"If you surround yourself with intelligent, hard-working people, and are flexible with their job descriptions based on their strengths, good things will happen. Through outside testing and internal 360° surveys with my direct reports, I had a clear understanding of my own strengths and weaknesses, and I hired individuals specifically to make up for those weaknesses. This was difficult to do as these were professionals that had completely different thought processes than me. I knew it was necessary though in order to balance the team. This has created a culture where everyone feels safe to question each other, regardless of title or tenure.”

abboptical.com

Gator Leader

Brad Weinbrum, BSADV ‘86

President

Industry

Business Products and Services

Location

Coral Springs, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 55

EVERY ADVENTURE IS A NEW & UNIQUE STORY

 And our collection of exceptionally handpicked homes, paired with personalized luxury services in the most prestigious mountain playgrounds, are inspiration for volumes of exceptional stories.

Offering personalized property management services, a bespoke, luxury vacation rental portfolio, & true concierge service with the goal of delivering five-star services and perfectly customized experiences for our guests and owners, Abode Luxury Rentals is a truly unique company.

With Abode Luxury Rentals, the world’s most discerning clients have unlocked unparalleled access to luxury sanctuaries and remarkable experiences to savor for a lifetime, connected by a profound understanding that time is a finite resource with unlimited value. Our purpose is to help you make the very most of every moment.

http://AbodeLuxuryRentals.com

Gator Leader

Rob Alday, BA ‘03

Owner

Industry

Travel and Hospitality

Location

Park City, UT

Years Honored

2023: Rank 44

2022: Rank 73

2020: Rank 68

2019: Rank 57

2018: Rank 17

2017: Rank 56

2015: Rank 2

#2015
#ParkCity
#UT
#2020
#TravelandHospitality
#2019
#2018
#2017
#2022
#2023
#2024

AcuteCare Telemedicine is the leading practice-based provider of telemedicine services for hospitals seeking emergency neurological care. At least one patient in the United States will suffer a stroke in the time it takes to read this paragraph. However, there is a growing shortage of experienced physicians available to provide coverage, and it is critical to address this problem. Founded in 2009, ACT delivers complete on-call emergency neurology coverage, improves patient outcomes, and establishes a sustainable financial model for patient care.

“The harder you work the luckier you get.”

acutecaretelemed.com

Gator Leader

James M. Kiely, BS ‘87

CIO

Industry

Healthcare

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2016: Rank 38

2015: Rank 16

Richard and his father, Charles R. Ahrens, founded Ahrens Companies, a design/ build, architectural, engineering construction firm in Palm Beach County in 1971. Richard represents the sixth generation of his family’s business dating back to the 1800s in St. Louis. “My grandfather, Frank Ahrens, told me when I was 10 that the only time you stop learning is when you are dead. Another piece of advice was to always surround yourself with people who are smarter than yourself. This from a man who patented the first carbide drill bit, the wiggle bender and the first hurricane strap with only a sixth-grade education.”

ahrenscompanies.com

Gator Leader

Richard C. Ahrens, BSBA ‘69

CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 47

AIT Life Safety, Inc., is a commercial Fire Protection & Life Safety subcontractor that services the Central Florida commercial construction market. Vince serves as Vice President of Operations while his wife, Leigh Ann, is the CEO. The two focus on fulfilling the company’s mission: To continuously improve and deploy the best people, products and processes to provide a single-source life safety integration solution to current and future customers.

“Treat your people better than your customers, but never forget that without your customers you will not have a company.”

aitlifesafety.com

Gator Leader

Leigh Ann Horton, BSAC ‘94, MACC ‘94

President & Co-Owner

Vince Horton, BA ‘93

Principal & Co-Owner

Industry

Security

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 82

2015: Rank 80

Edouard co-founded Alter Eco in 2004 with a vision to change the world and introduce delicious, nutritious and environmentally responsible products. Alter Eco is a pioneer of globally-crafted organic foods, including delicious Swiss-made chocolate bars and truffles, Bolivian Royal heirloom quinoa, heirloom Thai rice and Mascobado cane sugar. All Alter Eco products are USDA Certified Organic, Fair Trade Certified, Carbon Neutral Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified and Certified Gluten-Free.

“Just do it! The power of naivety is the #1 reason for many entrepreneurs’ success stories.”

alterecofoods.com

Gator Leader

Edouard Rollet, MAMC ‘01

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Industry

Food and Beverage

Location

San Francisco, CA

Years Honored

2016: Rank 24

2015: Rank 37

Amazing Taste is a leading partner and supplier to many national food companies. Its protein-specific seasoning retail line is successfully merchandised in meat and seafood departments of major and local retail chains nationwide. “I thank God every day for giving me the opportunity to come to this great country and to stay here. When I arrived at Oklahoma State University I had never seen a pig in my life, nor did I know what a sow was. With some hard work and determination, I managed to receive a scholarship from the University of Florida for a Ph.D. degree in Meat Science. From there, it was an interesting and rewarding journey."

amazingtaste.com

Gator Leader

Ghazi Taki, PHD ‘65

Chairman

Industry

Food and Beverage

Location

Malibu, CA

Years Honored

2015: Rank 90

American Management Group is a full-service residential community association and project management company, offering cutting-edge solutions, technology, veteran property managers and world-class service to exceed the expectations of even the most demanding clients. Erik co-founded American Management Group, and serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

“Prepare a detailed business plan, which will provide a strong foundation for your venture. A well-researched business plan will ensure that you are prepared to address and resolve any issues that may arise."

americanmgmt.net

Gator Leader

Erik Levin, BSBA ‘04

COO

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Pembroke Pines, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 61

2015: Rank 26

Anac Global Realty is comprised of industry leaders in the South Florida and International Real Estate markets. With a relentless work ethic and uncompromising standards, Anac Global Realty is structured in a way to simplify the client buying and selling experience. Years of experience and invaluable industry relationships have secured an ever-growing repeat clientele base. We are at the forefront of the ever-changing real estate market.

http://www.anacglobal.com/

Gator Leader

Sarkis Anac, BS ‘08

President

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Miami, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 57

#Miami
#FL
#2015
#Financial Services
#2024

#RealEstate

Founded in 2001, Atlantic Logistics provides drayage, transload, truckload and specialized service throughout the United States and Canada. We utilize our transportation and warehousing network to increase customer buying power.

You name it, we haul it.

shipatlantic.com

Gator Leader

Robert Hooper, BA ‘91

CEO

Industry

Business Products and Services

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 76

#2015
#Jacksonville
#FL
#BusinessProductsandServices
#2024

Audience, Inc. is a commercial audio-visual design & installation firm focused on cutting edge AV technology. Serving the DFW area since 2002, Audience is a family-owned business, maintaining their position of superior expert service by continuously educating their design & installation teams. Their longstanding relationship with the Dallas Cowboys franchise shows their commitment to excellence.

audiencetech.com

Gator Leader

Carlina Womeldorph, BSAC ’94, MBC ’96

President

Industry

Other

Location

Allen, TX

Years Honored

2021: Rank 84

2015: Rank 75

Kaustubh founded AventuSoft with a goal to transform lives by continuously enhancing the efficiency and function of people through advanced biologically inspired engineering. AventuSoft has developed two innovative platform technologies for communication disorders and cardiac health. Providing cost-effective treatment options with improved outcomes is a vision AventuSoft has successfully pursued, and continues to strive to achieve in all its work.

aventusoft.com

Gator Leader

Kaustubh Kale, MS ‘03, MS ‘03

Founder/CEO

Industry

IT Services

Location

Tamarac, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 43

We are an established and quickly growing five-time Inc. 5000 company that specializes in manufacturing and distributing power sport products, with a major focus on the electric vehicle field. Our company is primarily wholesale-driven, with dealerships and end-users around the globe using our products. Our main products include golf carts, motor scooters, mopeds, electric bicycles, and go-karts. We have been in business for twenty-three years and our headquarters have been located in Charleston, SC since 2015, after relocating our company up from Gainesville, Florida.

