April 2000

                                                            
Connections

A publication for alumni of the Pasadena Independent School District

Ben Meador: Distinguished Alumnus 2000

Businessman, civic leader always lending a helping hand to district

Local businessman and community leader Ben Meador Jr. was named the Pasadena Independent School District's Distinguished Alumnus 2000 at a recent reception held in his honor.

A 1957 graduate of Pasadena High School, Meador remains a vital part of the community since graduation through participation in many civic and community activities and as a business owner for more than 30 years.

"Ben is a great friend to the Pasadena Independent School District," said Superintendent Rick Schneider. "He is always ready and willing to give something back to his community and that made him a fine choice for this award."

Meador is the president and chief executive officer of Meador Staffing Services. The firm, opened in 1968, serves the human resource and personnel staffing needs of local companies and industry. The business enjoyed much success over the years growing to provide services for clients across the United States.

"Ben is a
great friend
to the Pasadena Independent
School District.
He is always ready and willing to give something back to his community."

Superintendent
Rick Schneider

Meador Staffing ranked number two on the list of the top 25 staffing firms in Houston by the Houston Business Journal in 1998 and ranked in the top five for the past eight years.

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Ben Meador, a 1957 Pasadena
High School graduate, was named this year's Distinguished Alumnus. Meador is the president and chief executive officer of Meador Staffing Services. He also is involved in many civic organizations throughout the area.

Headquartered in Pasadena, the company consists of 26 separate office locations, five of which are in the Houston and Pasadena area. The firm also owns a national personnel network with more than 140 affiliate offices and the Temporary Staffing and Contract Staffing Divisions supply interim clerical, light industrial and professional employees.

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