Rogers Executive Airport Announces New Branding

OCTOBER2015 | Vol 10 Issue 10

Two Jets sit on the apron of the Rogers Executive Airport

he Rogers Executive Airport is embrac- Krutsch, Airport Manager, told the Chamber Voice. “Your Complete Aviation Solution” ing its longtime offerings with a new Clyde Tempel, a longtime member of the The Rogers Executive Airport supports a name and a promising future that rel- Rogers Airport Commission, is also pleased with broad range of aviation activity, from single ishes all facets of aviation. Previously the new branding concept. “We wanted to draw engine planes to large international business Tknown as the Rogers Municipal Airport, the new attention to the fact that we are located in the jets, air ambulances, and occasional military air- name and logo were selected earlier this year center of the nation,” Tempel said. “We’re the craft. Customers include a diverse spectrum of to better reflect the higher level of facilities, ser- front door to the world because some of the big- local businesses of all sizes and profiles, as well as vices, and amenities the Airport now offers, David gest companies in the world are right here.” thousands of vendors, suppliers, and service pro-

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Page Page The Most Powerful Little Committee Page Events and Meetings (That You’ve Never Heard Of); Chamber Night Welcome New Members | August 2015 2 7 at the Rogers School Board of Education 12

Page Page Page Rogers Executive Airport Announces Fall 2015 Guide | Northwest Arkansas Arts & Ribbon Cuttings | August 2015 3 New Branding Continued 8 Crafts Fairs; Focus on the Community 13

Page Page Page 2015 Fall Golf Tournament Winners Chamber Membership Renewals | Talk Business & Politics 4 and Recap 9 14 August 2015

Page Page Page 5 First Leadership | Introducing Class 20 10 New Directors Join Board for 2016 15 Chamber Networking & Educational Events Page Small Business Corner: Page What is the Small Business Council? | New Directors Join Board for 2016 Continued RogersLowell.com | OCTOBER2015 1 6 Call for 2016 Applications 11 business-building events upcoming meetings designed for you

10.7 10.1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board – Mike Watts, FM Corporation NWA Fall Job Fair Small Business Council Meeting Chairman-Elect – Nick Hobbs, JB Hunt 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Treasurer – David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Frisco Station Mall Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Past Chairman – Ric Clifford, Clifford Consulting Group President/CEO – Raymond Burns RIDC President – Jerry Vest, Regions Bank 10.13 10.8 Coffee Connection Ambassadors Monthly Meeting 2015 DIRECTORS 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lori Brown, Kimberly Clark First National Bank of NWA Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Dewayne Burns, eSCO Processing & Recycling Guy Cable, Grand Savings Bank Clay Conly, First Western 10.14 10.14 Jeff Geurian,CEI Engineering Sunrise Seminar Series | Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Millennials in the Workplace 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 DIRECTORS Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction 10.16 David Hale, Digital Printing Solutions Rick McWhirt, Bekaert Corporation 10.15 Government Affairs Committee Jeff Ratcliff, Big Heart Pet Brands Business After Hours 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cameron Smith, Cameron Smith & Associates 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker Furniture & Appliance Ozark Beer Company For information on other meetings including the Northwest 2017 DIRECTORS Arkansas Emerging Leaders and Leadership Benton County Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton County 10.20 Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods 2015 Chamber Night at the go to the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Real Estate Rogers School Board Mauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA Frank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm Rogers Public Schools Administration Building For information on other upcoming events visit the EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Jeremy Barclay, Northwest Health System complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com Jerry Carmichael, TY International Inc. Mike Clawson, Del Monte Foods, Inc. Bob Clinard, Benton County Judge Dr. Janie Darr, Rogers Public Schools presented by | hosted by | Rich Davis, SourceGas Arkansas Inc. Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum Spencer Fox, NWA Emerging Leaders; Simmons Bank View complete calendar Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers at RogersLowell.com Chris Johnson, Cabela’s Brad Jones, New Creature Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, NWACC Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center David Lang, Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long, Mayor, City of Lowell Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Charles Nevin, Advantage Sales & Marketing Dawn Spragg, Central United Methodist Church Thom Stathakis, Everett Buick GMC Chris Sultemeier, Walmart Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS Dick Trammel, Arkansas Highway Commission 492950) is published monthly in January, February, Vicki Vasser-Jenkins, Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure, Thompson, & March, May, June, July, August, September, October November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by DIVISION CHAIRS the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Community Development – Erin Kiefer 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage Membership Services – Vicki Vasser-Jenkins Economic Development – Jeff Milford paid at Rogers, AR. Government Affairs – Jerry Carmichael Rogers-Lowell Area Convention & Visitors Bureau – David Lang Chamber of Commerce POSTMASTER send address changes to: 317 West Walnut Street ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUDIT COMMITTEE NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Guy Cable Rogers, Arkansas 72756 Frank Bailey P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485 David Hale

