Jones is Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year

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Paul Jones, executive chairman of Milwaukee-based A. O. Smith Corp., has been named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Midwest.

Jones was recognized in the industrial/distribution category. As a regional award winner, he will go on to compete at the national level. The national award recipients will be announced Nov. 16 as part of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum , held in Palm Springs, Calif.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

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Jones was one of three Wisconsin award recipients. Also recognized were Jim Sartori and Jess Schwager of the Sartori Company in Plymouth.

Under Jonesโ€™ leadership, A. O. Smith has made a successful transition to a global water company with 2012 sales of nearly $2.0 billion and net earnings of $234 million.

Jones also is the co-founder of the Milwaukee Water Council, a partnership of industry, education and government that seeks to capitalize on the cityโ€™s unique strengths in the fresh water industry.

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