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Knock knock. Who's there? The 2012 AIA Arkansas State Convention!
Welcome to a special convention edition of "Columns," which includes a few sneak peeks inside this year's convention. We've been busy planning and we sure hope to see YOU in Hot Springs!
As always, use the links on the left or simply scroll down the page to see what has been and what will be going on with AIA Arkansas. If you have news you would like to share that meets the submission guidelines, please submit it to Joie Ketcham. The next deadline is October 15th. ENJOY!
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2012 AIA Arkansas State Convention
The convention festivities begin today at the Hot Springs Country Club with the Golf Tournament and Bikitecture Tour. We will begin by having lunch together with cyclists, golfers and sponsors. After lunch, the cyclists will

begin their tour of Hot Springs while the golfers and tournament sponsors enjoy a round of golf.
Continuing education will kick off Thursday morning at 9:00am. We have another great lineup of breakout sessions and featured speakers and look forward to having you as our guest in Hot Springs!
Food and drinks will be provided during breaks. All breaks, as well as Friday's lunch, will be held in the Expo Hall.
NOTE: Please remember to wear your name badge at all times during the convention. This will allow you to attend any of the continuing education sessions or convention social events.
This convention would not be possible without the financial support of our ALLIED MEMBERS. You will notice in your program, as well as on signs as you enter the event, that most of the events have Gold Sponsors or Silver Co-Sponsors. We would like to say a very special "thank you" to them and all of our Allied Members for their continued support.
Recording Attendance:
We are pleased to announce that you will now have the capability of scanning into each session that you attend. You will still have a continuing education tracking sheet in your packet. Each class that you scan into should be recorded on this paper and turned in prior to leaving the convention. Your member number will be on your badge for convenience in filling out this form.
Walking Tour (Garvan Woodland Gardens):
The walking tour is open to all convention registrants. You will need to be sure to sign in at the admissions desk to receive credit for the tour. Bring your convention badge and receive half off admission. Be sure to sign in by Saturday at noon to receive credit.
After Party Friday Night:
We will have Best Little Rock DJ back with us this year so bring your dancing shoes. The bar will be sponsored in part by Kinco Constructors. After their sponsored dollar amount is reached the bar will become a cash bar, so be sure to bring some cash with you to the banquet.
Win A Ben!
Last year we implemented the "Win a Ben" ($100) drawing. It's simple; all you have to do is vote for your choice on the Members' Choice Design Award. When you turn in your vote, you will receive a door prize ticket. If your ticket is drawn, you win $100. It's just that easy, so don't forget to vote!
Silent Auction:
We will continue with the popular Silent Auction again this year. Remember to visit each Allied Member about their products and collect your Barksdale Bucks. You may begin collecting money at the Welcome Reception Thursday evening, continuing through Friday at 2:00pm (the actual bidding occurs between 1:00pm and 2:00pm).
- An envelope has been placed in your registration packet to house the money that you collect. The maximum amount of money you can collect is $83. Please turn in all that you have collected at the close of lunch on Friday. The money will be counted for accuracy (no duplicates) and winners will be announced at the 3:00pm break on Friday in the Expo Hall. You must be present to win.
Please have fun with the silent auction program, it is intended to get you to interact and have fun with our Allied Members whose support is vital to the health of our organization.
Door Prizes:
AIA Arkansas will continue with the bingo card for a chance to win the AIA Arkansas door prize. Those participants who collect the initials of every Allied Member on their card will be eligible to enter the drawing.
Art Contest:
We're excited to continue the Architect as Artist competition this year. Judging will take place Friday afternoon and your work MUST be picked up by 6:00pm Friday evening. Awards will be presented at the Design Awards Banquet Friday night.
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REPOSITIONING THE AIA
In addition to our usual convention offerings, we wanted to let you know that AIA national is sending Jane Kolleeny, AIA's repositioning consultant to our annual convention to interview you on behalf of the repositioning project (http://www.aia.org/practicing/AIAB094878f). Among the most important initiatives AIA has undertaken in its history, this year-long process will explore the perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, needs, and value of architects to facilitate a comprehensive plan geared towards advancing the position of architects and bolstering the national dialogue about their role in society.
Begun in March 2012, the design and marketing firm Pentagram and the cultural institution and association consultant LaPlaca Cohen have been hired to help with the effort. Their findings will offer a new way to communicate about architecture and the AIA's role within the profession. Once this message is synthesized, the two firms will investigate what communications channels would best serve to disseminate these messages to target audiences. Their findings will be announced at the 2013 AIA Grassroots conference.
