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EY Names 40 Entrepreneur of the Year Southwest Finalists for 2020 The finalists chosen for the prestigious business award program were named in a special "at-home edition" virtual announcement. EY Partner Morgan Watson and Program Manager Candice Moody will take the EOY reigns from longtime leader Debra von Storch, who had a cameo appearance on the video. by Alex Edwards • Jul 20, 2020 Linear Labs founders Fred Hunstable and Brad Hunstable are among the winners. [Image: Courtesy Linear Labs] by Alex Edwards • Jul 20, 2020 EY has announced the 2020 Southwest Finalists for its Entrepreneur Of The Year Award, one of the most prestigious business award programs in the U.S., that annually honors leaders who are committed to their businesses and communities. From a pool of more than 80 nominations, 40 finalists were chosen by the Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Team and an esteemed panel of judges. The group represents a range of industries and a variety of entrepreneurs who are all dedicated to building and growing successful, dynamic companies. Victors who win regional awards—to be revealed virtually on Friday, Oct. 2—are eligible for consideration in the Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition culminating in November. The national winner will go on to compete in the global program next June. All finalists will be featured in the October issue of our sister publication, D CEO. The video announcement was shared on LinkedIn by Morgan Watson, an EY partner who is taking the reigns with Candice Moody (EOY Southwest Program Manager) from its longtime leader, Debra von Storch. Watson was joined by the program’s platinum sponsors: David Wetherington, executive vice president of Colliers International; Lee Anne Sexton, managing director of Donnelley Financial Solutions; Tom Harris, partner at Haynes and Boone; and Brandon McGuire, North Texas president of PNC Bank. “As EY and Entrepreneur of the Year adapt to the ‘new normal’ along with all of you, we are bringing you our Southwest 2020 finalist announcement in our at-home edition,” Watson said in the video. He acknowledged that the group is full of the region’s “best and brightest innovators and disruptors.” “We along with the independent judges would like to toast all of our unstoppable entrepreneurs for rising up to build a better working world,” Watson said. “We look forward to celebrating with you and everyone else on October 2. Best of luck to all our nominees as they continue to reinvent and innovate—and improve our wonderful community.” In true von Storch fashion, the longtime EY partner also made a cameo from retirement. READ NEXT The End of an Era at EY: Debra von Storch Says ‘Hello’ to Her Next Chapter “While I wish I could have said goodbye to the fabulous Entrepreneur of the Year ecosystem in person, I’m confident you’ll be in great hands,” she said in the video. “In my next chapter, aka ‘retirement,’ I will continue to support you—our great entrepreneurs. Best wishes for a bright future ahead, and congratulations.” Meet the 2020 Southwest Regional Finalists Andrew Schaap, CEO, Aligned Craig Michael Silverman, CEO, Antuit.ai Jason Peter McLaughlin, Principal, ARCO/Murray Beth Garvey, CEO, BG Staffing Caitlin Wilson, Founder, Caitlin Wilson Design Christopher Crow, CEO, and Lance Spivey, President, Catalyst Health Networks Rob Davis, Founder and CEO, Critical Start Cade Griffis, Founder and CEO, D-BAT Sports Jason Harvison, CEO, Elevate Credit John Merris, CEO, Frontline Advance LLC (dba Solo Stove) Melissa Townsley-Solis, CEO and Co-Founder, and Merlin Bise, CTO and Co-Founder, GIACT Systems Calvin Crowder, President and CEO, GridLiance Biju Nair, President and CEO, HYLA Mobile Gregory Alan Bird, CEO and President, Jetta Operating Co. Inc. Brad Hunstable, CEO, and Fred Hunstable, CTO, Linear Labs Inc. Amanda L. Elms, Founder and CEO, Metis Genetics Robert Noah Curran, Founder and CEO, Monkedia Sabari Raja, CEO and Co-Founder, Nepris Bill Baker, CEO, Nextlink Internet Bryan Perkins, Founder, CEO and President, Novaria Group Kevin Clark, CEO and President, NOWDiagnostics Inc. Ray Greer, CEO, Omnitracs Patrick Halbert, CEO, OTR—On The Rocks Premium Cocktails John Griggs, CEO and Co-Founder, Presidium Karen Aldridge, Founder and President, Rebel Athletic Michael Paladino and Joe Saumweber, Co-founders, RevUnit Sarah Jane Shadonix, Founder and CEO, Scout & Cellar Jim Shoppa, Owner, Shoppa’s Material Handling John Christian Roby, CEO, Teal Natural Resources Kathy Kipriotis, Co-founder and CEO; Nasiba Hartland Mackie, Co-Founder; Amy Ditchman, Co-Founder and COO, The Tot Prasad Reddy, CEO, Twisted X Chandra Pemmasani, Founder and CEO, UWorld Mike Kinder, Co-Founder and CEO, Veryable Inc. Matt Gabriel, CEO, XRI Fountain Quail Get on the list. Dallas Innovates, every day. Sign up to keep your eye on what’s new and next in Dallas-Fort Worth, every day. R E A D N E X T Co-Founders of Frisco-Based MTX Group Chosen as EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 National Award Winners MTX Group, the