Manuel Barrantes

Manuel Barrantes is from Bentonville, Arkansas, and is placed at the United States Department of Labor. Born in Nicaragua, he received a scholarship to attend Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. He spent nine years at Walmart and Sam’s Club, beginning as an hourly associate and advancing through leadership roles spanning store operations, merchandising, product, and e-commerce. Most recently, he served as a director in Walmart U.S. Last Mile Delivery, leading efforts across operations and technology to support independent drivers who shop for and deliver customer orders. His work has centered on the customer experience, a key part of Walmart’s goal to be America’s favorite place to shop. Beyond work, Manuel has mentored entrepreneurs through nonprofits, helping them take practical steps toward launching businesses. He participated in Leadership Benton County and the Workmatters Institute. His leadership and service have been recognized by Arkansas Business 20 in Their 20s, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Fast 15 and Forty Under 40, and the Spirit of Bentonville Award. Manuel earned dual B.B.A. degrees in Business Management and Global Economic Development from Harding University and is nearing completion of an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Colorado Boulder.