Board Spotlight
Meet Your Village Board Q&A with BTV Board Treasurer Steve Sisco For more than three decades, Butterfield Trail Village has represented the pinnacle of premier retirement living in Northwest Arkansas. This is due in large part to the efforts of a dedicated group of BTV Board members working for and alongside Village residents and staff. This is the third in a series of “spotlights” introducing Butterfield LIFE readers to the current members of the BTV Board of Directors. Q: Where did you grow up, and how long have you been in Northwest Arkansas? A: I was born and raised in Clinton, Ark., and moved to Fayetteville in the fall of 1986 to attend the University of Arkansas. Q: What is your profession? A: I currently serve as the Group Controller for Tyson Foods, Inc., where I lead the financial group that supports the Consumer Products Sales team calling on the different retail customer segments such as grocery. I have been with Tyson now for more than 24 years, all in financial positions. Q: What is your academic background? A: I earned my BSBA in Accounting from the U of A in 1990. Q: When were you elected to the Board, and how did you come to serve? A: I started at BTV as a Finance Committee member in February 2010 after a call from Howard Higgins. I was first elected to the Board in June 2011, filling an unexpired term following a resignation, and was re-elected in late 2012 for another three-year term. Q: Why is Butterfield important to you? A: I consider it an honor and privilege to serve on the BTV Board, and to continue the legacy that was created in the ‘80s by the five founding churches. The founders plowed the way and developed a wonderful community – it is now our responsibility to continue building upon this and look to the future. Q: Do you have any family members or friends with a BTV connection? A: No family members at BTV, but many friends, including some fellow church members and college instructors, live at the Village. Q: Are there any particular areas of focus for you as a member of the Board? A: A successful board member must be a generalist in all areas so that informed decisions
are made, however, they must also rely upon their core competencies to help educate others in certain areas and lead those endeavors. For me, it’s the financial arena, and I currently serve as Board Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee. It has been good to use the experiences I have had at Tyson and relate those to helping move the Village forward. Q: What sets Butterfield apart, in your opinion? A: Two things: the people and the story of Butterfield. I am always amazed at the talents and past experiences that Village residents possess. We truly have some of the brightest minds in the world living here. And, to think, none of this would be present today had it not been for a Sunday School class idea to keep retirees at home in Northwest Arkansas – and it has been done truly as a community effort all these years, not as a corporate-run entity. Q: What do you feel potential residents need to know about BTV? A: Butterfield will continue to be a prime player in an ever-growing Northwest Arkansas region for years to come. It is a vibrant living community that will continue to grow and evolve over time, and as needs arise the Board will continue to invest in the projects that will enhance this living experience. Q: Besides BTV, are you involved with any other nonprofit boards or committees? A: As an Elder at First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, I’ve served on Session and numerous other committees, including having led Stewardship for two years, in addition to teaching Sunday School and Confirmation classes. Q: Do you have any favorite hobbies or pastimes? A: I am an avid Razorback sports fan and love to play golf…just don’t get a lot of time to do so. I also enjoy my children’s activities, whether it’s Maris (age 12) in dance and choir, or Mattox (age 9) in football and basketball.
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