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The Lift Beneath Our Wings
A Noteworthy Nomination
A Noteworthy Nomination
A.J. Filippis, President of Wright & Filippis, is among the top 36 businessmen and women who were honored for their accomplishments as leaders in business. Filippis was named a finalist for the Ernst & Young 2002 Eastern Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This annual award is given to active members of top management who are responsible for recent positive company performance.
A.J., a certified prosthetist and orthotist, began working for Wright & Filippis in 1968 as an orthotic and prosthetic technician. He was Vice President from 1981-1997, and in 1997, he became the president of the company. Since A.J. assumed leadership, Wright & Filippis has grown to 28 locations with nearly 600 employees.
"To be a finalist for Eastern Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year is truly an honor and humbling to be included in this group of finalists. This award reflects on the hard work and dedication of everyone at Wright & Filippis, and it is because of this that we were recognized for this award," said A.J.
A.J. Filippis, President of Wright & Filippis, is among the top 36 businessmen and women who were honored for their accomplishments as leaders in business. Filippis was named a finalist for the Ernst & Young 2002 Eastern Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This annual award is given to active members of top management who are responsible for recent positive company performance.A.J., a certified prosthetist and orthotist, began working for Wright & Filippis in 1968 as an orthotic and prosthetic technician. He was Vice President from 1981-1997, and in 1997, he became the president of the company. Since A.J. assumed leadership, Wright & Filippis has grown to 28 locations with nearly 600 employees.
"To be a finalist for Eastern Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year is truly an honor and humbling to be included in this group of finalists. This award reflects on the hard work and dedication of everyone at Wright & Filippis, and it is because of this that we were recognized for this award," said A.J.