Jill Nelson Email & Phone Number

From humble beginnings 16 years ago, Jill Nelson has grown Ruby Receptionists into a four-time winner of FORTUNE magazine’s top five Best Small Companies to Work for, and a Portland Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies in Oregon recipient for the record breaking past twelve years. Today, Ruby's 600+ employees provide friendly, live, receptionist service integrated with a "front desk in your pocket" mobile app, helping over 10,000 small businesses across the US win new business and create loyal, raving, customers. In addition to her own entrepreneurial endeavors, Jill has been recognized for her contributions to Oregon's business and technology communities, receiving the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 PNW, the Technology Association of Oregon's 2017 Technology Executive of the Year Award as well as EO's 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year award. A fervent supporter of small businesses and entrepreneurship, she has served on the board of Entrepreneurs Organization for over five years and acted as a mentor in its Accelerator program, successfully helping business owners reach that $1,000,000 revenue mark. A sought-after speaker on culture driven growth, Jill has shared her management philosophy of incenting, inspiring, and empowering employees with global brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Leroy Merlin of Europe, and Kiabi of France. Her vision for Ruby includes a workplace employees are excited to come to each day, and are inspired to learn, grow, and connect with others.