Meet the Team
Ledger’s team is made up of talented people who love Bentonville and care about making this one of the best places to work, live, and play. Get to know them below!
Want to join our team? Check out current openings here.
Aaron Wells
Why Ledger: Giving people a great daily experience brings so much joy, and Ledger offers a unique opportunity to do that.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Hercules Beetle
Weekend Goals: Float a river, hit a trail on a bike or walk with my dog, and find a good patio for beer with family and friends.
Ariana Rueda
Why Ledger: Excited to work here to gain new experiences!
Favorite Ledger Critter: Striped Bark Scorpion
Weekend Goals: Spending quality time with my family and kids.
Brandon Jessup
Why Ledger: To be involved with an inclusive community in a creatively stimulating environment and help build a better Bentonville.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Leafcutter Ant
Weekend Goals: The perfect weekend would start with a long bike ride exploring the NWA trails and roads, followed by a hiking adventure with my wife and dog, and ending with experiencing a new local restaurant.
Caitlin Villescas
Why Ledger: The idea of being part of a growing hub that invites creativity, opportunity and community is exciting. There is no where I’d rather be.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Jewel Beetle
Weekend Goals: Somewhere outdoors, surfing on the lake, or traveling to a mountain I’ve never been to before with my husband and dogs. + coffee involved 🙂
Gabi Gifford
Why Ledger: Being a part of a creative and collaborative team who is welcoming and encourages growth has me so excited to be a part of something bigger!
Favorite Ledger Critter: Convergent Lady Bug
Weekend Goals: Going on a walk, traveling with my fiance, reading a good book, and enjoying time to be still and rest.
Javier Solis
Why Ledger: Ledger is in a league of its own in how it will impact the community. Being able to be a part of this team and serving on this team will be a fulfilling experience.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Banded Net Wing Beetle
Weekend Goals: Quality time with family, playing golf, and looking for new fishing spots.
Jose Rueda
Why Ledger: The best place in the world! Great work, community.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Striped Back Scorpion.
Weekend Goals: Running, enjoying time outside, being with my dog & spending time with my family.
Karisa Goines
Why Ledger: I love the vision and values of Ledger, not only is it visually appealing, but Ledger provides what NWA was missing. Also, this is the friendliest group of people to work with.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Junebug
Weekend Goals: Exploring NWA with my family, we love to hike, visit Crystal Bridges, or playing at any of the nearby parks.
Katy Putnam
Why Ledger: Getting to be a part of something from the ground up and watching it be dreamed to life is the best experience!
Favorite Ledger Critter: Striped Back Scorpion
Weekend Goals: Hosting outdoor dinners, picnics, and craft nights. Kayaking and river floats.
Kim Crutchfield
Why Ledger: Being a part of a team! Ledger is new, exciting, and the place to be!
Favorite Ledger Critter: Ladybug
Weekend Goals: Reading a book, catching up on laundry, walking my fur baby, spending time with my husband.
Lindsey Chasteen
Why Ledger: The opportunity to be a part of an innovative, creative, and original project that prioritizes community involvement around NWA.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Hell Creek Cave Crayfish
Weekend Goals: Getting outside with my family and dogs by camping, hiking, and exploring new places.
Liz Allee
Why Ledger: I love the heavy emphasis in fostering relationships with the community that Ledger places on its day to day operations.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Hell Creek Cave Crayfish
Weekend Goals: Catching a concert or festival, going dancing, hosting a dinner for friends.
Maggie McLean
Why Ledger: Bentonville has been my home for 15 years. Having Ledger in downtown is a great addition to Bentonville’s flourishing community. Being able to be a part of it is very exciting!
Favorite Ledger Critter: Buffalo Tree Hopper
Weekend Goals:Hang out with friends and family and going on hikes with my dog, Bubba!
Mary Best
Why Ledger: I wanted to be a part of something that will create an unimaginable impact that will outlast me.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Hercules Beetle
Weekend Goals: Sweat at Orange Theory, hike a trail or two, bake a sweet treat, and play board games.
Payton Lenz
Why Ledger: Accessibility and community have always been extremely important to me, and Ledger is creating that in the NWA.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Buffalo Tree Hopper
Weekend Goals: Creating something unnecessary for my smart home, board games, and meeting new people.
Rebecca Adkisson
Why Ledger: The fulfillment of being apart of an artistic, innovative project that prioritizes people and relationships.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Buffalo Tree Hopper
Weekend Goals: Tacos + margaritas, working on my tiny home, finding adventure and capturing beauty.
Sammi NELSON
Why Ledger: The opportunity to contribute and be a part of a project that will leave a lasting impact on the NWA community and beyond.
Favorite Ledger Critter: Convergent Lady Bug
Weekend Goals: Staying active, quality time with friends, and baking a dessert of some kind.
Wesley Rogers
Why Ledger: The opportunity to have a positive impact on my community with a unique company
Favorite Ledger Critter: Hell Creek Crayfish
Weekend Goals: Spend some quality time with friends and family, do outdoor activities & explore local Bentonville Attractions