Five Individuals, Organizations Honored for Civic Contributions
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2012--
Wright
Express Corporation (NYSE: WXS), a leading global provider of
value-based business payment processing and information management
solutions, today announced its chairman, president and CEO, Michael E.
Dubyak, was selected by the Maine Development Foundation as the 2012
“Champion of Education, Training and Leadership Development.” The award
honors an individual or organization that has gone above and beyond to
spark Maine’s economy and help all Maine citizens reach their highest
personal potential.
Michael E. Dubyak, chairman, president and CEO, Wright Express (Photo: Business Wire)
“I am humbled by this award and recognition,” said Dubyak. “I am
passionate about trying to align higher education ― and now K-16 ― with
Maine businesses and the growing need for STEM (science, technology,
engineering and math) graduates. Maine businesses and the state
educational systems must work in partnership if we are to properly train
and retain our high school students that come through our college and
university systems.”
With over 600 employees in the greater Portland area, Wright Express
takes an active leadership role in supporting organizations that promote
economic, educational and personal development opportunities. Dubyak is
currently the Chairman of Educate Maine, a business-led organization
whose mission is to champion college and career readiness and increased
education attainment.
“We greatly appreciate all that Mike does for Maine,” said Ed Cervone,
Maine Development Foundation interim executive director. “He has
demonstrated the ability to collaborate and create successful
partnerships across business and academic sectors. His ideas and
leadership are truly making a difference in Maine.”
Dubyak sits on the University of Southern Maine Foundation’s Board of
Directors. Previously, Dubyak served as chairman of the University of
Southern Maine’s Board of Visitors. Dubyak has also served on the United
Way of Greater Portland’s Board of Directors, the Governor’s Council on
Competitiveness and the Economy, the New England Advisory Council of the
Boston Federal Reserve, and the Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Executive
Board. Additionally, Dubyak served on the Center for Grieving Children’s
Board of Directors and co-chaired its Capital Campaign.
A special reception to honor the five 2012 Maine Development Foundation
“Champions” will be held on September 21 at the Holiday Inn By The Bay
in Portland, Maine, during the organization’s 34th annual
meeting.
About Wright Express
Wright Express is a leading international provider of B2B physical,
digital and virtual card product solutions. The Company’s fleet,
corporate and prepaid payment solutions provide its more than 350,000
customers with unparalleled security and control across a wide spectrum
of business sectors. The Company’s operations include Wright Express
Financial Services, Pacific Pride, rapid! PayCard, Wright Express
Prepaid Cards Australia, Wright Express Fuel Cards Australia and
CorporatePay Limited, England, as well as a majority equity position in
UNIK S.A, a Brazilian company. Wright Express and its subsidiaries
employ more than 900 associates in six countries. For more information
about Wright Express, please visit wrightexpress.com.
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News media contact:
Wright Express Corporation
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