How Brian Spaly felt the world was ready for men’s outfitter Trunk Club
Emerging Entrepreneur FINALIST Brian Spaly thought the world was ready for a brand new men’s shopping experience. He had an idea that would be unique in the retail clothing industry. As members of Trunk Club, men discover clothes that are perfect for them without actually visiting a store — the clothes arrive in a trunk. […]
How Daniel Reed and UnitedLex Corp. are breathing life into a stodgy legal industry
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Technology & Business Services Winner Daniel Reed CEO UnitedLex Corp. For Daniel Reed and UnitedLex Corp., the root of excellence is passion. Cultivating passion and creating highly motivated, accountable and committed professionals is the secret of UnitedLex Corp., and the reason the company has driven […]
How Alan J. Fuerstman put his heart and soul into Montage Hotels and filled a niche
Real Estate & Hospitality WINNER Alan J. Fuerstman began to show his natural aptitude for the hospitality industry at the young age of 17. He was still in high school and had started to work part time as a bellman at a Marriott Hotel in New Jersey. It was his attention to detail, ability to […]
How Jonathan Ord and DealerSocket are helping automobile dealerships connect with customers
Technology FINALIST The goal of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is to be able to manage all customer touch points on one system to improve both the end user and consumer experience — and Jonathan Ord is an expert in it. Ord had a friend in the automobile industry who expressed frustration with the multiple […]
How Janice Bryant Howroyd puts humanity in human resources at Act 1 Group
Business Services WINNER A North Carolina native, Janice Bryant Howroyd left her hometown in 1976 and got a temp job in California, which introduced her to the need for job placement services. Then her entrepreneurial spirit flared up. She launched Act 1 Personnel Services in 1978 and has since dedicated her efforts to building an […]
Honoring the best of the best, 2013 Entrepreneur Of The Year Florida
For 27 years, Ernst & Young has championed the entrepreneurial spirit of men and women pursuing excellence in their businesses, their teams and their communities. Ernst & Young founded the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program to recognize the passion of entrepreneurs and to build an influential and innovative community of peers. We received more than […]
How Bill Demas took trust and innovation to bring Turn, Inc. to the next level of advertising
NCA Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Advertising Technology Finalist Bill Demas President and CEO Turn, Inc. When President and CEO Bill Demas started with Turn, Inc. in 2008, there were 35 employees. Fast-forward five years, and the company is expected to have a workforce of 350 and gross revenue of more […]
How Matthew Condon is using technology as key differentiator for ARC Physical Therapy+
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Matthew J. Condon CEO ARC Physical Therapy+ Growing up on a farm in rural Iowa, Matthew J. Condon learned nothing in this world comes easily. But it was after he was injured on the Iowa State University football field that he understood the importance […]
How a broken nose’s improper treatment prompted Jason Beans to found Rising Medical Solutions
Health Care FINALIST Early in his life, Jason Beans suffered a broken nose which received inappropriate medical treatment. In addition, the medical billings persisted over an extended period of time, and the situation nearly bankrupted his family. This experience drove Beans to research and develop a system for patients and companies to benefit from improved […]
How Jeffery Rand is setting HB Chemical Corp. apart from its competitors
NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Distribution and Manufacturing Finalist Jeffery Rand owner and president HB Chemical Corp. HB Chemical Corp. started as a distributor of carbon black in 1986 and has since expanded its product line offering to more than 300 under Jeffery Rand’s vision and leadership. Rand joined HB […]