Brian Singleton, Connell Foley's Chief Operating Officer, has been named to Operations Council 2025 COO of the Year Awards list in the Medium/Private category. This well-deserved honor recognizes Brian's strategic vision and commitment to operational excellence that have been instrumental in driving our continued growth and success.
Methodology
Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Vice Presidents of Operations, and related titles were eligible to enter. Applicants were self-nominated or nominated by a colleague via a brief online application form that requests anonymous information on 2025 financial performance, work experience, volunteer or philanthropic activities, and educational background.
All nominations were screened by an algorithm and then judged by Operations Council board advisors. Winners and Runners-Up are announced for 7 categories based on size and type.
ABOUT the Operations Council
Operations Council™ is a community and platform for COOs and operating professionals focused on career development and training, best practice information and resources, peer networking and recognition. Programs include a national Operations Career Center, the COO Insights™ Interview Series, and the annual COO of the Year™ Awards. Publishing includes webcasts and roundtable panels, informative articles and whitepapers. Strategic research studies include the annual Operations Outlook & Sentiment™ Study, Operations Talent™ Study, and the upcoming COO 2030™ Predictions Panel. For more information, visit www.OperationsCouncil.org, or contact COO Neil Brown at 630-710-4710.
To see the full list of winners, click here: 2025 COO of the Year Awards – Winners Announced - Operations Council