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Ernst & Young names finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year
15 business professionals, including 8 from O.C., will vie for the award.
By Kristen SchottPublished: May 19, 2010 11:51 AM
Eight Orange County business professionals have made it to the finalist round for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year awards for the Orange County/Desert Cities region. There are 15 honorees in total.
A panel of judges made up of members of the local business and academic
communities selected the finalists, who include Liz McKinley, president
and CEO of Pinnacle Petroleum in Huntington Beach, and Rajesh
Shrotriya, CEO of Irvine-based Spectrum Pharmaceuticals.
The regional winners will be revealed during a gala held at the Hyatt Regency Irvine on June 17.
Awards are given to those individuals who stand out for their efforts
in innovation, financial performance and commitment to their businesses
and communities.
“Entrepreneurship is especially vital as our nation recovers from
recession,” said Kim Letch, program director for the regional awards.
“These finalists create jobs in our area, encouraging healthy growth,
development and innovation in the local economy.”
Regional honorees will move on to the national awards in November, and
the winner will then compete for the World Entrepreneur of the Year
title.
Ernst & Young, which has local offices in Irvine, has held the
program for the past 24 years, recognizing business leaders in more
than 135 cities in 50 countries worldwide. It is the world's most
prestigious honor for entrepreneurs.
Here's a breakdown of the local finalists:
Robert G. Funari, CEO and chairman, Crescent Healthcare Inc., Anaheim
Babak Ghaznavi, president, Paul’s TV LLC, Irvine
Liz McKinley, president and CEO, Pinnacle Petroleum, Huntington Beach
Rajesh Shrotriya, CEO, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Irvine
Gerald Fitch, president and CEO, Teridian Semiconductor Corp., Irvine
Hayes Drumwright, CEO, TRACE3, Irvine
Joseph John Duran, CEO, United Capital Financial Advisers, Newport Beach
Kirsten Mangers, founder and CEO, WebVisible Inc., Irvine
Other finalists:
Andy Lee, CEO, Alorica, Chino
James D. Tuton, CEO, American Traffic Solutions Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz.
Jeremy Freer, president and CEO, Angel Jet Services, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Deborah A. Weidenhamer, CEO, Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers Inc., Phoenix, Ariz.
William A. Eckholm, president and CEO, FireTrace USA LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz.
James R. Schweikert, president and CEO, Liberty Distribution Co. LLC, Chandler, Ariz.
Chuck Vermillion, CEO, OneNeck IT Services, Scottsdale, Ariz.
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A panel of judges made up of members of the local business and academic communities selected the finalists, who include Liz McKinley, president and CEO of Pinnacle Petroleum in Huntington Beach, and Rajesh Shrotriya, CEO of Irvine-based Spectrum Pharmaceuticals. The regional winners will be revealed during a gala held at the Hyatt Regency Irvine on June 17. Awards are given to those individuals who stand out for their efforts in innovation, financial performance and commitment to their businesses and communities. “Entrepreneurship is especially vital as our nation recovers from recession,” said Kim Letch, program director for the regional awards. “These finalists create jobs in our area, encouraging healthy growth, development and innovation in the local economy.” Regional honorees will move on to the national awards in November, and the winner will then compete for the World Entrepreneur of the Year title. Ernst & Young, which has local offices in Irvine, has held the program for the past 24 years, recognizing business leaders in more than 135 cities in 50 countries worldwide. It is the world's most prestigious honor for entrepreneurs. Here's a breakdown of the local finalists: Robert G. Funari, CEO and chairman, Crescent Healthcare Inc., Anaheim Babak Ghaznavi, president, Paul’s TV LLC, Irvine Liz McKinley, president and CEO, Pinnacle Petroleum, Huntington Beach Rajesh Shrotriya, CEO, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Irvine Gerald Fitch, president and CEO, Teridian Semiconductor Corp., Irvine Hayes Drumwright, CEO, TRACE3, Irvine Joseph John Duran, CEO, United Capital Financial Advisers, Newport Beach Kirsten Mangers, founder and CEO, WebVisible Inc., Irvine Other finalists: Andy Lee, CEO, Alorica, Chino James D. Tuton, CEO, American Traffic Solutions Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz. Jeremy Freer, president and CEO, Angel Jet Services, Scottsdale, Ariz. Deborah A. Weidenhamer, CEO, Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers Inc., Phoenix, Ariz. William A. Eckholm, president and CEO, FireTrace USA LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz. James R. Schweikert, president and CEO, Liberty Distribution Co. LLC, Chandler, Ariz. Chuck Vermillion, CEO, OneNeck IT Services, Scottsdale, Ariz. Related headlines Ernst & Young names semifinalists for Entrepreneur of the Year Clean-technology competition heats up OC METRO honors this year's 40 Under 40 |
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