CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solstice Mobile, an enterprise mobile application strategy and development firm, today announced that J Schwan, Founder and CEO of Solstice Mobile, has been named to the 2013 UIC Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. Recognizing innovators and leaders in business, the UIC Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Awards inducts distinguished entrepreneurs who have demonstrated entrepreneurial talent by founding and/or growing a local business. Past inductees include: Robert J. Abt of Abt Electronics; John W. Baird of Baird & Warner; Gian M. Fulgoni of comScore, Inc; Robert W. Galvin of Motorola; Michael P. Krasny of CDW Computer Centers, Inc.; Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. of Daily Herald; Gordon Segal of Crate & Barrel; and Charlie Trotter of Charlie Trotter’s.
Solstice Mobile has seen significant success in the growing enterprise mobility space, developing solutions and strategies that drive mobile innovations so brands can engage with customers, employees and partners in meaningful ways. Recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in America, Solstice Mobile is a mobility partner to a diverse set of companies, from Northern Trust and W.W. Grainger, to Sprint and Redbox.
“Local innovators who inspire entrepreneurial spirit drive the business environment that makes Chicago an ideal place for start-ups to grow and businesses to thrive,” said Michele Dorvil Agbejule, Director of the UIC Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. “J Schwan’s business savvy and industry-advancing stance on enterprise mobility has led to great progress in the race to define and lead the charge for mobile strategies. His risk-taker attitude and leadership naturally earn him a spot in the Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.”
In a continued effort to expand the executive leadership team with proven industry veterans, the company also recently announced the hire of Creighton Grose as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Andrew Whiting to Vice President of Product Development and the promotion of Greg Cullen to Vice President of Technology Strategy and Implementation.
Grose brings nearly 15 years of experience to Solstice Mobile and he will be responsible for driving greater brand awareness and revenue growth across expanded geographies and vertical markets. Whiting, who joins Solstice with over a decade in software development, will be responsible for leading Solstice Mobile’s enterprise software products division. In Cullen’s new role, he is leading the charge for the firm’s service delivery function and guiding the development of future service lines for Solstice.
“A strong executive team is essential to the innovation that drives our enterprise mobility solutions, and we are dedicated to hiring top talent,” said J Schwan, Founder and CEO of Solstice Mobile. “With these strategic appointments, Solstice Mobile is re-energized to advance the mobile industry by delivering groundbreaking solutions and executing mobile engagement strategies that increase ROI and drive operational efficiencies.”
About Solstice Mobile
Solstice Mobile is an enterprise mobility solutions company, delivering innovative strategies and products to the world’s leading organizations including Redbox, Grainger, Northern Trust and Discover. Founded in 2001, Solstice advises complex organizations on the use of emerging technologies and approaches that optimize engagements with their employees, customers, and partners. The company designs and develops individualized native and web mobile applications that create efficiencies, drive revenue growth, and transform business models. For more information about Solstice Mobile, visit: http://solstice-mobile.com/