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“I’m going to do everything I can to ensure we watch over and use our assets to benefit the mission of the Institute,” Cathey said.

It allows one to take in the grand, pastoral beauty of this historic spot atop Petit Jean Mountain while also being close enough to the water to sit back with a fishing pole in hand, just as Leo would have preferred. 

The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is proud to announce that Barry and Phyllis McKuin of Morrilton have made a gift in honor of Barry’s brother, Bob McKuin, who joined the Institute’s board of directors in August 2021. 

The Institute’s board of directors has accepted Dr. Marta Loyd’s intent to retire on March 31, 2022. The board will execute the search for the new Executive Director/CEO.

“Winthrop was not afraid to take a chance,” Burton said. “He was very innovative. He was always full of ideas, things that could be done, and he did not hesitate to tackle tough tasks. A gift to the Institute seems like the best way to insure Winthrop’s impact continues into the future.”