John A. White

Chairman at

Northwest Arkansas Council, Inc.

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John A. White is the founder of Systecon, Inc. He currently holds multiple positions including Co-Chairman at Northwest Arkansas Council, Inc., Director at Arkansas Science & Technology Authority, Director at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority, Professor at The University of Arkansas, and Member of the National Academy of Engineering.
In the past, he served as Chairman of the American Association of Engineering Societies, Independent Director at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Director at Motorola, Inc., Director at Russell Corp., Director at Eastman Chemical Co., Director at Logility, Inc., Director at The National Collegiate Athletic Association, Independent Director at Motorola Solutions, Inc., and Dean at Georgia Institute of Technology.
He also served as President of The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc. Dr. White obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of Arkansas, his doctorate from The Ohio State University, and his graduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.

John A. White active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	1997-06-30
National Academy of Engineering National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Northwest Arkansas Council, Inc. Northwest Arkansas Council, Inc. The private company is based in Fayetteville, AR. Northwest Arkansas Council, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic growth, workforce development, infrastructure, health care, and quality of life in Northwest Arkansas, encompassing Benton, Washington, and Madison counties and key cities like Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Siloam Springs, and Springdale. The council collaborates with more than 100 members, including major regional employers, to foster investment, job growth, and talent attraction across sectors such as consumer packaged goods, logistics, education, IT, and health care. It supports businesses and startups through initiatives like financial incentives, workforce training, and a talent network, and provides resources including a career hub, cost of living calculator, and research reports. The council leads significant infrastructure projects, supports health care transformation, and emphasizes housing affordability, sustainable land use, arts and culture, and environmental sustainability. Peacock Nelson has been the CEO of the company since 2017.	Chairman	-
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Arkansas Science & Technology Authority General GovernmentGovernment Engages in scientific research, technology development and business innovation	Director/Board Member	-
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Local AgenciesGovernment Local Agencies	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of John A. White

Companies	Position	End
JB HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES	Director/Board Member	2016-04-20
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.	Director/Board Member	2014-05-04
Motorola, Inc. Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops communication and electronic solutions	Director/Board Member	2011-01-02
Logility, Inc. Logility, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops supply chain software	Director/Board Member	2009-07-08
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. TruckingTransportation Operates as a surface transportation, delivery and logistics company	Transportation
Motorola, Inc. Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops communication and electronic solutions	Electronic Technology
Russell Corp. Russell Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs and manufactures leisure apparel, athletic wear & knit goods	Consumer Non-Durables
Eastman Chemical Co. Eastman Chemical Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces and markets polymers, films, plastics, additives and chemical intermediates	Process Industries
Logility, Inc. Logility, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops supply chain software	Technology Services
Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Ohio State University The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The National Collegiate Athletic Association The National Collegiate Athletic Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Administers intercollegiate sports activities	Consumer Services
Northwest Arkansas Council, Inc. Northwest Arkansas Council, Inc. The private company is based in Fayetteville, AR. Northwest Arkansas Council, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic growth, workforce development, infrastructure, health care, and quality of life in Northwest Arkansas, encompassing Benton, Washington, and Madison counties and key cities like Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Siloam Springs, and Springdale. The council collaborates with more than 100 members, including major regional employers, to foster investment, job growth, and talent attraction across sectors such as consumer packaged goods, logistics, education, IT, and health care. It supports businesses and startups through initiatives like financial incentives, workforce training, and a talent network, and provides resources including a career hub, cost of living calculator, and research reports. The council leads significant infrastructure projects, supports health care transformation, and emphasizes housing affordability, sustainable land use, arts and culture, and environmental sustainability. Peacock Nelson has been the CEO of the company since 2017.
National Academy of Engineering National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization	Commercial Services
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Arkansas Science & Technology Authority General GovernmentGovernment Engages in scientific research, technology development and business innovation	Government
The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc. The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates professional society which supports to the industrial engineering profession and individuals	Commercial Services
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Local AgenciesGovernment Local Agencies	Government
American Association of Engineering Societies American Association of Engineering Societies Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Association of Engineering Societies is a company based in Washington, DC and has subsidiaries in the United States.	Commercial Services
Systecon, Inc. Systecon, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and engineers heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems	Producer Manufacturing
Motorola Solutions, Inc. Motorola Solutions, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells communication infrastructure, devices, accessories and software	Electronic Technology