Kevin Surace Named 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine
December 7, 2009
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Entrepreneur of the Year is an annual honor recognizing the individual that has achieved the most in his field throughout the year. The prestigious magazine selected Kevin based on his passion for the environment, his keen ability to grow a profitable company, and his entrepreneurial drive.

"I am humbled by this incredible honor from Inc. Magazine. My team and I have had an amazing year," said Surace. "The impact that buildings have on the energy crisis and environment is tremendous, and we are changing the game. As we move into 2010, we look forward to another year of growth and opportunities with our partners and customers."

As mentioned in the Inc. article (full article is accessible by clicking "Download PDF" above) honoring Kevin, he states the biggest opportunity to change the world: “the “built environment” presents a far greater opportunity than oft-demonized cars and light trucks, which produce 9 percent of emissions.” Responsible for 52 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, we can slash that number by reengineering common products that use or lose the most energy, such as drywall and windows. It’s time to get serious about energy-saving building products.

"Kevin Surace is going after a huge chunk of a huge problem in innovative and unexpected ways; and his approach is being touted at the highest levels. It’s been a tremendous year for Serious Materials, and as the stimulus package provides the wind beneath the company’s wings, I expect it to fly higher," said Leigh Buchanan, editor at large for Inc. Magazine.