Textbook Brokers
Mary Rose Musil
Tokusen
Dan Overstreet
Tokusen
Chris Bentley
University of Central Arkansas
Rachel Haberman
University of Central Arkansas
Michael Hudson
University of Central Arkansas
Travis Johnson
University of Central Arkansas
Raegan McGhee
United Way
Grant Vrazel
Virco
Hannah Johnson
Rhea Lana’s
CALI will host an opening reception on March 11 where the 2024 class will celebrate with sponsors, their employers, and other special guests.
ABOUT THE CONWAY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Since 1891, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has served as the voice of the Conway, Arkansas, business community. It represents the interests of more than 1,200 members by promoting economic development in Conway and Faulkner County, advocating a pro-business climate at all levels of government, supporting the county’s educational institutions, and establishing and executing a vision for the community. To learn more about the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, visit ConwayChamber.org.
ABOUT THE CONWAY AREA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The Conway Area Leadership Institute prepares emerging leaders to serve the Conway community. Through shared experiences and frequent interactions, participants will engage in a ten-month curriculum inspired by Conway2035. Conway2035 is a long-range strategic plan developed with the input of more than 1,800 area residents. This plan identifies priorities that have been grouped into “People” and “Places”: Arts, Entertainment and Culture; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Education; Job Creation; Poverty and Homelessness; Public Safety; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Beautification; Bicycle Paths and Trails; Downtown Business District; Land Use and Planning; Parks and Recreation; Public Transportation; Streets, Sidewalks and Drainage.
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