Rick Sontag presents “An Entrepreneur’s Legacy”
Special announcement expected

As part of Business Week Sept. 26 – 30, hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, alumnus Rick Sontag, founder of Unison Industries, will talk to students and others about his success as an entrepreneur. At age 36, Sontag bought a small aviation components company with about 65 employees, which he grew into a worldwide leader in aviation technology with nearly 1,500 employees before selling to General Electric in 2002. Sontag enjoys inspiring others to undertake entrepreneurial efforts and is expected to make a special announcement during the Sept. 28 presentation at his alma mater. Media are encouraged to attend. The presentation is open to the public as well.

WHAT: Presentation, “An Entrepreneur’s Legacy,” part of Business Week, hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business

WHO: Alumnus Rick Sontag, founder of Unison Industries

WHEN: Sept. 28, 11 – 11:45 a.m. presentation. Media are encouraged to arrive by 11:20 a.m., and Sontag will be available for media interviews at 11:45 a.m., following the formal presentation.

WHERE: University of Nevada, Reno Joe Crowley Student Union Theatre, Third Floor

MORE INFORMATION: Contact Jane Bessette, 775-682-9144 or bessette@unr.edu.