Zeus Mortgage CEO nominated for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Zeus Mortgage has announced the company's chief executive officer, Steven Kaufman, has been selected as a finalist for the “Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year” Award, representing the Houston/Gulf Coast Area. Now entering its 24th year, the prestigious awards program will honor finalists at award galas across the United States throughout the month of June. Kaufman has coordinated more than $1 billion in real estate financing for companies including American Express, Hewlett Packard and Exxon Mobil. In addition to being a regular speaker for the University of Houston and various Chambers of Commerce, Kaufman is the author of the "Financing Matters" column of The Realty Investment Club of Houston’s EnRICHer Newsletter and the Jacksonville Real Estate Association’s Investor Insights Newsletter. “Entrepreneurs face great challenges every day, which I feel is an amazing opportunity to strengthen my skills as an innovative and successful business leader,” said Kaufman. “To be honored by such a respectful organization as Ernst & Young further motivates me to inspire others, lead by example, and achieve success in every opportunity presented.” Recognized globally, the annual “Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year” awards program celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs. For more information, visit www.AskZeus.com.