Stay alert to announcements about connecting with Jane, who is eager to speak to you and get your thoughts on how AIA can move successfully into the future. Check out the landing page on the repositioning at www.aia.org/repositioning.
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Newly Licensed Architects
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- 8/26/12 - Jason Adams, AIA, SGA Design Group
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FIRM NEWS
Scott&Goble Architects is now SGA Design Group
SGA Design Group remains a privately owned architecture and conceptual design firm operating nationally with offices in Bentonville, AR; Berkeley, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and headquarters in Tulsa, OK. We have built our strong reputation on our ability to understand and bring to life our clients' unique brand attributes and character through physical environments. We have nurtured long-lasting relationships with clients such as Walmart, Kohl's, Lowe's, Sports Authority and Hobby Lobby by delivering on the promise of a job done right. Our new name is intended to carry our legacy of technical expertise, integrity and problem-solving skills into the future, while calling attention to our passion for designing architectural solutions that "wow" our clients' customers and inspire brand loyalty. We are proud of the value we have provided to our clients through listening, proactively anticipating needs and bringing their brand vision into being. At SGA Design Group we leverage our comprehensive expertise and ability to approach brand building from initial design and ideation through to construction and on-time delivery, always exceeding expectations. We are passionate about making a positive difference. Our Corporate Ownership and Structure remains the same. Same values; same ownership; new name. |
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
2013 AIA Collaborative and Professional Achievement Awards 2013 Honorary Membership
The American Institute of Architects is currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Institute Honors for Collaborative and Professional Achievement, as well as for Honorary AIA Membership. We truly value your input and encourage your participation. It is through the recognition of excellence and distinguished service that we promote the value of the profession as a whole. Please review the list of honors and consider nominating those peers and colleagues you feel worthy of recognition.
Nominations are due by October 5th. Click here for additional information.
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2012 Arkansas Preservation Awards
Each year the Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas recognizes and honors individuals and organizations for outstanding achievement in historic preservation in Arkansas with the Arkansas Preservation Awards. The Alliance invites you to participate by nominating an individual, organization or project. Submit your nomination online at PreserveArkansas.org or download a printable Nomination Form here.
For more information or to request a nomination form, call (501)372-4757 or email vmckuin@preservearkansas.org. Nominations must be received by Friday, September 21, 2012. To honor award recipients, there will be a dinner and program in January 2013.
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Main Street Arkansas has been approved for AIA credits for their upcoming Destination Downtown conference September 17-19 in Rogers. Schedule & registration information can be found at DestinationDowntown.org.
To view the list of credits offered, click here.
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AIA GULF STATES WORKSHOP INVITATION
The AIA Gulf States Region has extended an invitation to their "Road to Fellowship" Workshop that will take place on Monday, November 12th at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson, MS. The workshop is FREE.
"Perhaps you're ready to go for Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects; Or perhaps you're not ready now, but want the tools to understand what the Fellows Jury requires; Or perhaps you just want to understand the process and the tools that convey your message."
AIA Gulf States is fortunate to have LEE ASKEW, FAIA (Memphis) and ALLEN ESKEW, FAIA (New Orleans) as presenters/mentors. Mr. Askew has recently been a member of the Fellows Jury, and Mr. Eskew was instrumental in developing the Fellows Workshops. The Askew/Eskew team stands ready to answer your questions and help guide you.
Registration forms will be sent upon request by emailing sheila@aiatn.org. Call Sheila Leggett at 615-254-1233 for more information.
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LEGAL WORKSHOP ON FLOODPLAIN ISSUES
The Arkansas Floodplain Management Association (AFMA) is conducting its Annual Fall Conference in Hot Springs on September 23-26, 2012. There will be a workshop by nationally respected attorney Ed Thomas, who specializes in legal aspects of floodplain and natural hazards issues. Click here for a copy of the conference agenda. For conference registration, go to: www.arkansasfloods.org. |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
12 - Bikitecture Tour, Hot Springs 12 - AIA State Convention Golf Tournament, Hot Springs Country Club 13 - AIA Arkansas Board Meeting
13-15 - 2012 AIA Arkansas State Convention, Hot Springs Convention Center
OCTOBER
11 - Northwest Section Lunch Program presented by Acme Brick Company 16 - Fort Smith Section Meeting & Program presented by Sherwin Williams
National Conference Oct 4-5, 2012:
"The Restoration of our Rivers"
Held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas
There will be a National Conference on the "Restoration of Our Rivers" on October 4 and 5, 2012, at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. On behalf of our national and statewide sponsors for this important conference, I am especially pleased to encourage the members of the Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects to attend this timely and relevant conference on urban stormwater and the restoration of our rivers. As you know, Moshe Safdie collaborated with Alice Walton on the Crystal Bridges Museum; a magical and innovative wonder of architecture that I am certain many of your AIA members would enjoy visiting in addition to attending the technical program.
