Fatih Ozmen
Fatih Ozmen[1] | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Turkish-American[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Reno (MS) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Owner Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream Chaser |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer |
| Spouse | Eren Ozmen |
| Website | www |
Fatih Ozmen is the CEO of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) which is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada.[3] Fatih Ozmen and his wife, Eren Ozmen, are the sole owners of SNC.
Early life and education
Born in Turkey,[4] the former Turkish National Cycling Champion rode alongside top Turkish cyclists throughout the 1970s.[5] Fatih Ozmen pursued higher education in the United States receiving a M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno. He started at Sierra Nevada Corporation as an Engineering intern in 1981. With a Master’s thesis on navigation and landing systems, Fatih Ozmen was able to take part in the development of numerous systems and management of several key programs during his years at the Sierra Nevada Corporation. In 1994, Fatih Ozmen and his wife Eren Ozmen acquired the company.[6]
Career
Under the ownership of Fatih Ozmen, Sierra Nevada Corporation has completed 19 strategic acquisitions,[7] expanded the company to 34 locations in 19 U.S. states, England, Germany and Turkey,[8] and has grown to include workforce of nearly 3,000 personnel. The company is ranked one of the top performing Federal Contractors in the United States.[9]
Philanthropy
In 2014, Fatih and wife Eren made the largest gift in college history to the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business for the creation of a permanent center to support entrepreneurial programs in areas such as science, engineering and journalism.[10]
Honors and awards
- World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space, Fast Company Magazine [11]
- America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Inc. Magazine [11]
- Tier 1 Superior Supplier for U.S. Air Force [12]
- Aerospace Company of the Year [13]
- Aviation Entrepreneurs of the Year [14]
- Living Legends of Aviation [15]
- "Ellis Island Medal of Honor" [16]
- Top 10 Most Influential Turkish Americans, TurkOfAmerica [17]
- Distinguished Business of the Year [18]
- Family Owned Business Award – Nevada Business Magazine [19]
Honorary doctorate
- Honorary Doctorate of Science – University of Nevada, Reno (2016) [20]
- On May 13, 2016, Fatih Ozmen delivered the keynote speech at the University of Nevada, Reno commencement ceremony.[21]
References
- ^ http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/ekonomi/29214264.asp
- ^ http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Sierra+Nevada+Corporation+CEO%2C+Fatih+Ozmen%2C+Awarded+Ellis+Island+Medal+of+Honor/9497613.html
- ^ http://www.sncorp.com/snc_fatihozmen.php
- ^ http://www.neco.org/medal-of-honor/medalists-search/user/ozmen-fatith
- ^ http://www.tourofturkey.org/2014/TR/haberler/feyzi-acikalindan-50-yilin-hikayesi-raflarda-yerini-aldi
- ^ http://www.unr.edu/silverandblue/archive/2009/fall/nsb_fall_2009_web_44-49.pdf
- ^ http://www.sncorp.com/snc_acquisitions.php
- ^ http://www.sncorp.com/about_snc.php
- ^ http://digital.fcw.com/?iid=81566#folio=32
- ^ Alumni pledge $5 million to UNR entrepreneurship center, by Reno Gazette-Journal, posted Wednesday Sept 10, 2014
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2014 NCET / RGJ Award Winners - NCET: Business. Technology. Events". NCET. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "2014 NCET / RGJ Award Winners - NCET: Business. Technology. Events". NCET. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2014/05/16/sierra-nevada-corporation-ceo-fatih-ozmen-awarded-ellis-island-medal-honor
- ^ "Sierra Nevada Corporation Owners Named in Top 10 Most Influential Turkish-Americans by TurkOfAmerica Magazine". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ 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
- ^ Fatih Ozmen University of Nevada, Reno Spring Commencement 2016 Address
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- Living people
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