The Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs were recognized at a reception held on November 14, 2016 at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Among them was Courtney Villani, President of Villani Bus Company.
Leading Women Entrepreneurs is a media and events company that recognizes outstanding women business owners. Their annual award was developed for the purpose of acknowledging female, business owners who exhibit outstanding performance in four areas: market potential, innovation, community involvement, and advocacy for women. Courtney Villani excels in all categories and is well deserving of the recognition.
The twenty five awardees were chosen from 150 finalists. Approximately seven hundred nominations were received from women entrepreneurs who are all accomplished, intelligent and inspired by their work.
Courtney Villani, daughter of Diodato and Linda Villani, is President of Villani Bus Company located in Linden, NJ. Honored to be the third generation running the company, Courtney leads the charter and school bus company created by her grandfather, Frank Villani, Sr., and successfully developed by her father, Diodato Villani who more than doubled the business in size when he was President. Courtney looks to continued growth as Villani Bus approaches its 100th year in business.
Courtney joined the family business because it had provided her with every opportunity in life at the time her father encountered some health issues. Prior to working with buses, she studied Sociology and Anthropology at Hofstra University.
At the age of 16, Courtney became a firefighter in Upper Black Eddy, PA and continued to serve while studying at Hofstra in Uniondale NY’s Engine Co. 3.
Courtney’s resume of community service includes charities in Elizabeth and its Peterstown Community through the Elizabeth Chapter of UNICO National, an Italian-American service organization. In 2012 Courtney Villani served as the club’s president. Courtney also served as Governor to UINCO National District X. She also served as co-chair of the Linden Chamber of Commerce.
(above) Courtney Villani with parents Diodato and Linda at her award reception on November 14, 2016.
