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Matt Waller and Andrew Braham discuss how Greg Brown believes in authenticity, work ethic (grit), and decisiveness. Listen to Greg’s full podcast at:

https://soundcloud.com/user-561194034/greg-brown

Matt Waller and Andrew Braham discuss how Jess Hendrix believes in balance, learning, and authenticity. Listen to Jess’ full podcast at:

https://soundcloud.com/user-561194034/jessica-hendrix

John N. Roberts III is the President and Chief Executive Officer of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and serves on the company’s Board of Directors. Before this appointment, effective January 1, 2011, John served the company as Executive Vice President and President of its Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) division for more than 13 years.

In 1988, John received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and began his career with J.B. Hunt as a Manager Trainee. His work at the company has included business development (sales) for all asset-based services. He has also served as Vice President of Marketing Strategy for the corporation.

Outside of J.B. Hunt, John is a class B director on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, where he also serves on the Audit Committee. Additionally, John is a member of the Arkansas Children’s Northwest Board of Directors and the Dean’s Executive Advisory Board for the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.

Matt Waller and Andrew Braham discuss how Troy Alley believes in confidence, giving back, and communication. Listen to Troy’s full podcast at:

https://soundcloud.com/user-561194034/troy-alley

Matt Waller and Andrew Braham discuss how Pam McGinnis believes in accountability, working hard, and inclusion. Listen to Pam’s full podcast at:

https://soundcloud.com/user-561194034/pam-mcginnis

Founder and Managing Principal of CPM, Inc., since 2008, Stu has over 30 years’ experience in retail marketing, licensing, consumer packaged goods sales and sales management, with experience in OTC (Procter and Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Rexall Sundown), entertainment (Universal Studios) and durable house wares (World Kitchen LLC).

Stu’s CPG career has touched all retail classes: food, drug, mass, club, .com and specialty stores, US and international. 15 years of experience in leading cross-functional Walmart and Sam's Club Business Development teams has resulted in deep, broad account penetration and an in-depth understanding of how these retailers operate.

A former US Army cavalry officer, Stu has been blessed with a parade of outstanding managers and leaders in his career. Stu is student of, and writer/speaker on, leadership principles.

Since 1994, Stu, Susan and their sons have made northwest Arkansas home.

Matt Waller and Andrew Braham discuss how John Reap believes in developing people, having fun, and being visible to the entire staff. Listen to John’s full podcast at:

https://soundcloud.com/user-561194034/john-reap

At the age of 14 and the oldest of five brothers, Sam Alley moved from the small town of Ramallah, near Jerusalem to another small town of Rose City, Arkansas with his family. Inspired by mentors, he found a passion for engineering and directed his schooling towards a degree in civil engineering when he was in high school.

While still in college at the University of Arkansas, Sam began working in the construction industry. After graduation, he was hired as a project manager in 1979 at Pickens Bond Construction Company. Over the next few years, Sam gained experience in the field and it became his passion. He married his wife, Janet, who was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Inspired by his father, who was an entrepreneur, Sam co-founded VCC in 1987, on his 31st birthday. Sam is now recognized as one of the top engineering and construction professionals in the United States. Under his guidance, VCC is consistently listed in the top 100 contractors by the Engineering News Record, largest contractor in Arkansas, and recognized as the largest retail contractor in the Country.

Sam has been a pillar in his community for over 30 years. He serves on the steering committee for Campaign Arkansas, and is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineering. His service to numerous civic groups has earned recognition, including being named a lifetime Board member and Youth Home’s Board Member of the Year in 1994, Junior Achievement Board Member from 2007 to 2010 and Arkansas Business Executive of the Year for 2013. Most recently Sam was honored with the Legacy Award for Junior Achievement, the Patriot Award in recognition of his support of our service men and women, and the Distinguished Alumni award for the University of Arkansas. He will be recognized as the Honoree at the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation Legends Dinner in 2020.

Sam has been married to his loving wife Janet for 38 years, and has three kids Jessica, Derek, and Adrianna. He has three grandchildren Vivienne Rose, Sam Joseph and Wellington (Wells) Louis.

Matt Waller and Andrew Braham discuss how Donnie Smith believes in humility, servant leadership, and authenticity. Listen to Donnie’s full podcast at:

https://soundcloud.com/user-561194034/donnie-smith

Matt Waller and Andrew Braham discuss how Kim LaScola Needy believes in service, respect, and authenticity. Listen to Kim’s full podcast at:

https://soundcloud.com/user-561194034/kim-needy