Attached is a brochure that fully describes the details of the conference. At your earliest convenience, please notify the members of the Arkansas Chapter of AIA regarding the registration and conference program.
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BE SURE TO STOP BY THE EXPO HALL TO SEE THE ALLIED MEMBERS!
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GOLD RIBBON SPONSORS
Acme Brick Company
10921 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock. AR 72113
(501) 812-5574
Mike Anderson, Bryce Switzer, Paul Fleming
BancorpSouth Insurance Services
P.O. Box 251510, Little Rock. AR 72225
(501) 664-7705
Ken Estes, Alfred Williams, Trey Scallion
DES, Inc.
2349 W. Hudson Rd, Rogers. AR 72756
(479) 621-8889
Shaun Carver, Josh Rothman, Courtney Knieff
Innerplan Office Interiors
7001 Innerplan Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72113
(501) 371-0300
Chris Cerrato, Roger McMennamy
Jay S Stanley & Associates
5313 McClanahan Dr., Ste G5, North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-8029
Jay Stanley, Scott Stanley, Logan Campbell
Nabholz Construction Corporation
612 Garland St., Conway, AR 72032
(501) 505-5800
Jake Nabholz, Clay Gordon, Brad Hegeman
Southern Reprographics Inc.
P.O. Box 1878, Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 372-4011
Phillip McColey, Pam Brawley, Farris Lance
Today's Office Inc.
717 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 375-5050
Rhonda Bradley, Keeley Claude, Missy Holley
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SILVER RIBBON CO-SPONSORS
ABC Block Brick & Equipment
9712 Mann Rd., Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 804-2957
John Cook
CR Crawford Construction
5274 N Crossover Rd.
(479) 251-1161
Richard Johnson, Scott Stokenburry
Glen Jones & Associates
107 Cherrybark Lane, Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 634-0877
Glen Jones, Lou Skeen
Kinco Constructors
12600 Lawson Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 225-7606
William Fletcher, Andrew Mincks
Curtis H. Stout, Inc.
2400 N. Cantrell Road #100, Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 374-6694
Andy McMahan, Melissa Stickford
DuPont Tyvek
171 Mountain Valley Dr., Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 804-7889
Mark Edds
Long Sales Agency
914 Barber, Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 374-3088
Randall Long, James Long
Workplace Resource of Little Rock
409 East 3rd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 244-9696
Randy King, Jenny Harper
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BLUE RIBBON PARTNERS
Alessi-Keyes Construction Co.
P.O. Box 25414
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 225-6699
Bob Butler
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ALL-STORAGE PRODUCTS, INC.
PO Box 22266
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 666-8600
Tom Garner
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Antique Brick & Block
1609 E. 9th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 375-0060
Jason Garner
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Architectural Concepts
6009 Dalton Farmer Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-8668
RJ Kibler
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Architectural Solutions
2341 East 8th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 945-5522
Scott Cooper
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Archway Graphic Designs
1202 Business Park Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 224-0227
Teresa A. Baker
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Arkansas Business
Publishing Group
122 East Second
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 372-1443
Rachel Bradberry
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Ash Grove Packaging
10816 Executive Center Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 224-3372
David May
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ATG USA
PO Box 16235
Little Rock, AR 72231
(501) 372-2373
Jeff Jenkins
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Baldwin & Shell
Construction Company
PO Box 1750
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 374-8677
Douglas Henson
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Beshears Construction
PO Box 6299
Fort Smith, AR 72906
(479) 646-0846
Kelly Same
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CDI Contractors
3000 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 666-4300
Lacey Hines
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CertainTeed Corporation
105 B Dodson Terrace
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 276-3509
John Johnson
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Coreslab Structures (ARK) Inc.
1370 Sturgis Road
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-3763
Greg Poirier
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CPI Daylighting Inc.
28662 North Ballard Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 816-1060
Yossi Vinograd
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Curtis Stout A/V
2400 Cantrell Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 255-1149
David Crook
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DFI Architectural Signs Inc.
219 West 7th
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 372-8881
Jane Johnson
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Duro-Last Roofing, Inc
2800 Willow Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
(618) 407-7330
Darrin Boatman
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Enloe Enterprise LLC
4928 Holly Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 561-9229
Vickie Enloe
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Featured Systems
5 Clare Circle
Bella Vista, AR 72714
(479) 855-6422
Ed Chitty
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Flintco
184 East Fantinel Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-4565
Brent Farmer
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
PO Box 105605
Atlanta, GA 30348
(800) 225-6119
Ron Blanchard
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H.E. Williams, Inc.
