Six Arkansans to be honored at Oct. 16 event
The University of Central Arkansas is pleased to host the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame 2025 induction banquet for a class of six distinguished inductees Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas.
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame 2025 inductees include:
Sharon Allen (1944-2021) of Little Rock, president and chief operating officer, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Kelley Erstine of Conway, CEO, Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas.
James D. Lewis, RHU, REBC, of Little Rock, president, Lewis Marketing Group Inc., Independent Consultant for Mountaire Corporation.
Robert (Bob) L. Shoptaw, BA, MBA, of Little Rock, president and CEO, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Tim White, CIC, of Little Rock, executive vice president, Brown & Brown of Arkansas.
William (Bill) H. L. Woodyard III (1945 – 2014), of Little Rock, partner, Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard P.L.L.C.
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame was created in 2015 to identify and honor distinguished insurance industry professionals with strong ties to Arkansas who exemplify innovation, social responsibility, leadership and professional excellence; who have made broad encompassing and lasting contributions to advance the role of insurance in society; and who have significantly impacted the lives of many Arkansans.
Table sponsorships and various levels of recognition in support of the 2025 inductees are available through Oct. 1 and can be found on the Hall of Fame website, arinsurancehof.org.
The UCA College of Business partners with the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame to create and nurture a nationally recognized undergraduate degree program in insurance and risk management. Scholarships are awarded to students annually through the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame Scholarship.
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame seeks to remind the public of the important role the insurance industry plays in securing the well-being of both individuals and businesses, to inspire the next generation of leadership to reach these high levels of accomplishment, and to encourage young Arkansans to consider careers in the insurance industry.
More information about the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame is available at arinsurancehof.org.