Women In Industry Podcast

On this week’s episode of ComGroup’s Women in Industry Podcast, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Anna Mathis of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Anna is a third year student at the University of Arkansas studying Agricultural Communications and Agricultural Leadership. Anna recently retired from an extensive involvement in the National FFA Organization serving as a Chapter, State, and Nat...

On this week’s episode of ComGroup’s Women in Industry Podcast, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Kisia Weeks of White Hall, Arkansas. As the Agriculture Education instructor and FFA Advisor at White Hall High School, Kisia creates hands-on learning experiences leading two Agriculture Mechanics classes that help students develop skills in welding, wood working, electrical engineeri...

Josie Kelly has dreamed of being an FFA State Officer ever since she saw her sister, a past state officer and her biggest role model, on stage delivering her retiring address. Josie is the current Arkansas FFA President and a current student at the University of Arkansas. Since being in FFA, Josie’s confidence has grown. She hopes to influence others with leadership qualities, including authentici...

On this week’s episode of ComGroup’s Women in Industry Podcast, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Brooke Bradford of Shirley, Arkansas. Brooke is a current college student and former Arkansas FFA President and National Officer Candidate. Brooke is a current sophomore studying ag communications at the University of Arkansas with two minors in journalism and event planning. Discover...

On this week’s episode of ComGroup’s Women in Industry Podcast, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Brooke Bradford of Shirley, Arkansas. Brooke is a current college student and former Arkansas FFA President and National Officer Candidate. Brooke is a current sophomore studying ag communications at the University of Arkansas with two minors in journalism and event planning. Discover...

On this week’s episode of ComGroup’s Women in Industry Podcast, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Allyssa Andrews of Wynne, Arkansas. Allyssa is the Vice President of the Arkansas FFA Eastern District and in that role, she facilitates camps in the summer, plans conferences through the year and works with first-year FFA members. On top of that she is also a full-time college student...

Listen to Bailey Faulkner share her personal journey from politics to non-profit mission work and the inspirational work Ozark Mission Project does in and around our community. Bailey lives by the idea that listening and learning from others is how we continue to grow.

Tracy Long, Vice President Communications, ABB’s North American Motion Business Area shares her inspiring story leading a group of storytellers who promote ABB’s products and solutions to customers. Tracy offers her insights being a woman in the manufacturing industry and how she always takes the job nobody else wants.

Jenna Martin, a young farmer from Arkansas, shares her inspiring story as the adopted daughter of two dedicated parents who have instilled a love for agriculture in her heart. Jenna offers a glimpse into her life as a young woman whose professional journey has led her back to the farm to take over the family business.

On this week’s episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Jennifer Cook of Wooster, Arkansas. As the first Executive Director of the Arkansas FFA Foundation, Cook’s primary responsibility is to raise financial support for the Arkansas State FFA by strengthening relationships with industries and individuals who desire to support agricultural education and the FFA. Her message is cle...

On this week’s episode of ComGroup’s Women in Industry Podcast, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Rana Leanne Dowdy of Batesville, Arkansas. As High School Liaison at the University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville and owner/operator of RDH Farms, Rana is a busy woman. Still, she finds time to raise her daughter, imparting encouragement and her ranching knowledge as ofte...

On this week’s episode of ComGroup’s Women in Industry Podcast, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Monica Paskewitz of Melbourne, Arkansas. As a District Conservationist for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Monica helps farmers and ranchers make important management decisions for their farming operations. Focusing primarily on res...

On this week’s episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Jeanie Rowbotham of Clarksville, Arkansas. Growing up an extremely shy child, Rowbotham’s mother encouraged her to join 4-H around the age of 12 knowing her involvement would instill confidence in her, as well as a love for agriculture. Years later, Rowbotham would earn a degree in agri-business from Arkansas Tech University...

On this week's episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Taylor Wiseman of Vilonia, Arkansas. Currently, Taylor lives and works in DC as a staffer for the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Prior to moving to Washington, Taylor acquired her master’s degree in agricultural economics, from the University of Arkansas after first serving as a National FFA officer...

On this week’s episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Lindsey Holtzclaw of Huntsville, Arkansas. As Communications Specialist for Farm Credit of Western Arkansas, Holtzclaw’s favorite part of her job is getting to tell the story of agriculture. She also supports the 24 branch offices of Farm Credit of Western Arkansas, which cover forty-one western Arkansas counties. Being very...

On this week’s episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Sunni Wise of Bismarck, Arkansas. Sunni serves as a Program Advisor at the Arkansas Department of Education in the Division of Career and Technical Education while also serving as the Arkansas FFA Executive Secretary. Sunni supports more than 50 agricultural education programs, and she helps provide resources and professiona...

On this week’s episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by CJ Elumbaugh of Batesville, Arkansas. As the owner and contractor at White River Custom Pools and rancher at C3R Farms, Elumbaugh oversees the day-to-day operations for her business and farm. In her role, CJ oversees all marketing, sales, financing and contracting functions at her business. Elumbaugh is just one of our many...

On this week’s episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Dr. Jackie Lee of Clarksville, Arkansas. As the research station’s first female director, Lee focuses on producer education, research and specialty crop variety development. In addition to her role as a Director and Associate professor, Lee is a daughter, granddaughter, wife, mother, foster parent, inset enthusiast, lover of...

On this week's episode, Jacy Lippoldt of Kingfisher, Oklahoma joins hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn to offer a look behind the scenes of building Native Acres Meat Company. In addition to co-owning this growing direct-to-consumer beef company, Jacy also works as a Walmart National Account Manager for Pabst Brewing Company. Listen to this week’s episode to hear how Jacy finds time to manage it...

On this week’s episode, Kelly Peebles of McCrory, Arkansas joins hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn to give us an inside look at her life on Shawn Peebles Farm, LLC. As the operations manager, Kelly works behind the scenes to assure things like the farm’s organic certification and global gap food safety certification are current. Additionally, Kelly serves as the manager of human resources. Liste...

On this week’s episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Amy Wills of Jonesboro, Arkansas. As a digital marketing consultant, Wills assists her clients with all aspects of their digital media marketing including website development, social media management and digital campaigns. Listen in to hear Amy explain why having a digital marketing and social media presence is so important...

On this week’s episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Meg Harrington of Sheridan, Arkansas. As a Territory Sales Manager for Boehringer Ingelhiem Animal Health U.S., Harrington routinely calls on veterinarians, animal health suppliers and producers to educate them on animal health issues within the industry and provide them scientific data to help them make informed decisions a...

Carol Johnson sits down to share her story as a woman working in the Agriculture industry. In her role as Chief Development Officer for the Educational Foundation of Alpha Gamma Rho, Carol develops and cultivates donor relationships to solicit and secure funds that support the mission and purpose of the world’s only agricultural Fraternity to better and broaden agriculture and agricultural leaders...

The Communications Group has been in business for more than 30 years. During that time, we have taken note of the growing number of leadership roles, and the influence women have in the industries we serve and celebrate their efforts and achievements. This series is meant to honor women who have inspired action, achieved success, excelled in their field and encouraged the generations of women to f...