At Bintelli, we work hard, yet like to have fun together as well. Our leadership team focuses on assisting our employees and dealerships in "leveling up" in life. There's nothing more we love than celebrating when one of our employees buys their first house, gets a new car, graduates from college, or adds a new addition to their family! Our manufacturing team works together to achieve their production goals and likewise, they celebrate together when they're met - especially when they get those profit-sharing checks at the end of the year! Our sales and support team is absolutely competitive but at the same time, 100% support one another in working towards achieving our individual and team goals. Simply put, we treat each other like family SHOULD treat each other!

These last few years of explosive growth have been a lot of fun and we're excited to keep this trend going for decades to come. Electric vehicles are the future and Bintelli is well-positioned to continue to dominate in our industry.

http://www.bintelli.com/

bintelliscooters.com

Gator Leader

Justin Jackrel, BABA ‘05

President 

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Ladson, SC

Years Honored

2023: Rank 7

2022: Rank 62

2016: Rank 54

2015: Rank 42

#2015
#Manufacturing 
#Charleston
#SC
#2016
#2022
#2023 

#2024
#Ladson

A short time after leaving UF, a serendipitous walk through the mall led to Sheryl’s new research question: Can video games be the “enriched environment” humans respond to best? After spending five years in academia studying off-the shelf games and building prototypes, she decided to start a company focused on designing and developing games solely for rehabilitation. So, in 2008, she founded Blue Marble Game Co, a software company that aims to improve brain rehabilitation outcomes through digital games. Sheryl and her team use evidence based medicine and science to drive design and performance metrics used to determine outcomes.

“Surround yourself with the most talented, creative, intelligent, passionate, trustworthy people you can find. Together you will be unstoppable."

bluemarblehealthco.com

Gator Leader

Sheryl Flynn, MHS ‘97, PHD ‘01

Founder/CEO

Industry

Health

Location

Altadena, CA

Years Honored

2016: Rank 59

2015: Rank 5

“My wife and I had our first child when we were still in high school. We were on Medicaid and food stamps that first year, and struggled to support ourselves. While the odds were stacked against us, we worked our way through high school and college. Having to support a family so early in life gave me perspective on the hard work and relationship skills it takes to be successful in business. I am very proud that my wife and I are still happily married 22 years later, and have four wonderful kids.”

bluetoad.com

Gator Leader

Paul Edward DeHart, III, BSEN ‘98, JD ‘01

President/CEO

Industry

Software

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 100

Formally Kitchen Resource Direct

Cabinets.com is a nationwide online retailer of assembled and ready-to-assemble kitchen and bath cabinets, with offices in Tampa and Maitland. Cabinets.com provides free professional kitchen design services, including 3-D renderings, as well as detailed pricing and information. The company’s goal is to make buying cabinets easy and affordable, while offering more styles and options than any other online company.

cabinets.com

Gator Leader

Benjamin Gordon, BSBA ‘04

CTO & Managing Partner

Christopher Larsen, BDES ‘04

CEO & Managing Partner

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Tampa, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 13

2017: Rank 14

2016: Rank 4

2015: Rank 4

Carolina Lift Stations provides maintenance and repair of pump stations and water/wastewater treatment plants. Rebecca co-owns the business with her husband, James. As Director of Operations, Rebecca has been instrumental in the growth of the company from a garage with two employees and two vehicles, to a 10,000-square-foot shop/office with 17 employees and a fleet of 10 service vehicles. Rebecca remains positive when thinking back on her success.

“Anything is possible when you have the right team in place.”

clsholdings.us

Gator Leader

Rebecca Knowles Caldwell, BA ‘92

Owner & CFO

Industry

Government Services

Location

York, SC

Years Honored

2016: Rank 39

2015: Rank 40

In 1990, David produced the first-ever software study aids for law students, Casebriefs. Several years later, Casebriefs was sold to the legal publishing division of Thomson Reuters. David then established WizeUp.com to convert the $6.5 billion college textbook market from printed products to entirely digital content with sales and delivery via the Web. WizeUp became the world’s largest developer and distributor of electronic college textbooks, and was eventually sold to a strategic publishing company. David repurchased Casebriefs, and converted the B to C business model to a B to B model. Casebriefs became a free site completely supported by advertiser and sponsorship revenues, and today is the most widely used site for U.S. legal education worldwide.

casebriefs.com

Gator Leader

David Gray, BSBA ‘88

CEO

Industry

Education

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 68

“My first job was with a large Wall Street firm, and I learned a lot of important lessons about what I didn’t like about the investing industry. That experience fueled my desire to create something better, so I started researching how other firms practiced. Armed with plenty of information on how investment firms were run, I felt confident that starting a firm—which once seemed like a big and impossible task—was now well within in reach. Now, five and a half years later, my firm is one of the most progressive investment consulting firms in the country, and that is largely due to my ‘negative’ experiences early in my career.”

cddwealth.com

Gator Leader

James Di Virgilio, BSBA ‘04, MS ‘05

Founding Partner

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 94

Chaparral Boats, Inc. is the third-largest Stern-drive Boat Builder in the United States, and ships its product worldwide to 26 countries. Chaparral and Robalo Boats LLC are leading manufacturers of fiberglass boats, operated as subsidiaries of Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) which designs, manufactures and distributes premium-branded Chaparral stern-drive and inboard pleasure boats. “My passion was always boating and the water, and I met a young man who had a passion for building boats. We decided to combine our diverse skills and our interests to create a boat manufacturing company that has worldwide distribution under the brand names of Chaparral and Robalo. A dream was fulfilled!”

chaparralboats.com

Gator Leader

James Lane, BSBA ‘64

President

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Valdosta, GA

Years Honored

2015: Rank 83

In 1958, Citizens State Bank (CSB) set out to develop banking services that follow a core philosophy: Maintaining the highest level of customer service. CSB is dedicated to providing customers with a positive, friendly environment that is able to meet their banking needs. One of the key aspects to its success is the understanding that in our technologically-changing world, banking services are also subject to change.

csbdirect.com

Gator Leader

Paul W. Dickert, BBC ‘78

President/CEO

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 66

As President of Coastal Construction Company, a business which handles design and construction from commercial buildings to disaster recovery, Dan is responsible for leading the commercial and condominium companies. Having received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in building construction, and his Ph.D. in Design, Construction, and Planning, Dan leads one of the top 100 construction management companies in the country.

“There is one quote that I was taught by my mother almost 60 years ago. It can be found more often now, and is listed as Anonymous, but she had me memorize it from the time I was a small boy. “If a job is one begun, never leave it til it’s done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all."

coastalconstruction.com

Gator Leader

Sean Murphy, BBC ‘95

Co-President

Tom C. Murphy, BBC ‘92

Co-President

Daniel Whiteman, BBC ‘69, MBC ‘92, PHD ‘02

Vice Chairman

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Miami, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 7

2015: Rank 54

In 1989, Rick founded CTD Holdings, a developing and marketing business of cyclodextrins and related products for a wide range of industries. CTD Holdings has been the go-to company for over 20 years for anyone in need of high quality cyclodextrin compounds and expertise, and has the largest catalogue of cyclodextrins in the world.

