PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geoff Gross, founder and CEO of Medical Guardian, a leading provider of Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS), was named one of the Most Admired CEOs in the region by Philadelphia Business Journal. The publication has been honoring CEOs that demonstrate true leadership in the Greater Philadelphia Area since 2014. Geoff was included in the line-up of 27 CEOs in the area because of his entrepreneurial drive. Geoff started Medical Guardian eleven years ago and has since grown the company into a leader in online marketing and medical alert services with over 120 employees, 50,000 active subscribers and $20 million in revenue.

Medical Guardian was also named a 2017 Future 50 Award winner by Philadelphia SmartCEO. The program recognized Medical Guardian as one of the 50 fastest growing mid-sized companies in the region. Winners were selected based on a combined three-year average of revenue and employee growth.

“We are incredibly proud to be acknowledged for both leadership and growth in our region,” said Geoff Gross, Medical Guardian’s founder and CEO. “Since the company’s launch over a decade ago, we strive for improvement across the board each year. By providing better service to our customers, upgrading our products to be the most cutting edge in our industry, and recognizing our team members for their hard work and accomplishments, we foster an environment for growth. We sincerely appreciate the formal acknowledgement from both Philadelphia Business Journal and SmartCEO and are honored to be amongst such great company in our neighborhood.”

Geoff and the additional Most Admired CEO winners were honored at a ceremony on December 1, 2016. Medical Guardian and the additional Future 50 Award winners will be featured in the January issue of SmartCEO magazine and celebrated at an award ceremony in January 2017.

About Medical Guardian

Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. Medical Guardian provides reliable, affordable medical alert devices and superior support to individuals who want an independent, active lifestyle. The company serves tens of thousands of clients across the country, providing them with renewed sense of independence, and their loved ones with peace of mind knowing that help is just a push of a button away. Learn more about Medical Guardian by visiting www.medicalguardian.com, Facebook and Twitter.