We are excited to announce that AquaPhoenix’s President and CEO, Frank Lecrone III was selected as one of Greater Philadelphia’s Entrepreneurs of the Year by EY! This award has been distributed by EY for nearly four decades, with the goal of recognizing the success of those with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. This award puts Frank amongst many other esteemed individuals who have won throughout the years.
Frank was elected by a panel of judges who were looking at entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, impact, as well as other factors. They also recognized the success AquaPhoenix Scientific has had in offering a reliable source of testing supplies, lab supplies, reagents, and equipment to water treaters. Since the beginning of AquaPhoenix Scientific, Frank has worked to instill the company with core values to keep the team focused and on the forefront of safety, quality control, and customer service. These goals are summed up in a simple list and are still upheld by AquaPhoenix Scientific today:
- If it isn’t Safe, Don’t do it, and Report it
- If it is Poor Quality, Expose and Fix it
- If a Customer Needs Assistance, Help them Immediately
He ensured these values would be carried through the company by hiring driven individuals that shared the same values. He also encouraged continuous improvement within the organization. Constructive criticism, critical thinking, and an openness to change were encouraged from the very beginning.
Frank’s values played a large part in being named Entrepreneur of the Year as well as AquaPhoenix’s continued success. His hard work and focus on building a company designed with values first has led to a great company with a fantastic team that works to improve every day. Thank you for your efforts, Frank and congratulations on the award! If you are interested in joining our fantastic team you can find more information on our join us page.
-Written by Zachary Waszczak