Rush Harding
Little Rock,AR
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Carty, Harding and Hearn
Little Rock, AR
04.2025 - Current
- Identified and introduced potential public finance customers to the Director of Public Finance to facilitate new business opportunities.
- Managed inventory of municipal bonds and accounts, both retail and institutional, to ensure optimal asset allocation.
- Trained new employees to enhance business development capabilities within the company.
Investment Officer
Bank OZK
Little Rock, AR
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed multiple portfolios for Bank OZK, optimizing tax-free and taxable municipal bond investments.
- Assisted trust department in developing tailored investment strategies to improve client service.
- Identified and engaged potential new banking customers to grow client base and drive revenue.
Chief Executive Officer
Crews & Associates
Little Rock, AR
01.2000 - 09.2021
- Formulated long-term strategic plans that positioned the organization for sustainable growth.
- Championed initiatives that enhanced corporate culture, resulting in improved employee engagement and retention.
- Facilitated executive team meetings to foster collaboration and streamline decision-making processes.
President
Crews & Associates
Little Rock, AR
04.1996 - 01.2000
Executive Vice President
Crews & Associates
Little Rock, AR
10.1979 - 04.1996
Vice President
TJ Raney & Sons
Little Rock, AR
06.1976 - 10.1979
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR06-1976
Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY06-1972
Skills
- Municipal bond management
- Portfolio management
- Investment strategies
- Client relationship management
- Risk assessment
- Client relationship management
- Client relationship management
Accomplishments
- Arkansan of the Year, Easter Seals
Arkansas Outstanding Philanthropist, Arkansas Fundraising Professionals
Board of Trustees, University of Central AR, Chairman
Board of Trustees, Pulaski Academy, Chairman
Distinguished Alumnus, University of Central AR
Honor Graduate, University of Central AR
Class Valedictorian, Clarendon High School
Governor of AR Boys State, 1971
Eagle Scout
Timeline
Vice President
Carty, Harding and Hearn
04.2025 - Current
Investment Officer
Bank OZK
11.2021 - 05.2024
Chief Executive Officer
Crews & Associates
01.2000 - 09.2021
President
Crews & Associates
04.1996 - 01.2000
Executive Vice President
Crews & Associates
10.1979 - 04.1996
Vice President
TJ Raney & Sons
06.1976 - 10.1979
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Central Arkansas
Engineering
United States Military Academy