CORFAC News

St. Louis, MO (June 20, 2014) – Anthony F. Sansone Sr., who founded Sansone Group in 1957 has been recognized by EY for his extraordinary body of work.  The award was bestowed on Thursday night June 19th at the annual EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Gala at the Sheraton Overland Park hotel in Overland Park.. Now in its 28th year, the EY program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries throughout the world. 

EY honored Mr. Sansone, 87, in recognition of his stature as an industry leader and for his extraordinary entrepreneurial achievements, leadership and vision as he established Sansone group nearly 60 years ago, growing the business into a nationally recognized commercial real estate firm with 4 of his 8 children currently involved in the business.  His sons Jim, Nick, Doug and Tim are all principals at Sansone Group/CORFAC International.

“I am thrilled and honored to receive this wonderful award from EY” said Sansone. “I must share the honor with my wife, children and the extraordinary team of professionals at Sansone Group, today and through the years”.

“On behalf of our family, we are so proud of Dad and are so happy that he has received this marvelous lifetime recognition” said Jim Sansone, Principal of Sansone Group. “His guidance and vision made this company what it is”

“The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual with sustained business and philanthropic leadership, and it’s clear that Anthony and the entire Sansone family’s contributions have made a significant impact in the St. Louis community,” said Mike Hickenbotham, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Program Director for the Central Midwest region. “We are proud to recognize Anthony’s achievements and celebrate his longtime success.”

About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Program™
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the 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, 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 145 cities in more than 60 countries.

About Sansone Group/CORFAC International
Founded in 1957 by Anthony F. Sansone, Sr., Sansone Group is a nationally recognized St. Louis-based commercial real estate firm that specializes in property and facility management, brokerage, development and redevelopment of retail, industrial, office and residential properties. Currently Sansone Group has over 20 million square feet of property in 13 states. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Sansone Group has offices in Overland Park, Kansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Knoxville, Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, West Palm Beach, Florida, Coral Springs, Florida and Miami, Florida.

About CORFAC International
CORFAC International (Corporate Facility Advisors) is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail real estate leasing and investment sales, multifamily property acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. Locally owned and globally connected, for more information on the CORFAC network call 703.532.6160. www.corfac.com.