Curran’s Abstract and Title Named 2025 Community Champion

Photo: (Pictured from left) A.O. and Pat Curran and Ethan and CharLee Rogers.

Curran's Abstract and Title of Clarksville will receive the University of the Ozarks' prestigious 2025 Community Champion Award. The award will be presented during the Ozarks Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17, as part of the University's Homecoming 2025 ceremonies.

The Community Champion Award was created in 2019 and is given to an individual or company that has worked "cohesively with University of the Ozarks to move the University and community forward together." The recipient is selected by the University administration.

Curran's Abstract and Title was established in 1978 by Armil O. Curran Sr. and Lura Curran. For 25 years the Currans built a reputation for accuracy, integrity, and dedicated service to the community. In 2003, their son, A.O. Curran, and his wife, Pat, took over the business, continuing the family's tradition of excellence. After decades of successful leadership, A.O. and Pat passed the torch in 2023 to Ethan and CharLee Rogers, both 2012 graduates of Ozarks. A.O. Curran is a member of the University's Board of Trustees.

Lori McBee, vice president for advancement and alumni engagement, praised the Curran and Rogers families for their long-time and continued support of and assistance to the University.

"Curran's Abstract and Title has been an invaluable partner to University of the Ozarks for many years, working tirelessly behind the scenes to help us navigate important real estate matters with professionalism and care," McBee said. "Their commitment to our mission and willingness to champion the University in meaningful ways has had a lasting impact on our campus and community. We are proud to recognize them as a true Community Champion."

Ethan, a Clarksville native, and CharLee met as students at Ozarks and were married in 2013. Following graduation, Ethan pursued a career in Houston, Texas, where he gained experience in the oil and gas industry. While his career led him away from Arkansas for a time, he said always carried the vision of returning to Johnson County to invest his expertise and leadership back into his hometown. CharLee also brought a wealth of experience to the business. She spent more than eight years working as a realtor in Northwest Arkansas and later broadened her perspective by working for a builder-developer. Her background in real estate and development provided her with extensive knowledge of property transactions, client service, and project management. Today, those skills directly strengthen the management and operations of Curran's Title, where she ensures clients benefit from both efficiency and care.

"We are honored to continue the Curran family's legacy of service, with a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and community values," CharLee said. "We strive to make Curran's Abstract and Title not only a place of business, but also a trusted partner dedicated to supporting Johnson County's growth and success. We remain deeply committed to supporting and helping University of the Ozarks in every way we can, ensuring the strong bond between the University, local businesses, and the community continues to thrive."

Past Community Champions include Horn & Son Construction, the Duffield Gravel Company, Clarksville Connected Utilities, the City of Clarksville, Arvest Bank, Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corp., Doris Bird, and Ben Powell '00.

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