About Josie

Josie Reed is a longtime Centerton City Council Member who has served the community since 2009. Over the past 17 years, she has been part of Centerton’s transformation from a small town into one of the fastest-growing cities in Northwest Arkansas.

Professional Experience

Josie brings a strong background in both public service and corporate leadership. She has held senior roles at Walmart and other major organizations, where she managed large-scale operations involving product development, compliance, supply chain systems, and cross-functional teams.

Her work required collaboration across legal, merchandising, operations, and regulatory departments—experience that translates directly into effective city governance and decision-making.

She currently serves as Director of the Centerton Area Chamber of Commerce, where she works to:

• Support local businesses

• Attract and retain economic investment

• Strengthen partnerships between businesses and government

• Promote a thriving and business-friendly Centerton

Public Service

As a City Council Member since 2009, Josie has been actively involved in:

• City planning and development decisions

• Budget oversight and fiscal responsibility

• Infrastructure and community growth planning

• Collaboration with regional and state partners