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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Brian Fitzgerald, founder and president; Aaron Broder, co-founder and CEO, Evolve Media Corp.
Finalists — Media Brian Fitzgerald and Aaron Broder’s high standards for life and business are focused on putting forth maximum effort in whatever they do. Not only did this common factor bring the business partners together, but it also allowed them to grow Evolve Media Corp. into the successful digital media company it is today. […]
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 […]
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Harry Herington, chairman and CEO, NIC Inc.
WINNER – Technology Harry Herington Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board NIC Inc. When asked about his leadership style, NIC Inc.’s chairman and CEO, Harry Herington, explains that he prides himself on leading by example and having high expectations of those around him. Herington makes it clear that working at NIC can be […]
Jameel M. Burkett, President, Burkett Restaurant Equipment
Semifinalist, Distribution Upon graduating from the University of Toledo in 2002, Jameel Burkett took his bachelor’s degree in business administration to Burkett Restaurant Equipment, the business his father had built. At the time, it was nothing more than a local restaurant dealer. But Burkett believed he could take the business and transform it into a […]