In recognition of his entrepreneurial spirit and other meaningful contributions to society, Mr. Biggart was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young in 2023.
AUSTIN, TX, August 15, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bret Biggart has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Biggart is the chief executive officer of Freedom Solar Power, a position he has held since 2011. In this role, he leads his capable team, identifies great talent and creates a productive environment in which all associates can thrive. He is particularly proud of building a strong culture within the organization and emphasizes the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and pushing beyond perceived limitations. Mr. Biggart also promotes the idea that people can achieve significantly more than they think and fosters a cohesive team effort towards a common goal.
Before joining Freedom Solar Power, Mr. Biggart served as the director of business development at Waterstreet Investment Consultants from 2008 to 2010. In this capacity, he was responsible for identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships with potential clients. Prior to that, he excelled in the role of vice president of business development and investor relations at Saracen Energy from 2006 to 2007, where Mr. Biggart expertly managed investor relations and spearheaded business development initiatives.
Mr. Biggart's career began in corporate finance when he was appointed as a senior financial analyst at Pacific Corporate Group from 2001 to 2004. He then progressed to an associate position at Genesis Park in 2005, where he gained valuable experience in private equity. Despite his initial foray into hedge funds and private equity, Mr. Biggart realized that these paths were not the best fit for him and eventually found his way into entrepreneurship.
Mr. Biggart's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in political science and government from The University of Texas at Austin, obtained in 1999, and a Master of Business Administration from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University, which he proudly earned in 2006. He attributes his success to perseverance and determination and to consistently standing firm in the face of challenges. Mr. Biggart also acknowledges the consistent support of his team and considers himself fortunate to have talented individuals who assist him in upholding his principles.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Biggart is actively involved in various civic-minded organizations. He donates solar products to locations that include an orphanage in Haiti, as well as to Community First and to a food bank in Florida. In recognition of his entrepreneurial spirit and other meaningful contributions to society, Mr. Biggart was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young in 2023. Outside of his career, he achieves balance by participating in endurance races, and he is a dedicated father to two children. Looking toward the future, Mr. Biggart aims to grow Freedom Solar Power into a major industry player while continuing to positively impact his community.
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