831 West Fairview Avenue
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 358-4065
Kelly Hartly
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Harrison Energy Partners
1501 Westpark Drive, Ste 9
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 661-0621
Cortney Herbst
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HILLYER SALES
Architectural Products
3411 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 452-8462
Bruce Hillyer
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HP Engineering
1800 South 52nd Street, Suite 400
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 899-6370
Bill Hodge
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HSA Engineering
Consulting Services
5701 Euper Lane, Suite A
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-8922
Trey White
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Hubble-Mitchell
Interiors, Inc.
1023 West 3rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 312-2700
Chris Hubble
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Inside Effects LLC
PO Box 31179
Little Rock, AR 72260
(501) 954-8866
Deb Sefcik
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J.D. Day & Company
6701 W 64th, Suite 221
Overland Park, KS 66202
(913) 722-3213
Jim Day
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J+J / Invision
2924 West Ika Lane
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 305-4004
Brad Bunch
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Johnson Equipment
4674 Olin Road
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 661-9822
Mike Guernica
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Kalwall - Glass Erectors
PO Box 30005
Little Rock, AR 72260
(501) 455-1324
Gary Smith
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Lighting & Power
Solutions, Inc.
217 N. Chester
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-2155
Brian Self
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Lunday & Associates
717 E Center Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-1463
Wade Lunday
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Marvin Windows and Doors
P O Box 100
Warroud, MN 56763
(218) 386-1430
J.E. VanNatta
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McClelland Consulting
Engineers, Inc.
PO Box 34087 / 900 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 371-0272
Dan Beranek
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McGraw-Hill
Construction-Dodge Division
5107 Kaplon Road
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-1438
Connie Schroepfer
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MDC Wallcoverings
1200 Arthur Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60610
(847) 437-4000
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Milestone Construction Company
2002 South 48th Street
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 751-3560
Kelli Gemmell
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Minick Materials
326 N Council
Oklahoma City , OK 73127
(405) 343-7879
Mike Mayzak
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Missco Contract Sales
PO Box 321400
Florwood, MS 39232
(601) 987-8600
Mack Skeen
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Musco Sports Lighting
100 1st Avenue W
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-0411
Jeremy Lemons
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Natural Building
Solutions, Inc.
3244 N. College Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-0500
Samuel Muffoletto
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Online Technologies, Inc.
10307 Maumelle Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72113
(501) 224-3906
Phil Dively
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Otis Elevator Company
1527 Bowman Rd., Ste. A
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 312-7600
Richard Carlton
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Performance Surfaces
200 Richwoods Drive
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 681-9438
Bryan Sanders
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Pittsburgh Paints
1074 W Markham
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 327-7955
Brent Ernst
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Porter Lighting & Controls
6001 Murray Street
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 570-8170
Megan Gardisser
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Resource Interiors
31 Kingspark Road
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 960-7994
Tom Johnston
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Reynolds Construction
Company, Inc.
104 Timber Lane
Pine Bluff, AR 71602
(870) 247-5753
Rick Cooper
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Schindler Elevator Corporation
400 Hardin Drive, Ste 170
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 375-0930
Steve Vance
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School & Office Products
of Arkansas
P.O. Box 26015
Little Rock, AR 72221-6015
(501) 521-4424
Terry Greene
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Sherwin-Williams Company
15484 College Blvd.
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 381-8633
Brook Nienstedt
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Siplast
1000 E. Rochelle Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
(469) 995-2200
David Bell
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Southwest Solutions Group
17200 Chenal Parkway, # 300
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 859-0675
Justin Story
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Sport Court
700 Minton Road
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 316-2255
Patti LaFleur
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Sports Floors Incorporated
6651 Reese Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 359-2000
Bruce Gleneck
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Tandus Flooring
5906 Wall Street
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 607-2044
Christie Hood
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Terracon Consultants
25809 I-30
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-9292
Shaun Baker
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U.S. Stone Industries
3515 West 75th Street
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 529-4154
Bob Rauscher
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VCC
P.O. Box 555
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 376-0017
Essa Alley
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Wausau Windows & Wall Systems/Tubelite
19926 West 99th Street
Lenexa, KS 66220
(715) 846-3266
Steve Seeling
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Wilsonart International
8120 Scott Hamilton, Ste. A
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 256-9022
Amber Burley
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