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Raymond Burns, CCE Steve Cox Brooklynn Wiley Katie Wright President/CEO Vice President of Economic Development Director of Special Events Assistant to the President [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

J.R. Shaw Jon Moran Jacque Eakins Ashley Matsumura Senior Vice President | Visit Rogers Vice President of Government Affairs Account Executive Information Specialist [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Shelle Summers Whitney Yoder, IOM Marni Rogers Amanda Mills Senior Vice President of Membership Services Vice President of Community Development Member Services Representative Information Specialist [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Vickie Grotts Judy Diffee Erin Jernigan Vice President of Accounting & Finance Finance Manager Convention Sales Manager | Visit Rogers [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Brad Phillips Nick Smith Kelly Parker Vice President of Marketing Communications Creative Services Manager Sports Marketing Manager | Visit Rogers 2 [email protected] Voice | OCTOBER2015 [email protected] [email protected] ...Continued from Page 1 viders of companies based in the region. The airport is one of only two airports in Arkansas with Aerial Shot of Rogers Executive Airport U.S. Customs and Border Protection services on- site to accommodate international flights. “The airport is no longer a small municipal airport and the new name helps reflect that,” Tempel added.

Tourism and Recreational Aviation Growth “The advantages offered by the Rogers Executive Airport are not limited to our business aviation customers,” said Ray Hobbs, Airport Commission Chairman. Tourism and recreational flying are growing market segments. “We are convenient to numerous business interests including the Walmart Corporate Headquarters, as well as popular area attractions and recreation destinations, such as the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Walmart AMP (Arkansas Music Pavilion), Downtown Rogers, Beaver Lake, and regional sports venues,” Hobbs added. Accord- ing to Rogers Executive Airport officials, an estimated 50,000 - 75,000 business and leisure travelers pass through the airport annually. “The airport is no longer a small municipal airport and the new name helps reflect that.” ~ Clyde Tempel, Rogers Airport Commission Airport’s History Shaping Its Future Tempel and Krutsch point to the airport’s past for setting up a good flight plan for its future. For over 60 years, the Rogers Airport has played an important role in the economic development of the region. The Airport helped support the growth of the area’s poultry industry in the late 1940’s. From what was then a grass strip, the first weekly air shipment of broilers arrived in November, 1949, and within three years, some 20 million broilers were transported via the airport. The runway was paved in 1958 and expansion of the once small strip continues today. Much of the airport’s infra- structure has been reconstructed or substantially improved over the past decade. “The Rogers Executive Airport is primed for growth and well positioned to meet the aviation needs of the region”, said Krutsch.

RogersLowell.com | OCTOBER2015 3 2015 Fall Golf Tournament Winners and Recap

he RoArk Group (pictured) won First Place at the Rogers-Lowell Area Cham- ber of Commerce 2015 Fall Golf Tour- nament held September 11 at the Lost TSprings Golf & Athletic Club. Second Place went to Preformed Line Products Company and Third Place to George Nunnally Chevrolet, Inc. Players on all teams also tested their skills in the hole-in-one contest, longest drive, closest- to-the-pin and putting contests to win prizes. There was no hole-in-one winner this year which The Roark Group was sponsored by Everett Chevrolet. Prizes for the other contests went to these golfers:

LONGEST DRIVE | Sponsored by McGhee Insurance Brandi McKinley

CLOSEST-TO-THE-PIN | Sponsored by CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. Taylor Spaggle Preformed Line Products Company PUTTING CONTEST | Sponsored by Crain Automotive Team Casey Brown

