Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award, which includes Ryan Niles of Niles Industrial Coatings, a Detroit Regional Chamber member company.
The award honors visionary leaders of high-growth companies driving innovation, growth, and prosperity for future generations. For more than four decades, EY US has celebrated ambitious entrepreneurs who are transforming industries, impacting communities and creating long-term value.
Congratulations to the following award winners:
- Sheldon Yellen | BELFOR Holdings, Inc. dba BELFOR Property Restoration
- Bob Armbruster | Clean Team, Inc.
- Max Surnow | Cooper Street Snacks
- Lauren Rakolta | DFM Solutions
- Brett Smith | Energy Products Inc.
- Jason Slocum | i2G Systems
- Austin Arksey | National Trails
- Ryan Niles | Niles Industrial Coatings
- Dr. Ahzam Afzal | Puzzle Healthcare
- Melissa Butler | The Lip Bar
- Jim Richards | Total Security Solutions