The Board of Directors is the policymaking body of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, and its members represent a cross-section of the business and professional leadership in our community. In accordance with the Bylaws, a Board Nominating Committee was appointed earlier this year to recommend vacancies that will expire December 31, 2022. Get to know these nominees accepted by the Board.

Your Chamber welcomes individuals, businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations and representatives of government, education, and industry to our membership. We are a diverse and inclusive Chamber.

Our members, partners and investors come to learn, to teach, to grow, to connect and to give back to our community. They invest their time and money knowing that it takes all of us to build a vibrant community and sustain future success.

Investing in the future: Volunteering for board service is an investment in the community. Board of Directors do it because they share our Vision and understand that supporting the work of our Mission will get us there. We thank them for their service, leadership and fiduciary duty that contributes to our long-term success.

BRAD J. CRAIN, CWS | ARVEST BANK (BENTON COUNTY REGION) – PRESIDENT/CEO
Brad J. Crain is President and CEO of the Benton County Region of Arvest Bank. Brad has served in this executive capacity since January 2020. He is responsible for the overall management of commercial, retail, mortgage and wealth management for the region. He leads a senior team that has oversight for the day to day operations, strategic planning and focused growth execution for the region. Prior to this role, Brad served as President and CEO of the Springfield Region from 2014 - 2020. Prior to 2014, Brad served in various leadership roles within Arvest Wealth Management including, Executive Vice President and Director of Sales and Director of Investment Management Group for the firm. Serving in that role, Brad was responsible for the Arvest Wealth Management locations in Oklahoma and the Greater Kansas City markets.

Additionally, Brad was the manager of the Arvest Trust Company’s Regional Investment Officers, who served as the company’s Investment and Business Development Officers. As Director of IMG, Brad served as the primary resource for the firm’s separately managed accounts, fee based accounts, the firm’s proprietary investment management products and the financial planning process for the firm. A Certified Wealth Strategist, Brad has been with Arvest since 2006.

Brad is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in History with cum laude distinctions. Brad carries his Series 7, Series 66 and Series 24 licenses, and is a Certified Wealth Strategist. Brad is active in Northwest Arkansas with various community organizations and issues. He currently serves as a board member of Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA, Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. He is married to Jeannette and has two sons, Sam 18, and Owen 16 and one daughter, Maggie 13.

BRENT MASSEY, PE | CEI ENGINEERING, INC. – PRINCIPAL/VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Brent has been an integral part of CEI Engineering, Inc. for more than 27 years. Having served in nearly every capacity at CEI provides a great perspective on his current role. As a principal and the Vice President of Operations, Brent is responsible for the leadership and management of CEI’s design, engineering, survey, and landscape architecture teams, encompassing more than 175 professional staff across the United States.

Brent specializes in helping clients set clear objectives and milestones to meet development goals and fostering open communication within teams of all sizes. He is a master at unraveling complicated issues and is a respected mentor to our young professionals. Brent has served as Principal-in-Charge for numerous public works and commercial projects throughout the country. Locally he oversaw the design of several impactful and noteworthy projects, including Pinnacle Promenade, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Railyard Park, Orchards Park, and multiple sections of the Razorback Greenway.

Brent earned his BS in Civil engineering degree from the University of Missouri – Rolla (now Missouri S&T) and registered as a Professional Engineer in 25 states. His professional involvement has included the American Council of Engineering Companies at the state and national levels. He served an appointment to the Arkansas Education Facilities Advisory Committee and was recently inducted into the Academy of Civil Engineers at Missouri S&T. He is also a member of ASCE, NSPE, APWA, NCEES, and ICSC.

Brent has been married to his wife, Melissa, for 28 years, and they have two daughters in college, Ashlyn and Emma. Brent is heavily involved in his church (FBC-Bentonville), serving as a deacon, teacher, and choir member. He and his family reside in Bella Vista. He loves sports, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and almost anything outdoors!

CAREY LINGENFELTER | HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE NWA – CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Carey was Co-Chair of The Frank Broyles Foundation Drive for Dementia 2016. Special Committee Chair of SHARP 2017. Chair for the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 & 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Advisory Board Member, Mercy Home Health. Corporate Council Member, Mercy Foundation. BNI Razorback Chapter President for 2017-2018. Member, Rogers Rotary Club. Nationally Certified Dementia Practitioner 2020.

JACLYN HENDERSON | REGIONS BANK – VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Jaclyn Henderson, a native to Rogers, is the Market Executive for Northwest Arkansas and Southwestern Missouri. Throughout her 16 year career with Regions, she has continued to serve the corporate, small-business, governmental and nonprofit banking needs in the region. Henderson is active in several different community groups in the area, serving as the Secretary for the Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation, the Walton Arts Center Foundation, and Civil Service Commission for the City of Rogers. She was selected as a recipient of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 40 under 40 Class of 2021 and is a graduate of Leadership Benton County. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Arkansas and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) from the Association for Financial Professionals. She lives in Rogers with her husband and two children.

JASON ADAMS | BENCHMARK GROUP, INC. – EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Jason Adams is the Executive Vice President of Benchmark Group, Inc.; an architectural and engineering firm located in Rogers, AR and Dallas, TX. He is an Electrical Engineer and serves on the company’s Board of Directors. Jason has over 15 years in leadership at Benchmark Group and is responsible in overseeing the design operations and business development at Benchmark Group. Over the years he has served as designer, trainer, quality control, management, business development, and executive leadership. He is focused on engaging staff in new and challenging ways that promote professional development and growth for both the staff and the company.

Jason attained his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University. He is a licensed engineer in 43 states.

Jason and his wife are originally from Iowa, but have been in NW Arkansas for 18 years, and have 3 wonderful children. He is active in his local church and has served in various capacities, from teaching children’s classes to leading small groups, and helping the men’s ministry. In his free time, he enjoys fishing a local bass tournament series and mountain bike riding. He is also a beginner golfer (who says you cannot learn a new sport in your 40s?).

MICHELLE WYNN | CHILD CARE AWARE OF NWA – CO-DIRECTOR
Michelle has worked for Child Care Aware for over 18 years, providing training for early care educators and parent education classes, marketing and community outreach about Child Care Aware services. Overseeing the operations of the office and staff is another aspect of the position as Co- Director of the agency. She attended The University of Central Arkansas, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Michelle has been very involved in the community; she has been a member of Rotary, Arkansas Early Childcare Association, Southern Early Childhood Association, Arkansas Fundraising Professional, Springdale Chamber of Commerce Leadership class XX11, Sunshine School and Development Advisory Board, Family Child Care Network Advisory Board, and the Center for Childhood Obesity Community Advisory Board. She currently serves as a Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and serves on the Member Engagement Committee.

Michelle enjoys collaborating with the community and promoting local businesses and building relationships. "We live in a wonderful area being a part of the community is important to me."

Matt and Michelle have twin ten year old sons.

THE BOARD NOMINATING PROCESS

The Chamber’s Bylaws state that additional nominees may be added to the Nominating Committee recommendation by a nominating petition signed by at least 15 Chamber members in good standing.

All nominating petitions must be submitted to the President / CEO of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce within ten days of the publishing of the Nominating Committee Report. This deadline is August 15, 2022. If no additional names are submitted by the membership, the Board of Directors will certify the six candidates submitted by the Nominating Committee at its September board meeting.