The day concluded with the 19th Hole Party sponsored by Golden Corral/K-MAC Catering of Rogers, a fun celebration featuring the announcement of tournament winners and prizes, and lots of delicious food, beverages and networking fun. George Nunnally Chevrolet

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4 Chamber Voice | OCTOBER2015 FIRST LEADERSHIP | Introducing Class 20 rvest First Leadership, developed in 1996, is an effort to invest in the future of our community, by provid- “First Leadership introduces students to leadership skills while building ing a student-focused program of Ainnovative strategies to promote participant self-esteem, exploring career paths and developing interpersonal skills.” growth and leadership opportunities. Each year high school sophomores and juniors who Takaji Abo, Jacob Hertz, reside within the Rogers Public School District son of Gregory & Lorna Abo son of Marysia Hertz are encouraged to apply for the 8-month com- Tiffany Aguilar, Chloe Kordsmeier, munity based leadership program. daughter of Rosie Aguilar daughter of Heather & Jeffery Kordsmeier Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Fernanda Alcantara, Bradley Lunsford, Arvest, 20 students are selected each year to daughter of Maria Martinez son of Tamara & Chuck Lunsford experience the community in a whole new Austin Bayles, Ilen Marquez, light. To date, 380 students have graduated son of Angela & Michael Bayles daughter of Jose Marquez & Maria Rodriguez from the program. During the year students Cristina Canales, Isamar Ortiz, learn more about themselves through team- daughter of Antonia Canales daughter of Jose & Maria Ortiz building and leadership development; they Amber Crowe, Amy Perez, learn more about the community through daughter of Marsha & John Crowe daughter of Ada Perez sessions focused on human services and eco- Sheyenne Dorsey, Rhianna Phillips, nomic development; and they are given tools daughter of Scott & Shanna Dorsey daughter of Callie & James Phillips to think about their future through local col- Patricia Garcia, Liliana Pleitez, lege tours and discussions on personal finance. daughter of Veronica & Jorge Luis Garcia daughter of Yanira & Oswaldo Pleitez Congratulations to the America Gomez, Elena Ramirez, daughter of Rubenia Cordero daughter of Gladiola A. Pelayo-Ramirez students and parents of Esmeralda Gonzalez, Jacob Womble, First Leadership Class 20! daughter of Olga & Mano Gonzalez son of Jim & Brenda Womble

RogersLowell.com | OCTOBER2015 5 What is the Small Business Council? | Call for 2016 Applications

he Small Business Council (SBC) of the growth for small business through awareness, tations held at the Chamber offices. This gives Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Com- diversity, and education. the SBC opportunities to get to know new mem- merce was formed in 2005. It is made The twenty member council meets on the bers and help share the vision of the Chamber. up of volunteers who either own their first Thursday of each month to talk about the Those wishing to serve on the SBC must Town business or work for small businesses in the needs of the small business community, nomi- complete an application and be approved by a area. The purpose of the Small Business Council nate and select a small business of the month combination of Chamber staff and the executive (SBC) is to be the voice of the small business and small business of the year, develop business committee of the SBC. The term of service starts community and provide guidance to Chamber education programming for Chamber University, in January 2016 and goes through December. If staff on the needs of the small business com- and discuss and help implement small business you are interested in learning more about the munity within Northwest Arkansas. The SBC’s programs for the Chamber. Members also help SBC or would like to serve contact Steve Cox at mission statement is: Promoting sustainable facilitate and run the bi-monthly Member Orien- [email protected] for an application.

“Promoting sustainable growth for small business through awareness, diversity, and education.”

Congratulations to Legacy National Bank

This month’s winner is Legacy National Bank | Legacy National Bank and its employees continually give their time and resources to help community groups, public schools, not-for-profit causes as well as chambers of commerce to support Northwest Arkansas’ citizens and businesses. The company is a great example of a successful business being a great corporate citizen.

