Johnson added to board

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

— Arvest Bank has announced that Bryan Johnson is a new board member for their bank in Gravette. Johnson is a member of the Gravette Chamber of Commerce and is president of the Gravette Kiwanis Club.

As a graduate of the University of Florida, Johnson received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He combinedhis knowledge of engineering and sales experience to become a top sales engineer selling commercial and industrial air conditioning equipment for Fortune 500 company York International, now Johnson Controls. He founded SportsWired Retail in 2003, growing the collegiate apparel and accessories company from two on-line stores to 20. The operation is headquartered in Gravette.

Johnson and his wifehave two daughters. He is a member of Heritage Baptist Church, where he serves as trustee. He enjoys playing golf, spirited driving and watching football.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Bryan to our Gravette board,” Jim Singleton, president of Arvest Bank in Gravette, said. “He is an active community member and will be a great ambassador for Arvest. I look forward to working with him.”

News, Pages 5 on 03/23/2011