How Lisa Nichols leads Technology Partners with integrity and innovation
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Lisa Nichols Co-founder and CEO Technology Partners While it may not have been her career aspiration to be an entrepreneur, Lisa Nichols knew an opportunity when she saw it. She had worked in corporate accounting and sales and marketing, and both Lisa and her […]
How David Welch filled two large voids at Stone Energy and made new investments
Exploration & Production FINALIST David H. Welch Chairman and CEO Stone Energy Corp. David Welch became CEO of Stone Energy Corp. and not only had to fill a big void in leadership but he had to take care of some immediate operating challenges. The company had lost its CFO, and CEO and founder. In addition, […]
How David Levine and Wireless Environment provide a better lighting solution
NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Technology Finalist David Levine president Wireless Environment, LLC Wireless Environment, LLC, founded in 2006 by David Levine and Michael Recker, is a JumpStart company that invents technology and manufactures products to enable LED lights to perform effectively when off the electrical grid. Wireless Environment provides […]
How Mark Arnold makes the time to keep GSE Environmental as an industry leader
Distribution & Manufacturing FINALIST Mark C. Arnold President and CEO GSE Environmental When the weekend draws near, the thoughts of many people turn to upcoming family gatherings, dinner reservations, tickets to the show or maybe even the possibility of getting a tee time at the country club. But for Mark Arnold, many of his weekends […]
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How Artur Wagrodzki and Tomasz Tokarczyk put their stamp on the freight industry with Artur Express
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Transportation & Logistics Winner Artur Wagrodzki president Artur Express Tomasz Tokarczyk president Artur Express The partnership between Artur Wagrodzki and Tomasz Tokarczyk, current presidents of Artur Express, started when, at a young age, they became neighbors in New York. Their families had emigrated from […]
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 […]