The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute (the Institute) is pleased to announce that William Rockefeller, managing director of private banking at Bank OZK, has accepted a three-year appointment to our board of directors.
“I’m excited about joining the board of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute,” said Rockefeller. “The Institute is committed to promoting diversity of opinion, collaborative problem solving, and encouraging respectful dialogue – values that my grandfather believed were critical to properly address the issues impacting society. I’m honored to be involved with continuing that mission with the Institute.”
In his current role, Rockefeller is responsible for strengthening and expanding banking relationships between Bank OZK and high-net-worth clients. He leads a team dedicated to enhancing the client experience through the development of new products and services and by collaborating with business lines across the bank to deliver comprehensive financial solutions.
Before joining Bank OZK, Rockefeller worked with the Winrock Group, Inc., a diversified company with investments in automotive dealerships, farming and ranching operations, and real estate holdings. He began his career serving constituents for U.S. Senator John Boozman in both Washington, D.C., and Arkansas.
“Will Rockefeller’s appointment to the board of directors reflects a meaningful continuation of the Rockefeller family’s legacy in Arkansas. As a third-generation Arkansas Rockefeller and a fifth-generation family member, Will brings a valuable, informed perspective, grounded in a deep understanding of the family’s history, Winrock Farms, and the facilities and grounds entrusted to the Institute’s care today,” says Janet Harris, Executive Director/CEO of the Institute.
“Will has already been a strong supporter of our work and a contributor to our 2025 strategic plan, and we are excited to welcome this new generation of leadership as we embark on our 2030 strategic plan and chart the Institute’s growth for the future.”
Rockefeller is actively involved in civic and community organizations. He serves on the boards of Winrock International and the Arkansas Policy Foundation and is President of the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean Mountain.