Resources on Jack Stephens

Arkansas native Jack Stephens made a critical decision after leaving the Naval Academy in 1947 that changed not only his life but the financial future of his home state and the way companies get funding. By choosing Main Street over Wall Street and going into business with his brother Witt, Jack Stephens helped Arkansas companies like Walmart and Tyson Foods become international powerhouses, and pioneered the concept of venture capital. He served as the second CEO, Chairman and President of Stephens Inc., succeeding Witt. Find out more about how Jack Stephens helped transform Stephens Inc., the financial services industry, and the future of Arkansas.

A collage of Jack Stephens' life including a Naval Academy class of 1947 graduation photograph of him, and two photos of him throughout his career.

Stephens Inc., Jackson Stephens




The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture, Jackson Thomas Stephens


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