How Greg Ebel is keeping Spectra Energy at the top of its game in a highly competitive industry
Midstream Services FINALIST Gregory L. Ebel President and CEO Spectra Energy Corp. As the president and CEO of Spectra Energy Corp., one of North America’s premier pipeline and midstream companies, Greg Ebel challenges himself and his 5,000 employees to lead the industry in terms of safety and sustainability. Through his actions, Ebel has contributed significantly […]
How Rick Silva transformed Checkers Drive-In Restaurants to become a category-leader in sales growth
Hospitality FINALIST Rick Silva president and CEO Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. Throughout his career, Rick Silva has earned a reputation for bringing energy, vision and endless dedication to his work. He has also become known as an approachable leader as president and CEO of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. No matter who he is talking to, […]
How Renaud Laplanche invested in Lending Club to create hassle-free loans
NCA Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Financial Services Award recipient Renaud Laplanche founder and CEO Lending Club Renaud Laplanche has twice built successful ventures despite nearly inconceivable obstacles. One night while working late, he became frustrated when he could not find the information online he was looking for. This was the […]
How Elena Whorton and Mike Sechrist care for people with ProTransport-1
NCA Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Services Finalist Mike Sechrist CEO Elena Whorton President ProTransport-1 Can you imagine not being able to get a sick family member or a loved one the right medical treatment or for that family member to wait for hours for transportation to arrive because their […]
How Stopher Bartol highlights everyday legacies on Legacy.com
Technology FINALIST Stopher Bartol asks himself every morning, “What legacy will I leave behind today?” After all, Legacy.com was his creation during the Internet boom of the late 1990s, and every day the legacies of ordinary, everyday people are commemorated on the website. Bartol, however, is happy that Legacy.com plays a behind-the-scenes role. Despite many […]
How Howard Stillman took a convoluted journey to reach Level 6 Corp.
Consumer Products and Services FINALIST Howard Stillman has had one of the most roundabout journeys to successful entrepreneurship you can imagine. The president and CEO of Level 6 Corp., dba Car Outlet, Stillman barely graduated from high school. Through a national exchange program, he was able to attend the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, […]
How Juggle is experiencing tremendous growth under Stephanie Leffler and Ryan Noble
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Stephanie Leffler CEO Juggle, LLC Ryan Noble President Juggle, LLC As the heads of Juggle, LLC, CEO Stephanie Leffler and President Ryan Noble bring extensive entrepreneur experience to the company as well as a strong top-down culture. From their initial small online shop […]
How three marketing executives took an Anheuser-Busch spinoff and started Switch
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Mike O’Neill CEO Switch John Nickel President Switch Kevin Quigley Executive vice president Switch In early 2002, Anheuser-Busch communicated its interest in selling Busch Creative Services to the management team of Mike O’Neill, John Nickel and Kevin Quigley. On Oct. 16, 2002, […]
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How Scott Harris founded Revolution Dancewear with a minor coup from his family’s business
Private Equity/Venture Capital Backed WINNER Revolution Dancewear knows the meaning of repeat customer. Since 2008, the company has retained an astounding 86.5 percent of its top 500 customers. That’s a good showing for a business that was started in a basement in 1996. Scott Harris founded the company, now a leading designer and marketer of […]