Posted: 11/7/2019
Guy Toliver, Director of Inclusion and Supplier Diversity at Parkland Health & Hospital System was recognized by the Asian American Contractors Association of Texas as “Most Outstanding Diversity Champion of the Year” at the group’s annual awards luncheon on Oct. 24, 2019.
“Guy Toliver has interacted and developed relationships with leadership and members of the Asian American Contractors Association of Texas with a genuine purpose of inclusion and access to business opportunities. His role as an M/WBE advocate has always been delivered with clarity and straightforwardness,” the AACATX award committee stated.
AACATX was formed in 2010 with a small group of business leaders and now has grown significantly to be an important advocacy partner within our communities. The organization’s members have diverse backgrounds in construction-related industries including contractors, service professionals, architects, engineers, suppliers, manufacturers, finance, insurance, real estate, and more.
AACATX promotes business opportunities and capacity building for its members and partners with networking events, training, education, business development, and community programs, by working closely with community advocacy groups and partners.
Toliver has been a supplier diversity professional for 11 years and has held his position at Parkland since September, 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting control systems from the University of North Texas and Juris Doctorate of Law degree from the University of Oklahoma. He is involved with a number of business advocacy groups, including Chamber of Commerce and contractor association organizations.
About Parkland Health & Hospital System
Encouraging and growing supplier diversity is an important part of Parkland’s strategic priority to provide value to its stakeholders, including the patients it serves and the taxpayers who support the organization. It is Parkland’s goal to enhance and increase supplier diversity by engaging in mutually beneficial strategic business relationships with certified minority and woman-owned business enterprises (MWBEs). Parkland is committed to equipping, empowering and encouraging MWBEs. Learn more at www.parklandhospital.com/vendors.