TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
Where was your favorite place to shop in Texarkana? I should probably say Walmart for this one, right? Were you a Hawk, Leopard, Razorback, or Tiger? I’m a Hawk who became a Razorback (in college). How do you describe Texarkana to your friends? It’s a very special place where lifelong friendships are the norm. What do you love about Texarkana? No matter how long you’re away, it still always feels like home. What would you change about Texarkana? Make it closer to Fayetteville. What is your nickname for Texarkana? T-Town is the classic nickname. What do you miss about Texarkana? Seeing my friends and family all the time. What words do you live by? I have a couple…
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” —Mary Oliver
TXK ROOTS Rachel Griffin
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” —Dolly Parton
After graduating high school, Rachel attended the University of Arkansas, where she met her husband, Graham. They now reside in Fayetteville with their children, Nash and Poppy, and their dogs, Hank and Waylon. Rachel has spent over 15 years at Walmart, working across marketing, merchandising, operations, supply chain, and eCommerce. She was recently promoted to lead strategy for Sam’s Club, where she is focused on shaping the future of the member experience and driving long-term growth. Throughout her career, she has been especially passionate about innovation, having led pioneering work in autonomous vehicles, electric vehicle procurement, and drone delivery. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys exploring Arkansas’s natural beauty—whether it’s kayaking, hiking, or working in the garden—and spending time with her family and friends.
TXK Roots is Texarkana Magazine ’s forum to highlight and honor Texarkana natives who have accomplished big things in the world. These folks may have relocated, but they took the values, education, work ethic, and creativity instilled in them by growing up in this unique border city and used these qualities to blaze extraordinary trails. We asked them to share their thoughts about growing up here. No matter how far from Texarkana they may find themselves, we will always consider them our neighbors and we are proud to claim them as forever members of our extended Texarkana community. After all, “everyone is famous in their hometown!”
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