Submitted by: Tiffany Head, thead@uca.edu on 11/12/2025
Several leaders connected to the University of Central Arkansas have been named to the 2025 Arkansas 250, an annual list published by Arkansas Business recognizing the state’s most influential leaders across business, education, government, healthcare and nonprofit sectors.
The Arkansas 250 highlights individuals who are shaping Arkansas’s future through innovation, leadership and community impact. Honorees represent a wide range of industries and organizations making meaningful contributions to the state’s growth and quality of life.
Among those recognized are:
• UCA President Houston Davis.
• UCA Board of Trustees member Curtis Barnett, president and CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
• UCA Foundation Board of Directors member Kenny Kinley, CEO of Ascend Technologies and president and CEO of Edafio Technology Partners.
Congratulations to these members of the UCA community for being recognized for their impact and leadership.