Sparks, Nev. – May 7, 2014 – TurkOfAmerica magazine has recognized Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Chief Executive Officer, Fatih Ozmen, and President,Eren Ozmen in the top 10 Most Influential Turkish-Americans for the couple’s significant contributions to the electronics, aviation and space industries, including for their development of the Dream Chaser® spacecraft. The 50 influential individuals who made the list include Dr. Oz, TV host and renowned cardiologist, Mr. Kent, CEO of Coca Cola and Mr. Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani.
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Greek yogurt maker Chobani has secured a $750 million investment from investment firm TPG Capital to help fund its growth. The privately held food company said Wednesday that as part of the deal, TPG will have representation on the company's board. Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya will serve as its chairman.
Kaya Tuncer, 74, passed away on January 7, 2012 at his Pacific Palisades home after a two-and-a-half-year struggle with stomach cancer and its complications. A resident in Pacific Palisades, CA since 1969, Tuncer was an entrepreneur, philanthropist and mega-builder. He oversaw numerous large construction projects and business ventures throughout the world. The chain of events leading up to Tuncer's greatest achievement' development of one of the world's leading industrial parks' reads like a classic American immigrant success story. 
Ersal Ozdemir, a Turkish businessman from Indiana state, will start a soccer team in Indianapolis, capital of the state. The team will be the first professional soccer team of Indianapolis and compete in North America Soccer League-NASL, second division of the US. Ozdemir (38), Keystone Group President and a prominent local developer, announced his plans at a press conference. Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Deron Kintner attended the event. Locals paid great attention to the event.
