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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
In the early 1980s, Eren Ozmen came to the United States from [[Turkey]] to pursue higher education.<ref name=turkembassybio>{{cite web|url=http://turkey.usembassy.gov/whm_biographies.html#eren |title=Biographies &#124; Embassy of the United States Ankara, Turkey |publisher=Turkey.usembassy.gov |date=2013-03-24 |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref> In 1985, she earned her master’s degree in business ([[MBA]]) from the [[University of Nevada, Reno]] and in 1988, she joined [[Sierra Nevada Corporation]]. Eren Ozmen and her husband Fatih Ozmen acquired [[Sierra Nevada Corporation]] in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unr.edu/sontag/entrepreneurial-success-stories |title=Entrepreneurial Success Stories |publisher=Unr.edu |date= |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
In the early 1980s, Eren Ozmen came to the United States from [[Turkey]] to pursue higher education.<ref name=turkembassybio>{{cite web|url=http://turkey.usembassy.gov/whm_biographies.html#eren |title=Biographies &#124; Embassy of the United States Ankara, Turkey |publisher=Turkey.usembassy.gov |date=2013-03-24 |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref> In 1985, she earned her master’s degree in business ([[MBA]]) from the [[University of Nevada, Reno]] and in 1988, she joined [[Sierra Nevada Corporation]]. Eren Ozmen and her husband [[Fatih Ozmen]] acquired [[Sierra Nevada Corporation]] in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unr.edu/sontag/entrepreneurial-success-stories |title=Entrepreneurial Success Stories |publisher=Unr.edu |date= |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Following their acquisition of [[Sierra Nevada Corporation]], Eren Ozmen and [[Fatih Ozmen]] took an active role in the management of the company. As a direct result of the Ozmens’ strategic planning efforts, Sierra Nevada Corporation has acquired 19 companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sncorp.com/snc_acquisitions.php |accessdate=July 1, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20140625071502/http://sncorp.com/snc_acquisitions.php |archivedate=June 25, 2014 }}</ref> Additionally, [[Sierra Nevada Corporation]] has expanded to six business areas in 34 locations in 19 U.S. states, England, Germany and Turkey.<ref name=aboutsnc>{{cite web|url=http://www.sncorp.com/about_snc.php |accessdate=July 1, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20140625071934/http://sncorp.com/about_snc.php |archivedate=June 25, 2014 }}</ref> The six business areas are: [http://www.sncspace.com/ Space Systems]; Communication, Navigation, Surveillance / Air Traffic Management; Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance; Integrated Missions Systems; Information & Sensor Solutions; and Electronic Warfare / Range.<ref name=aboutsnc/> Sierra Nevada Corporation is also responsible for the development of [[Dream Chaser]]®, the next generation orbital spacecraft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sncorp.com/index.php |accessdate=July 1, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20140701100102/http://www.sncorp.com:80/index.php |archivedate=July 1, 2014 }}</ref> The Sierra Nevada Corporation workforce has grown to include nearly 3,000 personnel - most of whom are scientists, engineers, or have technical backgrounds.<ref name=aboutsnc/>
Following the acquisition of [[Sierra Nevada Corporation]], Eren Ozmen and [[Fatih Ozmen]] took an active role in the management of the company. Under their leadership, [[Sierra Nevada Corporation]] has acquired 19 companies and has expanded to six business areas in 34 locations in 19 U.S. states, England, Germany and Turkey.<ref name = “About SNC”> [https://web.archive.org/web/20140625071934/http://sncorp.com/about_snc.php/ About Sierra Nevada Corporation]</ref>


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==Philosophy==
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In 2014, Eren and Fatih Ozmen donated $5 million to the [[University of Nevada, Reno]] to create a permanent center for entrepreneurship at the university’s college of business. The center will support and enhance the university’s entrepreneurial programs in order to stimulate the creation of new business ventures.
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Eren Ozmen has prioritized maintaining a healthy work-life balance by promoting family-friendly policies within the corporate culture. In 1991 she established an on-site daycare for employees to use.<ref name=turkembassybio/>

