Fall 2020 Faulkner Lifestyle

2020
WOMEN in
BUSINESS
Megan Morris
Chief Executive Officer at Conway Behavioral Health
Conway Behavioral Health fills a gap in mental
health care by offering an acute psychiatric
hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient
services to Faulkner County. Megan is the mother of
two boys and is excited to be in Conway.
A native Arkansan raised in Paragould, she graduated
from the Arkansas School for Mathematics and
Sciences in Hot Springs and has a Bachelor of Science
in Biology from Lyon College in Batesville and Master
of Science in Social Work from the University of
Tennesseein Knoxville. “I’ve spent the last 16 years
working with children, adolescents, and adults in the
field of mental health in Arkansas.”
Megan came to Faulkner County when Conway
Behavioral Health opened in January 2018. “The
community was especially welcoming to us and
provided a talent pool for building a remarkable team
to serve our patients,” she says. “Suicide is the tenth
leading cause of death. Over 48,000 people died by
suicide in the United States in 2018, and Arkansas
accounted for 547 of those deaths. Suicide is preventable,
and I feel privileged to be part of the Conway
Behavioral Health team in bringing change to the
lives of those we serve,” she says.
“We are always looking to invest in the services our
community needs,” says Megan. As such, Conway
Behavioral Health partners as a learning institute
for several colleges and universities to provide
educational opportunities to future nurses,
therapists, and physicians to build a professional
workforce in those who are potential future
employees. “Our Partial Hospitalization Program
and Intensive Outpatient Programs help adults
who need greater than individual therapy but
don’t need to be in the hospital. We expect
we will continue to grow in these areas.”
Megan attributes her success to surrounding
herself with mentors, colleagues, and other
professionals in the field. “I’m not afraid to
ask questions or get guidance. No one can do
it alone! I try to stay open to new ideas and
think outside the box. As a clinical social
worker, I have an advantage of understanding
the clinical perspective along with
the business perspective in my market.”
2020
WOMEN in
BUSINESS
Beth Reed
Design Actually / Interior Designer
Beth’s specific brand of interior design includes providing high customer service
standards. She earned her Bachelors of Interior Design from the University of
Central Arkansas in 2005, and is an active member of IDS, Interior Design Society.
Part of her excellent customer service is starting each project with a lengthy questionnaire
that helps her get to know her clients on a personal level, which sets expectations
and helps ensure a smooth experience. “I truly value my clients’ opinions, but I never
shy away from offering new and exciting directions to meet their objectives. I like to
say, ‘Good design is a combination of yours, mine and ours,’” she shares.
Beth describes her own style as classic, traditional and chic with saturated colors.
“I like to incorporate things that are on trend, but I try to implement them in such
a way that my clients don’t feel like they need to re-do their home in five years.
Although, if they want to, I consider that job security!” In her rare spare time,
Beth loves playing tennis with friends and family.
As for her favorite aspect of her work, she says, “Walking into someone’s home and
knowing immediately the things we could do to make a big impact to improve the way
they live. By listening to what they think they need, I help them understand their style.
Once I have crafted a concept that is right, my team and I implement and manage all
phases of the project. From knocking down walls to installing furniture with white
glove delivery service, just like you see on HGTV.
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