Ken Reeves, a longtime attorney, banking leader, and community advocate, will be recognized as the 2025 Ozarks Ambassador at the North Arkansas College Foundation Evening on the Plaza event for his public service benefiting Harrison and the region.
Established in 1990, the Ozarks Ambassador Award is presented annually to someone who has represented northern Arkansas with distinction in one or more of the following fields: agriculture, finance, medicine, education, the arts, politics, law, business, social services, the ministry, or industry.
Mr. Reeves will be honored during the Foundation’s annual Evening on the Plaza dinner on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Signature Bank Community Room. The dinner will be preceded by a reception at 6:00 p.m. in the atrium.
A Harrison native, Ken earned his Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from the University of Arkansas in 1969 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1973. He practiced law in Harrison for nearly three decades before joining FedEx Freight, Inc., where he served as Vice President and General Counsel from 2001 to 2011, and later as Vice President of Legal until 2013.
Reeves has also played a key role in banking, serving on the Board of Directors for Anstaff Bank since 2003 and previously with Security Bank and First Commercial Bank of Harrison. His legal expertise was recognized through his service as a Special Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court in 1999 and as a member and chairman of the Arkansas Supreme Court Professional Conduct Committee for nearly 14 years.
In addition to his professional career, Ken has dedicated himself to public service. He is a current commissioner with the Arkansas State Police and a former commissioner with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Locally, he has held leadership roles with North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Boone County Special Services, Boone County Economic Development Corporation, and numerous other organizations.
An Eagle Scout and recipient of the Heart of the Eagle Award, Reeves has long been committed to youth and community development. In 2009, he was named Distinguished Alumnus by the Harrison Public School Foundation.
Other awardees to be recognized are Steve Stafford who will receive the 2025 Pioneer Impact Award, Cheryl Laramore will be presented with the 2024-25 Distinguished Alumna Award and Lewis Villines will receive the 2025-26 Distinguished Alumnus award.
Tickets are $55 each or a table of six for $275 and can be purchased before October 8, 2025, by calling Micki Somers at (870) 391-3242.