Minnetonka, MN (PRWEB) June 13, 2014

Ernst and Young announced on June 11th, 2014 that Brenton Hayden, Founder and Chairman of Renters Warehouse is an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 Award Winner in the Upper Midwest. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Brenton was selected as the winner of this prestigious award, with many members of his Renters Warehouse family in attendance.

Hayden, was thrilled to be a finalist for the award, but now feels honor and complete bliss over what he says is one of the biggest award wins in his career. To be considered for this Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in and of itself is of a great honor, Hayden said. I consider it to be one of the highest of my career and I consider it to be one of the most memorable. It is a moment I wont soon forget. I must thank the members of my team who work directly with me to make this company a success – Kevin Ortner, Trent Zachmann, Caleb Gilbertson, Jon Confeld, Ron Wright and Pamela Kosanke, thank you for your trust and loyalty. I must also thank a valuable friend and business partner of Renters Warehouse, Tracy Call of Media Bridge Advertising.

Hayden expressed that he would share this win with his entire Renters Warehouse team. The company sees an average of 100 percent growth, year over year under Haydens leadership. Renters Warehouse plans to grow to 175 franchises across the nation in the forthcoming years.

As a regional award winner, Hayden is now eligible for consideration for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 15, 2014. The awards are the culminating event of the EY Strategic Growth Forum