“Be sure you can work in this venture 24 hours a day for $5000/month. All compensation beyond that is a bonus. The other $15,000/month you deserve comes from having a place you can spend your time on your terms.”

cyclotherapeutics.com

Gator Leader

C.E. "Rick" Strattan, BS ‘67, MS ‘80, MBA ‘82

Chairman Emeritus

Industry

Biotechnology

Location

Alachua, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 99

2015: Rank 77

Delta Capital Management is a fee-based financial planning and investment management firm. The company provides services to individuals, trusts and qualified retirement plans. In investing, as in tailoring, there’s no such thing as one size fits all. The most important thing we do is tailor client finances to their individual investment needs and risk tolerances. Only after defining the end needs can we truly map out a plan to get you there.

DeltaAdvisor.com

Gator Leader

Sean Casterline, BSBA ’91, MBA ’98

President

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Maitland, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 55

2015: Rank 58

For the professionals at Dental Associates of Florida Tampa Office, you are more than just a patient. You are an individual with specific needs. Licensed and certified, these dental professionals provide a wide range of services. They offer a range of advanced services and techniques including dental implants, LANAP laser gum surgery, precision fit cosmetic dentures, TMJ treatments, and a wide range of cosmetic services including dental bridges, crowns and Invisalign.

“Setting short-term and long-term goals is critical to maintaining focus. In our experience, having those goals gives you a finish line to strive for."

smilesincluded.com

Gator Leader

John Carter, DMD ‘96

Co-Founder

William “Trey” Mueller, III, BSA ‘01, DMD ‘05

Co-Founder

Stephen J. “Trey” Walding, III, BSA ‘92, DMD ‘96

Co-Founder

Industry

Health

Location

Plant City, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 36

2015: Rank 59

Destinations to Explore is an online travel agency specializing in family travel. The company has expanded to 70 agents and over 800 websites that consider them their official travel agency. Destinations to Explore has received accolades including Universal Orlando Travel Agency of the Year for three years, Disney Destinations Top Sales Performer for two years, Authorized Disney Vacation Planner for 10 years, FunJet 500 Club, and more.

“RISK! Everything we do as an entrepreneur is risky. You have to be strong enough to take that leap and try it, even if you are scared.”

destinationsinflorida.com

Gator Leader

Allison Jones, BSR ‘95

Owner & President

Tim Jones, BSBC ‘98

Co-Founder & COO

Industry

Travel and Hospitality

Location

Jacksonville Beach, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 95

2015: Rank 53

For the past 16 years, Lee, along with agency founder Mark DiMassimo, has been a key force in shaping DiMassimo Goldstein from a promising startup into the well-respected brand and business-building agency that it is today. In 2014, Lee was recognized by Direct Marketing News as one of the leading marketers in the industry, and was named to the publication’s list of “40 Under 40.”

digobrands.com

Gator Leader

Lee Goldstein, BSADV ‘98

President

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

New York, NY

Years Honored

2015: Rank 48

DirecLogix was founded with the mission of assisting companies with the entire information technology lifecycle. It has been successfully executing its vision since 2005 and adding value in the areas of technology consulting, acquisition, planning and implementation. DirecLogix is committed to helping clients explore, embrace and maximize the benefits of the ever-changing technology landscape.

direclogix.com

Gator Leader

Aleef Adam, BA ‘90

Managing Partner

Industry

IT Services

Location

Parkland, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 85

2017: Rank 33

2016: Rank 34

2015: Rank 14

The Celebrity Branding® Agency is a multi-media, Marketing, PR and Branding Agency that is dedicated to Celebrity Branding® entrepreneurs and professionals as experts in their fields of business. Nick and Jack, attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, have built the top personal branding agency in the world and focus on helping their clients increase their revenue through brand positioning and media credibility. The agency represents more than 2,000 clients in 33 countries around the world, and has worked with the likes of Steve Forbes, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Michael E. Gerber, Dan Kennedy and many others.

celebritybrandingagency.com

Gator Leader

JW Dicks, BSJ ‘71

Owner

Nick Nanton, BSBA ‘01, JD ‘04

Owner

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 9

East Coast Institute for Research brings together clinical trials, healthcare providers and patients to accelerate the development of new treatments for a variety of diseases. The company conducts groundbreaking research and partners with pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies to bring more treatment options to patients.

eastcoastresearch.net

Gator Leader

Benjamin Epstein, DPH ‘03

Co-Founder & Board Member

Rebecca Goldfadden DPH ’11

Sr. VP of Clinical Operations

Industry

Health

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 64

2015: Rank 22

e-Builder is the leading provider of cloud-based construction project management software. The company’s flagship product, e-Builder Enterprise, improves project execution, resulting in increased productivity and quality, reduced costs and faster delivery. Since 1995, e-Builder’s technology, leadership and construction industry focus has provided thousands of companies, government agencies, and health care and educational institutions, managing over $100 billion in capital projects, with solutions.

e-builder.net

Gator Leader

Jon Antevy, BDES ‘93, MSBC ‘94

Founder

Ron Antevy, BSCE ‘91

President & CEO

Industry

Software

Location

Plantation, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 96

2017: Rank 77

2016: Rank 75

2015: Rank 50

Kevin was a business student who paid his way through the University of Florida by learning to develop web-based applications for the military, thus starting his IT career. Kevin created Eola Technology Partners after personally falling victim to the “dot com” bubble. Over the years, he has grown the company from small contract work into what it is today. Eola Technology Partners has transformed into an IT Services firm offering turnkey solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.

eolatech.com

Gator Leader

Kevin Fraser, BSBA ‘04

President/CEO

Industry

Business Products and Services

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 78

Chairman Ken LaRoe has made it his personal mission to spark values-based change throughout Florida. LaRoe founded First GREEN Bank in 2009 as the first bank in the eastern United States with an environmental and social mission. The bank has grown to more than $790 million in assets with seven full-service locations in central and south Florida, spreading its values-based mission across the communities it serves.

firstgreenbank.com

Gator Leader

Ken LaRoe, JD ‘92

CEO/Chairman

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 91

2015: Rank 67

Force Marketing provides the automotive industry targeted, trackable and technology-driven marketing solutions. Its data-driven marketing campaigns improve ROI for dealers across the country. The rapidly growing company is headquartered in Atlanta.

forcemktg.com

Gator Leader

John Fitzpatrick, BA ‘06

President & CEO

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2020: Rank 86

2019: Rank 73

2016: Rank 87

2015: Rank 96

Franklin Loan Center is the largest independent mortgage banker in the Coachella Valley, located in Palm Desert, California. Franklin Loan Center has grown from a small, locally owned mortgage broker into a thriving enterprise across Southern California, expanding into Los Angeles, San Diego and Chicago. While at UF, Walter was the manager of James Town Cigar Bar, and, at 21 years old, had the entrepreneurial drive to take James Town from a struggling local wine bar to the hottest place to go out on Thursday nights in less than a semester.

franklinloancenter.com

Gator Leader

Walter Neill, BSBA ‘99

CEO

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Palm Desert, CA

Years Honored

2015: Rank 44

Front Street Commercial Real Estate Group is a boutique, full service, commercial real estate service firm offering its clients brokerage, leasing, property management, and insurance solutions. Front Street is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida with additional satellite offices in Ocala, Northeast Florida, Tallahassee and Orlando. We are INVESTED in our clients, the community and in the commercial real estate industry. At Front Street, we maximize our impact in the communities we serve through action and leadership.

frontstreet.net

Gator Leader

Nick Banks, BSBA ‘90

Managing Director

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 52

2018: Rank 31

2017: Rank 32

2015: Rank 10

Offering incredibly low rates for hotels and lodging, getaroom.com strives to help customers save money every time they travel. Getaroom provides an easy to use platform for booking your hotel, as it is simple and free of clutter and extraneous information. In 2010, the site was rated as “Best Hotel Booking Site."

