15 Mar 2026 Person of the Month: Ginger Burton Duncan
HOMETOWN:I grew up in Sherwood (Pulaski County).
Family: I am newly married to my best friend, life and adventure partner, Royce Duncan. I have one wonderful son, and gained through marriage Royce’s daughter, son and three grandkids, who now call me Gigi.
Education: I attended the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College, graduated from North Little Rock High School, and received the best educational foundation from Immaculate Conception School.
Work: I am the Director of Single Family Outreach for Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA). We are here to facilitate the process of home ownership and act as a bridge to make that goal possible. I am fortunate to be able to travel the state of Arkansas while supporting and engaging with lenders, REALTORS®, and affiliates in the home industry. A huge part of what I do every day is raise awareness about our programs, including our StartSmart, Move-Up and Down Payment Assistance programs. I love building connections with home industry leaders because it helps me be proactive in my approach to better serve those for whom our programs are made.
Professional accomplishments: I recently obtained my Certified Tourism Ambassador designation through the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. I have held both my Arkansas insurance license and notary public commission since 2010. I completed Dale Carnegie’s High Impact Presentations training course. I am a former Finest Young Professional honoree through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I have trained and taught Walt Disney’s “On Stage” training classes. I am the immediate past Affiliate Director for the Greater Central Board of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors. I am a former Vanguard of the Year and board member for the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. I am the immediate past Affiliate Director for the Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas and will return to the MBAA Board for 2026-2027.
Community activities: I am an active member of the Achieve Community Alliance Board of Directors; a member of the Little Rock Air Force Base Community Council; an auxiliary member of Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled (AEDD); an Envoys Ambassador for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS; a member of the Little Rock Metro Rotary Club (LRMRC) and serve as its Membership Chair. I was recently nominated to be president-elect of the LRMRC and will first serve as secretary for 2026-2027 before taking on the role of president for 2027-2028. I am a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Rose City. I absolutely love the people there and how they lead by example. I am a member of multiple chambers of commerce throughout the state, and I place particular emphasis on the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and serve as an ambassador on its Vanguard Committee. I am a member of the North Little Rock Connects group and of Create Little Rock. I attend several Board of REALTORS® meetings and functions throughout Arkansas as well.
Special interests: My husband and I are die-hard Razorback fans! We are season ticket holders for the Razorback football season. We love to cruise, and were married on a cruise ship in December of 2025 after he proposed on another ship in March. We are thrill-seekers who love ziplining and cliff jumping into different bodies of water! We love attending the Arkansas Travelers baseball games and Arkansas Rangers soccer games, and taking trips to Seattle to see our best friends and attend Seattle Mariners baseball games. We also enjoy a quick trip to the
FedExForum to watch the Memphis Grizzlies play basketball.
Why a career in public service? I have always had a passion for serving others. I grew up loving the home industry with builders in my family. At ADFA, we have the opportunity each day to help make the dream of homeownership come true for those who may not have been able to without our programs. Like my boss and leader at ADFA, Ro Arrington, says, “We have a mission here at ADFA. And that mission is to do the right thing for the client.” This was a statement that Ro said the first time we spoke, and it really resonated with me. I am blessed to have such a rewarding career that helps make the American dream of homeownership a reality for so many.
Favorite 501 dessert: My favorite 501 dessert is a waffle bowl from Kilwins in downtown Little Rock filled with toasted coconut and fudge brownie ice creams, topped with extra hot fudge and whipped cream. It’s so delicious! I love to eat my ice cream in the lighted alley outside of their location.
What is your “Monday Morning” song? My alarm is always set to The Razorback Fight Song! And it is especially loud on Mondays. Go Hogs!
What do you love about the 501? I love that there isn’t anywhere in the state I can’t travel to and be back home the same night. Central Arkansas has so much to offer, especially to us outdoor lovers. We have hiking, lakes to swim or fish in, adventures at state parks, and so much more. We have the best restaurants and great locally owned shops and boutiques with the best customer service. We have fun nightlife, including the best piano bar, Willy D’s Rock & Roll Piano Bar. We have fabulous electronic gaming and horse races at Oaklawn Hot Springs. I’ve lived in Central Arkansas my entire life and wouldn’t change it for the world.
