MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA – Layne Sapp, founder and CEO of MILA, Inc., the e-commerce mortgage provider also doing business as Mortgage Investment Lending Associates, was named regional winner in the service category by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 Awards in the Pacific Northwest on June 23.
“This award proves that dedicated employees given exceptional technology tools and the opportunity to be innovative is a good combination,” stated Sapp. “I am pleased to accept this award on behalf of MILA’s staff.”
Sapp and six other Pacific Northwest regional winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 national program to be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs California in November. Award winners are selected by a panel of independent judges comprising area leaders from business, academic, and civic organizations. As the first award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses.
About MILA
MILA, Inc. is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce mortgage solutions providers in the nation currently serving the wholesale residential market in 26 states with a broad range of alternative mortgage lending products. Financial strength, management stability, and proprietary, cutting-edge technology give MILA the ability to meet the challenges of the ever-changing mortgage lending market and to anticipate market trends.
About Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young is a global organization, specializing in professional services including audit, tax, and transaction advisory services. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program honors entrepreneurs through regional, national, and global award programs in over 100 cities and 35 countries.
Editor’s Note: Photos and interviews with Layne Sapp may be requested by contacting Director of Marketing Tina Gonsalves at tina.gonsalves@mila.com. |
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