About
Whether you’re on a bicycle, in the air, at a restaurant, strolling downtown, or enjoying a piece of art, those moments can be transformative – giving you a reason to think beyond the ordinary and imagine the extraordinary. Thinking big is at the core of what we do and drives us to make the region even better than we found it.
Steuart and Tom Walton began their work to advance Northwest Arkansas more than a decade ago. Since then, they’ve built a team of visionaries and investment professionals who are leading this region on a path to building a better community we can all enjoy now and for generations to come.
Explore what Northwest Arkansas has to offer today in the areas we’ve focused on and see what is to come next.

Mission and Vision
Our mission is to sustainably develop and transform the Northwest Arkansas region into a dynamic “lifestyle” metropolitan area with a unique culture that reflects our heritage and natural beauty. By doing so, we all move forward.
Values
We believe in creating a healthy, outdoor-focused lifestyle for all those who live here; in building world-class downtown environments with unique cultural scenes; in offering mobility opportunities beyond automobiles; in becoming known for a welcoming and diverse culture; and in supporting bold civic and community leaders who fight complacency and advocate for a better future.
Runway was founded by brothers Tom and Steuart Walton. They have spent the past decade assembling a diverse team of investment professionals and visionaries that continue to propel the state into new and exciting opportunities.

Leadership Team

Chad Yoes, CEO
Chad Yoes is the CEO of Runway Group, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Chad has more than 20 years of experience in business and has built his career over multiple disciplines, including 18 years with Walmart.
Under Chad’s his leadership, Walmart developed and implemented a three-year, $6 billion pricing initiative to strengthen the company’s position in the global marketplace. He led several key company initiatives in pricing, data science, replenishment, product layout, tech development, merchandising, operations, and corporate strategy.
Before joining Walmart, Yoes worked as a financial analyst in the construction industry and taught courses in logic and critical thinking to middle school and high school students. Chad also serves as the Chairman of Benton County Delta Waterfowl, a non-profit focused on Waterfowl conservation.
Chad graduated with a business degree in Finance from Louisiana State University where he met his wife, Taylor. He is an avid outdoorsman, enjoys sharing his love of Cajun cuisine with others, and coaches youth sports teams for his five children, including baseball, soccer, football, and basketball.

Krista Cupp

Landon Lee

Mike Malone
