Continuing the series on talking with UALR Alumni Glenn Strong

July 11-17, 2016

Submitted by Derek Boyce
UALR director of annual giving and alumni leadership

Glenn Strong, First Arkansas Financial, Inc.
Bachelor of Business Administration 1999

Glenn, are there any opportunities you feel a new college graduate should explore? Opportunities are endless if you have an open mind, can adapt to changes and do not mind working hard.

Was there something enjoyable in your past you wish you could do once again? Collegiate athletics

Is there any one thing you would like to take the time to learn more about? Any and everything related to computers

Is there any advice you would give to a person who is starting out in your chosen career? Be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment, be accountable, and have the ability to work hard.

When all is said and done, and the final chapter is written on your life, what is the most memorable thing you’ve done which you would like to have carved on your tombstone? That I was a great husband and father.

What is the one quality you feel best describes you? Accountable

If you weren’t in this profession, what do you see yourself doing? Coaching – either at the high school level or in college.

What do you do to escape? Watch Hunter, my son, play baseball at UCA, and Carly, my daughter, do competitive cheer and run track. Also love taking trips with my wife.