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6 Chamber Voice | OCTOBER2015 The Most Powerful Little Committee (That You’ve Never Heard Of)

uring a recent trip to Little Rock earlier istrative rule, regulation, or policy that drew attention When it comes to the business of Northwest this summer, I attended several legisla- from legislators, agency directors could possibly be Arkansas, this is the one committee in Little Rock on tive committee meetings and wrote the questioned by various committees or by the Legisla- which we really need to be well represented. Remind title of this article in the margin of my tive Council. Members could call agency directors on the current legislators, and want-to-be legislators, as Dnotes. I was listening to the second-ever meeting of the carpet before a committee over policy disagree- they approach you for your support in this election the Administrative Rules and Regulations Subcom- ments, but they really had no constitutional authority season, that representation on this subcommittee for mittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council. That’s a to deny rules or policies from being implemented by Northwest Arkansas is vitally important to you and big name for a new subcommittee that now has a lot an executive agency or commission if the legislature essential to the continued growth of our region. to say about how Arkansas state government affects had previously granted that authority to the agency you and your business. or commission. After passage of Issue No. 1, legisla- “The Administrative Rules and Regs Committee”, tors now have the authority to deny policies and rules as it is now commonly known within the walls of the passed by agencies of the executive branch. Capitol, was actually created by you, the voting public. Business leaders statewide have traditionally In the 2013 legislative session, the legislature referred relied on established relationships, and were already three amendments to be placed on the ballot for con- familiar with the governor, agency directors, and sideration in the 2014 election. governor-appointed commission members, who Proposed Issue Number 1 of the 2014 election regulated their industries and businesses. Passage of passed with almost 60 percent approval of the voters Issue No. 1 last year placed an enormous amount of last year. It may have looked like it authorized just an power in the hands of the legislative branch. extra step in the rulemaking process, but it could be a This brings me to the overall point I want to slippery step if you are not paying attention. make with this submission. No one in Arkansas will What did you actually approve with this ballot argue the fact that currently the most productive eco- measure granting new legislative authority? What nomic engine and region of the state are Benton and does this truly mean for your business in Benton Washington Counties in Northwest Arkansas. This is County and rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas? It very important, because as it stands now, there is only means a lot, and here’s what you should be aware of one state senator and no state representative from when this new subcommittee begins to meet regularly. these two counties serving on this very important Jon Moran, Vice President of Government Before passage of Issue No. 1 last year, when a subcommittee, which will only grow to be even more Affairs with the Rogers-Lowell Area state agency, board, or commission passed an admin- powerful as time passes. Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Night at the Rogers School Board of Education | October 20

ere’s your opportunity to meet and visit with members of the Rogers School Board of Education at the 9th “Chamber Night receptions expose Chamber members to our community annual Chamber Night reception held Hduring the Rogers School Board of Education meet- leaders and inspire members to become interested and more involved in ing. It’s a great way for the Chamber’s members to the community.” learn more about how the Rogers School District ~ Raymond Burns, Chamber President/CEO works. The superintendent will also present a “State of the District” address starting at 6:00 p.m. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors | Chamber Night at the Rogers School Board was designed to provide Chamber members the opportunity to not only learn more about our Presenting Sponsor | Gold Sponsors | Silver Sponsors | schools but also to confirm our business community’s support for elected and school officials. Chamber Night at the Rogers School Board of Education reception is free and open to all members, with no registration required. It is held at the District Administration Office, 500 W. Walnut St. in Rogers. The reception starts at 5:00 p.m. and light (50% Black & PMS 187c) refreshments will be served.

RogersLowell.com | OCTOBER2015 7 FALL 2015 GUIDE | Northwest Arkansas Arts & Crafts Fairs*

Spanker Creek Farm Arts & Crafts Festival Rodeo of the Ozarks Arts & Crafts Festival (1st Annual) Sharp’s Show of War Eagle October 14-18 October 15-17 October 15-18 Bella Vista Parsons Stadium, Springdale Located adjacent to the War Eagle Fair. (479) 685-5655 (479) 756-0464 (479) 789-5683 spankercreekfarm.com The War Eagle Fair Frisco Station Mall Arts & Crafts Festival Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festivals October 15-18 October 15-18 October 15, 16, & 17 | 3 Show Locations The War Eagle Fair is the “Granddaddy” of them all, located Frisco Station Mall, Rogers The Festival at the Washington County Fairgrounds (Fayette- along the banks of the War Eagle River and alongside the (479) 631-0006 ville) is open October 15-17; Festivals at the NWA Convention Historic War Eagle Mill. friscostationmall.com Center (Springdale) and the John Q. Hammons Convention (479) 789-5398 Center (Rogers) are open October 16 & 17. wareaglefair.com

Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival War Eagle Mill Craft & Culinary Fair October 15-17 October 15-18 Bella Vista Historic War Eagle Mill (479) 855-2064 (479) 789-5343 bellavistafestival.org wareaglemill.com *Dates, times and locations subject to change. Please contact in advance to confirm.

