30 Apr 2024 501Der Women 2024: Nita Kay Freeman

Nita Kay Freeman sees the blessings in her life and wants to be a blessing to others. This quote by Brene Brown sums up how she approaches life: “The people who love me, the people I really depend on, were never the critics who were pointing at me while I stumbled. They weren’t in the bleachers at all. They were with me in the arena, fighting for me and with me.”

“God has blessed me with so many amazing friends who make me better just by being in their presence,” Freeman said. “My mother-in-law, who is 83, runs circles around us all, and she is my greatest inspiration.

“I am proudest of my family,” she said. “My husband, Greg, and I have been married for 32 years, and our children are Jackson Freeman; Mary Katherine, who is married to Nick Watson; and Emma, who is married to Ben Barre. Our time together is invaluable.”

As the marketing director for Chris Crain Enterprises, Freeman works with charitable organizations, which she sees as the most fulfilling part of her career. “Chris Crain is a huge supporter of the community, and I get the privilege of managing those donations and responsibilities.”

Volunteering and giving back to her community are two of her priorities.

“I love the Downtown Partnership,” she said. “We are the title sponsor of the Genesis of Conway Central Arkansas Open, which supports women who are trying to make it to the Ladies Professional Golf Association. We also contribute to women-led charities and to Haven House which supports adolescent girls in foster care.”

“Nita Kay is our queen,” said Brett Berry, General Manager of Chris Crain Hyundai. “From marketing to entertaining to taking care of all of us crazy car guys and keeping us dialed in and prepared, there is no one on the planet who could do what she does. Honestly, I wouldn’t want anyone else to do it.”

Freeman urges people to let go and trust in what life has to offer. “If I could give my younger self some advice, it would be to enjoy this ride,” she said. “I would tell her not to worry about the next phase as God has it in his hands and plan.”

Contact Nita Kay today at [email protected].