PROVO, Utah – Ernst & Young announced CEO David Royce of Alterra as EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 in the Utah Region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, marketing and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Royce was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event at The Grand America Hotel on June 6.
“We are thrilled to be recognized among such an incredible group of entrepreneurial organizations. Alterra’s team members deserve much recognition and credit for this outstanding accomplishment; especially our president, Vess Pearson, who has been instrumental in helping grow Alterra across the country. Our focus has always been to build a better company, not just a bigger one. Our people have caught this vision and the fruits are evident in our growth and success,” said Royce.
Now in its 29th year, EY’s program has honored the inspirational leadership of such entrepreneurs as Howard Schultz of Starbucks Coffee Company, Pierre Omidyar of eBay, Inc., and Mindy Grossman of HSN. Recent winners also include Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn; Hamdi Ulukaya, founder of Chobani; and 2014 winner Dr. David Hung, President and CEO of Medivation.
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