On Saturday, Oct. 3, Safer Fayetteville will welcome hundreds of community members to Stonebreaker for the Southwest Tailgate, an evening built around great food, live music, unique experiences and, most importantly, a shared commitment to supporting the safety of...

BAVAN SARVENDRAMSenior Vice President/General Manager, Walmart U.S. Customer Team, PepsiCo Bavan Sarvendram was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, but spent most of his early childhood in Zambia. Educated at an international school, he grew up with a host of friends from all...

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...