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SNC has been recognized by its employees in the areas of team effectiveness, trust with coworkers, manager effectiveness, feeling valued and people practices.
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* Employees voted SNC as one of Reno-Tahoe's "Best Places to Work" in 2009,<ref name="Best Places to work">[http://www.dinter.com/resources/BestPlaces2009.pdf Greater Reno-Tahoe Best Places to Work Awards]</ref> 2011,<ref name="BPTW">[http://www.rgj.com/story/news/education/2014/09/10/alumni-pledge-million-unr-entrepreneurship-center/15406807/ Alumni Pledge $5 million to UNR entrepreneurship center]</ref> and 2012.<ref name="BPTW"/>
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* Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Colorado location was recognized as "Denver's Best Places to Work" by the [[Denver Business Journal]] in 2012.<ref name="pr526">[http://www.sncorp.com/AboutUs/NewsDetails/526/ Sierra Nevada Corporation Named Best Places to Work by the Denver Business Journal Ranked a Top 5 Best Places to Work and highest ranking Technology Company]</ref>
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* In 2010, Florida Trend Magazine named Sierra Nevada Corporation among "Florida's Best Companies to Work".<ref name="FL Best Company">[http://bestcompaniesfl.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55/ 2010 Best Companies To Work For in Florida]</ref>

==Philanthropy==
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In 2014, Eren and [[Fatih Ozmen]] donated $5 million to the [[University of Nevada, Reno]] to create a permanent center for entrepreneurship at the university’s college of business. The Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship will support and enhance the university’s entrepreneurial programs in order to stimulate the creation of new business ventures.
<ref>[http://ozmencenter.unr.edu/sierra-nevada-corporations-ozmens-pledge-5-million-for-new-center-for-entrepreneurship-at-the-university-of-nevada-reno/: ''Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Ozmens pledge $5 million for new Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Nevada, Reno''], by UNR College of Business, posted Wednesday September 10, 2014</ref>
<ref>[http://ozmencenter.unr.edu/sierra-nevada-corporations-ozmens-pledge-5-million-for-new-center-for-entrepreneurship-at-the-university-of-nevada-reno/: ''Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Ozmens pledge $5 million for new Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Nevada, Reno''], by UNR College of Business, posted Wednesday September 10, 2014</ref>

In May 2016, the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship launched a Women's Initiative aimed toward connecting innovative female entrepreneurs with leaders and established professionals and business owners in the community. It will also highlight female business achievements in and around the community. <ref name = “Ozmen Center's Women's Initiative”> [http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2016/womens-initiative/ Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship launches Women’s Initiative]</ref>


==Honors and Awards==
==Honors and Awards==
[[Fatih Ozmen]] and Eren Ozmen have been recognized a number of times for their leadership at the Sierra Nevada Organization:

* World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space, ''[[Fast Company (magazine)|Fast Company Magazine]]'' <ref name=sncpr322>{{cite web|url=http://www.fastcompany.com/3026685/most-innovative-companies-2014/the-worlds-top-10-most-innovative-companies-in-space |title =The World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space |accessdate=June 8, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref>
* World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space, ''[[Fast Company (magazine)|Fast Company Magazine]]'' <ref name=sncpr322>{{cite web|url=http://www.fastcompany.com/3026685/most-innovative-companies-2014/the-worlds-top-10-most-innovative-companies-in-space |title =The World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space |accessdate=June 8, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref>
* America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, ''[[Inc. Magazine]]'' <ref name=sncpr322/>
* America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, ''[[Inc. Magazine]]'' <ref name=sncpr322/>
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* Women Role Model of the Year <ref name=“turkeyembassy”>[http://turkey.usembassy.gov/whm_biographies.html/ Eren Ozmen Biography on the Embassy of the United States website in Ankara, Turkey]</ref>
* Women Role Model of the Year <ref name=“turkeyembassy”>[http://turkey.usembassy.gov/whm_biographies.html/ Eren Ozmen Biography on the Embassy of the United States website in Ankara, Turkey]</ref>
* Distinguished Business of the Year <ref name=“turkeyembassy”>[http://turkey.usembassy.gov/whm_biographies.html/ Eren Ozmen Biography on the Embassy of the United States website in Ankara, Turkey]</ref>
* Distinguished Business of the Year <ref name=“turkeyembassy”>[http://turkey.usembassy.gov/whm_biographies.html/ Eren Ozmen Biography on the Embassy of the United States website in Ankara, Turkey]</ref>
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* Family Owned Business Award – ''Nevada Business Magazine'' <ref name = “Family-Owned”> [http://mynews4.com/news/local/family-owned-businesses-honored-for-their-success/ Family-owned businesses honored for their success]</ref>
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* Honorary Doctorate of Science – ''University of Nevada, Reno (2016)'' <ref name = “Honorary Doctorate”>[http://system.nevada.edu/tasks/sites/Nshe/assets/File/BoardOfRegents/Agendas/2016/mar-mtgs/bor-refs/BOR-12c.pdf Honorary Degree Nomination - Eren and Fatih Ozmen]</ref>
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* Family Owned Business Award – ''Nevada Business Magazine'' <ref name = “Family-Owned”> [http://mynews4.com/news/local/family-owned-businesses-honored-for-their-success/ Family-owned businesses honored for their success]</ref>

