EY announced Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., as a recipient of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in the Southwest region. The group of leading entrepreneurs, recognized for taking the road less traveled to launch new companies, open new markets and fuel job growth, was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award recipients, leading CEOs and other regional business leaders. The award recipients were recognized during EY’s annual black-tie gala on Saturday, June 27 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
“I am honored to receive this prestigious recognition and wouldn’t be here without the support of my talented team and family – it’s truly a collaborative effort,” said CEO Roland Dickey Jr. “We pride ourselves on authenticity, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit and this a testament to the brand we have built as we blaze new trails by bringing Texas-style barbecue across the country.”