Jul 08, 2008 
McNamara joined the newly divested Endicott Interconnect as president and CEO in 2002. His entrepreneurial spirit and leadership led the former IBM Microelectronics operations to success through vertical integration supported by a significant vision for electronics packaging and solutions that include a strong influence on materials science. No one believed a new North American start-up company without a solid customer base would survive. Today, Endicott Interconnect continues to grow and thrive under McNamara�s watch.
�We heartily congratulate this year�s winners on their success,� said Kevin Pickels, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for Update New York, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. �This award recognizes all of the hard work, ingenuity and care these leaders have put into building and improving their businesses and communities. This group of winners is truly remarkable for all that they have accomplished.�
Award recipients were selected by an independent panel of judges of regional business, academic and community leaders. As a regional award winner, McNamara is eligible for consideration in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 national program, which will be announced on November 15, 2008.
About Ernst & Young�s Entrepreneur Of The Year
Ernst & Young�s Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world�s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.
About Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to enhancing the public�s trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Its 130,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality and professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services centered on core competencies of auditing, accounting, tax and transactions.
About Endicott Interconnect Technologies
Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc., with headquarters in Endicott, NY, is a supplier of electronic interconnect solutions consisting of fabrication and assembly of complex printed circuit boards, advanced flip chip and wire bond semiconductor packaging as well as precision equipment manufacturing and integration. EI product lines meet the needs of markets including defense and aerospace, communications and computing, semiconductor, advanced test equipment, and medical, where highly reliable products built in robust manufacturing operations are critical for success. With more than 40 years experience in providing microelectronics solutions, the company brings to market a unique mix of leading edge technology and technical know how that provide customers with a time-to-market advantage and competitive differentiation. For more information about EI and its products, please visit http://www.endicottinterconnect.com.
