Taking good care of Arkansas

Curtis Barnett’s roots run deep in Arkansas. His life and work experiences have led him to advocate for Arkansans whether in the Natural State or on the national stage. He recognizes that whole person health must be addressed –the physical, behavioral, and social needs together – for his fellow Arkansans and communities to thrive in our great state. So, you may hear of him listening to health needs in the Delta or communicating the need to normalize the mental health conversation in D.C. For sure, you can count on this CEO to lead with passion and compassion so that Arkansans can live their best life, their whole life long. Curtis is taking good care of Arkansas!

00780.03.01-0223 ship Committee and Board of Directors, Arkansas Women’s Leadership Forum and Vistage International. She has professional experience ranging from wealth management, as both financial and credit analysts; asset management; development and brokerage.

Andrew Faulkner

Staley Technologies

Andrew Faulkner serves as the owner and CEO of Staley Technologies in Little Rock. Prior to purchasing Staley Technologies, Faulkner owned and operated Advanced POS Solutions. Advanced POS Solutions was a leading value added reseller of point-of-sale solutions and received numerous industry accolades. In 2018, Faulkner completed the acquisition of Staley Technologies and the subsequent merger with Advanced POS Solutions. Through organic growth and multiple acquisitions under his leadership, the company has rapidly grown into a national technology player with over 250 employees and offices in Little Rock; Springdale; Atlanta; Orlando; Columbus, Ohio; Lansing, Michigan; Boise, Idaho; and Los Angeles.

Staley Technologies deploys commercial technology nationwide to help clients stay relevant in ever changing environments. Faulkner is committed to providing the best possible service, exemplified in the company’s 200 W2 technicians across the country.

Bob Fehlman

Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank

Bob Fehlman was named chief executive officer of Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank effective Jan. 1, 2023. Prior to assuming the role of CEO, he served as president and chief operating officer. With more than 30 years of experience with Simmons in finance and accounting, he has served as CFO, treasurer and controller and in audit, serving as audit manager and IT auditor. He also provided critical support for merger and acquisition activity, analyst and investor meetings and leading the company’s capital management. Fehlman started his career in public accounting before joining Simmons. A certified public accountant, Fehlman is a graduate of Henderson State University.

Terry Fitch Good Day Farm

Terry Fitch serves as chief executive officer at Good Day Farm, bringing decades of leadership experience and business expertise. Fitch spent more than 20 years at Coca-Cola Enterprises and the CocaCola Company, leading both domestic and international marketing and sales. After transitioning out of the beverage industry, he dove into the world of building and leading hydroponic growing operations in both Colorado and Arkansas. He most recently served as president of Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc. In this role, he further established the legacy of Hydrofarm by applying his knowledge of supply chain manage- ment, operations and market share expansion. His experience in hydroponics led him to the cannabis industry.

Through his wide array of experience, Terry unifies the efficiency of a Fortune 100 company with the ingenuity of the hydroponics industry.

Ryan Flynn Network Services Group

Ryan Flynn was named president of Network Services Group in late 2013. Network Services Group provides IT support and voice-over IP telephone solutions for many businesses across the state. Under Flynn’s leadership, NSG has grown from 11 employees and a single location in North Little Rock to more than 85 employees and three locations in Arkansas. Flynn also has served as president of the Cabot Rotary Club, two terms on the city council of Cabot, on the Cabot Parks and Recreation Commission and on the Lonoke County Election Commission.

Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner Smiley Technologies

Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner is a cofounder of Smiley Technologies Inc. Having served as president and CEO since 2015, she drives the strategic direction and financial performance of the company with the input and support of her executive management team and with a passion for customer service. Her vision for Smiley Technologies is shaped and influenced by her experience building and managing the customer support, operations, conversion and audit functions of Smiley Technologies when the company was first established in 2002.

Her previous experience includes both development and special events roles at Carolinas Healthcare Foundation, Children’s Miracle Network and National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park, Col.

Glasbrenner has a unique interest in communities and helping those in need. She has developed and managed corporate giving programs for her family’s limited partnership. She has a bachelor of science in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis with a double major in marketing and management.

Janet Harris

UA Winthrop Rockefeller Institute

Janet Harris has served as executive director/CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute since 2022 and has been with the institute since 2016. Harris’ achievements at the institute include the development of strong and collaborative teams, building and executing convening services aligned with the institute’s mission and envisioning creative marketing and technology strategies to tell the story of Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller and the institute’s impact.

Specific achievements include building staff capacity in professional meeting design, facilitating dialogue and deliberation as well as creating educational programs that draw on Winthrop