Betsy Broyles Arnold

Betsy was born in 1958 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Frank and Barbara Broyles.  She and her husband, David, have five children, Carmen, Ramey, Whitney, Molly, and Jake, and two grandchildren, Violet and Milo.

Betsy’s high school athletic career began when the school had only had basketball for three years. She helped to lead the team to a 62 win-14 loss record three seasons. Betsy’s leadership, conduct, and sportsmanship as a representative of FHS helped to lay a strong foundation for the many great teams that followed.

While in high school, Betsy earned Class AAA All- District honors for three years and All State for two years.  She was named to the Arkansas Activities Association’s West All-star team in 1977.  Betsy won the FHS shooting award for three years.  Records have been lost, but no doubt, she holds the career shooting record through the six on six era.  Betsy was also a member of the State Championship Track team in 1976. 

After high school graduation, Betsy attended the University of Arkansas, being the first Fayetteville girl to play on a basketball scholarship. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Finance.   After college graduation, Betsy lived away from Fayetteville for a number of years, but returned to help care for her mother during her years of dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.  This decision proved to be life-changing as she is now CEO of the Broyles Foundation which was formed to share what they learned with other caregivers’ to Alzheimer’s patients. Betsy was a board member for The King Cotton Classic in 1984-85. In 1996-98, Betsy coached AAU Girls’ Basketball for three years.  

Along with her father and daughter, Molly, The Broyles Foundation is celebrating ten years of service.  Betsy is a certified counselor, which is a large part of her role at the Foundation.  The Broyles Foundation serves caregivers, both professional and at home, and families in five main areas.  Betsy was recently appointed as member of the Arkansas Governor’s Task Force.  She is a host on “Better Way Radio”.  A show dedicated to caregivers and the aging population looking for community resources. Betsy resides in Fayetteville with her husband David and her two dogs, Emma and Dickson.