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==Philosophy==
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Since acquiring Sierra Nevada Corporation, Eren Ozmen has prioritized maintaining a healthy work-life balance by promoting family-friendly policies within the corporate culture. in 1991 she established an on-site daycare for employees to use.<ref name=turkembassybio/>

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Sierra Nevada Corporation has also been recognized by its employees in the areas of team effectiveness, trust with coworkers, manager effectiveness, feeling valued and people practices [20].

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* Employees voted Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) as one of Reno-Tahoe's "Best Places to Work" in 2009,<ref name="Best Places to work">[http://www.dinter.com/resources/BestPlaces2009.pdf Greater Reno-Tahoe Best Places to Work Awards]</ref> 2011,<ref name="BPTW">[http://www.rgj.com/story/news/education/2014/09/10/alumni-pledge-million-unr-entrepreneurship-center/15406807/ Alumni Pledge $5 million to UNR entrepreneurship center]</ref> and 2012.<ref name="BPTW"/>
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* Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Colorado location was recognized as "Denver's Best Places to Work" by the [[Denver Business Journal]] in 2012.<ref name="pr526">[http://www.sncorp.com/AboutUs/NewsDetails/526/ Sierra Nevada Corporation Named Best Places to Work by the Denver Business Journal Ranked a Top 5 Best Places to Work and highest ranking Technology Company]</ref>
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* In 2010, Florida Trend Magazine named Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) among "Florida's Best Companies to Work".<ref name="FL Best Company">[http://bestcompaniesfl.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55/ 2010 Best Companies To Work For in Florida]</ref>


