08/27/2026
Iโm still trying to wrap my head around receiving the 2026 Outstanding Chamber Executive Award from AEDCE. While my name may be on the award, I truly believe this recognition belongs to Maumelle and the incredible people who make our community what it is.
To our wonderful Chamber members and Board members, thank you for believing in our vision, supporting the work we do, and being willing to try new things with us. Your investment in the Chamber is ultimately an investment in the future of Maumelle.
To the City of Maumelle Government I am incredibly grateful for the partnership we have built. When the Chamber, the City, our businesses, and our community work together, there is very little we can't accomplish.
And to our volunteers, you are the people who show up, roll up your sleeves, and ask, โWhat can I do?โ You make the events happen, you welcome people into our community, and you help turn ideas into reality. We simply could not do what we do without you.
As I said when accepting this award, Maumelle has believed in me, supported me, shown up for me, and, most importantly, been willing to roll up its sleeves and work alongside me. Anything I have accomplished is because I have an incredible community willing to say, โLetโs figure out how to make it happen.โ
That is what this award represents to me.
It shows what can happen when a community works together, supports one another, thinks big, and isn't afraid to try something new. More than anything, it is another reminder of what a great community Maumelle truly is.
One of the greatest privileges of my job is getting to tell Maumelle's story, to businesses considering investing here, to leaders across Arkansas, and to anyone who will listen. I get to talk about our people, our businesses, our partnerships, our growth, and the incredible things happening here every day.
I am honored to keep telling that story, and even more honored to be part of it.
Again, thank you, Maumelle. This recognition belongs to all of us. I'm incredibly proud of what we're building together and I can't wait to see what we do next.