The 2013 Easter Seals Arkansan of the Year Gala honored George Gleason for his leadership in the banking community and his generosity to the Easter Seals community. Chip and Cindy Murphy were honorary chairs; Rex Kyle was the dinner chairperson. The event began with a VIP reception in the Little Rock Marriott’s Arkansas Room. The main event followed at the Statehouse Convention Center and featured live and silent auctions, dinner and a “Fund the Need” live donation process, all of which resulted in a record-breaking event with proceeds of $567,000 to benefit the programs of Easter Seals. Opportunity sponsors included Bank of the Ozarks, the George and Linda Gleason Family Foundation, Linda and Rush Harding and Crews & Associates.
Marcia and Frank Lawrence, Sharon Moone-Jochums
James and DeAnn Hunt, Arnie Jochums
Fran Bailey, Judy Holman
Chip and Cindy Murphy
David and Donna Cone
Ty and Leslie Henry
Susan and Nick Brown
John and Penny Burkhalter
Linda Rogers, Hamp Rasco, Terry Rasco
Chuck and Terri Erwin
Cindy and Warren Simpson, Lila Ashmore
Ellie and Brian Smith
Don Jack, Sheffield Nelson, Bill Vickery
Tifany and Harry Hamlin
Amy and Wes Baden
Eric and Ashley Merriman
Susan and Herren Hickingbotham
Asa Hutchinson with his daughter Sarah Wengel
George and Linda Gleason
Angie and Tyler Vance
Brent and Melissa Morgan
Kim Freeman, Josylin Freeman
Mandy Dismang, Katy Faulk
Wyck and Tish Nisbet
Carla and Van Meeker
John and Marty Ulmer
George and Linda Gleason, John Boozman
Glenn and Misty Borkowski
Michael and Beverly Stock
Scott and Shayla Copas
Shelly and Dan Chapel
Will and Jennie Huyck