getaroom.com

Gator Leader

Robert Diener, BA ‘78

President

Industry

Travel and Hospitality

Location

Dallas, TX

Years Honored

2016: Rank 92

2015: Rank 69

Global Trust is a SEC registered investment advisory company in Palm Beach County. Global Trust is comprised of a team of financial planners, public accountants, personal financial specialists, global management accountants and fraud examiners. It currently has approximately $300 million of assets under management.

gbltrust.com

Gator Leader

Brian Brescia, BSAC ‘02, MACC ‘02

Co-Founder

Industry

Financial Services

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 21

2019: Rank 38

2016: Rank 57

2015: Rank 63

Greenshades Software is an entrepreneurial-style software firm that develops electronic tax filing, tax forms, benefits, and HR and payroll-related business software for companies across the U.S. It distributes over 2 million W-2s for clients annually, and is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

greenshades.com

Gator Leader

Matthew Kane, MBA ‘06

Owner

Industry

Software

Location

Jacksonville Beach, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 91

2017: Rank 83

2015: Rank 97

GreenTechnologies develops processes and products for utilization of renewable resources such as biosolids. GreenTechnologies removes and recovers nutrients from water and wastewater treatment processes, and the company’s proprietary manufacturing process results in the production of an innovative line of patented GreenEdge products, which are slow release fertilizers designed to reduce pollution through the prevention of nutrient runoff and leaching. Amir was formerly a Senior Researcher at the University of Florida. His is an expert in agricultural environmental stewardship and his vision is to make a difference in sustainable agriculture environmental stewardship.

green-edge.com

Gator Leader

Amir Varshovi, MS ‘91, PHD ‘95

Founder/CEO

Industry

Development and Manufacturing

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 35

Founded by Geoff and Susan Gaberino, Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals provides guest accommodations for beach vacations. We specialize in managing large family reunion sized homes and also design, build and decorate custom investment homes for investors. 

gsvacationrentals.com

Gator Leader

Geoff Gaberino, BSBR ‘84, MBA ‘88

Owner

Susan Gaberino, BSBA ‘86, MBA ‘88

Owner

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Gulf Shores, AL

Years Honored

2017: Rank 43

2015: Rank 81

Seeing herself as a doctor first, then entrepreneur, Jodi has had a deep passion for helping animals since her childhood—with entrepreneurship as the best means of achieving this goal. This goal was the opening of the successful Harmony Animal Hospital in 2009, where Jodi thoroughly enjoys being a general practitioner to cats and dogs, specializing in dentistry and soft tissue surgery. “Take the time to focus on and service the clients who appreciate all you do and find peace in letting go of those who do not."

harmonyanimalhospital.net

Gator Leader

Jason Lenhardt, BSBA ‘98

Practice Manager

Jodi Reed, BSA ‘97, DVM ‘01

Veterinarian/Owner/Founder

Industry

Health

Location

Apex, NC

Years Honored

2015: Rank 95

Hell’s Bay Boatworks manufactures high-quality skiffs, a type of flat-bottomed open boat specialized for shallow water. Chris brought years of experience on boats, as well as leading companies, making him a natural choice as the current team lead of Hell’s Bay.

“No matter how hard it seems at the time, always ‘do the right thing,’ never compromise on quality and be true to the customer.”

hellsbayboatworks.com

Gator Leader

Chris Peterson, BSBA ‘85

President

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Titusville, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 96

2015: Rank 46

Founded in 1996 by father and son Robert J. and Joel Adams, Highland Homes was established with a foundation of quality, excellence and delivering satisfying home buying experiences. Highland Homes has built more than 7,000 homes and has the knowledge and experience to build quality new homes with customized features and affordable payments. Dedication, strong leadership and a commitment to our customers has made Highland Homes the largest privately owned home builder in central Florida

highlandhomes.org

Gator Leader

Robert Adams, BSBA ‘61

President

Industry

Construction & Design

Location

Lakeland, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 94

2017: Rank 69

2016: Rank 47

2015: Rank 73

William Hamm began his career in financial planning with the CIGNA Corporation in 1983. In 1988, he was named President of ABI Financial Services and continued to lead the firm until 1995, when he founded William E. Hamm and Associates, Inc. In 2000, he purchased an advisor group with eight practicing advisors, formed IFP, and he and his wife, Karen, have grown the firm to a national presence with over 500 advisors in 38 states.

ifpartners.com

Gator Leader

William Hamm, BSA ‘79

CEO

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Tampa, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 33

InTec is a full service, multi-discipline company that provides comprehensive and technology-driven facility solutions. Through a blend of building, mechanical, electrical and facility automation, we optimize facility performance and improve our customers' bottom line. InTec serves healthcare, education, government, commercial and industrial clients throughout the United States.

intec360.com

Gator Leader

Louie Wise, III, BSBC ‘94

CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Ocala, FL

Years Honored

2017: Rank 44

2015: Rank 93

Formerly Virtual Fleet Supervisor

Despite many failed attempts, Drew began a company called Virtual Fleet Supervisor in 2009, which would eventually change its name to InTouch GPS in late 2014. InTouch GPS is a commercial GPS Fleet Tracking provider serving organizations of all sizes and industries. The success of InTouch GPS has been a culmination of continuous hard work, wonderful timing and offering a solution which was experiencing tremendous market growth.

intouchgps.com

Gator Leader

Drew Sheahan, BSA ‘03

President & Partner

Industry

Software

Location

Lakeland, FL

Years Honored

2017: Rank 25

2016: Rank 80

2015: Rank 19

Jimerson Birr is a Florida-based business law firm with worldwide reach that seeks to exceed client expectations through a commitment to excellence and by adding value to their businesses. The firm concentrates its efforts in providing the highest level of legal services for clients across a variety of industries, including construction, banking and financial services, manufacturing and distribution, healthcare, real estate development, and community associations.

jimersonfirm.com

Gator Leader

Charles Jimerson, JD ’05

Founder/Managing Shareholder

James Birr, III, JD ’00

Shareholder Partner

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 75

2018: Rank 65

2017: Rank 37

2015: Rank 62

JWB Real Estate Capital serves the greater Jacksonville community by providing high quality rental homes to thousands of residents. Through its passive real estate investment model, JWB has helped its clients achieve their goals while offering affordable homes to residents. Clients First is the core value driving all decisions for JWB’s clients and residents and the culture thrives from going above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service all the time!

jwbrealestatecapital.com

Gator Leaders

Alex Sifakis, BS ’05

President

Gregg Cohen, BS ’05

CMO

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 73

2022: Rank 50

2021: Rank 9

2019: Rank 50

2018: Rank 18

2015: Rank 82

#Jacksonville
#FL
#2015
#RealEstate
#2019
#2018
#2021
#2022

From humble beginnings in 1989, Kaufman Lynn Construction has grown to be the 35th largest general contractor in the Southeast and the 345th largest contractor in the United States, as ranked by ENR. Servicing a wide range of market sectors, Kaufman Lynn is one of Florida's fastest growing companies and is a Florida Trend "Best Companies to Work for."

kaufmanlynn.com

Gator Leader

Michael Kaufman, BBC ‘81

President & CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Years Honored

2017: Rank 74

2015: Rank 60

Michael and Gary are proud to have co-founded Keene Klimas Consultant Group, a full-service consulting company that specializes in the construction industry. Keene Klimas offers various services to the construction industry, including management, cost estimating, delay claim analysis, defect analysis, site observations and inspections.

