Fatih Ozmen

Fatih Ozmen[1]
Residence Reno, NV
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(s) Eren Ozmen
Website www.sncorp.com/AboutUs/FatihOzmen

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

Honorary doctorate

References

  1. ↑ http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/ekonomi/29214264.asp
  2. ↑ http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Sierra+Nevada+Corporation+CEO%2C+Fatih+Ozmen%2C+Awarded+Ellis+Island+Medal+of+Honor/9497613.html
  3. ↑ http://www.sncorp.com/snc_fatihozmen.php
  4. ↑ http://www.neco.org/medal-of-honor/medalists-search/user/ozmen-fatith
  5. ↑ http://www.tourofturkey.org/2014/TR/haberler/feyzi-acikalindan-50-yilin-hikayesi-raflarda-yerini-aldi
  6. ↑ http://www.unr.edu/silverandblue/archive/2009/fall/nsb_fall_2009_web_44-49.pdf
  7. ↑ http://www.sncorp.com/snc_acquisitions.php
  8. ↑ http://www.sncorp.com/about_snc.php
  9. ↑ http://digital.fcw.com/?iid=81566#folio=32
  10. ↑ Alumni pledge $5 million to UNR entrepreneurship center, by Reno Gazette-Journal, posted Wednesday Sept 10, 2014
  11. 1 2 "The World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space". Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  12. ↑ Air Force Army Names Superior Suppliers
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ "2014 NCET / RGJ Award Winners - NCET: Business. Technology. Events". NCET. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  15. ↑ "2014 NCET / RGJ Award Winners - NCET: Business. Technology. Events". NCET. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  16. ↑ http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2014/05/16/sierra-nevada-corporation-ceo-fatih-ozmen-awarded-ellis-island-medal-honor
  17. ↑ "Sierra Nevada Corporation Owners Named in Top 10 Most Influential Turkish-Americans by TurkOfAmerica Magazine". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  18. ↑ Eren Ozmen Biography on the Embassy of the United States website in Ankara, Turkey
  19. ↑ Family-owned businesses honored for their success
  20. ↑ Honorary Degree Nomination - Eren and Fatih Ozmen
  21. ↑ Fatih Ozmen University of Nevada, Reno Spring Commencement 2016 Address

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