EVENTS

2018 Exodus Project “Out for Life” Awards Gala

Presented by Under Grace Ministries

The Exodus Project “Out for Life” awards gala was held on September 27, 2018 at Chenal Country Club. Event Chairman, Thomas F. “Mack” McLarty and the Exodus Project honored Steve Landers, Sr. for his dedication to serving Arkansans across the state. Steve’s dedication to Arkansas can be seen through the thousands of Arkansans he has employed over his 30 years in the car business. Several of those individuals, at one time in their lives, were incarcerated – but Steve chose to give them a chance. Steve believes all people, no matter their background, deserve the same opportunity to succeed in life, and that is why the Exodus Project honored him with the 2018 Out for Life Award.

Also honored were, incoming Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins for the 2018 Out for Life Volunteer Award and Tara Bennett for the 2018 Out for Life Graduate Award.

The “Out for Life” award is given to honor leadership in our communities on key social problems. The controversy which often surrounds important social issues can lead to polarization and divisiveness. Obvious solutions become obscured in the heat of the debate. Wise leaders who focus on sensible solutions while bringing people together are rare.

Steve-Landers

OUT FOR LIFE AWARD – STEVE LANDERS, SR.

Eric-Higgins

OUT FOR LIFE VOLUNTEER AWARD – ERIC S. HIGGINS

Tara-Bennett

OUT FOR LIFE GRADUATE AWARD – TARA BENNETT

The Exodus Project could not exist without generous support from the Community, Sponsors, and our continued Donors for all your support and in making this evening a successful event.

Braswell & Son Pawnbrokers – Presenting Platinum Sponsor

John & Tammie Green – Gold Sponsor

Landers Family Charitable Foundation – Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors Were:

Arkansas Heart Hospital
Claiborne Deming
Devereux Management Companies
Dillards
Don Jack & Sheffield Nelson
Mangan-Holcomb Partners
Massey Family Charitable Foundation
Relyance Bank
Robert Talley/One Source Events
Stephens, Inc.
The McLarty Companies
Windstream

Table Sponsors Were:

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Arkansas Capital Corporation
Bailey Construction
Bank of America
Bernhard TME
Bud & Caroline Finley
CHI St. Vincent
C. Louis & Mary C. Cabe Foundation
Dyke Industries, Inc.
Frank Fletcher Companies
Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
Gary & Marley Jones
Graduate Table provided by Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin
Immanuel Baptist
Kathy McConnell
Legacy Termite & Pest Control
Mike Boschetti
Myra Woolfolk
Olen & Carmen Hendrix Foundation
Regions Wealth Management
South City Church
Stoneworks, LLC
The Hatcher Agency
Vaughn McQuary
West End Cigars

We extend our sincere gratitude for making the night possible to:

Rob Talley and One Source Events for all the behind the scene work and travel to create such a colorful and welcoming atmosphere.

Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl and the professionals at Mangan-Holcomb Partners/Team for bringing a new level of visibility to Exodus and our important mission.

Fellowship Bible Church for providing Equipment and Production.

Darrell Adcock: South City Church
Sandy Bradley
Jeff & Eileen Dailey
Exodus Graduates & Volunteers
James Hayes: James Hayes Art Glass
Pete Hornibrrok
John Isner
Allison Johnson
Ed Lowry
Laura Monteverdi
Carrie Williams
Dave Younkman

2018 Event Images

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Angela Rhodes and Rob Talley
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Brenda Meeks, Chris Tarver and Brenda Douglas
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Caron, Jessica and Incoming Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins
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Chuck McKittrick and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge

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Eric Higgins
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Exodus Graduates
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Felicia Davis, David Avery, Kent Davis, and Steve Landers
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Gus Vratsinas, Diane and Randy Zook, and Martha Hill

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Jayme Hayes, Tara Bennett, Alaina Stuart, and Ava Fleming
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John Sloan and Kathy Taylor
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Julia Cody, Warden Phyllis Silas, Blair Pieroni, and Jennifer Gordon
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Kirk Lane, Muskie Harris and Eric Higgins

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Madeline Markham, Tyler Morehead and Austin Alexander
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Mallory Goff, Amanda Tropf and Laura Monteverdi
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Mallory Goff and Amanda Tropf
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Michael Johninson, Sherman Tate and Brian Thomas

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Muskie Harris, Sandy and Steve Landers, and Mack McLarty
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Rebecca and Chris Bahn with Meg and Mitch Bettis
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Rita Medlock, Laura Monteverdi and Todd Wiggins
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Sharon Vogelpohl and Paul Stevens

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Steve Landers and Mack McLarty
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Tara Bennett
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The Team at Mangan Holcomb Partners
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Todd Wiggins, Chuck McKittrick and Casey-Copeland


*The Exodus Project is an initiative of Under Grace Ministries 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on reducing recidivism in our community through the education of prisoners upon reentry to society. It is designed to equip men and women to successfully reenter the work place and community through four streams of study: Ethics and Character, Career Development, Resource Management, and Recovery. Working in partnership with Arkansas Department of Community Corrections, they have helped restore hundreds of inmates to their families and communities.