“Maintain a consistent level of service to all of your clients.”

keeneklimas.com

Gator Leader

Gary Keene, BBC ‘73

Principal

Max Klimas, BBC ‘81

Principal

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Lake Mary, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 63

2015: Rank 39

Jeffrey co-founded the current firm in 2001, and has since grown it to nearly 40 attorneys in three offices throughout South Florida. Jeffrey practices full-time in the areas of consumer class actions, commercial litigation, business counseling and sports agency law. Currently, he serves as lead counsel in nationwide and statewide class action lawsuits against many of the world’s largest financial institutions in connection with the unlawful assessment of fees. To date, his efforts have successfully resulted in the recovery of over $250 million for millions of bank customers, as well as monumental changes in the way banks assess fees.

kolawyers.com

Gator Leader

Jeffrey Ostrow, BSBA ‘94

Managing Partner

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 34

Landmark Title is an attorney-owned title company that serves Northeast Florida and beyond. In 2004, it started with a single part-time employee. Since then, Landmark has grown to five offices in Northeast Florida and over 28 employees, including seven attorneys. Landmark’s customer service and attention to detail have made it Northeast Florida’s No. 1 market share title company for the last four years.

landmarktitle.com

Gator Leader

David J. Heekin, BSBA ‘97, MBA ‘01, JD ‘01

President

Alan Almand, JD '87

Vice President

William Li, BSBA '96, JD '00, MA '00

Vice President

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 77

2018: Rank 92

2015: Rank 31

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in a national practice dedicated exclusively to in-home end of life care for pets. We believe all pets and their families deserve the most compassionate and supportive end of life experience. Our nationwide network of veterinarians help pets and their parents with quality of life assessments, pain and anxiety management, end of life consultations, and peaceful euthanasia in the comfort of their pet's favorite place - home.

LapofLove.com

Gator Leader

Dani McVety, BSA ’04, DVM ’09

CEO and Founder

Mary Gardner, DVM ’08

CIO and Co-Founder

Industry

Other

Location

Lutz, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 24

2022: Rank 61

2021: Rank 87

2020: Rank 19

2019: Rank 11

2018: Rank 19

2017: Rank 76

2016: Rank 45

2015: Rank 29

#Lutz
#FL
#2020
#2015
#Other
#2016
#2019
#2018
#2017
#2021
#2022
#2023

The McCrory Law Firm was founded by Jill on the basis of honesty, integrity and the desire to assist people in their legal needs. Jill is a transactional tax attorney, who focuses on asset transfers in the context of wills, trusts, estates, probate, asset preservation, real estate, business and succession planning. “I was inspired to become an entrepreneur by my great grandparents, immigrants who escaped Europe before the Holocaust. They encouraged me to reach for the stars and to take advantage of the opportunity college has to offer because they were not born in this country and did not speak English.

mccrorylaw.com

Gator Leader

Jill C. McCrory, BSADV ‘97, JD ‘01, LLMT ‘03

Managing Member

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Punta Gorda, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 38

Myjive, Inc., is an agency that helps businesses create platforms to connect them with our highly technological world. As an advertising agency, Myjive strives to create unique ways for businesses to appeal to many audiences, using different tools and mediums to build lasting relationships with each client. As the co-founder of Myjive, Albert believes that strong relationships not only with clients, but also with partners in your business, are the key to success. “Don’t go at it alone. Partner and hire individuals that share your vision, but also provide a balance to your organization.”

myjive.com

Gator Leader

Albert Banks, BSCEN ‘03

Managing Director

Ron Edelen, BFAGR ‘02, MFA ‘05

Partner/Managing Director

Industry

Media

Location

Charlotte, NC

Years Honored

2015: Rank 91

Nations Bus, a new and used bus dealership, has provided thousands of buses to hotels, shuttle operators, tour and charter companies, car rental operations, health service providers and more. The company is proud to meet almost any requirement for any budget. The dedicated team of professionals at Nations Bus strives to provide each customer with the knowledge required to make the best purchase. Nations Bus emphasizes their dedication to finding each customer the best vehicle for their needs by also offering online and by phone consultations to discuss inventory and pricing.

nationsbus.com

Gator Leader

Chip Osborne, BSPR ‘94

CEO/President

Industry

Business Products and Services

Location

Inglewood, CA

Years Honored

2015: Rank 64

New Scooters 4 Less opened 10 years ago in Gainesville as a dealer of motorized scooters. Much of the success of NS4L hinged on the importance placed on the NS4L team. Having a team that loves what they do makes providing customers with the “Ultimate Customer Experience” easy and enjoyable—and providing customers with excellent service has been paramount to the success of NS4L. “You can plan, plan, plan and prepare yourself forever, but the best thing to do is to just start going! Don’t wait. Take the risk. Get out. Meet people. Network. Build Relationships. Get on the move! NOW!”

newscooters4less.com

Gator Leader

Collin Austin, BABA ‘04

Owner

Industry

Consumer Products & Services

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 92

Orange and Blue Construction was founded in May 2000, and is primarily engaged in the construction of apartment buildings out of poured-in-place concrete. Using a process that incorporates steel forms to support ready mix concrete that rapidly cures, this tunnel form process allows for a structurally-stable shell to be built with a consistent construction schedule. The resulting structure offers speed of construction, fire resistance and hurricane resistance. Orange and Blue is built upon a reputation of quality, integrity and employee safety. The company does work throughout Florida.

oandbconstruction.net

Gator Leader

William Randle, Jr., Alumnus

Owner & CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Years Honored

2017: Rank 11

2016: Rank 2

2015: Rank 20

#BocaRaton
#FL
#2016
#2015

Ovation Construction is a full service commercial construction company located in Central Florida that specializes in Municipal & Educational projects. Having completed hundreds of projects for high profile clients, our mission is to provide outstanding customer service with attention to quality and detail.

ovationconstruction.com

Gator Leader

Bert Karpinski, BDES ’97, MBC ’88

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Oviedo, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 68

2020: Rank 12

2016: Rank 27

2015: Rank 72

“As a specialist in the field of medicine, I found success by being willing to challenge the system and to create a different model deviating from the traditional models of healthcare delivery. From my communications with referring physicians, to the aesthetics of our office, to the way I communicate with patients, I took a chance and it has paid off."

parksdermatology.com

Gator Leader

Jeff Parks, BS ‘86

President

Industry

Health

Location

Ormond Beach, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 99

As CEO of PDQ, Nick emphasizes the need for quality in food and service to his customers. For over two years, Nick and his partner expanded their concept for the restaurant, which specializes in hand-battered chicken strips. Despite spending so much time perfecting their ideas, Nick admits that an important part of developing a business involves taking a step back every once in a while. “Have fun during the ride, and don’t take yourself too serious.”

eatpdq.com

Gator Leader

Nick Reader, BSAC ‘97

Owner

Industry

Food and Beverage

Location

Tampa, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 3

Born from a shared passion at the University of Florida, PPM Solar was kickstarted in 2009 by visionaries Jason Gonos and Alex Khokhlov. Their ambition? To provide a bold and simple solution to the rising electrical power costs. Today, PPM Solar is a credible national leader in the solar energy arena, with a consistent track record of hundreds of installations across Florida and beyond.

Our ethos? We are modern, knowledgeable, and approachable. Drawing inspiration from Gainesville's heart for higher education and cleaner future advocacy, we are deeply rooted in continuous learning and growth. We empower our diverse team with tailored training and certifications, ensuring we remain specialists in the ever-evolving solar sector.

At PPM Solar, we value trustworthiness and loyalty, virtues evident in our unique customer journey. We pride ourselves on being young at heart, green in action, and flexible in our approach. Our customer portfolio is a testament to our quality work, ranging from homes and businesses to esteemed institutions like Shands Children's Hospital, San Felasco Tech City, and Infinite Energy.

