Pafford Medical Services & Mack McLarty honored

By Dale Gathright, Jr., 03/9/23 2:45 PM
LITTLE ROCK – Hope-based Pafford Medical Services has been named the Category IV Arkansas Business of the Year by Arkansas Business magazine. The honor was bestowed Wednesday night at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.
In a statement Pafford Medical Services said, “We are beyond humbled and immensely grateful to be named as Category IV Arkansas Business of the Year. We truly have no words, but feel ultimate, overflowing joy and a great sense of pride to share this award with the men and women who make up Pafford. What an enjoyable night celebrating our team AND our very own Business Executive of the Year Finalist, Jamie Pafford-Gresham.” The statement added, “All of the finalists were inspiring, innovative, and passionate about their field of work. It was a treat to even be in the same room with these amazing organizations and individuals.”
Jamie Pafford-Gresham was also a finalist for Business Executive of the Year.
Hope native Mack McLarty received the Legacy of Leadership award. He is Chairman of the McLarty Group.
Arkansas Business annually recognizes over 30 top businesses, nonprofit organizations and executives from around the state at the annual Business of the Year Awards. Finalists in each category were selected by an outside panel of judges and are celebrated at an awards ceremony, presented by The Hatcher Agency and UnitedHealthcare.
Hempstead County EDC President Steve Harris congratulates Jamie Pafford-Gresham. Pafford Medical Services
Mack McLarty, The McLarty Group