About Us
From birth, children soak up ideas at an astonishing rate and thrive in environments rich with stimulation. As they grow, they gather information that will guide them throughout their lives; and they depend on everyone around them to help.
The Children’s Museum of Northwest Arkansas is the dream of a community to do just that: educate children in the best ways possible for whatever lies ahead. This is a region that understands growth and the need to provide tools for success. With increasing populations and expanding business, Northwest Arkansas is making plans that embrace the children’s museum and invite all to a quality of life that nurtures the entire region.
The leaders of the Children’s Museum of Northwest Arkansas have an impressive vision and comprehensive plans; they have worked closely with children, parents, grandparents, teachers, philanthropists, civic and business leaders, artists and designers. Today, museum leaders are inviting investment in a comprehensive campaign for this extraordinary museum—for the health of our region and, above all, for the success and well—being of our children.
The Board of Directors
- Bob Balfe - President
- Attorney, Wal-Mart Stores
- Roger Thomas - Vice President
- CEO, TeleComp, Inc.
- Shantell Owen - Treasurer
- Vice President, Arvest Private Banking
- Nancy Leake - Secretary
- CEO, Community Development Corporation
- Jim Demaree
- CEO, F.R.I. Marketing, LLC
- Don Overstreet
- Owner, Overstreet's Jewelry, Inc.
- Tanya Sharp
- Principal, Bentonville Public Schools
- Jill Drewyor
- Attorney, Mitchell-Williams Law Office
- David Redfield
- VP, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets
- Kalene Griffith
- CEO, Bentonville Visitors and Convention Bureau
- Jon Pahl
- VP, Nabholz Construction
- Steve Jones
- Director of Sales for WalMart, Belkin
- Eric Scott
- CEO, Cheyenne Home Furnishings
Ex-Officio Board Members
- Ed Clifford
- CEO, Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce
- Bob McCaslin
- Mayor, City of Bentonville
- Steve Trolinger
- President, Community Publishers