Eren Ozmen
 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (April 2016) |
Eren Ozmen[1] | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Turkish-American |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Reno (MS) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Owner Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream Chaser |
| Title | President of the Sierra Nevada Corporation |
| Spouse | Fatih Ozmen |
| Website | www |
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
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- 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
- ^ "SNC'nin Başkanı Özmen zenginler listesinde - Hürriyet Ekonomi". Hurriyet.com.tr. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "Eren Ozmen". Forbes. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "FCW : September 30, 2013, Page 1". Digital.fcw.com. 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ a b "Biographies | Embassy of the United States Ankara, Turkey". Turkey.usembassy.gov. 2013-03-24. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "Entrepreneurial Success Stories". Unr.edu. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ About Sierra Nevada Corporation
- ^ Greater Reno-Tahoe Best Places to Work Awards
- ^ a b Alumni Pledge $5 million to UNR entrepreneurship center
- ^ 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
- ^ 2010 Best Companies To Work For in Florida
- ^ 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
- ^ Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship launches Women’s Initiative
- ^ a b "The World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space". Retrieved June 8, 2016.
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- ^ 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.
- ^ For Eren Ozmen, The Sky Has No Limit
- ^ ""The Top 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Led Companies"". Retrieved June 8, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "2014 NCET / RGJ Award Winners - NCET: Business. Technology. Events". NCET. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "Sierra Nevada Corporation Owners Named in Top 10 Most Influential Turkish-Americans by TurkOfAmerica Magazine". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "2005 GCN Industry Leaders". GCN. 2005-10-04. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ a b Eren Ozmen Biography on the Embassy of the United States website in Ankara, Turkey
- ^ Family-owned businesses honored for their success
- ^ Honorary Degree Nomination - Eren and Fatih Ozmen