July 22 | 2015 The City of Rogers held a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the major rebuilding project at Lake Atalanta which will include new amenities and park improvements. June 23 | 2015 The Walton Arts Center held a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating its $23 mil- Pictured (left to right) are Greg Hines (City of Rogers Mayor), Raymond Burns (President/CEO of lion expansion and renovation. the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce), Ryan Hale (Walton Family Foundation), and Greg Lindley (City of Rogers Parks Commission). Pictured is Peter Lane (President/CEO).

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RogersLowell.com | OCTOBER2015 9 Six New Directors Join Board for 2016 – 2018

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of mons First National Bank, he held the Executive tion in Rogers. In addition, he is a current member Commerce would like to welcome these Vice President role with Dumas State Bank (from and Community Group Leader for Fellowship individuals who will serve 3 year terms 1983 to 1995) until its acquisition by Simmons Bible Church, and board member of the Arkansas through 2018 on the Board of Directors. First National Bank in 1995 when he was pro- Bankers Association. TThe Board of Directors is the policymaking body of moted to President and CEO. He transferred to He enjoys golf and scuba diving. the Chamber, and its members represent a cross- Northwest Arkansas in 2001 as the Executive section of the business and professional leadership Vice President and was promoted to his current Jeff Milford in the community. position in April 2012. Manager of External Affairs, SWEPCO He is a graduate of Dumas High School Fayetteville District Keri Earwood (1979), the University of Arkansas - Monticello As Manager of External Owner, Shelter Insurance – (BS Accounting, 1983), the National Commer- Affairs, Milford oversees local Keri Earwood Insurance Agency, LLC cial Lending School (1985) and the Bank School community relations, gov- Keri Earwood has 14 of the South - LSU, 1990). Mr. Ferguson lives ernmental affairs, and region- years of insurance experience in Rogers with his wife, Rachel, a teacher at al economic development that began while she attended TG Smith Elementary in Springdale. He has a for SWEPCO. Southwest Baptist University. son and daughter-in-law, Lance and Laine, a Milford previously held She graduated SBU with a BS daughter, Ashley, and a granddaughter, Kath- the position of Supervisor in Business Administration in erine Grace. He and his family attend First Bap- Customer Design in Fayette- December 2003. She moved tist Church of Rogers. ville, heading the group of distribution system to NWA in 2004 and was hired Dennis has a passion for community engineers in the Fayetteville District. A 16-year by Shelter Insurance in 2007. involvement. He currently serves as Chairman employee, Milford joined the company as an Keri is a multi-line agent that currently has an AR, for the Rogers Planning Commission, serves Industrial Marketing Engineer and was a Sr. Indus- MO, OK, and TN multi-line license and an AR Health on the Rogers Board of Adjustments, and is a trial Marketing Engineer in the company’s General Exchange license. current member of Rogers Noon Rotary. He is Office in Shreveport. During his career he has Keri enjoys serving the Rogers community a former board member of CASA of NWA and served as Division Marketing Manager in Fayette- through the Rogers Lions Club. She joined the Lions Junior Achievement of NWA and has been ville and Manager of Commercial and Industrial in 2008 and received Lion of the Year in 2009. Keri involved with United Way, the Rogers-Lowell Marketing in Tulsa. served on the club’s board 3 years before serving as Area Chamber of Commerce and other com- A native of Shelbyville, Texas, Milford earned a club President for 2 years. She currently serves as munity and school organizations. In Dumas, Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineer- Co-Chairman on the club’s Sight Committee, where he served as President of the Dumas Chamber ing from Texas A&M University in College Station. she works with school nurses and other community of Commerce, Dumas Lions Club and the Wal- He is a graduate of the LSU Management Training organizations to help student and residents receive nut Lake Country Club. Program. He has been an officer of the Institute of eye exams and glasses. She and her husband of Dennis enjoys anything Razorbacks, kaya- Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the 10 years, Bill, are Directors of a Sunday morning king/canoeing, hunting, golf and the outdoors American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Life Group at First Baptist Church of Rogers. For 3 of Northwest Arkansas. Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). of her last 10 years of attendance, Keri can be spot- Active in the community, Milford has held ted greeting FBC guests and members in the front Jon Harrell several positions within committees of the Fay- lobby and helping in the nursery on occasion. Chairman of the Board, First Bank etteville Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the Bill and Keri are Arkansas natives, originat- of Arkansas in Rogers Stewardship Committee of First Baptist Church of ing from Eastern AR. They chose NWA for its job Jon Harrell is Chairman of the Fayetteville where he also has been an adult Sun- opportunities and their love of the outdoors. They Board of First Bank of Arkan- day School teacher. Milford has two children. enjoy boating, hiking, and playing outside with sas in Rogers. Previously, he their three children; Ethan, CallieAnne , and Amelia held the positions of Rogers David Roth Earwood. The area trails and parks are an important President of First Bank of President, WorkMatters, Inc. part of this family’s life. Arkansas (from 2010 to 2013) David M. Roth became and Rogers President of president of WorkMatters, Inc. Dennis Ferguson Signature Bank (from 2005 to in October, 2003. WorkMatters Community President, Simmons First 2010). He is a graduate of the is a national non-profit organi- National Bank Northwest Arkansas University of Arkansas (BSBA Finance and Bank- zation founded in Northwest Dennis Ferguson is ing, 1988) and the Graduate School of Banking at Arkansas focused on equip- Community President at LSU (1997). ping leaders to close the gap Simmons First National Bank Jon lives in Rogers with his wife of 23 years, between faith and work. Northwest Arkansas and is Sheila, and has a son, Max, and daughter, Macken- Prior to leading Work- responsible for all banking zie. Max is a student at the University of Arkansas Matters, Mr. Roth was vice president, sales and activities of Simmons First and Mackenzie attends Rogers High School. marketing for J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Prior to join- National Bank in Benton and Community involvement is important to Jon. ing J.B. Hunt in 1999, David was senior vice presi- Washington counties. Prior He is Past President of Rogers Early Risers Rotary dent, marketing for Manugistics, a supply chain to his leadership role at Sim- Club and Past Chairman of Mercy Health Founda- management software provider in Maryland and

