SPECIAL RECOGNITION
CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGE to view the interview with Health First CEO Mike Means.
ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA (May 24, 2011) ? Michael D. Means, President and CEO of Health First, has been honored as a Finalist for Ernst & Young?s 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
?I am honored by the recognition, but the truth is an entrepreneur is judged on what he has achieved, and very few successes are achieved alone,? said Means.
?Any success I have enjoyed has always been a team effort with the thousands of dedicated men and women at Health First who have worked tirelessly to reach our common goals. I accept this nomination on their behalf as well.?
CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGE to read about Mike Means and the opening of Viera Hospital
The Entrepreneur Of the Year program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their business and community.
Means is one of three Central Florida finalists chosen by an independent judging panel made up of previous winners of the award, leading CEOs, private capital investors, and other regional business leaders.
The Entrepreneur of the Year program honors entrepreneurs regionally in June, leading up to the national awards. All regional honorees are invited to the Entrepreneur Of the Year annual ceremony in November. The Florida winners will be honored at an event on June 16 at the Omni Orlando Resort at Championship Gate.
Healthcare Visionary & Community Champion
Means is founder and CEO of Health First, a Brevard County, Florida ? based not-for-profit healthcare system operating four hospitals, including the recently opened Viera Hospital, along with other services including outpatient centers; the area?s only Trauma Center; home care; specialized programs for cancer, diabetes, heart, stroke, and rehabilitative services; central Brevard?s largest medical group; four fitness centers; and Medicare-Advantage, commercial point-of-service, and commercial HMO health plans.
A Fellow with at the American College of Healthcare Executives, Means is also a Board Member and Past Chairman of the Voluntary Hospitals of America (VHA) ? Southeast as well as a past Chairman of Florida Hospital Association. Other honors include:
- President/CEO, Health First
- Ex Officio Member of the Board of Directors, Health First
- Former Member of the Board, Health First Health Plans
- Member of the Board, Health First Foundation
- Former President/CEO, Holmes Regional Medical Center/ Palm Bay Hospital
- Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives
- Member of the Board and Past Chairman, VHA-Southeast
- Member of the Board of Trustees, Astronauts Memorial Foundation
- Member, Florida Tech?s School of Business Board of Overseers
- Member, University of Central Florida?s Health Services Administration Programs Community Board
- Member, Brevard County Civilian Military Community Relations Council
- Boy Scouts Golden Eagle Award Winner
- Florida Today?s 2004 Citizen of the Year
- Past Chairman, Florida Hospital Association
- Past Chairman, Melbourne/Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, 1992
- Past Campaign Chairman, United Way, 2001
- Past Chairman, Association of Community Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
- 1998 Space Coast March of Dimes Citizen of the Year
- 1994 Alumnus of the Year, University of Florida School of Health Related Professions
- Bachelor?s and MBA degrees from University of Florida
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER: Health First CEO Mike Means, far left, along with Poly Molnar, Kim Agee, Kim Brown and Health First COO Larry Garrison during the 29th Annual Health First Foundation Ball. CLICK ON THE ABOVE PHOTO TO SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY.
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