The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal has announced the Forty Under 40 honorees for 2026, 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:
- Chris Bakunas | McClelland Consulting Engineers
- Meredith Bergstrom | Walton Family Foundation
- Lauren Blass | Blue Ribbon Industries
- Kael Bowling | Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP
- Oksana DeMaris | Focus Real Estate
- Pat Dickinson | Colliers Arkansas
- Bianca DiFonzo-Smith | New Nexus Group
- Ray Ford | Arvest Bank
- Stephanie Gannon | Walmart
- Erin Jefferson | UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
- Meredith LaFreniere | Waco Title Co.
- Adres Lazarte | Basis Health
- Keith McDaniel | Shiloh Christian School
- Joey McGehee | Rose Law Firm
- Jett Moore | Greenwood Gearhart
- Matt Mozzoni | Cushman & Wakefiled/Sage Partners
- Russell Reynerson | Legacy Bank
- Justin Seliger | J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
- Jose Socorro | Jan Pro
- Rachel Sullivant | University of Arkansas
- Taylor Townsend | HoganTaylor
- Alex Woods | Washington Regional