10 Chamber Voice | OCTOBER2015 vice president, marketing for American Software as a northwest Arkansas “hidden treasure”. Her serve in leadership positions of nonprofit boards in Atlanta, GA. He also has 9 years of supply chain warmth and captivating personality helps her and advisory councils in the Northwest Arkan- management experience with McKesson Corpora- develop strong partnerships that help her suc- sans region. Tina is a long time resident of North- tion in San Francisco, CA and Harrison, AR. cessfully execute everything she is involved in. west Arkansas and currently resides in Rogers, David has a bachelor’s degree in marketing Her passion for serving others has led her to with her husband Jeff and their daughter Lexy. from University of Arkansas and is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Institute in Palo Alto, CA. Mr. Roth resides in Fayetteville, AR with his wife, The Six New Directors Join The Following as the 2016 Board of Directors Theresa and their 2 sons, Dylan and Tyler. He for the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce serves on the Board of Trustees of Central United Methodist Church. David and WorkMatters have a passion for EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS helping men and women take their Sunday faith Chairman of the Board – Nick Hobbs, JB Hunt Jerry Carmichael – TY North America, LLC into their Monday work and to be influential lead- Chairman-Elect – David Faulkner, Pinnacle Jeremy Barclay – Northwest Health System ers in and through their work. Hills Promenade Bob Clinard – Benton County Judge Treasurer – Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA Dr. Janie Darr – Rogers Public Schools Tina Winham Past Chairman – Mike Watts, FM Corporation Rich Davis – Source Gas Walmart Team Leader, NUK-USA President/CEO – Raymond Burns Mike Dodge – Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Tina Winham is a true RIDC President – Jerry Vest, Regions Bank Chris Sultemeier – Wal-Mart servant leader whose mis- Sandy Edwards – Crystal Bridges Museum sion in life is to empower BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dan Hendrix – Arkansas World Trade Center women and children to 2016 Directors Greg Hines – Mayor, City of Rogers reach their potential. She Greg Fogle – Nabholz Construction Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson – NWACC President has a proven track record of David Hale – Digital Printing Solutions David Lang – Embassy Suites NWA success in helping people Rick McWhirt – Bekaert Corporation Eldon Long – Mayor, City of Lowell and organizations increase Jeff Ratcliff – Big Heart Pet Brands Dawn Spragg – CUMC performance and advance Cameron Smith – Cameron Smith & Associates Thom Stathakis – Everett Buick GMC organizational development and effectiveness. Angie Tucker-Ridley – Tucker Furniture & Appliance Dick Trammel – Arkansas Highway Commission She has an extensive background that Chris Johnson – Cabela’s includes senior leadership positions in private 2017 Directors Mike Clawson – DelMonte and nonprofit organizations. Throughout these Tabi Lipscomb – Arvest Benton County Charles Nevin – Advantage Sales & Marketing successful tenures she has been instrumental in Jeff Wood – Tyson Foods Peter Lane – Walton Arts Center helping launch significant projects, lead large Kristen Boozman – Portfolio Real Estate Mike Williams – NWA Emerging Leaders; WorkMatters teams and key initiatives related to diversity and Mauricio Herrera – Legal Center of NWA inclusion, mentorship, leadership development, J.D. Davis – AMP Sign & Banner DIVISION CHAIRS social learning, community engagement and Frank Bailey – Bailey & Oliver Law Firm Community Development – Tina Winham public relations. Membership Services – Keri Earwood In 2011, she was recognized by the North- AUDIT COMMITTEE Economic Development – Jeff Milford west Arkansas Business Journal as one of the David Hale Government Affairs – Jerry Carmichael forty under 40 top business leaders and was Frank Bailey Convention & Visitors Bureau – David Lang most recently profiled in Celebrate Magazine Jon Harrell

