Chesley Pruet: Arkansas Business Hall of Fame

Chesley Pruet founded his successful oil exploration and production company in 1946. He was also president and chief executive officer of Pruet-Ram-Co.; managing partner of  Pruet Oil Co. and Pruet Limited; and vice president and director of Pruet Production Co. He served on the National Petroleum Council for 18 years. 

A tireless Republican party fundraiser, Pruet led the state finance committee for five presidential campaigns. He generously supported the Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Campfire Girls and Arkansas Youth Ranch.  His life-long love was his 12,500 acre ranch near Texarkana.

 

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