Countrywide CEO to Receive First Hogan Entrepreneurial Award

(Newbury Park CA) The Hogan Family Foundation announced today that Countrywide Financial Corporation Chairman and CEO, Angelo R. Mozilo, has been chosen as the first recipient of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Award. This honor recognizes business leaders who best embody the attributes of a successful entrepreneur and who have made a contribution to society through the creation of commerce. The award will be presented at a gala dinner to be held at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley on November 20th.

In keeping with the Foundation’s commitment to entrepreneurialism, Ed and Lynn Hogan announced that they would like to annually honor an individual who best embodies the attributes of a successful entrepreneur. The Hogan Foundation currently sponsors Entrepreneurial Programs at both Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington and Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii.

“Today’s youth need role models and mentors to help them believe that all things are possible and that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things”, said Ed Hogan, Foundation Chairman. “Lynn and I wanted to honor an individual who best represents the entrepreneurial spirit. We are bringing together the fields of education and business to recognize this outstanding individual whose successes can shine as a beacon for others to follow. I believe the greatest contribution we can make is to encourage today’s young people to have the passion and courage to create a better future for our world. We need to draw attention to those who have been successful to serve as inspiration. Angelo Mozilo is the ideal person to receive this award.”

A graduate of Fordham University in 1960, Mozilo entered the mortgage banking industry. In 1969, he co founded a mortgage company that was built on the dream that everyone should be able to achieve the American dream of home ownership. Today Countrywide is a global leader in residential fiancé and related services and a member of the S&P 500, Forbes 500 and Fortune 500 and maintains more than 550 offices nationally.

Ed Hogan said, “ I admire Angelo for the successes he has achieved. He has continually been productive by creating commerce in the communities in which he does business. It is a pleasure to honor a man who has made such contributions both socially and economically. Angelo embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and we are proud to have him be the first recipient of this award. He has come from humble beginnings and with hard work has proven that with desire, determination and dedication the American dream can become a reality.”

Mozilo serves on the Board of Trustees of Gonzaga University in Spokane Washington where the Foundation will present a $25,000 scholarship in his name. Tickets are still available for the dinner on November 20th can be obtained by calling Dale Cowgill at 805-480-3034.