Reed Mahany, President, RECO Equipment Inc.
FINALIST / CONSTRUCTION When Reed Mahany’s boss told him that he was a natural salesperson, it was a trait that he didn’t necessarily see in himself. On his first day in sales at RECO Equipment Inc., sitting on a stack of phone books — there weren’t enough desks — he may have wondered if he […]
Lee Maen, Philip Cummins, partners, Innovative Dining Group
Finalists – Food Services Lee Maen and Philip Cummins were dissatisfied with the general quality of dining in Los Angeles. Using their expertise in the nightclub business, they opened their first restaurant in 1997. The partners would eventually operate West Hollywood, Calif.- based Innovative Dining Group, a chain of dining brands that focuses on offering […]
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Michael Robb, Executive Director, Center for Community Resources
WINNER / NONPROFIT Michael Robb is energetic and passionate about serving the Pittsburgh region. He is the executive director of three nonprofit organizations: Center for Community Resources, Alliance for Nonprofit Resources and the Nonprofit Development Corp. Over the course of six years, CCR, a nonprofit providing support and services throughout its community, has grown from […]
Kyle Krause, owner, president and CEO, Kum & Go L.C.
WINNER – Retail and Consumer Products Kyle Krause owner, president and CEO Kum & Go L.C. Growing up as the “boss’ son,” Kyle Krause knew he’d need to work 10 times harder than any other employee at Kum & Go L.C. to earn the respect of his co-workers. So from the time he started pumping […]
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. […]
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