BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Director of Policy Governance, Walmart;J.D., Business Law Certification, and B.S. in Biochemistry, all from the University of Arkansas

Resident of Bella Vista

Lauren Brewer is an attorney and Director of Policy Governance at Walmart, where she is responsible for designing and overseeing the framework of policies that govern Walmart’s global ethics, compliance, legal, security, and investigative functions. She is also part of a team working to enhance the cycling programs and infrastructure at the new Walmart home office campus in Bentonville.

Lauren is active in the outdoors, spending most of her free time sport climbing, riding bikes, and exploring her backyard trails with her husband and two dogs. 

A native Arkansan, Lauren grew up in southeast Arkansas and earned her Juris Doctorate and B.S. in Biochemistry, both from the University of Arkansas.

Term Limit Date 12/31/27

Owner and Principle Architect at Brian Phillips Architect (BPA), located in Northwest Arkansas and specializing in both commercial and residential projects.

Brian, a resident of Bella Vista, is a NCARB-certified architect, a member of the American Institute of Architecture, and licensed to practice in many states, including Arkansas and Texas. With over 25 years of experience, Brian has worked on a diverse range of residential and commercial projects, bringing a passion for the built environment, place-making, and creating meaningful, lasting impacts in the communities he serves.

Since relocating to Northwest Arkansas, Brian and his family have fully embraced the area’s rich cultural and natural amenities. An avid cyclist, he enjoys gravel, road, and mountain biking. He is actively involved in the local cycling community as a volunteer coach for Bentonville High School’s NICA Mountain Bike Team, where his son, Jonathan, competes. Additionally, he rides with the Pedaler’s Pub cycling team and contributes as a dedicated Trailblazer Volunteer (formerly TAP), supporting trail building and advocacy efforts in the region.

Graham is the founder of Paceline Strategies, where he helps businesses, nonprofits, and civic organizations navigate complex challenges, build stronger partnerships, and turn ambitious ideas into action.

Over the past two decades, Graham has worked at the intersection of community and economy throughout Arkansas. He previously served as President and CEO of the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce and as Chief Operating Officer of the Little Rock Regional Chamber. In Bentonville, he helped evolve the Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit, launched the state’s first inclusive entrepreneurship initiative, and led the nationally recognized Because Bentonville economic development campaign. He later served as Senior Policy Officer at Walton Enterprises, advancing public affairs and policy strategies across workforce, education, health, and economic development priorities.

A lifelong Arkansan and avid cyclist and runner, Graham believes trails are essential community infrastructure. They connect people and places, strengthen quality of life, support economic development, and help make Northwest Arkansas a place people want to visit and call home.