Ralph Clark of ShotSpotter Selected for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award Finalist 2019 in Northern California
May 14 2019 - 9:00AM
ShotSpotter, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI), the leader in solutions that
help law enforcement officials identify, locate and deter gun
violence, today announced that EY has selected Ralph Clark, CEO of
ShotSpotter, as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019
Award in the Northern California region. Clark was also a finalist
for this same award in Northern California in 2017. Widely
considered one of the most prestigious business awards in the U.S.,
the program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth
companies who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial
performance and personal commitment to their businesses and
communities, while also transforming our world. Ralph Clark was
selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award
winners will be announced at a special black-tie gala event on
Friday, June 21 at the Fairmont San Jose.
“This honor from EY is particularly significant to me and the
entire ShotSpotter family because we take pride in building a
successful company that is an agent for positive change in at risk
and underserved communities,” said ShotSpotter President and CEO,
Ralph Clark. “EY recognizes the importance of business leaders who
prioritize a commitment to a better world.”
Ralph Clark has been at the helm of ShotSpotter since 2010, led
its initial public offering in 2017, and is dedicated to helping
law enforcement agencies provide equal protection for at-risk,
underserved neighborhoods, reducing gun violence and restoring
police as trusted guardians of the community.
With more than 30 years of corporate, financial and
organizational leadership, Clark was previously CEO of GuardianEdge
Technologies Inc. where he drove its successful acquisition by
Symantec. Earlier in his career he worked for IBM and Goldman
Sachs. He holds a B.S. in economics from the University of the
Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He is a former
board member and chair of Pacific Community Ventures, former board
member and chair of the Oakland Boys and Girls Club and was
recently selected to join the Harvard Business School’s California
Advisory Board.
Now in its 33rd year, the EY program has expanded to recognize
business leaders in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries
throughout the world. Regional award winners are eligible for
consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National
competition. Award winners in several national categories, as well
as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will
be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards gala
in Palm Springs, California, on November 16, 2019. The awards are
the culminating event of the Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s
most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading
companies.
About ShotSpotter Inc.ShotSpotter (NASDAQ:
SSTI) provides precision-policing solutions for law enforcement to
help deter gun violence and make cities, campuses and facilities
safer. The company’s flagship product, ShotSpotter® Flex™, is the
leading gunshot detection, location and forensic analysis system,
and is trusted by 100 cities. ShotSpotter® Missions™
(formerly HunchLab) uses artificial intelligence-driven analysis to
help strategically plan patrol missions and tactics for maximum
crime deterrence. ShotSpotter has been designated a Great Place to
Work® company.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®Entrepreneur Of
The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business
awards program for entrepreneurs. The program makes a difference
through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those
with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who
inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As
the first and only truly global awards program of its kind,
Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and
leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing
them through regional, national and global awards programs in more
than 145 cities and more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy
For more media information for ShotSpotter,
contact:Media Contact: Liz Einbinder
ShotSpotter, Inc. +1 (510) 794-3147
leinbinder@shotspotter.com
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