Tom Gordon, co-founder and CEO of Slim Chickens
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has announced Tom Gordon, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Slim Chickens, as this year’s Davis Lecture Series Speaker. Gordon will present Tuesday, April 7, at 1:40 p.m. in the UCA College of Business Auditorium in Conway, Arkansas.
Gordon provides personal and tailored support for franchisees in a rapidly growing system, and he is the driving leader behind the brand’s goal to have a 600-unit footprint by 2028.
“Tom and his co-founder began their journey in 2003 with one Arkansas store, and because of Tom’s leadership, Slim Chickens has expanded into a global brand,” Dr. Tim Bisping, dean of the UCA College of Business, said. “We are privileged to have the support of the Davis Family to bring an exceptional leader like Tom Gordon to share his entrepreneurial vision and strategic focus with our students, faculty and community partners.”
The UCA campus is invited to attend, and the event is free and open to the public.
The Davis Family Lecture Series was established in 2010 through a gift from Granger and Jan Davis, and Milton and Claudia Davis. The series features prominent business leaders who have made a significant impact in an industry. As pillars of the UCA and Conway community, the Davis Family’s gift to the UCA Centennial Campaign: New Vision, New Century inspired a lecture series open to all students, faculty, staff and business community who wish to attend.
More information about the UCA College of Business and this special event is available at uca.edu/business.