ARS/Conway Services sponsored the ESPN High School Basketball Showcase at Southwind High School, and the event was featured on ESPN2. ARS/Conway Services gifted Melony Walker, a native Memphian and pillar in her community, a HVAC unit with a free installation.
“It is truly a blessing. I needed a new heating and air conditioning, and ARS/Conway Services blesses me at the perfect time,” says Melony Walker. Her HVAC unit had been in disrepair for years, and that is why Hoopfest creator Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway nominated Melony for a giveaway to his sponsor. “Melony’s brother had passed away only weeks before, and she’s been so generous to my team and our community. I am so thankful that ARS is willing to help me help good people like her.”
Melony was presented with the donation prior to tipoff, and she received a standing ovation from the stands. “At ARS/Rescue Rooter and Conway Services, we know the value of giving back to your community, and it seems like Miss Walker is a great example of someone who is a pillar in her community,” says Chris Mellon, SVP and CMO at ARS/Rescue Rooter. “We could not be happier to do it for her. I hope she enjoys it, and I also look forward to watching some great basketball at the ARS/Rescue Rooter Hoopfests this year."
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ABOUT NATIONAL HOOPFEST: National Hoopfest was established in 2011 as the Penny Hardaway Classic by Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway and Travis Haddock. The events are held currently in Memphis, Dallas, and Tampa. The 2014 and 2015 were televised on ESPN, as will the 2016 Memphis event. The 2015 game featuring Oak Hill Academy vs. Hamilton High School (Memphis, TN) was ESPN’s highest rated high school game of the year, reaching almost 6 Million viewers, and National Hoopfest tournaments are always regarded as one of the nation’s top national high school basketball events by MaxPreps and ESPN. Hoopfest continues to draw the best national and local high school talent as it have has over 100 D1 scholarship athletes participate in the event, including 5 NBA lottery picks. All proceeds have gone to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
ABOUT AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: Based in Memphis, Tenn., privately-owned ARS operates a network of more than 70 locally-managed service centers in 22 states, with approximately 5,500 employees. The ARS network features industry-leading brands including, A.J. Perri, Aksarben ARS, Allgood, Andy’s Statewide, ARS, Aspen Air Conditioning, Atlas Trillo, Beutler, Blue Dot, Brothers, Columbus Worthington Air, Conway Services, Efficient Attic Systems (EAS), Florida Home Air Conditioning, Green Star Home Services, McCarthy Services, Rescue Rooter/ Proserv, Rescue Rooter, RighTime Home Services, RS Andrews, The Irish Plumber, Unique Services, "Will" Fix It, and Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing. United by Exceptional Service®, the ARS / Rescue Rooter Network serves both residential and light commercial customers by providing heating, cooling, indoor air quality, plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer line, radiant barrier, insulation and ventilation services. Each location has a knowledgeable team of trained specialists, who have undergone rigorous drug testing and criminal background checks. Providing exceptional service and ensuring the highest standards of quality, ARS has the experience to do any job right – the first time, with all work fully guaranteed.
