Page 7 - RVO Women In Business Jan 2017

Advertising Supplement to the River Valley & Ozark Edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Women in Business • Sunday, January 29, 2017 • 7VV
Judy Lovell Faulkner County Library System By Spencer Griffin
SPECIAL SECTIONS WRITER
For 23 years, Judy Lovell has worked diligently in all aspects of the library. From attending conferences to billing,
processing payroll and serving the public, Lovell has found bliss through her occupation as assistant director of the Faulkner County Library System. Lovell said the most enjoyable aspect of her profession is interacting with and serving the public.
“It makes me happy when I can help visitors to the library find what materials they are look- ing for, help with computer usage, or I am able to find answers to their questions,” Lovell said. “There are a few challenges, but we do every- thing we can to overcome them.”
Regardless of the objective for entering the library, Lovell is happy to welcome patrons with open arms and help them accomplish their goals.
“[My overall goal is] helping make sure the library is a place where people of all ages and walks of life can come in and feel welcome,” she said. “I want to keep learning how I can better serve our community and try to keep up with technology advances.”
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As assistant director of the Faulkner County Library System, Judy Lovell oversees many of the diverse tasks in the library while also connecting with the public.
Lovell said the Faulkner County Library, in particular, is a great place for the community to get together and take advantage of the library’s many beneficial resources.
“I would encourage residents of Faulkner County to visit their local library every chance they get and find out about everything we have to offer,” she said. “Besides reading materials, we have great programs for all ages and types of people, free computer usage for anyone holding a library card, e-books, online downloadable music and much, much more.”
Tracey Rackley Rackley Furniture By Emily Edmisten
SPECIAL SECTIONS WRITER
When customers visit Rackley Fur- niture, they come away with more than just home furnishings — they find friendships. Together, Tracey Rackley; her father, Carl; and their employees pour their hearts into running the family business. As store manager, Tracey Rackley takes pride in managing a family business in her hometown.
“We’re just able to help people make their money go further,” Rackley said. “I get to meet so many people, and so many friendships come out of that. We have many multigenerational families. It’s really a neat experience. ... It makes it more special being in a small town.”
Running a family business leaves no room for one-trick ponies at this furniture store. Rackley not only assists her customers; she also lends a hand in organizing the floor, attends markets and unloads trucks.
“It’s not very glamorous sometimes,” Rackley said. She has very specific goals about the level of satisfaction her customers find after
walking through the door.
“To have a happy customer [is important],”
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Tracey Rackley,store manager of Rackley Furniture, finds friendships through assisting customers with their home-furnishing needs.
Rackley said. “I want to be better at what I do every month and every year. I enjoy helping people make decisions about furnishing their homes. ... [The customers’ needs] have to come first, and they always have.”
Rackley resides in Pottsville. She has a daughter, Cari; a son-in-law, Jeremy; and a granddaughter, Audrey. Rackley’s son, Dylan, died in 2015, and she is a voice for suicide prevention and awareness in his honor.