We are proud to announce that Dr. Bill Kerr, CEO and co-founder of Avalon, has been named the 2025 Florida Entrepreneur Of The Year® by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US)—one of the most prestigious honors for business leaders driving innovation, growth, and impact. 

 Now in its 40th year, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® program recognizes an elite group of entrepreneurs who are not only transforming their industries but also creating meaningful change in their communities. 

 At Avalon, Dr. Kerr’s leadership is grounded in the mission of improving lives by enabling better health outcomes through tech-enabled laboratory benefit management solutions. By turning lab testing from a transactional service into a strategic asset, Avalon is helping health plans across the country deliver higher-value, more accountable care. 

We congratulate Dr. Kerr on this remarkable achievement and thank our partners and clients who make our mission possible. 

Read the press release here.