Two alums of UALR’s MBA program were named to the Arkansas Business “20 in their 20s” list.

Chasse Conque, director of development for the UAMS College of Medicine, previously worked in UALR Office of Development where he was manager of donor relations while earning a master’s degree in business. During his five years in the position, Conque kicked off SpectacUALR, a fundraising program that generated nearly $400,000 for the school in its first two years. He also founded an alumni association to help raise private support.

UALR alumnus Frank Scott, director of intergovernmental affairs and deputy director of policy in Gov. Mike Beebe’s office, graduated from UALR in 2009 with an MBA degree with an emphasis in strategic management. He also serves on the board of directors for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas and Better Community Developers Inc.