Vistage Chair | Vistage Peer Groups – Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Tim McFarland is a Vistage Chair, executive coach, and founder who helps leaders tackle challenges, make confident decisions, and run their businesses with less stress and more impact.
With years of experience in leadership roles in banking, venture capital, and strategic advocacy, Tim has turned around organizations, raised $25M for economic development, and mentored countless CEOs. A University of Central Arkansas graduate and servant leader, he’s the founder of Elevate Performance and a champion of innovation, community growth, and peer-to-peer learning.
Top Skills
- Executive Coaching
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Culture
- Peer-to-Peer Advisory Groups
- Corporate Finance
- Entrepreneurship Support
- Business Strategy
- Advocacy for Innovation
- CEO Mentorship
- Performance Elevation
Recent or Notable Roles
- Vistage Chair | Vistage Peer Groups – Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
- CEO | Servant Leader – Elevate Performance
- Founding Chairman – Accelerate Arkansas
- President and CEO – American National Bank, Scottsdale, AZ
- Associate – Diamond State Ventures
- President – The Pinnacle Group, Scottsdale, AZ
Expertise
- Executive Coaching and Leadership Development
- Peer Advisory Group Facilitation
- Organizational Turnaround and Growth
- Venture Capital and Fundraising
- Strategic Economic Development and Advocacy
Education
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Central Arkansas, where he was a member of the UCA Student Senate and Pi Kappa Alpha.
Accomplishments
- Founded and led Elevate Performance, delivering peer advisory services to CEOs and business leaders, enabling strategic growth and leadership development.
- Spearheaded the creation of Accelerate Arkansas, successfully advocating for legislative initiatives such as R&D tax credits, Innovate Arkansas, and the Arkansas Research Alliance.
- Turned around operations at American National Bank, Scottsdale, AZ, stabilizing the bank during a challenging economic downturn and building a high-performing team.
- Raised $25M for Diamond State Ventures, securing strategic investments and fostering economic development in Arkansas.
- Managed a portfolio of businesses and real estate holdings as President of The Pinnacle Group, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment.
Interviews
- Elevate Performance interview of Tim McFarland
- Startup Junkies Podcast
- Elevate Performance Facebook Post
Interests
- Leadership Development
- Peer Advisory Facilitation
- Organizational Turnarounds
- Community Advocacy
- Mentorship and Coaching
