11/24/2025Just One More Chapter: Dr. Kristin Tardif Dr. Kristin Tardif, professor of organizational leadership, found a second calling as a teacher, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has been her home since 2015. After a childhood spent across the globe and a fulfilling career at Nestlé, she is now putting her teachings into practice as the new owner of Bookish.Ian SilvesterBusiness and IndustryLion VoicesA portrait of Dr. Kristin Tardif in front of a bookcase wall at Bookish, where she is the new owner of the independent book store in downtown Fort Smith.Dr. Kristin Tardif at BookishCollege of Business and IndustryLion VoicesOrganizational Leadership2025-11