OneSimpleLoan® http://www.OneSimpleLoan.com, a student loan finance and consulting firm specializing in student loan consolidation, today announced that President & CEO Paul J. Simino is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2007 Award in the Florida region. According to Ernst & Young, the awards program was designed to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs on a regional, national and global level who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Mr. Simino was selected as a finalist from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 21, 2007 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando.
Under Mr. Simino's leadership, OneSimpleLoan grew from less than a dozen employees in its 2003 inception year to its current 170+ employees a mere 4 years later, helping thousands of college students better manage their Federal student loan debt through consolidation..
"I am deeply honored to be recognized as an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist by a well-regarded national firm like Ernst & Young," noted Mr. Simino, in reaction to hearing the announcement. "This nomination is also a reflection of the dedication and commitment of the many mentors I have had along the way. I'm also grateful to the employees who share my vision and have contributed to my successfully growing OneSimpleLoan into the dynamic player in the student loans industry it is today."
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 17, 2007.
About OneSimpleLoan®
OneSimpleLoan® is a national student loan company assisting thousands of student and their parents with student loan needs before, during and after the college experience. Specializing in student loan consolidation, the company also offers a full array of student loan products including Stafford, Parent PLUS and private loans, all at competitive rates. Superb product knowledge of intricate student loan laws and regulations, unsurpassed customer service, an information-rich website and a strong outreach program to colleges and universities throughout the U.S are the hallmarks of this dynamic player in the student loan industry. Living up to its mission to serve as a true advocate for the student loan borrower, a recent OneSimpleLoan lawsuit challenging the Department of Education was the catalyst behind Congressional repeal of the single holder rule and two-step consolidation, thereby providing all borrowers with greater opportunities to find the lowest interest rates and best possible repayment terms.
About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
The Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program was created and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP. As the first award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. The program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006, honors entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in over 125 cities and 40 countries.Labels: financial aid, free education, high school, scholarship, student loans, study abroad |
