Give strong business leaders the recognition they deserve. Nominate successful Arkansans who have contributed to their industry, community and state for the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. The ABHF Board is accepting nominations for the 2024 class through August 1.
Since its creation in 1999, the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame has become one of the most prestigious honors for business leaders in our state. Four distinguished Arkansas natives were recognized in February as part of the Class of 2023 and were added to the prestigious list of Hall of Fame members.
The class of 2023:
- Curt Bradbury, Chief Operating Officer, Stephens Inc.
- E. Fletcher Lord Jr., Chairman of the Board, Bumper to Bumper/Crow-Burlingame Co.
- Judy R. McReynolds, Chairman, President and CEO, ArcBest
- Ross M. Whipple, President and CEO, Horizon Capital Partners LLLP; President, Horizon Timber Services Inc.; Chairman, Board of Trustees for The Ross Foundation
These leaders shared their path from small hometowns to becoming industry leaders. Hear their stories.
Selection criteria and nomination forms for the newest class are available at walton.uark.edu/abhf. For questions regarding the form or process, contact the Sam M. Walton College of Business Office of External Relations at (479) 575-6146 or e-mail abhf@walton.uark.edu.
The honorees, who are selected by an independent group of business leaders, will be inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame on Feb. 16, 2024, in Little Rock.
Since 2013, Lori McLemore has served as the marketing and communications officer for
the Sam M. Walton College of Business. In this role, she writes press releases and
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