Eren Ozmen
| Eren Ozmen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mucur, Kırşehir, Turkey |
| Residence | Reno, NV |
| Nationality | Turkish-American |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Reno (MS) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Owner Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream Chaser |
| Net worth |
 US$900 million (June 2015) |
| Title | President of the Sierra Nevada Corporation |
| Spouse(s) | Fatih Ozmen |
| Website | www |
Eren Ozmen is the President of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC). Eren Ozmen and her husband, Fatih Ozmen, are the sole owners of SNC. Under their leadership, Sierra Nevada Corporation has become one of the Top Woman-Owned Federal Contractors in the United States.
In the early 1980s, Eren Ozmen came to the United States from Turkey to pursue higher education. In 1985, she earned her master's degree in business (MBA) from the University of Nevada, Reno and in 1988, she joined Sierra Nevada Corporation. Eren Ozmen and her husband Fatih Ozmen acquired Sierra Nevada Corporation in 1994.
Following the acquisition of Sierra Nevada Corporation, Eren Ozmen and Fatih Ozmen took an active role in the management of the company. Under their leadership, Sierra Nevada Corporation has acquired 19 companies and has expanded to six business areas in 34 locations in 19 U.S. states, England, Germany and Turkey.
Eren Ozmen has prioritized maintaining a healthy work-life balance by promoting family-friendly policies within the corporate culture. In 1991 she established an on-site daycare for employees to use.
SNC has been recognized by its employees in the areas of team effectiveness, trust with coworkers, manager effectiveness, feeling valued and people practices.
In 2014, Eren and Fatih Ozmen donated $5 million to the University of Nevada, Reno to create a permanent center for entrepreneurship at the university’s college of business. The Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship will support and enhance the university’s entrepreneurial programs in order to stimulate the creation of new business ventures.
In May 2016, the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship launched a Women's Initiative aimed toward connecting innovative female entrepreneurs with leaders and established professionals and business owners in the community. It will also highlight female business achievements in and around the community.
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