"In addition to being state Democratic Party chairman, Gwatney is also CEO of Gwatney Chevrolet in Jacksonville. He has a background in banking, having been an executive vice president with First National Bank in Jacksonville, formerly owned by his family."
"Gwatney entered the state Senate in 1993 at age 33. Term limits ended his career in the state Legislature in 2003. During his last legislative session, he led efforts to reform state ethics rules, handle legislative redistricting and promote economic development. He was among Arkansas Business' first "40 Under 40" honorees."
http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aID=107257.52609.119402&page=2
Car dealers are a endangered species here in Arkansas when they sell a bad one, or do a repo.