Our forward-thinking strategy is not just about harnessing the sun; it's also about nurturing our human capital. We believe in holistic well-being and investing in our team's personal and professional growth. This efficient and honest approach has solidified our top position, recognized by notable bodies such as the University of Florida's Gator100 and Tesla.

In a world where renewable energy is more critical than ever, PPM Solar remains ambitious and memorable, always ready to illuminate your path towards a brighter, eco-friendly future.

https://ppm.solar/

Gator Leader

Jason Gonos, BS ‘05

Owner-Partner

Industry

Energy

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 14

2018: Rank 4

2015: Rank 27

#Gainesville
#FL
#2015
#2019
#2018

#2024
#Energy

ProctorU provides a full suite of online proctoring and identity management solutions for education, professional development and certification organizations. With patented, 24/7 on-demand live proctoring and an automated platform utilizing artificial intelligence, ProctorU increases access to online learning while ensuring exam integrity and accountability for any test-taker using only a computer, webcam and high-speed internet connection. With 4 million exams proctored since 2008, brands like the University of Florida and CompTIA trust ProctorU.

proctoru.com

Gator Leader

Matthew Jaeh, BS ‘05

CTO

Jarrod Morgan, Alumnus

Strategy Officer

Industry

Other

Location

Birmingham, AL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 95

2017: Rank 15

2016: Rank 5

2015: Rank 8

Founded in 2006, Redilearning is an online education provider that aims to support senior care education with advanced learning science and seamless technology. Redilearning simplifies core challenges by providing the unique Blended Learning Approach, which combines a simplified online platform with each individual’s own teaching methods. With a goal of providing the highest quality learner engagement with the maximum convenience, Redilearning also provides dedicated support to each client through client advocacy, application services, account managers and a client service desk.

redilearning.com

Gator Leader

Michael Hemlepp, BSBA ‘02

CEO

Industry

Health

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 11

In 2006, Don Ginsburg and Bubba Kassal co-founded Realty Masters Advisors, which was developed in order to fulfill a niche in commercial real estate brokerage. Don and Bubba met at the University of Florida, and have been lifelong friends ever since. Together, the two were able to create a company successful in working with numerous transactions and assisting clients in monetizing assets and preserving values. Don admits that his success did not come without difficulties. “Nothing worth doing is ever easy. It is worth it though.”

rmarealty.com

Gator Leader

Don Ginsburg, BSBC ‘92

President

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 12

An astute businesswoman, accomplished doctor and successful entrepreneur, Kathy has touched the lives of more than 15 million people with targeted skincare solutions. Since 1989, she has been creating medicated skincare products that provide consumers with effective treatments for everyday dermatologic concerns from acne to aging and sun damage to sensitive skin.

“My business partner, Dr. Katie Rodan, and I found a need – not a want – to treat acne, and created Proactiv, which addressed the needs of millions of people. After the success we experienced with Proactiv, we felt compelled to give back and created Rodan + Fields to give others the opportunity to build their own successful businesses and experience independence.”

rodanandfields.com

Gator Leader

Kathy Fields, BS ‘79

Founder

Industry

Health

Location

San Francisco, CA

Years Honored

2016: Rank 16

2015: Rank 13

RoomSync is a roommate matching software service on Facebook that works with college housing departments, conferences and companies to provide a seamless roommate matching solution. The software enables students to actively and accurately match up with compatible roommates, which has led to some staggering numbers among student housing: 67% reduction in roommate transfer requests, 53% increase in incoming students motivated to request a roommate and a 6.6% increase in the number of students who remain in school.

roomsync.com

Gator Leader

Robert Castellucci, BSBA ‘07, MS ‘08

President

Michael Hacker, BABA ‘09, MBA ‘13, JD ‘13

Co-Founder

Industry

Other

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 30

Mark Spiecker leads Sharklet Technologies, Inc., a company that develops surface technologies that are designed to address microorganism growth and make healthier, safer and cleaner environments. He leads a team of scientists, business development professionals and product developers who are focused on Sharklet™ - the world’s first and only micro-texture based on the microbe-resistant properties of sharkskin.

“Be flexible and keep your overhead down with consultants/contractors.”

sharklet.com

Gator Leader

Mark Spiecker, Alumnus

CEO

Industry

Biotechnology

Location

Aurora, CO

Years Honored

2016: Rank 40

2015: Rank 52

Employing technology originally intended for clinical evaluations of medical patients with muscular disorders, Skulpt has developed the Skulpt Aim, the world’s first device able to measure body fat percentage as well as muscle quality. This capability makes Skulpt an incredibly powerful fitness tracker for consumers. “Find great mentors and ask them a million questions. Successful entrepreneurs generally enjoy sharing their knowledge, and getting their mentorship will accelerate your progress tremendously.

skulpt.me

Gator Leader

Jose Bohorquez, BSEE ‘02, MS ‘04

CEO

Industry

Health

Location

San Francisco, CA

Years Honored

2015: Rank 18

Bart founded SoloHealth in 2007 on the premise that consumers can be empowered to take charge of their own health and wellness. While working on an international assignment with the eye care division of Novartis in the U.K., Bart created the idea of a self-service “health screening kiosk” as a way to empower people to screen their own vision. SoloHealth Stations now can be found in nearly 4,000 locations nationwide including Walmart, Safeway and Sam’s Club, among others, and has been used by more than 65 million people.

pursuanthealth.com

Gator Leader

Bart Foster, BSBA ‘97

Founder

Industry

IT Services

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2015: Rank 1

SSP Innovations implements and integrates the full suite of Esri and SSP ActiveGIS products. Our focus is more than deploying your software. We work with you to assess your needs and then craft a solution that best fits your scenario. We do this based on a combined 400+ years of industry experience and award-winning services across our customer base focused on utilities, telcos, and pipeline operations of all sizes.

sspinnovations.com

Gator Leader

Skye Perry, BS ’00

Owner, Founder, & Chairman of the Board

Industry

Software

Location

Centennial, CO

Years Honored

2023: Rank 26

2022: Rank 26

2021: Rank 26

2020: Rank 93

2018: Rank 55

2017: Rank 39

2016: Rank 29

2015: Rank 45

#Centennial
#CO
#2015
#2016
#2020
#Software
#2018
#2017
#2021​
#2022
#2023#2022

Stars Gymnastics Training Center currently trains a growing population of 1,000 students, compared to 125 when Ashly originally purchased the gym. Resilience was key to Ashly’s success. She experienced failure with her first venture, taking it as an opportunity to learn before starting a widely successful gym. “Utilize all your resources and remember that every day is an opportunity to get better as a business and as a person.

starsgymtx.com

Gator Leader

Ashly Baker, BSR ‘97

Owner/Head Coach

Industry

Other

Location

Katy, TX

Years Honored

2015: Rank 88

Student Maid, a house cleaning and concierge enterprise, employs over 400 college students during peak seasons. Student Maid was named the 2010 and 2011 “Leading Women’s Enterprise” by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Kristen is extremely proud of how far her company has developed. After becoming upset when her parents refused to buy her an expensive pair of jeans during her time at the University of Florida, Kristen started the company, and almost six years later, is now receiving funding to grow this enterprise in the Gainesville area.

studentmaid.com

Gator Leader

Kristen Hadeed, BSBA ‘10

Founder

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 61

Study Edge provides customizable online learning support for students and education professionals in K-12, colleges, universities and state governments. Our tools include engaging videos, study guides, practice problems, and web and mobile apps, as well as one-on-one tutoring online and in person. Our free Algebra Nation/Math Nation platform enables students in New York City and four states to meet state standards in math. Thanks to Study Edge, more than 1 million students have achieved their academic goals.

studyedge.com

Gator Leader

Ethan Fieldman, BSBA ‘03

President

Industry

Education

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 63

2018: Rank 51

2017: Rank 61

2016: Rank 35

2015: Rank 17

With a history dating back to 1884, Sunniland Corporation has grown to become one of the leading providers for garden and roofing products. Thomas attributes the continued success of the company to strong customer and employee relations. He advises, “Look at the situation through the eyes of your customers, vendors and employees and treat them the way you would want to be treated if in their position.”

sunniland.com

Gator Leader

Thomas Moore, BSCHE ‘79

President/CEO

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Longwood, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 87

Nate and Sarah are the Owners and Founders of Sunshine Plumbing and Gas, a full-service customer driven plumbing contracting company serving all of Florida, specializing in residential and commercial service and commercial new construction. Together, they have grown the company to more than 30 employees and a service area reaching across central Florida from multiple regional offices.

