Sierra Nevada Corporation President Named TurkOfAmerica Magazine’s #2 Most Influential Turkish-American Woman
SPARKS, Nev., July 21, 2015 –
SNC Chairman & President,
Eren Ozmen
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Chairman and President, Eren Ozmen has been named the #2 “Most Influential Turkish-American Woman” by TurkofAmericamagazine. The list recognizes her many contributions to the electronics, aviation and aerospace industry as a successful, self-made business owner. This is the second year in a row Ozmen has been featured as “Most Influential.”
“It is a huge honor to be named among so many other remarkably talented women,” said Ozmen. “When Fatih and I arrived in the United States from Turkey, we didn’t have any resources or connections, but we did have a powerful drive to make an impact. Being a strong female role model is very important to me and I hope sharing my story will inspire other young women to let their dreams take flight.”
This year’s list of influential people identifies innovative, courageous and successful women who have influenced American society, art, business and professional life. Potential nominees were submitted to an independent review committee, with each nominee needing five out of six votes to make the list.
Under Ozmen’s strong financial management, SNC has grown into the “Top Woman-Owned Federal Contractor” in the U.S. She is actively involved in all key aspects of SNC’s business leadership, ranking it in the U.S. Top 10 Nation's Fastest Growing Private Companies for "Revenue Growth for $Billion" by Inc. magazine and making it the second “Fastest-Growing Woman-Owned Companies in North America.” As a tribute to Ozmen’s vision and generous employee benefits, SNC has also been recognized by its employees as a “Best Place to Work” in Nevada, Colorado and Florida.
About Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, is among the “World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space.” Over the last 30 years, under the leadership of President Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen, SNC has become one of America’s fastest-growing private companies and the Top Woman-Owned Federal Contractor in the United States. With a workforce of over 3,000 personnel, SNC now has 33 locations in 18 states and business divisions in England, Germany and Turkey. SNC has a reputation for rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions in electronics, aerospace, avionics, space, propulsion, micro-satellite, aircraft and communications systems.
SNC has six unique business areas that are dedicated to providing leading-edge solutions to its dynamic customer base. SNC has a proven track record of success spanning more than five decades. It is focused on providing its customers with the very best in diversified technologies and continues to focus its growth on the commercial sector through internal advancements in dual-use applications and outside acquisitions including the emerging markets of telemedicine, Cyber, net-centric operations and commercial airlines.
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