Charles G. McClure, Chairman, President and CEO, Meritor Inc.

Finalist, Industrial Products When Chip McClure joined Meritor Inc., in 2004, he quickly put the company on a new path to ensure its long-term growth and success.Considering the company’s historical position in the commercial vehicle market, McClure, chairman of the board, president and CEO, led the development of a plan called the “3R” strategy. That […]

Bill Lambert, President and CEO, MSA — The Safety Company

WINNER / MANUFACTURING As president and CEO of MSA — The Safety Company, Bill Lambert oversees the company’s global portfolio of business managed through the company’s three primary business segments: MSA North America, MSA International and MSA Europe. One of Lambert’s career highlights at MSA, a leading innovator and provider of quality safety products and […]

Glenn Lyon, chairman and CEO, The Finish Line Inc.

Retail and Consumer Products – Winner Since his childhood, teamwork has played an important role in the life of The Finish Line Inc.’s chairman and CEO, Glenn Lyon. Growing up from humble beginnings in Brooklyn, N.Y., Lyon sought opportunities to join teams and lead them, whether playing Little League Baseball or serving as president of […]

Linda Stone, president and CEO, APR Consulting Inc.

Finalist – Services As she celebrates her company’s 32nd anniversary this year, Linda Stone is amazed at how far it has come. Starting as a small, independent contractor that provides IT consulting and staffing services for aerospace and utility companies, APR Consulting Inc. is now a national provider of recruiting and contingent work force solutions. […]

David and Michael Miller, Brightway Insurance

FINALIST- Financial Services David Miller co-founder and CEO Michael Miller co-founder and CMO Brightway Insurance Creating an enjoyable insurance purchasing experience is an oxymoron to most people. However, through dedication to quality customer service and carrying a diverse portfolio of types of insurance to ensure the lowest possible price, brothers David and Michael Miller created […]

Oscar Suarez, Florida market leader, Ernst & Young LLP

PARTNER – Florida Oscar Suarez Florida market leader Ernst & Young LLP For more than 25 years, Ernst & Young has celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of men and women pursuing innovation and entrepreneurial excellence in their businesses, their teams and their communities. The hours, sweat and passion they’ve poured into their businesses and the triumphs […]

David Sweet, President, Mecco Marking & Traceability

FINALIST / INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING One need not look far to understand the impact of Mecco Marking & Traceability on the consumer world. From the message of “Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear” inscribed on a car’s side mirrors to the serial numbers on Gillette razor blades, Mecco produces the lasers that help […]