Ernst & Young has announced that Aaron Jagdfeld, CEO of Generac Power Systems in Waukesha, has received its 2012 “Entrepreneur of the Year Award” in the manufacturing category.
The award, for the upper Midwest, recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
Jagdfeld was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala on June 14, 2012 at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
As an Upper Midwest award winner, Jagdfeld is now eligible for consideration for the National Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 Award. “It’s an honor to have been selected for this award,” Jagdfeld said. “The manufacturing sector is experiencing a strong rebound in the United States. I’m proud to be a part of a company whose entrepreneurial spirit is helping lead growth in this important part of the economy.”
Past winners have included Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com, Michael Dell of Dell Inc., and Andrew Mason of Groupon.
