Michael K. Ferris, CEO of Valet Waste, Named to Distinguished Judging Panel

Tampa, FL, May 21, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Ernst & Young announced that Michael Ferris, CEO, was selected to serve on the distinguished judging panel for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Florida Award. Mr. Ferris will align with several prominent executives such as Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSN, Inc., Thomas A. James, Executive Chairman of Raymond James Financial, and Craig E. Burson, Managing Director for H.I.G. Growth Partners. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Mr. Ferris stated, “It is a great honor to be associated with this inspirational event and such an amazing judging panel. I am excited for all of the leaders nominated for this fantastic award and look forward to the results in June.”

Mr. Ferris is the CEO of Valet Waste, the premier national provider of doorstep waste and recycling services to the multifamily housing industry.