DOWNTOWN BENTONVILLE INC.

WHO IS DBI?

You may be wondering...

WHAT'S YOUR MISSION?

Downtown Bentonville Inc. is a non-profit that builds and promotes a welcoming and lively downtown through experiences, education, and storytelling.

What's the history of DBI?

Downtown Bentonville today barely resembles the Downtown Bentonville of yesterday. Over the last decades, our city has been reinvested as a welcoming, vibrant, world-class destination. Our organization was created to bring Bentonville’s downtown to life – and make the city a place people wanted to visit, explore, and share with others.

Throughout more than 15 years in existence, DBI has been a leader in bringing the community together to celebrate what makes Bentonville special and unique. Through the seamless execution of events, DBI has introduced food, music, and culture to a community on the cutting edge of social and economic change.

Our team works to make everyone feel safe and comfortable when visiting downtown Bentonville.

On behalf of everyone at DBI, welcome home! 

How Can I Join Your Mission?

Our non-profit relies on sponsorships, grants, and personal contributions. From event execution to storytelling to supporting our local businesses, we can’t do what we do without our partners. 

Learn more about giving to Downtown Bentonville here. 

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479.295.2396

Andrew Heath

Executive Director

andrew@downtownbentonville.org

Dana Schlagenhaft

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

dana@downtownbentonville.org

Stephanie Marpe

Farmers Market Manager

stephanie@downtownbentonville.org

Tracie Kivisto

Event Manager

tracie@downtownbentonville.org

Brad Stallcup

Media & Web Designer

brad@downtownbentonville.org

Board of Directors

Executive Committee
Kirk Gober | President

VP Northwest Arkansas, Dave Grundfest Co.

Charles Rateliff | Treasurer

President of The Windfield Group

Katie Howe | Secretary

Director of Municipal Affairs, Runaway

Board Members

Beth Bobbitt

Director of Public Affairs, Crystal Bridges

Craig Soos

Rule 10 LLC

Kelly Carlson

VP Commercial Banker, Arvest

Lee Culpepper

Vice President of Public Affairs, Walmart

Lisa Jones

Owner, Elysian Boutique

Michelle Dearing

Owner, Engle & Volkers

Rafael Rios

Owner, Yeyo's NWA

Ex Officio

David Wright

City of Bentonville

Graham Cobb

President of Bentonville Chamber of Commerce

Judge Barry Moehring

Benton County

Kalene Griffith

Visit Bentonville

Leslee Wright

Bentonville Public School District

Mayor Stephanie Orman

City of Bentonville

Board of Directors

Executive Committee
Kirk Gober | President

VP Northwest Arkansas, Dave Grundfest Co.

Charles Rateliff | Treasurer

President of The Windfield Group

Katie Howe | Secretary

Director of Municipal Affairs, Runaway

Board Members

Beth Bobbitt

Director of Public Affairs, Crystal Bridges

Craig Soos

Rule 10 LLC

Kelly Carlson

VP Commercial Banker, Arvest

Lee Culpepper

Vice President of Public Affairs, Walmart

Lisa Jones

Owner, Elysian Boutique

Michelle Dearing

Owner, Engle & Volkers

Rafael Rios

Owner, Yeyo's NWA

Ex Officio

David Wright

City of Bentonville

Graham Cobb

President of Bentonville Chamber of Commerce

Judge Barry Moehring

Benton County

Kalene Griffith

Visit Bentonville

Leslee Wright

Bentonville Public School District

Mayor Stephanie Orman

City of Bentonville