JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARKANSAS ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2024/2025

Little Rock, AR. – Junior Achievement of Arkansas, a non-profit organization that provides financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurial education to students in K-12, is proud to announce the appointment of new members now serving on the organization’s board.

New Board Members-State Board: Lisa Lake (AT&T), Dr. Keith McGee (Watson Chapel School District), Alex Ray (Viridis Initiative), BK Simmons (Simmons & Company), Cleve Wortham (Equity Bank) Central Board: Katelyn LaBudde (Bank OZK), Barabara Riggin (First Horizon Bank) NWA Board: AnneDella Hines (ProsperMed, LLC), Alexandro Saenger (Walmart), Hannah Standifer (Upskill NWA), Joseph Tharp (Regions Bank), Henry J. Wildenborg (EY), and Marie Huthwaite.

"We are thrilled to welcome our new Board of Directors for the 2024-25 term. Each member brings a wealth of expertise, dedication, and a shared vision for empowering the next generation through education and entrepreneurship. As we embark on this new chapter, we are confident that their guidance will significantly enhance our initiatives and extend our impact throughout the community. Together, we are committed to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy”, said Tonya Villines, president & CEO of Junior Achievement of Arkansas.