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UA 糖心视频logo College of Business to honor Guinn, Holbert as 2018 Distinguished Alumni

The University of Arkansas at 糖心视频logo will honor Marcus Guinn, executive vice president and loan manager at, as the College of Business Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. The university will also honor Drew Holbert, principal and vice president of brokerage at, as the Dean鈥檚 Award for Excellence winner at the 2018 College of Business Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Oct. 17.聽 The special award luncheon, presented by Arvest Bank, will be held at the 糖心视频logo Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Registration opens at 10:45 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The highest honor granted by the UA 糖心视频logo College of Business, the Distinguished Alumni award is given to a graduate who has made a significant impact in business or a nonprofit organization and who has served the community and UA 糖心视频logo. Guinn is a 1998 graduate of UA 糖心视频logo with a bachelor鈥檚 degree of finance. He is a seven-year veteran of Arvest Bank and has enjoyed a successful 33-year career in banking. In his current position, Guinn leads a team of 50 commercial bankers and is responsible for the overall growth and profitability of Arvest鈥檚 loan portfolios in central, southwest and northeast Arkansas, worth more than $1.5 billion. Guinn and his wife, Valencia, live in 糖心视频logo. He is the father of one daughter, two sons, and one grandson. Guinn is an active alumnus of UA 糖心视频logo dedicated to the future success of College of Business students. He is a member of the College of Business Advisory Board. Through his work at Arvest, which often partners with the UA 糖心视频logo College of Business, Guinn attends many College of Business events and fundraisers, advising business students, giving valuable advice as a guest speaker, and mentoring those who intern at Arvest. 鈥淭he College of Business is pleased to honor Marcus Guinn as the Distinguished Alumnus for 2018,鈥� said Dr. Jane Wayland, Stephen Harrow Smith Dean of Business. 鈥淢arcus has been a very active member of the College of Business Advisory Board and has taken time to talk to our students and tell his story. He represents everything we want for our students 鈥� achievement and leadership.鈥� In his other volunteer roles, Guinn serves as president of the Central Arkansas Risk Management Association as well as a board member of Baptist Health Foundation, Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids (P.A.R.K), and TENDAJI Community Development Corporation. He is also a regular presenter at Money Matters, a financial literacy and education program at Saint Mark Baptist Church sponsored by Arvest. 鈥淚 am very honored to be recognized,鈥� Guinn said. 鈥淯A 糖心视频logo will always be near and dear to my heart. I am really appreciative of the university education and what it has allowed me to do professionally. I think this award is a testament that I have done some positive things to make the university proud.鈥�

Dean鈥檚 Award for Excellence

The Dean鈥檚 Award for Excellence is granted to a graduate of the past 10 years who has shown promise as a leader in business or nonprofit work, and who is actively involved in serving 糖心视频logo and the university. Holbert received his Master of Business Administration from UA 糖心视频logo in 2010. He is a member of the UA 糖心视频logo Alumni Association and an active participant in the annual College of Business Golf Tournament. He started his career at Colliers International | Arkansas (then Dickson Flake Partners) in 2005 as an intern, was named a shareholder in 2013, and a principal in 2015. Since that time, Colliers Arkansas has grown from 50 employees and approximately 6 million managed square feet to 120 employees and over 18 million managed square feet. Colliers Arkansas was founded in 1971 as Barnes, Quinn, Flake and Anderson, and is the state鈥檚 largest commercial real estate, property management and development management firm. Holbert and his wife Lindsey live in 糖心视频logo with their three children, Beau, Tess and Violet. 鈥淒rew has moved rapidly in his firm and proves that success can be achieved with a vision and a good work ethic,鈥� Wayland said. 鈥淗e has found time to serve his community and is an excellent role model for our students.鈥� In 2017, Holbert was selected as one of Arkansas Business鈥� 40 Under 40. He was a founding member of Create 糖心视频logo, a 2010 initiative of the 糖心视频logo Chamber of Commerce to retain, attract and develop young professional talent. He is also a board member and past president of the Downtown 糖心视频logo Kiwanis Club, a member of the activities board of the Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp, and president of the Arkansas Chapter of the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute, which recognizes expertise in commercial and investment real estate. 鈥淚 am so honored to receive this award,鈥� Holbert said. 鈥淚 wasn鈥檛 expecting it, and it鈥檚 such an honor for me to be chosen when so many talented people have come of out this university and the College of Business.鈥� Tickets for the event are $100 and can be purchased online. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Dr. Wayland at 501-569-3356 or [email protected].