CODY YANCEYOwner/Operator, Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs A local Northwest Arkansan, Cody Yancey has lived here his whole life, first in Avoca and then in Fayetteville for college. Cody served in the Army National Guard from 2002-2010 with a deployment to Kuwait in...

 ALLISON MCELROYPresident, The McElroy Group Native Arkansan Allison McElroy was born and raised in Jonesboro and moved to Rogers in 1994. Allison and her husband, Duane McElroy, have two sons, Cooper and Barret. Through her consulting firm, she is a nonprofit...

What if one evening out could help create brighter futures for kids & teens right here in Benton County? On Thursday, Aug. 20, Boys & Girls Club of Benton County invites the community to Sip & Savor, their signature fundraising event being held at Osage...

 JENNIFER MARTINEZ BELTChief Philanthropy Officer, Scott Family Amazeum Although her parents are native southern Californians and she was born there, Jennifer Martinez Belt has always considered Fort Smith her true home, since moving there at 6 years old. Jennifer and...

RAFAEL RIOSOwner/Executive Chef, Yeyo’s El Alma de México Rafael Rios was born in Tulare, California, raised in Mexico, and now proudly calls Northwest Arkansas home. After serving in the U.S. Army, Rafael retired in 2012 and planted roots in NWA with his family. His...

SARAH HOODVice President, Account Leadership, Saatchi & Saatchi X Sarah Hood grew up as an “Army brat,” moving often and never having a simple answer to the question, “Where are you from?” But for the last 25 years, Fayetteville has been home — something her...

TYLER LEHRSenior Vice President, Fresh and Adult Beverage, Sam’s Club Tyler Lehr is a 38-year associate at Walmart. He and his wife, Mary, have two children, Sydney and Elliott, and a granddaughter named Rosie. Their dogs — McGregor, Stella, Tic and Chester — keep...

TASHA TANDYSenior Vice President - Merchandising, Chilled, Alcohol, Convenience, Walmart U.S. Tasha Tandy always says she’s from Texas. She lived in Texarkana, Texas, from childhood until her early 20s, but she was actually born in Hot Springs. In Northwest Arkansas...

Today, BFFoundation (BFF), in collaboration with founding partner Walmart and presenting partner Coca-Cola, is thrilled to announce the narrative, documentary, homegrown, short film, and episodic selections premiering in person at the 2026 Bentonville Film Festival...

Vendormint is proud to welcome Colton Dillard as its new SVP of Client Services. Colton joins Vendormint from Walmart, where he most recently served as Senior Merchant over the Frozen Snacks & Appetizers business. Prior to Walmart Merchandising, he founded and led...