2025 DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Jones Center Development Council is a longstanding group of community leaders, business professionals, and passionate advocates who serve as ambassadors for our mission. Council members play a critical role in expanding awareness, building strategic partnerships, and strengthening support for fundraising events and community programs.
Their volunteer leadership and advocacy are essential to ensuring access to inclusive programming in sports, recreation, arts, STEM, education, and community experiences for individuals and families across Northwest Arkansas.
Together, we are shaping a more connected, vibrant, and inclusive region.
Marlena Bond
Council Chair
Walmart
Michael Samson
Council Vice Chair
SC Johnson – A Family Company
Michele Adams
Walmart
Angela Allen
Bonduelle – Fresh Americas
Ashley Allen
Arvest Bank
Zack Allen
Heineken USA
Chuck Arnold
Conagra Brands
Bill Bowen
Tyson Foods
Alex Cornett
Milestone Leadership
Connor Davey
General Mills
Jon Davis
The Hershey Company
Jessica DuQuesne
The Hershey Company
Miles Eason
General Mills
Olin Ericksen
Cox Communications
Tina Gabbard
Cox Communications
Kelli Gemmell
Milestone Construction Company
Summer Guernsey
Ferrara Candy Company
Scott Irby
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
James Larsen
General Mills
Leslie Leonard
Walmart
Ryan Longo
Unilever
Kenneth Medlin
Spectrum Brands
Gisela Mejia
Banco Sí
Dustin Murphy
Pitch Retail Sales
Andy Petton
Dole
Laura Phillips
MGA Entertainment
Casey Rivard
Ocean Spray Cranberries
Laura Rush
Walmart
Jay Schrade
Denovo Brands
Jacqueline Scott
SC Johnson – A Family Company
Hayes Shimp
Georgia-Pacific
Jeff Snow
Kids2
Kevin Springate
Procter & Gamble
Stefanie Standley
Denovo Brands
Evan Stewart
Spectrum Brands
Kelly Hale Syer
Butterfield Trail Village
Odell Taylor
The Point Financial Group, Retired
Kristin Tench
Georgia-Pacific
Kellie Upton
Procter & Gamble