BANKING
The Arkansas Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Section Council has announced the following additions to the organization: Kevin Thompson, president; Blake Fletcher, vice president; and John Anderson secretary/treasurer.
EDUCATION
Keith M. Olsen has been named dean of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced the appointment of the following members to its board of directors: Jean Block, Gertrude Clark, Herren Hickingbotham, Rex Kyle, Don Marshall, Sharon Priest, Natalie Rockefeller and Ricardo Sotomora. Board officers include Catherine Hughes, chairman; Brian Bush, chairman-elect; Kirk Bradshaw, vice chairman; Abtin Mehdizadegan, secretary; and Cindy Boyle, treasurer.
LEGAL
Rose Law Firm has announced the election of Craig S. Lair as chief executive officer.
MARKETING
Jeff Hanks has joined Team SI as the director of sales.
MEDICAL
A. Naidu Sasapu, a fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist, has joined the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Kristen Vandaveer Nicholson has been promoted to associate director of public relations at Mangan Holcomb Partners.
TRANSPORTATION
Central Arkansas Transit Authority has announced that Becca Green has accepted the position of director of public engagement.
WHERE TO SEND NOTICES
Notices of executive promotions, new hires or job changes should be sent to: People Editor; Business News Department; Arkansas Democrat-Gazette; P.O. Box 2221; Little Rock 72203, or by e-mail to sszafranski@arkansasonline.com. Notices should be limited to a few paragraphs and may be accompanied by a photograph, preferably a glossy black and white, which will be used on a space available basis. Photos cannot be returned.