Men of the Moment 2025: Lee Tedford

As water systems manager at Conway Corp,, Lee Tedford takes pride in providing Conway residents a service that is essential for life.

Tedford joined Conway Corp because he was looking for a stable company that was also invested in giving back to the community. He is most proud of building a great team within the company and believes his most significant accomplishment has been building a great team and cultivating a spirit of teamwork while producing a safe, reliable service to Conway residents. He is proud that he has worked hard and stayed focused over the years to lead the water system.

Tedford Is a member of the Conway Noon Lions Club, which is part of an international organization dedicated to preventing and treating blindness. As a member of the Arkansas Water Association, he is an advocate for clean water and wastewater.

He said employees in the water department overcome daily challenges as standards change. “Aging infrastructure is a battle we face every day while ensuring we provide safe, reliable water and wastewater utilities,” he said. Advice he would give to a younger man, would be to find something that he loves to do for a living and is rewarding. “It will not just be a job but a career” he said. Tedford also follows the advice of his of his favorite quotes.

“Always try and do the right thing, even when no one is looking.”

If he is not working, Tedford enjoys hunting, fishing and golf and “spending time on the lake for a good life reset.” He gives his wife credit for helping him reach his goals and also Conway Corp for trusting his leadership skills.

Tedford said many people inspire him, and he tries to take the strongest qualities from these people and apply it to daily interactions with coworkers.

As for the future, he believes the sky is the limit. “All things are possible if your heart and mind are in the right spot and you give glory to God first and foremost,” he said.

Contact Lee at 501.548.3041 or at lee.tedford@conwaycorp.com.