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https://talkbusiness.net/2019/10/ex...arcbest-from-10-employees-to-more-than-13000/
"Our company is part of the fabric and history of Fort Smith,” said Judy McReynolds, chairman, president and CEO.
The museum exhibit tells the story of ArcBest — its roots, foundation and hard work, McReynolds said.
“It tells the story of the grit and dedication of our employees. (It shows) the beginning that laid the foundation of what we are today,” she told those attending Thursday’s opening. “One thing that hasn’t changed over the years is that foundation, that value set that is so familiar to all our employees.”
Included in that history, is a history of a company that cares about the community of which it is a part.
“We have 1,600 employees in Fort Smith. These are people spending dollars here, raising families here and volunteering in the community,” Faldon said. “ArcBest has always been a supporter of this company, all the way back to Robert Young Jr. in the 1950s supporting the Community Chest (which was the forerunner to the United Way in Fort Smith.) We have a long history of being involved in the community.”
In 1951, Robert Young Jr. purchased Arkansas Motor Freight, which OK Transfer acquired and assumed its name in 1935. Robert A. Young III eventually took over as CEO of the company, retiring in 2006 after a 42-year career. The company made about 30 acquisitions over those years, McReynolds said.
“Expansion really started there. It is a really great part of the exhibit, which you will see,” she said.
A big part of the history of the company is due to Fort Smith, McReynolds said, noting that the company has been a part of the community and benefitted from it as well.
“This is a warm community that gets behind its great companies and the great projects here,” she said.
"Our company is part of the fabric and history of Fort Smith,” said Judy McReynolds, chairman, president and CEO.
The museum exhibit tells the story of ArcBest — its roots, foundation and hard work, McReynolds said.
“It tells the story of the grit and dedication of our employees. (It shows) the beginning that laid the foundation of what we are today,” she told those attending Thursday’s opening. “One thing that hasn’t changed over the years is that foundation, that value set that is so familiar to all our employees.”
Included in that history, is a history of a company that cares about the community of which it is a part.
“We have 1,600 employees in Fort Smith. These are people spending dollars here, raising families here and volunteering in the community,” Faldon said. “ArcBest has always been a supporter of this company, all the way back to Robert Young Jr. in the 1950s supporting the Community Chest (which was the forerunner to the United Way in Fort Smith.) We have a long history of being involved in the community.”
In 1951, Robert Young Jr. purchased Arkansas Motor Freight, which OK Transfer acquired and assumed its name in 1935. Robert A. Young III eventually took over as CEO of the company, retiring in 2006 after a 42-year career. The company made about 30 acquisitions over those years, McReynolds said.
“Expansion really started there. It is a really great part of the exhibit, which you will see,” she said.
A big part of the history of the company is due to Fort Smith, McReynolds said, noting that the company has been a part of the community and benefitted from it as well.
“This is a warm community that gets behind its great companies and the great projects here,” she said.