VIASYS Healthcare CEO Randy Thurman is among the list of entrepreneurs and the businesses they build and grow.

Randy Thurman, chairman, president and CEO of VIASYS Healthcare Inc (Conshohocken, Pa) is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2007 Award from the Greater Philadelphia region. Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 national program.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year award aims to recognize pioneers and innovators in a number of industries. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 17, 2007.

Randy Thurman was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 21, 2007 at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia.