NONPROFITS 

The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute has named Liz Lundeen as its director of programs. Lundeen comes from the Arkansas Certified Public Manager Program where she served as director, leading curriculum development and mentoring public servants through organizational change initiatives. 

Lundeen has a doctorate in history from the University of North Carolina, a Master of Philosophy in historical studies from Cambridge University, and a bachelor’s in history and political science from Wake Forest University.  

UTILITIES 

Conway Corp CEO Bret Carroll was recently named to Arkansas Money & Politics’ Favorite C-Suite Executives. The annual recognition highlights top business leaders who have made a meaningful impact in their organizations and communities.  

Carroll has served as Conway Corp’s chief executive officer since 2017. He began at the company in 1998 as its chief financial officer. He serves on several boards, including as treasurer of the American Public Power Association, vice president of finance for the Arkansas Municipal Power Association, and chair of the UCA Foundation Board. 

Tim Ragland and Dylan Hopper have been promoted to apprentice lineman 2 in Conway Corp’s electric department. Both began at Conway Corp in 2022. 

Wesley Fason and Ivan Robinson have been promoted to apprentice lineman 4. Both began as groundmen in 2020. 

Tom Makara has been promoted to manager of property and procurement. In this role, he will oversee property and procurement operations, including inventory management, purchasing, and asset coordination to support efficient companywide operations. 

Makara joined Conway Corp in 2010. 

Hunter Fusilier has been promoted to engineering service department supervisor. In the role, she will oversee engineering service development initiatives, coordinate projects, and support the continued growth and efficiency of department operations.

Fusilier joined Conway Corp in 2024.