6th Annual Bowling for Business | November 13 (2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Rogers Bowling Center)

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RogersLowell.com | OCTOBER2015 11 Welcome NEW MEMBERS | August 2015

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ANNA GRACE FORMALS KING BURRITO LASER WELLNESS CENTER 118 W. Elm St., Rogers 1120 S. Walton Blvd., Ste. 152, Bentonville 2003 S. Horsebarn Rd. Ste. 3B, Rogers

MARTINEZ LAW FIRM, PLLC NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NWA PREMIER COUNSELING 1421 W. Walnut St., Rogers ADULT EDUCATION CENTER 5305 Village Parkway, Ste. 8, Rogers 1 College Dr., Bentonville

ROUGE SALON & NAIL SPA ROUGE SALON & NAIL SPA SPECK ABOVE GRADE LEVEL 800 S.E. Walton Blvd., Ste. 14, Bentonville 2012 S. Promenade Blvd., Ste. 3, Rogers Joplin, MO

SAVE THE DATE | Wednesday, November 11 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sponsor | 317 W. Walnut St. | Rogers Free and Open to Members Learn more about your Chamber of Member Orientation is offered every other Registration Required Commerce and the programs that benefit month during the year. This orientation is Presenting Sponsor | Platinum Sponsor | you and your business at Member Orientation. beneficial for new members, members that Here’s an opportunity to familiarize want a refresher on what the Chamber has to yourself and your employees with all of the offer and new company representatives. benefits available through your Chamber It’s an excellent overview of Chamber Gold Sponsor | membership. You’ll learn more about the networking events and other programs all Chamber’s website and how it helps to designed to help grow your business and promote your business, and more about make the most of your membership. and is free and open to all members. Chamber advertising media to incorporate Member Orientation is conducted by Please register as space is limited to the into your marketing plan. members of the Small Business Council first 40 respondents.

