Mike Ianucilli, owner of HomeChoice Network in Aberdeen, has been named the Moore County Chamber of Commerce's ambassador of the second quarter of 2012.

Ianucilli has demonstrated the qualities of a true ambassador since joining the team, the Chamber said in a news release. His willingness to help out is always evident and without hesitation, and he is a great proponent of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce and its members.

"The ambassador's overall goal is for business owners-mangers to understand how much the Chamber appreciates their investment in the Chamber and just as importantly, in our community." said Patrick Coughlin, president and CEO of the Moore County Cham-ber of Commerce. "It is no small task, and the Chamber could not accomplish the many things that we do throughout the year without key individuals such as Mike."

Ianucilli said he was thrilled to learn he was named the ambassador of the quarter.

"I am firmly committed to the philosophy that a strong community supports business," he said. "Enhancing the Chamber's efforts supports building and maintaining the greater community."

Ianucilli is a native of Indiana. He earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University, a master's degree from Purdue University and an MBA from Fayet-teville State University. He was a secondary educator for 14 years.

In 1983, he made the decision to become a health care administrator. He and his family moved to Moore County in 1989. During his career in North Carolina, he has been a successful nursing home administrator and a home health administrator, and continues as a successful retirement community executive director.

While under his direction, the communities have received num-erous state and professional awards for excellence in senior service.

Ianucilli is very active in professional organizations, routinely serving on boards and in leadership positions. He is equally committed to civic and service groups.

As co-owner of HomeChoice Network, he is very involved within the community.

Founded in 2003, HomeChoice Network Inc. is a home care agency licensed by the state of North Carolina. It is a local company, founded by health care professionals, to help senior adults remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.