Featured Business Archive

Becky and Dean Iverson with Coldwell Banker RPM help clients sell and purchase homes anywhere in Central Arkansas.  They moved to Maumelle seven years ago from Honolulu and both have extensive retail management experience.  Becky believes, "Our retail background provides us with the strong customer service skills required to be an excellent realtor."  Their clients agree!  Their favorite part of their real estate career is how many new people they get to meet, and the ability to help clients with transitional stages of their lives.  

Becky is originally from Arkansas and the husband and wife team moved back to Maumelle to be close to Becky's son and grandson.  Do they miss Hawaii?  Maybe a little when the temperature drops below freezing, but they really enjoy living in Maumelle and being involved with the community.  According to Becky, "Maumelle offers a hometown feel that you can't find everywhere!"  For more information on how Becky and Dean Iverson with Coldwell Banker RPM Realty can assist you with selling or purchasing a home call Becky at (501) 681-6142 or email her at biverson@cbrpm.com.  For current listings visit www.cbrpm.com/biverson. 

American Roofing Systems (ARSCO) offers full roofing systems replacement and roof repairs.  They also offer free roof inspections and work with homeowner’s insurance companies to get the maximum benefit allowed.  ARSCO’s mission statement is, "To confidently generate business with integrity; to work for and with property owners to accomplish their objectives; to intercede with insurance providers in order to secure all benefits due the property owner; to set standards above those required by law and the industry; and to complete all projects beyond expectation."  Gary Ables, an agent for ARSCO and our featured businessman, has been in the roofing business for 5 plus years.  Previously Gary worked in the investment industry for many years after attending the University of Arkansas.  Gary’s favorite part of his job is, “Meeting new people and helping them resolve their roofing problems.”  Gary further feels that both Maumelle residents and Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce members are always a pleasure to serve.  For more information on American Roofing Systems visit www.arscoroofing.com or call 501-803-3536 or email Gary at garya@arscoroofing.com. 

National Bank of Arkansas (NBA) offers full service business and personal banking products ranging from deposit accounts to commercial and home loans.  The NBA Maumelle branch manager, Jacqueline Gault, has been with NBA for 9 years and part of their management team for the past 7 years.  A graduate of Guy Perkins High School before attending the University of Central Arkansas, Jacqueline was in restaurant management for 19 years before transitioning to the banking industry.  Her favorite part of her job is the ability to interact with customers and be involved with the Maumelle community.  "Maumelle citizens are very friendly making it feel as though you are doing business with your neighbors", says Jacqueline.  She feels the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce does a great job at keeping its member businesses informed and connected.  To learn more about NBA email Jacqueline at jacqueline.gault@nbabank.com.

Kim Burks is the Managing Broker of Crye-Leike REALTORS® Maumelle Branch and a lifelong resident of Maumelle. Formally a graphic designer, Kim switched careers 10 years ago to real estate. "I found my calling 10 years ago when I switched careers from graphic design to real estate. I am a people person, the real estate business is really a "people" business. I truly love meeting new people and helping them find the perfect home, or helping them sell a home, " says Kim. Kim also attests, she has really enjoyed meeting all of the wonderful business professionals in and around Maumelle at Chamber events; and she believes the Chamber networking events have really helped her business grow! Crye-Leike REALTORS® Maumelle is a full service real estate company serving all of central Arkansas. Whether it is buying real estate or selling they can make it easy for you. They can also help you find a real estate agent in any state across the country or in most any country around the world. To learn more about Kim Burks of Crye-Leike REALTORS® Maumelle visit her website www.kimburks.com or give her a call at (501)851-2000.

Corky Strode, a mortgage loan originator with Bank of the Ozarks, couldn't be happier about the community he lives and works in, Maumelle! "Maumelle is a great community...I love the small town feel of our community along with the big city conveniences," says Corky. With a Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minor in finance from UALR, CPA certification, and a 13 year career in accounting and finance before he became mortgage loan originator 7 years ago, Corky has the background and experience to help his customers navigate all types of mortgages including: conventional, FHA, VA, rural development, first time home buyer loans and construction financing. When asked what he likes best about his business Corky tells us," I enjoy the interaction with customers from multiple walks of life and getting to constantly meet new people. I also really enjoy working with the team at the Maumelle branch, especially our branch manager, Kathy Gibbs." He is also appreciative of the chamber's role in supporting current businesses and promoting new business. For more information on Corky and a mortgage from Bank of the Ozarks visit www.bankoftheozarks.com or contact Corky at 501-851-9991 or tcstrode@bankoftheozarks.com.