It is our immense pleasure to present to you the 2023 class of Men on a Mission.
In the profiles below, you’ll meet 25 men who are changing the way people do business and life together in central Arkansas. They are givers, game-changers and most importantly, fueled by more than just the daily grind.
Please join us in congratulating the 2023 class.
Hamid Amin
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer
Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services
Kelley Bass
Chief Executive Officer
Museum of Discovery
Mac Bell
Vice President of Development and Communication
Easterseals Arkansas
Jason Chacko
Vice President, Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Eric Elizondo
Insurance Broker
Arkansas Insurance Partners Inc.
Michael Fothergill
Executive and Artistic Director
Ballet Arkansas
Joel Gill
Executive Director
Ferncliff
Laine Harber
Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Rush “Buddy” Harding IV
Managing Director
Carty & Company
Philip Huff
Director of Cybersecurity Research and Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Co-founder of Bastazo Inc.
Michael Johnson
Owner
Chenal Event Venue
Nicholas Kelley
Executive Vice President and Partner
Kelley Commercial Partners
Christo Kiffer
Corporate Shop Coordinator, Master Goldsmith, Jewelry Designer
Sissy’s Log Cabin
Michael Kinard
CEO
Cloud Family Dental, Kinard Dental Arts, North River Dental, Hurricane Creek Dental, Saline Family Dental
Robert Klein
President & Co-founder
The Property Group
Russ Martin
EVP and Chief Credit Officer
Relyance Bank
Gary D. Marts Jr.
Partner
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
Odell Nickelberry
Vice President and Chief, Human Resources Officer
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Steven Person
Director of Technology
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
Fred G. Scarborough
Executive Vice President, Chief Communications and Chief Development Officer
Arkansas Children’s
Tim Staley
President, Engineering Division
Bernhard
Dr. Andy Stewart
President
Central Arkansas Christian Schools
Steve Straessle
Head of School
Catholic High School for Boys
Darrell Walker
Head Coach
UA Little Rock Men’s Basketball Program