global technology consulting firm that modernizes technology for the public sector, was the only company from North Texas, and the state, to be recognized. Forces for Good: SMU Kicks Off $1.5B Fundraising Campaign, Southwest Airlines Launches Contest for Nonprofits, and Frito-Lay Provides Food to Students You'll also read about the FC Dallas Foundation opening a soccer field for My Possibilities, Hari Mari partnering with St. Jude's, North Texas Food Bank Starts Its New $500M Campaign, and more organizations making a difference in Dallas-Fort Worth right now. Inc. Magazine Ranking: 100 of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Texas Are in Dallas-Fort Worth DFW companies made up 40 percent of the 250 ranked in the 2021 Texas edition of Inc.'s 5000 series list. Meet the Unstoppables: Here are the Winners of EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Southwest Award The 11 entrepreneurs are eligible for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards. The Man Factor: Dallas-Based Reproductive Solutions Inc. Offers "First At-Home Solution" For Filling The IVF Cup Dallas- and Lubbock-based Reproductive Services Inc. (RSI) is offering the "first at-home solution" for the in-vitro fertilization process that begins at the beginning—the semen collection. TAGS: 2020 Aligned Amanda L. Elms Amy Ditchman Andrew Schaap Antuit.ai ARCO/Murray Beth Garvey BG Staffing Biju Nair Brad Hunstable Bryan Perkins business Cade Griffis Caitlin Wilson Caitlin Wilson Design Calvin Crowder Catalyst Health Networks CEO Chandra Pemmasani Christopher Crow co-founder COO Craig Michael Silverman Critical Start CTO D-BAT Sports debra von storch Elevate Credit enterprise Entrepreneur entrepreneur of the year eoy eoydallas EY finalists founder Fred Hunstable Frontline Advance LLC GIACT systems Gregory Alan Bird GridLiance HYLA Mobile Jason Harvison Jason Peter McLaughlin Jetta Operating Co. Inc Jim Shoppa Joe Saumweber John Christian Roby John Griggs John Merris Karen Aldridge Kathy Kipriotis Kevin Clark Lance Spivey Linear Labs Inc. Matt Gabriel Melissa Townsley-Solis Merlin Bise Metis Genetics Michael Paladino Mike Kinder Monkedia Sabari Raja Nasiba Hartland Mackie Nepris Bill Baker Nextlink Internet Novaria Group NOWDiagnostics Inc. Omnitracs OTR—On The Rocks Premium Cocktails Patrick Halbert Prasad Reddy president principal Ray Greer Rebel Athletic RevUnit Rob Davis Robert Noah Curran Sarah Jane Shadonix Scout & Cellar Shoppa’s Material Handling southwest finalists startup Teal Natural Resources The Tot Twisted X UWorld Veryable Inc Share via: Business Hunt Energy’s Dallas-Based Subsidiary Mantle Energy Raises $5M Seed Funding Business Dallas’ Cornbread Hustle Acquired by North Carolina’s Faith-Based TruRecruiting Business Frisco-Based Public Storage To Acquire Public Storage Canada in $1.2B Deal Hunt Energy’s Dallas-Based Subsidiary Mantle Energy Raises $5M Seed Funding Dallas’ Cornbread Hustle Acquired by North Carolina’s Faith-Based TruRecruiting Frisco-Based Public Storage To Acquire Public Storage Canada in $1.2B Deal Dallas-Based SusieCakes Marks Its 20th Birthday With a Sweet Lineup of Summer ‘Celebrations’ North Texas-Based XTI Aerospace’s Drone Nerds Adds 62‑Mile Delivery Drone to Portfolio MORE► Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. 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Hunt Energy’s Dallas-Based Subsidiary Mantle Energy Raises $5M Seed Funding Dallas’ Cornbread Hustle Acquired by North Carolina’s Faith-Based TruRecruiting Frisco-Based Public Storage To Acquire Public Storage Canada in $1.2B Deal Dallas-Based SusieCakes Marks Its 20th Birthday With a Sweet Lineup of Summer ‘Celebrations’ North Texas-Based XTI Aerospace’s Drone Nerds Adds 62‑Mile Delivery Drone to Portfolio MORE► Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details.... AllianceTexas Is Building America’s First Autonomous Logistics Ecosystem and Redefining North Texas as the Future of Freight The future of logistics isn’t being built in Silicon Valley. It’s being built in Fort Worth. 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Dallas’ Cornbread Hustle Acquired by North Carolina’s Faith-Based TruRecruiting Dallas-based Cornbread Hustle, which offers “second-chance employment” for people with criminal records, has been acquired by TruRecruiting, a faith-based workforce solutions organization based in North Carolina that’s dedicated to creating employment pathways for underserved populations.... Dallas-Based Komen’s New $15.4M Grant Round Targets AI, Emerging Technologies, and Novel Breast Cancer Therapies Dallas-based Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, recently awarded $15.4 million in grants to breast cancer researchers on the journey to unlocking the cures for all breast cancers.... A Special Thank you to our sponsors PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS A collaboration of the Dallas Regional Chamber and Dallas Next, Dallas Innovates is an online news platform covering what's new + next in Dallas-Fort Worth innovation. 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