Arkansan of the Year

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.

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