==Honorary Doctorate==
==Acquisitions==
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* Honorary Doctorate of Science – ''University of Nevada, Reno (2016)'' <ref name = “Honorary Doctorate”>[http://system.nevada.edu/tasks/sites/Nshe/assets/File/BoardOfRegents/Agendas/2016/mar-mtgs/bor-refs/BOR-12c.pdf Honorary Degree Nomination - Eren and Fatih Ozmen]</ref>
* TRJet Havacilik Teknolojileri A.Ş.7 (TRJet) (June 2015) <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/06/prweb12790833.htm |title= Sierra Nevada Corporation Forms New Turkish Subsidiary, TRJet, to produce Country's First Regional Jet |publisher= PRWeb |date=2015-06-16 |accessdate= 2015-07-13}}</ref>
* Kutta Technologies Inc. (April 2015) <ref name="PRWeb">{{cite web |url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12677380.htm |title= Sierra Nevada Corporation Acquires Kutta Technologies Inc. to Expand its Unmanned Technologies |publisher=PRWeb |date=2015-04-23 |accessdate=2015-07-13}}</ref>
* Kutta Radios Inc. (April 2015) <ref name="PRWeb"/>
* 328 Support Services GmbH (328 SSG) (February 2015) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://sncorp.com/AboutUs/NewsDetails/781 |title=Sierra Nevada Corporation Expands into Global Aircraft Markets through Investments in UK and Germany - SNC Acquires 328 Support Services GmbH |publisher=Sierra Nevada Corporation |date=2015-02-06 | accessdate= 2015-07-13}}</ref>
* Sierra Completions (October 2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/10/prweb12270887.htm/ |title= Sierra Nevada Corporation Announces Debut of Aircraft Completions Subsidiary, Sierra Completions |publisher=PRWeb |date=2015-10-22 |accessdate=2015-07-13}}</ref>
* ORBITEC (July 2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2014/06/21/sierra-nevada-corporation-to-acquire-orbital-technologies/ |title=Sierra Nevada Corporation To Acquire Orbital Technologies |publisher=Forbes |date=2014-06-21 |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
* HMA Fire LLC (July 2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hmafire.com/images/HMA_Fire_spinoff.pdf |title= Equity sought in Spin-Off Venture, HMA Fire, to Expand New Fire Suppression Products |publisher=Orbitec |date=2011-03-02 |accessdate=2015-07-13}}</ref>
* 3S Certification LLC (September 2012)<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://sncorp.com/AboutUs/NewsDetails/516 |title=Sierra Nevada Corporation Acquires 3S Engineering |publisher=Reuters |date=2012-10-01 |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
* 3S Engineering (September 2012)<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/01/idUS158762+01-Oct-2012+BW20121001 |title=Sierra Nevada Corporation Acquires 3S Engineering |publisher=Reuters |date=2012-10-01 |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
* SpaceDev, Inc. (December 2008)<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://ncet.org/sierra-nevada-corporation-signs-agreement-to-acquire-space-technology-company-spacedev-inc/ |title=Sierra Nevada Corporation Signs Agreement to Acquire Space Technology Company SpaceDev, Inc. - NCET: Business. Technology. Events |publisher=NCET |date=2008-10-31 |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
* MicroSat Systems, Inc. (January 2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2008/01/10/microsat-to-become-wholly-owned-subsidiary-of-snc/ |title=MicroSat To Become Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of SNC - Via Satellite |publisher=Satellitetoday.com |date=2008-01-10 |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
* Straight Flight, Inc. (February 2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.straightflight.com/ |title=Straight Flight, Inc. &#124; Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Modifications |publisher=Straightflight.com |date=2014-06-20 |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
* WaveBand Corporation (May 2005)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11929&page=320 |title=An Assessment of the SBIR Program at the National Science Foundation |publisher=Nap.edu |date= |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
* Aviation Resources Delaware, Inc. (June 2004)<ref name="SNC Acquisitions">{{cite web|url=http://www.sncorp.com/AboutUs/Acquisitions |title=SNC Acquisitions | publisher=SNC |date= |accessdate = 2015-11-11}}</ref>
* Inter-4 (October 2003)<ref name="SNC Acquisitions"/>
* Turtle Mountain Communications, Inc. (June 2003)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.privco.com/mergers-acquisitions/sierra-nevada-corporation-acquires-turtle-mountain-communications-inc-june-2003?pdf=1 |title=Acquisition (June 2003) |publisher=PrivCo |date= |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
* Plano Microwave, Inc. (October 2001)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=awxZChBUzc2A |title=9th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards Takes Flight |publisher=Bloomberg |date= |accessdate=2015-06-18}}</ref>
* Spectral Systems, Inc. (February 1999)<ref name=aboutsnc/>
* Advanced Countermeasure Systems (March 1998)<ref name=aboutsnc/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:22, 18 July 2016

Eren Ozmen[1]
Born
Mucur, Kırşehir, Turkey
NationalityTurkish-American
Alma materUniversity of Nevada, Reno (MS)
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forOwner Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream Chaser
TitlePresident of the Sierra Nevada Corporation
SpouseFatih Ozmen
Websitewww.sncorp.com/AboutUs/ErenOzmen

Eren Ozmen is the President of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC). Eren Ozmen and her husband, Fatih Ozmen, are the sole owners of SNC. Under their leadership, Sierra Nevada Corporation has become one of the Top Woman-Owned Federal Contractors in the United States.[3]

Early life and education

In the early 1980s, Eren Ozmen came to the United States from Turkey to pursue higher education.[4] In 1985, she earned her master’s degree in business (MBA) from the University of Nevada, Reno and in 1988, she joined Sierra Nevada Corporation. Eren Ozmen and her husband Fatih Ozmen acquired Sierra Nevada Corporation in 1994.[5]

Career

Following the acquisition of Sierra Nevada Corporation, Eren Ozmen and Fatih Ozmen took an active role in the management of the company. Under their leadership, Sierra Nevada Corporation has acquired 19 companies and has expanded to six business areas in 34 locations in 19 U.S. states, England, Germany and Turkey.[6]

Philosophy

Eren Ozmen has prioritized maintaining a healthy work-life balance by promoting family-friendly policies within the corporate culture. In 1991 she established an on-site daycare for employees to use.[4]

SNC has been recognized by its employees in the areas of team effectiveness, trust with coworkers, manager effectiveness, feeling valued and people practices.

