How Carol Klimas has taken Lake Ridge Academy to new educational heights
NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Education and Non-profit Winner Carol Klimas president Lake Ridge Academy The Lake Ridge Academy Board of Directors took an unprecedented step hiring Carol Klimas, an individual with a solid track record of success and respect in the banking industry, to serve as the first president […]
How Kimberly Martin and Sarah Forrer are baking up success at Main Street Cupcakes
NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Retail and Consumer Products Finalist Kimberly Martin and Sarah Forrer co-owners Main Street Cupcakes After more than 25 years in the hotel and hospitality industry, Kimberly Martin needed something more in her life. In 2006, Martin and her husband Sean Nock founded Main Street Cupcakes, […]
How Fred Koetting led Schulte Building Systems through a tough recovery
Distribution & Manufacturing FINALIST Fred Koetting president and CEO Schulte Building Systems Like many other companies in the construction industry, Schulte Building Systems reached a breaking point with the global economic downturn in 2009. The downturn was made even more challenging, both personally and professionally, with the October 2009 passing of Johnie Schulte, who co-founded […]
Gene Marks – How some simple business lessons can lead your company to great success
Any business owner can attest to the fact that running a business is no simple feat. As a small or mid-sized business owner, you must be prepared to wear many different hats, from new business guru, to HR manager, to janitor. Running a business is all about preparing as much as possible, while still knowing […]
How Jeffrey Dunn is helping people gain their abilities to walk again at SI-BONE
NCA Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Life Sciences Finalist Jeffrey Dunn President and CEO SI-BONE, Inc. In 2008, Jeffrey Dunn founded his seventh company SI-BONE Inc., which developed an innovative, less surgically invasive implant to treat patients with sacroiliac joint pain. As president and CEO of SI-BONE, Dunn and his team […]
How Nick Seedorf set out on a nuCourse to be a ‘matchmaker’
Retail & Consumer Products FINALIST When Nick Seedorf was completing his religious studies in college, he believed he was on a journey, and he could see himself investing in the spiritual lives of college students. But he had no idea that instead he would follow in the footsteps of three generations of family entrepreneurs instead. […]
How Jim Keene keeps the creative juices flowing at Keene Building Products
NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Distribution and Manufacturing Finalist Jim Keene president and owner Keene Building Products From starting Keene Building Products in his basement more than 10 years ago, Jim Keene has had the courage to not only take a chance on starting his own business, but he continually […]
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How Hugh Jones tries to make the world a better place with BankersAccuity
Financial Services WINNER When Hugh McKean Jones IV became president and CEO of BankersAccuity, he saw a similarity it had with his previous company, IntrinsiQ. Both companies lacked a clear vision of how to make the world a better place and provide value to customers. Jones’ management style starts with understanding the “why” behind an […]
Lenora Payne is upfront and honest with customers to ensure success at Technology Group Solutions
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Lenora Payne President and CEO Technology Group Solutions, LLC Lenora Payne says she leads by example, priding herself on being upfront and honest with her customers, communicating clear expectations to customers and ensuring that she follows through. The president and founding CEO of Technology […]