HER STORY:

Where did you grow up: St. Vincent (10 miles north of Morrilton in Conway County.)

Education: I attended high school at Wonderview. Later, I graduated with a bachelor’s from Arkansas Tech in Rehabilitation Science and then graduated with a degree as an occupational therapy assistant.

Job: Certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) at Conway Regional Medical Center. I mainly work in outpatient orthopedics and home health.

Parents: Sandra and Jason Sponer of St. Vincent.

Community activities: Playing music for local charity/fundraising events in Morrilton and Conway, including Central Arkansas Battle of the Bands and Arts Festival, Munchin on Main Street, Morrilton Pocket Park/Farmer’s Market, Sacred Heart Octoberfest, etc.

Church activities: Church family choir and helping with fundraising dinners/bazaars.

Hobbies/special interests: Singing and writing music, working out/fitness and animals (I have three goats, three dogs, and two cats currently with room for more!) I also like camping, kayaking, and outdoor adventures.

How would you describe yourself: I am a very go-with-the-flow type person and love being with family and friends. My family introduced me to music, so I can share my love for music with them, which is very special to me.

What is one thing people don’t know about you: I have an addiction to guitars and workout clothes. Haha!

Most enjoyed weekend activity: When we are not playing music/shows, it would have to be camping and kayaking.

What is your motto: Be true to yourself and willing to lend a helping hand.

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: The community! Everyone is always ready to help if you need it. Conway and Morrilton are growing every day with more opportunities to get involved in activities and bring new faces to the 501.

HIS STORY:

Where Did You Grow Up: Morrilton.

Education: I attended high school at Sacred Heart Catholic School. I earned a bachelor’s in computer science and minor in math from the University of Arkansas.

Job: I’m a measurement and reporting analyst with Cigna Healthcare.

Parents: Dwayne and Karen Kordsmeier of Morrilton.

Community activities: Hannah stole my answers.

Church activities: I am a member of the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus and participate in the church choir.

Hobbies/special interests: Music is my No. 1 interest. I enjoy producing and the technical side of writing as much as I do the musicianship. I have been really into exercise science for the last couple of years, stemming from my love for sports that I still try to play often (basketball and tennis). Lastly, kayaking/camping/hiking take up a lot of our summer when we are not playing shows. Being outdoors with my wife, dogs, and friends in the warmer months will always be my happy place.

How would you describe yourself: I’m very family-oriented. I love spending quality time with my wife whenever I can. I am also hyperactive and very driven when I set goals for myself. I love learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge.

What is one thing people don’t know about you: Two things would be: I am one class away from finishing my second bachelor’s degree, and I stream games I play on Facebook Gaming. The degree is going to be in business administration-manage ment, and I built my own PC last year to pass time when social activity was limited.

Most enjoyed weekend activity: If we aren’t out “picking and grinning” as my Gran always says, you can find us either on a river with our kayaks or having some of our great friends over for a big dinner.

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: All of the new venues that are popping up around Central Arkansas, including one of our favorites, Point Remove Brewing Company.