“Finding good employees is the most difficult part of growing your business, but they are also your greatest resource.

sunshineplumbingandgas.com

Gator Leader

Nate Bazinet, BSA ‘03

President

Sarah Bazinet, BSA ‘03

Vice President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Micanopy, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 65

2015: Rank 51

Focused on building a brand that encompasses a love for the outdoors as well as a commitment to sustainability and conservation, Swamp Head Brewery is as focused on its culture as it is its beer. The business provides an outdoors feel to customers by customizing the business with “swamp” themed merchandise and lingo, and it also has a large focus on sustainability. Luke, the Owner and Operator, remains heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of the business.

“Just because you hired a professional or specialist, doesn’t mean that you can give the project entirely over to them. There is no substitute for doing your own research and staying involved with the project in some sort of fashion.”

swamphead.com

Gator Leader

Luke Kemper, BSBA ‘05

Owner & CEO

Industry

Food and Beverage

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 94

2015: Rank 32

Swampfox specializes in call center automation, and is the software automating company for many of the largest cable, energy and heath care companies in the United States. It offers packaged, customer and hosted solutions and service. The company was founded in 2009 with no external investment.

swampfoxinc.com

Gator Leader

Bob Cooper, BSEE ‘85, MS ‘87

CEO

Industry

Software

Location

Columbia, SC

Years Honored

2018: Rank 57

2017: Rank 97

2015: Rank 65

Since co-founding the company in 1987, Dave has helped T&G successfully complete nearly $1 billion in construction projects. Dave’s strong commitment to customer service has been instrumental in building the company’s reputation as an industry leader.

“Never give up. If you persevere and push through the hard times, it will get better.”

t-and-g.com

Gator Leader

Dave Grabosky, BBC ‘84

Vice President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 42

2015: Rank 85

Over the years, Mike had noticed the market’s need for an individualistic approach to investment services. He partnered with INC Financial Partners to bring just that— an independent investment service to individuals throughout Florida. Talon Wealth Management is a private wealth management firm specializing in investment advisory services, combining personal financial planning and investment advisory in order to best plan a client’s financial future.

“Imagine your worst-case scenario if you fail. If it’s acceptable, go for it.”

talonwm.com

Gator Leader

Mike Lester, BSA ‘96

President

Industry

Financial Services

Location

The Villages, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 13

2015: Rank 98

TerraCap Management, LLC is a commercial real estate investment manager focused on value-add real estate acquisitions in the South Atlantic, West Central South, and West Mountain regions of the United States. TerraCap considers thematic factors such as business formation, employment growth and population growth on a market-by-market basis, as most metros and submarkets have unique economic-based industries and therefore move through their economic cycles differently. TerraCap makes moderate strategic overweighting or underweighting to markets, depending on the specific economic drivers influencing supply and demand. TerraCap intends to invest in assets so that no economic industry base will be allowed to dominate any property or the portfolio’s performance.

TerraCap has been in operation since 2008 with offices located in Naples, FL, Tampa, FL, Denver, CO, and the Atlanta, GA metro area. With over 18,000,000 square feet of real estate acquired to date, TerraCap currently manages in excess of 11,000,000 square feet. TerraCap’s value-oriented approach historically consists of purchasing properties below replacement cost with conservative leverage.

TerraCap aims to seize investment opportunities that are generated by distressed, event oriented, or mismanaged situations. By acquiring properties below replacement costs, TerraCap intends to build a robust, defensive capital structure for investors, and retain tenants under favorable short and long-term conditions.

TerraCap’s principals aim to diversify the firm’s real estate portfolio across several asset classes including multifamily, industrial, and office.

terracapmgmt.com

Gator Leader

W. Stephen Hagenbuckle, BA ‘85

Managing Partner

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Naples, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 86

2016: Rank 15

2015: Rank 21

#2015
#2016
#Bonita Springs
#FL
#Financial Services
#2022

The Association Law Firm’s vision is to offer communities in Florida a better and more affordable community association legal product. The firm is conscientious of community association budgets and uses its proprietary Clear Matters software to keep clients properly informed of their legal matters. The firm is built around the core philosophy that Community Matters – a firm-wide commitment to helping boards build strong and healthy communities.

associationfirm.com

Gator Leader

Paul Edward DeHart, III, BSEN ‘98, JD ‘01

Shareholder

Michael A. Ungerbuehler, BA ‘96, MA ‘02, JD ‘02

Shareholder

Industry

Law Firm

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 70

Founded in 2008, The Bowman Law Firm specializes in conducting due diligence on alternative investment products for its broker/dealer and investment adviser clients.

bowman-law.net

Gator Leader

Catherine Bowman, BSBA ‘93

Founder & Partner

Industry

Legal Services

Location

McEwen, TN

Years Honored

2018: Rank 72

2017: Rank 21

2016: Rank 12

2015: Rank 28

As a public relations and special events company, The Dana Agency has been effectively communicating with consumers and media for over 15 years. Dana, Founder and President of the agency, has managed more than 250 luxury brands. In addition to her PR campaign, Dana’s skills in event management have allowed her to work with clients at the Oscars, Grammy’s, MTV Video Music Awards and more. “No one will ever work as hard as you do for your business. It’s your baby at the end of the day!”

thedanaagency.com

Gator Leader

Dana Rhoden, BSPR ‘00

President

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Miami, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 49

The HCI Group offers healthcare IT consulting and technology solutions. Committed to improving healthcare, HCI’s vision is to transform the industry in the adoption of digital technology. Headquartered in Jacksonville, and international headquarters in the United Kingdom, HCI offers a broad scope of healthcare IT solutions in more than 15 countries.

thehcigroup.com

Gator Leader

Richard Caplin, BSAC ‘05, MACC ‘05

CEO

Industry

Health

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 48

2017: Rank 46

2016: Rank 21

2015: Rank 6

The Midtown Group Is a Premier Woman-Owned Staffing and Full Service Solutions Provider.

As the “Best Place To Work” for high-performance entrepreneurial staffing professionals, The Midtown Group provides the most qualified resources specializing in IT, Legal, and Professional Services, to solve client problems and achieve their goals with the right solution, delivered with speed unmatched by competitors.

With skilled professionals across the country, we offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire solutions to the public and private sector. Currently, we are supporting 170+ government and commercial organizations in 36 states, from San Francisco to Boston, and everywhere in between.

As a leading staffing and consulting firm, we consistently win awards for being the best at what we do.

Our mission is to connect people to life-changing career opportunities, and workplaces to remarkable, reliable talent.

Midtown believes that every working professional should love what they do, and every customer deserves to have their requests met with red carpet service.

