Posted by DEAN SKIP RUTHERFORD – Ben Beaumont, director of communications for the University of Arkansas System and the Clinton School, is recognized in this week’s Arkansas Business as one of “Forty under Forty” for 2008. For each of the past 15 years Arkansas Business has recognized 40 young leaders under the age of 40 from all over Arkansas.
At age 26, Ben is the youngest in this year’s group and is one of the youngest ever selected over the 15 year history. He’s the first honoree from the Clinton School.
I’ve said on many occasions that Ben is the best young communications professional in Arkansas. I’ve had the privilege of having him in class at the University of Arkansas, working with him on the opening of the Clinton Presidential Library and recruiting him to join the Clinton School staff. But in addition to his professional achievements, he’s also involved in many civic and charitable activities–he is one of the founders of Movies in the Park, Little Rock’s free weekly summer movie series, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Arkansas recognized him as Big Brother of the Year in 2008.
The “Forty under Forty” recognition is richly deserved.