executive director

The Central Arkansas Angel Network (CAAN) has named a new executive director as the organization forms a partnership with a local entrepreneurial support organization. CAAN is partnering with Conway-based Conductor, and Conductor’s director of operations, Grace Rains, has been named…

Gabe HolmstromExecutive DirectorDowntown Little Rock Partnership Prior to joining the Downtown Little Rock Partnership in 2015, Holmstrom served as chief of staff to the Arkansas House of Representatives for the first Republican Speaker of the House in 138 years. Previously, he…

An Arkansas entrepreneur support organization executive has been named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. Startup Junkie Foundation executive director Taylor Hasley was recently appointed to the council.     As part of the NSBA Leadership Council, Hasley…

ForwaARd Arkansas has launched its search for its next executive director. Established in 2014, ForwARd Arkansas is a public-private partnership that aims to increase equity in student achievement and economic prosperity in Arkansas. The partnership was established by the Arkansas…

The executive director of ForwARd Arkansas, a public-private partnership aimed at increasing student achievement in Arkansas, is stepping down. Susan Harriman is resigning as the organization’s executive director and will be taking early retirement, citing family medical issues. Harriman made…

by Tyler Hale Bryan K. Malinowski has been named the permanent executive director for the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport. The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission announced that Malinowski would serve as the executive director on Nov. 12. Malinowski…

The Arkansas Arts Center (AAC) has hired a new executive director to lead the museum. The Little Rock-based museum has tapped Dr. Victoria Ramirez to serve as its new executive director. Ramirez comes to the AAC after serving as the…

An interim director has been named for the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport. The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission has tapped Bryan K. Malinowski, C.M. to serve as the interim executive director of the Little Rock airport. Malinowski, 48,…

The executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is resigning to assume a similar role in Alabama. Ronald F. Mathieu is resigning his position as executive director of the Clinton National Airport and will be assuming the…

Arkansas State University ASU has named a new executive director for the Arkansas Biosciences Institute. Dr. Tom Risch has been tapped to serve as the institute’s director. He is also the new vice provost for research and technology transfer at…