Kevin Lopez has been promoted to mortgage adviser at United Federal Credit Union. Lopez is based at 1910 S. Thompson St. in Springdale.
Sophie Collins, CPA, has been promoted to senior assurance at HoganTaylor LLP in Fayetteville. Collins earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master of accountancy from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Dr. Phuong Mueller, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at The Orthopedic Center at Northwest at 601 W. Maple Ave., Suite 411 in Springdale. Mueller received his medical education at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa.
Jill Suel has been hired at the Jones Center in Springdale as director of marketing and communications. Suel transitioned from the Walton Arts Center where she spent 12 years.
Michael Kirk is returning to the Jones Center in Springdale as general manager after working at Thaden School. Kirk holds a master’s degree in recreation from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Dina Wood has been hired at the Jones Center in Springdale as the director of development, and will be leading the fundraising team. Wood is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience as a philanthropic adviser.
Brooke Allen has been hired at the Jones Center in Springdale as a development officer with the fundraising team. Allen has experience in corporate relations and volunteer activation.
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