CONWAY, Ark. (March 9, 2023) — The Conway Area Leadership Institute has announced its 2023 class.
The Conway Area Leadership Institute equips participants with the knowledge and connections necessary to become more informed leaders 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:
- Community & Economic Development
- Local Government
- Outlook Conway
- Education & Workforce
- Diversity & Community
- Parks & Recreation
- Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
- Public Safety
- Transportation & Utility Infrastructure
- Military & State Government
- Healthcare
The Conway Area Leadership Institute is underwritten by First Arkansas Bank & Trust and sponsored by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, Reynolds Performance Hall, and the Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts. Session underwriters are Central Baptist College, Conway Corporation, Conway Regional Health System, Green Bay Packaging, H+N Architects, Kutak Rock, Nabholz Corporation, and Rogers Group.
This year’s class includes 55 individuals from various businesses.
Addison Moy
H+N Architects
Ahmad Muqtasid
Mosaic Conway
Alex Graves
Nabholz
Ali Dyer
Dyermark
Alica Brown
Malvern National Bank
America Quintero
First Community Bank
Angela Sewell
Moore and Co. Realtors
Austin Norman
Regions Bank
Austin Norris
Statefarm Insurance Jay Bernard
Brandi Keith
Gainwell Technologies
Brenda Shelton
First Arkansas Bank & Trust
Carter Dodd
Conway Regional
Christina Branch
Simmons Bank
Chuck Kirkpatrick
Integrity Insurance Group
Courtney Phillips
Ensono
Andrew Liley
Crafton Tull
Emily Hillian
Pro Land Title
Felicia Rogers
City of Conway
Jacob Ternes
University of Central Arkansas
Jamie Brice
City of Conway
Jason Sykes
J&R Logistics LLC
Jeremy Waits
McClelland Consulting Engineers
Joe Beck
Garver Engineering
Joey Styles
Virco Manufacturing
Joshua Pike
Acxiom
Joshua Walker
Centennial Bank
Justin Welter
First Service Bank
Kaitlyn Crockett
Conductor
Kaitlyn Ballard
Insight Enterprises
Kenzie Brech
Chris Crain Hyundai
Luke Gordon
Ott Insurance
Mark Heffington
University of Central Arkansas
Matt Duffy
Diamond State Restoration
Melanie Gault
Baptist Health Conway
Melanie Moore
Simmons Bank
Niecy Allen
Tokusen
Parker Spradlin
Sinco
Rachelle Eason
Chambers Bank
Reuel Shepherd
University of Central Arkansas
Richard Neal
Rosewood Cremation & Funeral
Robert Westerman
Farm Bureau
Rose Roland
Roland Investments LLC
Roy Grubb
Conway Corporation
Sara Long
Top Notch Heating & Air
Scott Witherell
Weaver-Bailey Contractors
Shameka Peten
Gainwell Technologies
Shane Hutchison
Rogers Group
Shannon Howland
Arvest Bank
Skylar Johnson
Centennial Bank
Stormy Iberg
Partners Bank
Tajaro Hudson
University of Central Arkansas
Tami Hardin
Insight Enterprises
Terry Crenshaw
Acxiom
Traci Altman
Baptist Health Conway
Travis Thompson
First Security Bank
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.
