After moving to Little Rock to work with Dillard’s, I moved to nonprofit work with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, American Heart Association and Baptist Health Foundation as the chief development officer. Our mission is to provide the resources to impact the health and well-being of Arkansas families and communities. In my role, I work with two outstanding boards, numerous staff and donors to raise money and recruit support for our cause — most notably through the Bolo Bash events. I absolutely love that we make a difference!

pressing questions

Most rewarding part of my job:

I love seeing the foundation make a difference. Everything we do has a beneficiary in mind whether it is an individual or a group. My staff is honestly so amazing; it is rewarding to see the compliments they receive.

Best advice I ever received:

Stop expecting everyone to think and act like you do. Extreme wisdom from my husband.

Best career moment so far:

It just happened! I have been in customer service all of my career. Recently, I was asked to work as a player services representative at the U.S. Open this fall. Bolo Bash Tennis opened this door to a wonderful experience.

How I knew this was my passion:

I didn’t. I’ve had a lot of flexibility in my career but my mainstay has been my ability to manage. Good management skills allow you to work in any field because managing is about knowing how to work with people.

How I define success:

I define success by the success of the people that surround me. It is about hiring great people and watching them grow and thrive.

If I could lunch with any woman, it would be:

I wish I could have one more lunch with my recently deceased mother. I’ve thought of so many things I would love to say to her.

Favorite part of living in Little Rock:

Little Rock is easy to navigate. I’m pretty busy, so I love being able to get to my son’s school and tennis, work, groceries, etc. in a minimal amount of time. I also think it is a beautiful city.

I wish I knew how to:

Play tennis well with my son. About three years ago he asked me to stop hitting with him and just feed the balls because my game was making him play down.

It's all in the details...

Neighborhood you live in

St. Charles

Hometown

Bossier City, Louisiana

Last good read

“Bitter is the New Black” by Jen Lancaster

Favorite Food

Lobster

Favorite Lunch Spot

Big Orange

First thing you do at the office each morning

Walk down the hall and visit with my staff

Last splurge

Sunglasses

Hobbies

Travel, sail, watch tennis

Dream Vacation

St. Martin

Favorite Song

“Someone Like You” by Van Morrison

Missy is just one woman to watch in 2018

Enews Unsubscribe | About Us
Privacy Policy | Terms, Conditions & Notices | Comment Policy

Advertise Online & In Print

ABOUT SOIRÉE

Little Rock Soirée celebrates the nonprofits, culture and style of Arkansas’ capital city. Find us in print monthly and online daily.

MISSION

To capture the style and culture of Little Rock and its people as the ultimate guide to the best the city has to offer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Little Rock Soirée prints 20,000 copies each month, distributing them to ensure the magazine reaches the most affluent consumers in the city. In each issue, Soirée features Little Rock residents leading the pack in the arts, business, fashion and philanthropy. We also bring our readers the best of Little Rock's cultural offerings, cuisine, events, party photos and attractions, both in print and in our daily enewsletter with exclusive online content.
// follow us
- Call Toll Free: (888) 322-6397 / Main Line: (501) 372-1443
- Address 114 Scott Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, US
- Customer Service (501) 372-1443 or Email
- Employment Opportunities
© Five Legged Stool LLC.
All rights reserved.

MADE WITH BY FLEX360

women to watch 2018

Missy Lewis

Chief Development Officer

Baptist Health Foundation

women to watch 2018

Missy Lewis

Chief Development Officer

Baptist Health Foundation

pressing questions