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News Articles and Events
CRI Names Kenny King as Chief Human Resource Officer
June 16, 2018 Lowell AR, – Central Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenny King as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). Kenny joins Central Research with 22 plus years of experience in Human Resources. Kenny will assume responsibilities on June 16, 2018. Kenny was previously employed by one of the largest retail chains […]
CRI Announces a Leadership Change
May 17, 2018 LOWELL, AR. – Central Research, Inc., has lost its highly valued Chief Executive Officer, Johnny Dillard. Scott Dillard commented, “I am deeply saddened to report that my father is no longer with us, but knowing his hopes for the company, I am committed to carrying on his legacy of Veteran support and […]
CRI Names Don Taylor as Chief Strategy Officer
February 1, 2018 LOWELL, AR. – Central Research, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of ARM industry veteran Don Taylor as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Don joins CRI with 40 years of experience in the ARM industry and he is also a Vietnam Veteran. Don started his career with Diversified Collection Services, Inc., (now […]
Northwest Arkansas Remains in Top Five List of Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Central Research, Inc. (CRI) is headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas, just ten miles away from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Fayetteville has been ranked within the top five best places to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report in its annual “Best Places to Live” report. Please view Fayetteville Flyer’s article or see below. Fayetteville remains […]
Career Opportunities Available
We have exciting Career opportunities available immediately! Due to company expansion we are looking for talented, dedicated individuals to fill multiple Customer Service positions within our organization. If you would like employment that rewards you for your hard work and offers advancement opportunities, please visit the careers section for complete job descriptions. The link below […]
Operation H.O.G.
December 11, 2014 Central Research supports U.S. Military service members with care packages. Lowell, Arkansas, November 20, 2014 – Operation H.O.G. (Handing Out Gratitude) was created in 2011 by CRI employees as a way to say thank you to our U.S. Military service members that will be serving away from their home base […]
Spirit of Rogers-Lowell Award Recipient
March 14, 2014 Lowell, Arkansas – On March 14, 2014, Central Research Inc. received the 2013 Spirit of Rogers-Lowell Award. This honor was bestowed upon CRI by the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce in recognition of their significant contribution to the betterment of the community. CRI was recognized for giving above and beyond to the […]
Northwest Arkansas Toys for Tots Coin Collection Contest
October 1, 2013 Lowell, Arkansas – Central Research Inc. (CRI) has served as the headquarters for the Northwest Arkansas donation center for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots foundation over the past few years. Donation efforts for this year’s event totaled 12,403 toys and were distributed among 6,277 children throughout Benton and Washington counties […]
CRI Named Finalist for National Award Recognizing Veteran-Friendly Small Businesses
May 7, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program and Spike TV’s Hire A Vet campaign today named Lowell government contractor Central Research, Inc. one of eight finalists in the Small Business Tournament of Veteran Champions. The public now has the chance to vote to help identify the […]
Press Releases
- CRI Acquires Global Emergency Response, Inc. - March 18, 2020
- CRI Announces Hiring of New President - February 3, 2020
- CRI Announces Opening of New Location in Lowell, Arkansas - September 30, 2019
- CRI Announces Opening of Gallatin, Tennessee, Call Center - July 29, 2019
- Central Research, Inc. Announces New Website Launch - March 1, 2017
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Contracts and Closeout Support Services Contract to Department of Veteran Affairs - September 23, 2016
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Freedom of Information Act Support Services Contract to International Trade Administration - September 22, 2016
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Contract to Provide Freedom of Information Act Services to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - April 7, 2016
- Central Research Inc. Awarded Five-Year Contract for Records Management Support Services to U.S. Small Business Administration - September 14, 2015
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Service Center Operations Support Services Contract to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - June 1, 2015
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Freedom of Information Act Support Services Contract to Department of Transportation - May 15, 2015
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Contract to Provide Execution Team Member Services to the Army National Guard Professional Education Center - April 10, 2015
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Contract to Provide Logistics STAMIS and Non-STAMIS Training Support for National Guard Soldiers for the Army National Guard Professional Education Center - October 1, 2014
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded the Federal Student Aid, Default Collection Services Contract from the U.S. Department of Education - September 20, 2014
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Mail Support Services Contract to U.S. Department of Education - August 29, 2014
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded On-Site Maintenance Support Services Contract to Department of the Navy - February 18, 2014
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Mail Equipment Services Contract with Federal Emergency Management Agency - December 1, 2013
For information on CRI’s Awards and Recognition.