The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal has announced the Forty Under 40 honorees for 2025, a list that includes young business and community leaders from throughout the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metros.
The honorees were chosen by a panel of the Business Journal’s editorial staff based on career achievements and community work.
Shoutout to our Chamber Member awardees:
- Manuel Barrantes, Walmart
- Alexander Blass, Blue Ribbon Industries
- Katie Brewer, BUF Studio
- Frank Cardoza, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
- Leo Castillo, Nabholz
- Matt Clinkscales, Arvest Wealth Management
- Beth Corey, Horizon Roofing, Solar & Exteriors
- Heather Diebold, Tyson Foods
- Quaneshia Goodley, Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas
- Dr. Adrienne Koder, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Northwest
- Jayson Krisell, The Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville
- Megan Lahay, Encore Bank
- Rosalinda Medrano, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute for Community Health Innovation
- Matthew Mitchell, Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP
- Zach Moore, Caddell Construction
- Kayla Spradling , Signature Bank of Arkansas
- Preston Stewart, Onyx Coffee Lab
- Ashley Wheeler, Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas
- Cori Wilson, Crossland Construction Co.
View the full list here.