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30+ years New Creature Newroads Telecom Girl Scouts - Diamonds AOT Sherwin-Williams Company - 57 years New Image Dental Ozark Financial Services of NW Arkansas Hog Country Media, LLC Village Insurance, Inc. - 49 years Northwest Health System Pathfinder NWA Kelsey’s Beaver Lake Homes & Retreat Center Parenti-Morris Eyecare - 41 years Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. S. Todd Phelan, DDS, PA Law Office of Steven H. Kay & Associates KHBS/KHOG-TV 40/29 - 36 years Rogers Lions Club QualChoice of Arkansas Little Guy Movers Rogers Inn - 36 years Rollins Funeral Home Rogers Outdoor Sports, LLC Long’s Northwest Hitch, Inc. Shipley Motor Equipment Co. The Rose Antique Mall & Flea Market Megabyte Computer Center 21-30 years Sonic Drive-In #3549 Rush Running Co. My Village Pediatric Dentistry Benton County Funeral Home - Super 8 Motel Sam’s Club #4969 Payscape Advisors Buddy Burns Chapel Shelter Insurance - Keri Earwood Peak UpTime Gray Matters, LLC 6-10 years SOURCES for Community Independent Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Redefined John Holland, DDS, PA Auto Works Living Services, Inc. Samaritan Community Center St. Vincent de Paul School Benton County Fair Association, Inc. Stone Gardens Linda Simmons Technical Machining Services, Inc. The Box Barn TeleComp Simply Divine Catering, LLC Brown, Hiller, Clark and Associates TPC - The Payroll Company Sweet D’z Express Bakery 11-20 years Centennial Bank White’s Jewelry Thrive Autism Solutions Allstate Insurance - Corey Davidson Cochran Law Firm, P.A. Tortilleria La Popular LLC Apartment Hunters Crye-Leike Realtors - Ron Robertson 2-5 years Transport Refrigeration/Transport Arkansas Dentistry & Braces Customer Link Advance Pest Control, Inc. Truck Equipment Arkansas Mill Supply Co., Inc. AO Decision Point Arkansas Senior Resource Directory TRG Rogers, LLC CDI Contractors, LLC Deloitte Beaver Watershed Alliance Chill-It Ice Company Devereux Management Company Bentonville Eye Care 1 year Courtyard by Marriott Englander dZignPak Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Solutions Cracker Barrel Restaurant 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa G.I. Guns & Ammo Real Estate Downtown Nutrition D & D Cycle, Inc. Hatfield Harris, PLLC Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex Encore Realty Enterprise Rent-A-Car Jenny Craig The Crumpet GPP Cycling & Multisport Shop The Frame Shoppe Landis Eye Care Culpepper Family Dentistry Lanco Frank Fletcher Honda Marck Industries, Inc. Deffenbaugh Industries Sassafras Springs Vineyard Heartland Honda Powerhouse MDA Central Casting Studios Downstream Casino Resort C. Renee Wakefield, CPA J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Metal Central Experience Works, Inc.

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14 Chamber Voice | OCTOBER2015 Chamber Networking & Educational Events The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help build your network and learn. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.

Hosted by: Location: Presenting Sponsors: October 13, 2015 First National Bank of NWA First National Bank of NWA Arvest Bank 3706 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy St 1, Rogers George Nunnally Chevrolet November 10, 2015 Courtyard by Marriot Courtyard by Marriot 1001 McClain Rd., Bentonville

Hosted by: Location:

Ozark Beer Company Ozark Beer Company Presenting Sponsor: October 15, 2015 Cherokee Casino New Hope Animal 1700 S. 1st St., Rogers

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor: Speaker: Topic: First Western Sunrise Seminar Series Series Sponsor: Rachel Smith, KNWA October 14, 2015 Millennials in the Workplace Tyson Foods Sunrise Seminar Series Breakfast Sponsor: Sweet D’z Express Bakery

Host Sponsors: Location:

Presenting Sponsor: November 18, 2015 Northwest Arkansas Fast Lane Entertainment Bailey & Oliver Law Firm 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Democrat-Gazette 1117 N. Dixieland St., Lowell

Co-Sponsors: Hosted At: Address: Lewis Automotive Group Arvest Bank November 12, 2015 Four Points by Sheraton 211 S.E. Walton Boulevard, Bentonville Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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