Sue Burnett

Sue Burnett’s successful business, management and personal philosophy are all the same…”Don’t consider failure as an option. Think of setbacks as bumps in the road of success and learn from them. Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Since founding Burnett Personnel Services in 1974, Sue has become a respected leader in the staffing industry, a well-known contributor to the community, and a sought-after speaker.

Her accomplishments reflect her business acumen and her concern for others:

2006 – Pinnacle Award – Better Business Bureau Education Foundation 2004 – Star Award – Goodwill Industries 2004 – Outstanding Entrepreneur – Houston Technology Center 2004 – Named to Houston Community College Advisory Board 2003 – Community Service Award – NAWBO 2003-2001 – National Judge for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2002 – Named to Greater Houston Partnership’s Economic Development Committee 2002 – Woman Business Entrepreneur of the Year – WBEA 2001 – Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Nominee 2001 – Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award – HAAPC 2001 – Named to Board of Directors – American Staffing Association 2001 – Nominee for United Way Leadership Award 2000 – Member C-200 – Top 450 U.S. Women Business Executive 2000 – Woman of Excellence – Women’s Enterprise 1999 – Philanthropy Community Champion Award – HBJ 1999 – Dedication of the Susan Walk Burnett Reading Room – University of Arkansas 1999 – Named to Board of Directors – Goodwill Industries 1998 – Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Ernst & Young 1998 – Community Service Award – NAWBO 1997 – Outstanding Woman of Business – YWCA 1997 – Women on the Move – Houston Chronicle 1997 – Blue Chip Enterprise Award – MassMutual & U.S. Chamber of Commerce 1996 – Houston’s Largest Woman-Owned Business – HBJ 1996 – Named to Board of Directors – Better Business Bureau 1996 – Outstanding Contribution to the Private Placement Industry Award – HAAPC 1996 – Woman Business Owner of the Year – NAWBO 1996 – Honoree of the Year – Chi Omega Sorority 1995 – Houston’s Top Woman-Owned Business – HBJ 1992 – Named to Advisory Board – Goodwill Industries 1990 – Named to Board of Directors – Arthritis Foundation 1988 – Top 15 Administrative Support Consultants in Texas – TAPC 1987 – Certified Personnel Consultant Certification