How John Kramer steered Cambridge Engineering through some tumultuous times to find success
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist John H. Kramer Jr. President and CEO Cambridge Engineering, Inc. John H. Kramer Jr. earned his way to the top with more than 20 years at Cambridge Engineering, Inc., including establishing successful sales in some difficult regions in the U.S. He has worked in […]
How Robert Taylor has taken Executive AirShare to new heights by seeing unique opportunities
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Robert D. Taylor Chairman and CEO Executive AirShare Corp. After Robert “Bob” D. Taylor asked the widow of an aviation maintenance company CEO what he could do to help, he found himself running the company until it was sold. And by that time was […]
How Anand Nallathambi led CoreLogic through a separation from First American Corp.
Financial Services WINNER A large part of Anand Nallathambi’s career has been working for subsidiaries of insurance company First American Corp. He has held several executive and CEO positions over the years, and in 2010 he was appointed CEO of CoreLogic Inc. He guided the company through its separation from First American Corp. to become […]
How Michael Rosenberg, James Freedman and Ed Bagdasarian jell at Intrepid Investment Bankers
Financial Services FINALIST With Intrepid Investment Bankers, there is something behind the number three. There are three on the management team: W. Michael Rosenberg, CEO; James B. Freedman, managing director; and Ed Bagdasarian, managing director. They exude a combination of humility, charisma and energy when discussing their journey from aspiring bankers to their […]
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For 27 years, Ernst & Young has celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of men and women who have followed their dreams to pursue innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, changing the lives of countless others by building their businesses and giving back to their communities. The passion they’ve poured into their businesses and the triumphs they’ve achieved […]
How Michael Romano leads Associated with emphasis on supply chain solutions
Services FINALIST Having taken over as CEO of Associated, Michael Romano began to evaluate ways to set the company apart from the competition. He decided there should be some changes. As a result, the past three years for the company have been the most transformative by far in its history. But in making a change […]
How Taseer Badar followed his instincts to build Altus HMS into an industry leader
Health Care FINALIST Taseer Badar President and CEO ZT Wealth/Altus Healthcare Management Services The genesis of Taseer Badar’s healthcare venture — Altus Healthcare Management Services/ZT Wealth — was the observation that despite a large rise in spending, physicians suffer from a steady decline in professional fees. This is due to declines in health care benefits […]
How Andrew C. Knizley helps employees help each other at Houston Orthopedic
Health Care FINALIST Andrew C. Knizley CEO Houston Orthopedic & Spine Hospital Strong individuals can be crucial to an organization when trouble strikes, such as in early 2008 when Houston Orthopedic & Spine Hospital was on the verge of bankruptcy. Vendors were withholding supply deliveries and the hospital was on the brink of disaster. Fortunately, […]
How Larry O’Donnell sets the pace as a CEO on the road for Rockwater Energy
Energy Services AWARD RECIPIENT Larry O’Donnell CEO, president and chairman Rockwater Energy Solutions Larry O’Donnell does not think being a CEO means a lot of sitting in a corporate office just issuing orders. Rather, he spends his time at Rockwater Energy Solutions on the road, visiting locations and holding town hall meetings with his employees. […]
How Michael Soper found his calling and launched Legacy Funeral Group
Services FINALIST Michael L. Soper President and CEO Legacy Funeral Group While many entrepreneurs recall that they started their business careers at an early age, not too many have started at the ripe old age of 7. That’s when Michael Soper began his lawn sprinkling service. It was during a drought in 1973 that he […]