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Lakeland, FL - The Ruthvens – Scouting America, an organization created to teach values, leadership, and citizenship skills, has awarded Chairman and CEO of The Ruthvens, the Soaring Eagle award.
“I’m extremely grateful to be recognized for an award of this magnitude,” said The Ruthvens CEO and Chairman Greg Ruthven. “It is an honor to receive this award 24 years after my father, Joe P. Ruthven, for his lifetime of service to his community.”
The Soaring Eagle award is to honor those that exemplify the values of Scouting while making a positive impact on the Lakeland community.
“Greg not only talks about service, but he demonstrates it through true servant leadership.” Said David Miller, President and CEO of Peterson & Myers. “He puts people before profit and prioritizes families and their businesses ahead of his own interests. He is a man of integrity, character and honor.”
“No matter how successful and influential Greg is in business, I think his proudest accomplishments relate to his family and to his community.” Said Greg Littleton, President and CEO of Citizens Bank & Trust.
The Ruthvens real estate and development firm was formed in 1957, by founder Joe P. Ruthven. Specializing in industrial, manufacturing and distribution warehouse space, they currently own over 4.5 million square feet. With 92 total buildings, The Ruthvens’ properties are located along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando, providing quick access to all major north, south, east, and west highways allowing for regional or state-wide distribution across Florida. The Ruthvens unique scale and new development focus allows them to easily accommodate the business growth of their clients. With more than six decades of serving Central Florida businesses and its communities, The Ruthvens are Central Florida’s warehouse specialists.
For more information on The Ruthvens, visit www.ruthvens.com; or contact Kimberly Kirsop at kkirsop@ruthvens.com or Mark Jerkins or Victoria Henderson at Tinsley Creative, email: mark@tinsleycreative.com; victoria@tinsleycreative.com; phone: 863.583.0081.