  • Employees voted SNC as one of Reno-Tahoe's "Best Places to Work" in 2009,[7] 2011,[8] and 2012.[8]
  • Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Colorado location was recognized as "Denver's Best Places to Work" by the Denver Business Journal in 2012.[9]
  • In 2010, Florida Trend Magazine named Sierra Nevada Corporation among "Florida's Best Companies to Work".[10]

Philanthropy

In 2014, Eren and Fatih Ozmen donated $5 million to the University of Nevada, Reno to create a permanent center for entrepreneurship at the university’s college of business. The Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship will support and enhance the university’s entrepreneurial programs in order to stimulate the creation of new business ventures. [11]

In May 2016, the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship launched a Women's Initiative aimed toward connecting innovative female entrepreneurs with leaders and established professionals and business owners in the community. It will also highlight female business achievements in and around the community. [12]

Honors and Awards

  • World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space, Fast Company Magazine [13]
  • America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Inc. Magazine [13]
  • Tier 1 Superior Supplier for U.S. Air Force [14]
  • Aerospace Company of the Year [15]
  • Top Women-Owned U.S. Government Contractor [16]
  • Fastest Growing Women-Owned Company in North America [17]
  • Aviation Entrepreneurs of the Year / Living Legends of Aviation[18]
  • Most Influential Turkish-American Woman, No. 2 TurkOfAmerica Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
  • Top 10 Most Influential Turkish Americans, TurkOfAmerica [19]
  • Top Woman-Owned Firm for excellence in using innovative information technology solutions [20]
  • Women Role Model of the Year [21]
  • Distinguished Business of the Year [21]
  • Family Owned Business Award – Nevada Business Magazine [22]

Honorary Doctorate

  • Honorary Doctorate of Science – University of Nevada, Reno (2016) [23]

References

  1. ^ "SNC'nin Başkanı Özmen zenginler listesinde - Hürriyet Ekonomi". Hurriyet.com.tr. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  2. ^ "Eren Ozmen". Forbes. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  3. ^ "FCW : September 30, 2013, Page 1". Digital.fcw.com. 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  4. ^ a b "Biographies | Embassy of the United States Ankara, Turkey". Turkey.usembassy.gov. 2013-03-24. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  5. ^ "Entrepreneurial Success Stories". Unr.edu. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  6. ^ About Sierra Nevada Corporation
  7. ^ Greater Reno-Tahoe Best Places to Work Awards
  8. ^ a b Alumni Pledge $5 million to UNR entrepreneurship center
  9. ^ Sierra Nevada Corporation Named Best Places to Work by the Denver Business Journal Ranked a Top 5 Best Places to Work and highest ranking Technology Company
  10. ^ 2010 Best Companies To Work For in Florida
  11. ^ Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Ozmens pledge $5 million for new Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Nevada, Reno, by UNR College of Business, posted Wednesday September 10, 2014
  12. ^ Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship launches Women’s Initiative
  13. ^ a b "The World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space". Retrieved June 8, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Air Force Army Names Superior Suppliers
  15. ^ Sofge, Erik (2014-04-01). "The World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies In Space | Fast Company | Business + Innovation". Fast Company. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  16. ^ For Eren Ozmen, The Sky Has No Limit
  17. ^ ""The Top 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Led Companies"". Retrieved June 8, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ "2014 NCET / RGJ Award Winners - NCET: Business. Technology. Events". NCET. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  19. ^ "Sierra Nevada Corporation Owners Named in Top 10 Most Influential Turkish-Americans by TurkOfAmerica Magazine". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  20. ^ "2005 GCN Industry Leaders". GCN. 2005-10-04. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  21. ^ a b Eren Ozmen Biography on the Embassy of the United States website in Ankara, Turkey
  22. ^ Family-owned businesses honored for their success
  23. ^ Honorary Degree Nomination - Eren and Fatih Ozmen
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