As we continue to build partnerships with skilled professionals and growing organizations, we are committed to providing a network that connects everyone to the right fit at the right time.

themidtowngroup.com

Gator Leader

Helen Stefan-Moreau, BS ‘88

President and CEO

Industry

Human Resources

Location

Washington, DC

Years Honored

2023: Rank 43

2016: Rank 58

2015: Rank 86

#Washington
#DC
#2015
#2016
#HumanResources
#2023 

Therigy is the trusted source for specialty solutions. It creates leading web and mobile applications, provides consulting services and delivers business intelligence for the specialty pharmaceutical market. Clients leverage Therigy’s in-depth knowledge, extensive experience and advanced products to achieve clinical and economic success.

therigy.com

Gator Leader

Joseph Morse, BA ‘95

CEO

Industry

Other

Location

Maitland, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 51

2018: Rank 87

2016: Rank 55

2015: Rank 84

With more than 400 products, Thorne Research is the recognized leader in manufacturing and formulating premium nutritional supplements and personal care products of the highest quality and purity. The Thorne Research team is a group of passionate, forward-thinking individuals committed to providing health-care practitioners around the world with the products and resources needed to better improve the health and well-being of patients. “Finding the right mix of people who share your vision, enthusiasm and can execute is both a blessing and a curse...a blessing because when it happens it’s a tremendous competitive advantage and a curse because without it running the business is a herculean challenge.”

thorne.com

Gator Leader

Will McCamy, BSBA ‘90

President

Industry

Consumer Products & Services

Location

New York, NY

Years Honored

2015: Rank 79

Titus is a commercial framing, drywall, insulation, acoustical ceiling and EIFS contractor. Bill started Titus in 2008 when his previous employer went out of business during the financial crisis. Nate joined Titus in 2009 as Vice President & Co-Owner.

“Drive and ambition. These two key ingredients are vital to success in any industry, and quite often, these are the two ingredients that separate innovative and successful companies from the rest of the pack.”

titusbuild.com

Gator Leader

Bill Hassel, BSBC ‘99, MBA ‘09

President

Nathan G. Pardue, BSBC ‘98, MBA ‘09

Sr. Vice President/Owner

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 49

2015: Rank 41

Upstream Healthcare Management of NJ, LLC, is a healthcare management and consulting company. After a career in the Air Force, a degree in Nursing from UF, and several years in the healthcare industry, Paul saw the vacuum that exists in healthcare for clinicians with strong business acumen and a genuine desire to improve the patient experience to create win-win relationships between hospitals, physicians, and patients. Paul, along with his Co-Founder, Chris Howard, formed Upstream with the goal of creating long-term alignment strategies to provide better patient outcomes, increased physician participation and improved healthcare financial performance.

goupstream.net

Gator Leader

Paul Ingledue, BSN ‘91

CEO

Industry

Other

Location

Madeira Beach, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 23

Founded in 2008, Victory Tailgate is the largest manufacturer of custom tailgate games in the United States. Victory Tailgate prides itself in its products having the highest standards of quality and durability. All Victory Tailgate tailgate games are 100 percent designed, manufactured and shipped from the company’s Orlando facility. Victory Tailgate is a licensed partner with over 600 colleges, major professional sports leagues and numerous iconic brands."

victorytailgate.com

Gator Leader

Scott Sims, BSBA ‘97

Founder & CEO

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 54

2017: Rank 31

2016: Rank 18

2015: Rank 25

“When I started my first company, Adjoined, in 2000, my wife (also a Gator) was pregnant with our first child. She had just quit her well-paying job to be a stay-at-home mom, and I took a 50 percent-plus pay cut to become a startup CEO. Then, the tech ‘bubble’ burst, the public equity markets crashed and I lost well over half of our relatively modest savings. In late 2005, we sold Adjoined for a quarter billion dollars. I’ve learned it’s important to manage your emotions to a point of continuous productivity. Don’t get too high on achievements or too low on defeats.”

virtustream.com

Gator Leader

Rodney J. Rogers, BSISE ‘87

Co-Founder/Chairman/CEO

Industry

Software

Location

Bethesda, MD

Years Honored

2015: Rank 74

Voalte is a leading mHealth technology company that provides a fully integrated and dependable clinical communication system for healthcare professionals. Caregivers at more than 30 hospitals throughout the United States are using more than 10,000 Voalte smartphones to stay connected via voice, alarms and text messages.

voalte.com

Gator Leader

Trey Lauderdale, BSISE ‘04, MS ‘07

Founder/CEO

Industry

Software

Location

Sarasota, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 15

The Vocelles team is dedicated to providing future brides with the best—the best experience, the best customer service and the best selection of gorgeous dresses, all in a welcoming environment. Kristen created Vocelles | The Bridal Shoppe with this goal in mind, and is determined to achieve it with each individual client. This determination has allowed Kristen to learn numerous things about running a successful company. “You must wear many different hats on a daily basis and be able to switch gears in an instant. A business simply will not work unless you are willing to make personal sacrifices.”

vocellesbridal.com

Gator Leader

Kristen Vocelle Barstow, BSJ ‘05

Founder/Owner

Industry

Business Products and Services

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 71

Walker Architects, located in Gainesville, believes that a well-designed building can transform lives. The firm collaborates with institutional, commercial and private clients representing educational, athletic, professional and medical facilities to deliver projects that combine practical, budget-conscious solutions with lasting appeal.

walker-arch.com

Gator Leader

Joe Walker, BDES ‘96, MARCH ‘98

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 18

2019: Rank 61

2016: Rank 68

2015: Rank 7

Thomas is the Owner and general contractor at Waterbrook Builders, which has developed hundreds of single-family and multi-family homes in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Waterbrook is currently focused on building ultra-high end single family residences. Waterbrook is a family-owned and operated business, and employs a select group of highly talented professionals.

“It’s not easy, but there is little else that is more rewarding. There are tough times and good times; hang in during the tough ones. You will be better because of it.”

waterbrookbuilders.com

Gator Leader

Thomas Yianilos, BBC ‘81

Managing Member

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2016: Rank 67

2015: Rank 36

Watts and Browning Engineers, Inc. has been dedicated to providing quality service in the fields of civil engineering, surveying and land planning. The business emphasizes the importance of utilizing the newest technology and computer hardware in providing expertise to its clients. As President of the company, Daryl boasts 25-plus years of design experience, allowing him to provide knowledge and experience to the rest of the team. Daryl’s keys to success are “preparation for the unknown, as well as learning to be lean when survival is the only option during a turbulent economy."

wbengr.com

Gator Leader

Daryl Cook, BSCE ‘85

President/CEO

Industry

Engineering

Location

Marietta, GA

Years Honored

2015: Rank 89

Wholesome Tummies started in 2007 with the goal of making quality, nutritious food more ubiquitous in everyday life. Wholesome Tummies has partnered with over 100 schools across America, giving them easy and convenient access to fresh food through their WT Café healthy school solution. “Building something from nothing is not for the faint of heart. It takes daily perseverance, unwavering commitment and relentless dedication. You will not get there without a team of people around you, people who believe in something bigger than themselves and who want to be part of the vision you’ve created for the company’s future.”

wholesometummies.com

Gator Leader

Debbie Blacher, BS ‘91

Founder/CEO

Industry

Food and Beverage

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2015: Rank 56

Formerly Processing Point Inc.

Since 2008, Workwell Technologies has been creating flexible solutions to help companies effectively manage their people, inventory, time and sales with less effort. Its cloud-based systems eliminate human error and give companies access to accurate data from any Internet-connected device. This system helps companies achieve transparency while automating vital business tasks.

workwelltech.com

Gator Leader

Chad Buckmaster, BSA '02

CEO

Industry

Business Products & Services

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Years Honored

2019: Rank 84

2018: Rank 37

2017: Rank 58

2016: Rank 50

2015: Rank 24