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Arkansas Visionary: The Company Man, Simmons Bank’s Bob Fehlman Reflects on Time Well Served
by Dwain Hebda December 18, 2024
by Dwain Hebda December 18, 2024
When word arrived Nov. 12 of Bob Fehlman’s impending retirement as CEO of Simmons First National Corp. and its subsidiary Simmons Bank, the news signaled the end of one of the more remarkable career stories in Arkansas business history. Fehlman, …
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Publisher’s Letter: Unto Us A Child is Born
by Heather Baker December 18, 2024
by Heather Baker December 18, 2024
The Christmas season has arrived and, with it, reflections on the grace and love and joy shared unto us in the city of David. Those of you who know me know how much I love Christmas as a holiday, but …
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Makris Returning as Simmons Bank CEO, New COO Revealed
by AMP Staff November 12, 2024
by AMP Staff November 12, 2024
Simmons First National Corporation revealed that CEO Robert “Bob” Fehlman will retire at the end of 2024 after a career spanning more than 36 years with the bank to focus on personal interests and family medical matters. Fehlman, who also …
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Community Leaders, CEOs Set to Get Soaked for ALS Awareness
by AMP Staff August 7, 2024
by AMP Staff August 7, 2024
The ALS Association will host the CEO Soak event at Argenta Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 4-5:30 p.m., bringing together business professionals and community leaders to raise awareness and funds for ALS. Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, CEO …
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Super Simmons: Born in Pine Bluff, Simmons Bank Celebrates Growth and Looks to the Future
by Dwain Hebda September 14, 2023
by Dwain Hebda September 14, 2023
Pictured above: Simmons Bank leadership includes (left to right) Bob Fehlman, Tommy May and George Makris. On a sun-washed day in Little Rock, George Makris is looking back through the past. Seated at a conference table in his glass-encased office …
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Arkansas Visionary: Tommy May on Building a Legacy, One Community at a Time
by Dwain Hebda May 12, 2023
by Dwain Hebda May 12, 2023
There are many things about retired banking executive and Arkansas Business Hall of Famer Tommy May’s life and career that stretch the imagination and defy belief. His masterful leadership grew a small bank of the Arkansas Delta into a household …
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Simmons First Reveals Changes to Executive Management
by AMP Staff December 20, 2022
by AMP Staff December 20, 2022
Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank have revealed changes to certain executive management roles. The changes are set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2023. Simmons’ current chairman and CEO, George Makris, Jr., will assume the role of full-time …
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Fehlman Named President, COO for Simmons Bank, Among Other Executive Changes
by AMP Staff April 23, 2021
by AMP Staff April 23, 2021
Simmons Bank has made a series of changes to its executive structure. Simmons has named Bob Fehlman president and chief operating officer of Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank, and he will oversee accounting, financial planning, investments, tax, bank …
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Simmons Bank Launches Data Office Division, Names Lisa Hunter Chief Data Officer
by AMP Staff March 16, 2021
by AMP Staff March 16, 2021
Simmons Bank is launching a new business division focusing on data, with Lisa Hunter at the helm. Hunter will serve as the executive vice president and chief data officer for Simmons Bank’s Data Office, which will oversee and standardize the …
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UA to Push for More Engineering Graduates With Support From State Industries October 9, 2026
An industrial resurgence in Arkansas is dangerously close to losing momentum thanks to a shortage of qualified engineers, but efforts to promote engineering education may lead to billions of dollars in state income. The University of Arkansas College of Engineering… The post UA to Push for More Engineering Graduates With Support From State Industries appeared […]
$3M Grant Brings More Interactive Learning to UA-Little Rock October 9, 2026
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to be all-in when it comes to hands-on interactive learning for its students. Already, UA-Little Rock’s Center for Simulation Innovation provides a 20-bed, 9,500-square-foot simulated hospital setting for those studying nursing and… The post $3M Grant Brings More Interactive Learning to UA-Little Rock appeared first on AMP.
Womack, Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlight Arkansas Infrastructure Investments October 9, 2026
House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack recently welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to Arkansas’ Third Congressional District. During the visit, Rep. Womack noted how federal investments are helping the… The post Womack, Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlight Arkansas Infrastructure Investments appeared first on AMP.
Updating Regulations a Key Focus of Natural State Housing Summit October 9, 2026
The Natural State Housing Summit took place Oct. 2 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock, exploring how policy changes could help solve the affordable housing crisis. The event was hosted by Groundwork, an organization that initially focused on addressing… The post Updating Regulations a Key Focus of Natural State Housing Summit appeared first on […]
ATU Foundation Announces $3.15M Gift for Scholarships October 9, 2026
Arkansas Tech University’s ATU Foundation received a $3.15 million donation from the Windgate Foundation, it announced. Most of the amount, $3 million, will go to the Windgate General Endowed Scholarship and the Sue M. Frueauff Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The foundation… The post ATU Foundation Announces $3.15M Gift for Scholarships appeared first on AMP.
Voice of Trojan Basketball Ray Tucker Steps Down After Decades Behind the Mic October 9, 2026
After more than four decades, Ray Tucker is stepping down as the Voice of Little Rock Trojan Basketball. Tucker first called Little Rock games in 1984 and has served as the program’s play-by-play voice for 24 consecutive seasons. “I have… The post Voice of Trojan Basketball Ray Tucker Steps Down After Decades Behind the Mic […]
Jennifer Davis Named CEO at Bentonville’s Bastazo October 8, 2026
Bastazo, an AI-powered operational-technology cybersecurity company, has named Jennifer Davis its chief executive officer. Bastazo applies AI to help operators understand their exposure, anticipate attack paths and prioritize practical protections for the operational technology (OT) that controls these systems, according… The post Jennifer Davis Named CEO at Bentonville’s Bastazo appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas-Made Iron Dome Missiles Delivered for First Time October 8, 2026
Tamir missiles for the Iron Dome Weapon System have been delivered from a manufacturing facility in Camden. Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems executives joined federal and state officials to mark the milestone, which represents the beginning of the company’s U.S. production for… The post Arkansas-Made Iron Dome Missiles Delivered for First Time appeared first on AMP.
David Bazzel: How a Former Arkansas Razorback Built a Legacy Beyond Football October 8, 2026
If you have spent much time around Arkansas sports or community events, you know how quickly No. 53, David Bazzel, brightens a room. In a world where people merely hold a position, Bazzel creates a presence and has done so… The post David Bazzel: How a Former Arkansas Razorback Built a Legacy Beyond Football appeared […]
Arkansas Releases Full 2026-27 Basketball Schedule October 8, 2026
The 2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks full basketball schedule with tip times and TV designations was released on Wednesday. John Calipari’s squad, coming off an SEC tournament championship and a Sweet 16 run, once again faces a daunting non-conference slate including four… The post Arkansas Releases Full 2026-27 Basketball Schedule appeared first on AMP.