The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center congratulates Ben King on his inclusion in this year’s Arkansas Business “20 in Their Twenties.”
King is a business consultant in the Southern Arkansas University ASBTDC regional office, where he assists current and prospective business owners.
This marks the 16th year for Arkansas Business to recognize 20 individuals who are making a significant impact in their companies, organizations, and community.
Selected from hundreds of nominations, these young difference makers include activists, business leaders, and entrepreneurs, according to the announcement from Arkansas Business.
In addition to King, the 2025 honorees:
MacKenzie Allison, Process Mechanical Team Leader, Garver
Keaton Beasley, Financial Center Manager, Simmons Bank
Matthew Brashear, Director of Finance, Delta Dental of Arkansas
Nick Burkes, CPA, OZK Accounting Consulting
Jagriti Chouhan, Graduate School HEI Program Coordinator, Arkansas State University
Christian Crain, VP of Operations, Crain Automotive
Bailey Eads, Treasury Services Sales Specialist, Farmers Bank & Trust
Olivia Heritage, Senior Marketing Associate, Tempus Realty Partners
Cole Jester, Secretary of State, State of Arkansas
Lacey LaBee, Senior Chemist, ECCI
Michael Leiterman, Project Manager, Kinco Constructors
Trinity Lopez, Director of Operations, Ingen Software
Shawna Martin, Assistant Sales Manager, SERVPRO of Little Rock
Chandler Perry, Parcel Application & Special Project Engineer, Hytrol
Hunter Strong, Sales Manager, FirstTrust Home Loans
Cole Swede, Partner, Sterling Seacrest Pritchard
Lauren Weaver, Founder & Partner, UpSkillery
Emily Whillock, Interior Designer, Evo Business Environments
Amanda White, Senior Technical Project Manager-Cybersecurity, Walmart
Profiles of the honorees will be featured in a special supplement of Arkansas Business to be distributed on Sept. 3.
More information on the Arkansas Business “20 in their Twenties” recognition