Members
ADRIANA FUENTES ARCHILA
Little Rock
Arkansas Capital Corporation
Vice President of Community Development
Chad Hudson
Mountain Home
FNBC
Regional President & Chief Lending Officer
DAVID MARKS
Little Rock
Arvest Bank
Commercial Banker/Senior Vice President
Itzel SIMS
Little Rock
First Security Bank
Director of SBA Lending
JARROD NORWOOD
Little Rock
First Horizon
Commercial Relationship Manager
Richard Ricciardi
Jonesboro
Evolve Bank & Trust
SBA Business Development Officer
RANDY WILLIAMSON
Little Rock
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
Senior SBA Lender/Commercial Lender
Adriene F. brown (Ad Hoc Member)
Little Rock
U.S. Small Business Administration
Arkansas District Director
The State Advisory Board for ASBTDC is comprised of Arkansans with rich experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem through business ownership, small business lending, or community and economic development.
The board advises State Director Laura Fine and the network leadership team on strategies for meeting the needs of Arkansas small businesses and entrepreneurs and generating economic impact.
Advisory Board members also support the ASBTDC with their advocacy, collaboration, promotion, and referrals.
- Advocacy: Acting as an advocate for the ASBTDC and for small businesses
- Collaboration: Supporting the ASBTDC by participating in its events as a presenter, facilitator, or instructor and connecting the ASBTDC to members’ personal and professional networks
- Promotion: Participating in promotional efforts to inform the public about ASBTDC services and to raise the profile of the organization
- Referrals: Encouraging small businesses and entrepreneurs to utilize ASBTDC offerings, including events, consulting services, and online resources