[STRANG] is well known for its preeminent environmental modernist design. Founded in 1998, the firm has received many awards and international acclaim, including features in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Metropolis Magazine, AXXIS, Objekt International, Tropic and other media sources. The firm’s projects can be found in Florida and the Florida Keys, Colorado, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Caribbean and United Arab Emirates.

www.strang.design

Gator Leader

Max Strang, BDES '94

Founding Principal

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Miami, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 77

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

2024: Rank 100

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

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company established by Bruno-Elias Ramos opened its first location in Miami, FL in 2007, followed by dozens of locations throughout Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. During those growing years, the company gained dedicated and motivated leaders that have pushed our values and our brand to the next level by maintaining the family values and integrity that sets us apart from other construction equipment dealers.

actrents.com

Gator Leader

Bruno-Elias Ramos, BS ’82, MA ’85

CEO/Founder

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Miami, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 1

2022: Rank 47

2021: Rank 40

2020: Rank 33

2019: Rank 13

2018: Rank 43

#ConsumerProductsandServices
#Miami
#FL
#2020
#2019
#2018
#2021
#2022
#2023

Kendall, a 1990-1993 scholarship athlete on the Florida Gators football team, and Susan Cook founded Activekidz in 2001. They began with just one therapist and now employ over 40 people in four Georgia locations. Activekidz specializes in pediatric care, providing state-of-the-art, physical, occupational and speech therapies to clients and families, recognizing the family as an integral part of therapeutic services.

activekidztherapy.com

Gator Leader

Kendall Cook, BSESS '94

Owner & CFO

Industry

Health

Location

Monroe, GA

Years Honored

2019: Rank 53

2018: Rank 50

Established in 2004, ACY Contractors provides construction management, general and trade construction services for K-12, higher education, health care, federal and other niche markets. ACY delivers start-to-finish services for each client, from pre-construction to closeout, and values high-quality, safety and reliability for bid-build and design-build projects. ACY’s focus is on new and renovation commercial projects and its success is achieved through its seven core values.

acycontractors.com

Gator Leader

Michael Young, BSCE '97

President & CEO

Industry

Construction & Design

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 10

2018: Rank 1

AE Engineering, founded in 2006, is a prequalified construction engineering and inspection provider. The principals at AE have more than 75 years combined experience in the transportation industry and have participated in a wide range of transportation, civil engineering and public projects. AE’s expertise ranges from: highways and roadways; moveable bridges, segmental bridges and fixed bridges; tolling and service plaza facilities; and airports, drainage, utilities and buildings.

aeengineeringinc.com

Gator Leader

Roderick Myrick, BSCE '96

President

Cory Nichols, BSCE '94, ME '00

Senior Vice President

Industry

Engineering

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 69

2018: Rank 27

Assured Information Technology (AIT) Engineering is an Orlando-based, veteran-owned small business that provides Cybersecurity, information assurance, information technology and software development solutions to the federal government, DoD and commercial entities to achieve low-risk, low-cost security compliance.

aitengineering.com

Gator Leader

Jason Eddy, BS '01

President

Industry

Engineering

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 96

2021: Rank 61

2020: Rank 59

2019: Rank 28

2018: Rank 25

2017: Rank 64

#Engineering
#Orlando
#FL
#2020
#2017
#2018
#2019
#2021
#2025

Amicon Management is a full-service real estate services company. Its team brings a tailored approach to clients’ real estate projects, “delivering structure, stability and confidence throughout the entire construction process.” Founded by UF alumni Adam Mopsick and Ross Adickman, Amicon was recently recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest growing companies.

amiconmanagement.us

Gator Leader

Adam Mopsick BSBA ’93

CEO & Co-Founder

Ross Adickman BBC ’76

Co-Founder

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Miami, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 57

2019: Rank 45

2018: Rank 32

2017: Rank 22

AspirEDU helps students graduate. It analyzes schools' data to identify students who are at risk of dropping out and outlines best practices that teachers can use to maximize students' school performances.

aspiredu.com

Gator Leader

Don VanDemark Jr., BS ’91, MBA ’99

CTO/Co-Founder

Industry

Education

Location

Holmes Beach, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 79

2022: Rank 24

2021: Rank 76

2020: Rank 75

2019: Rank 46

2018: Rank 15

#Holmes 
#FL
#2020
#2019
#2018
#2021
#Education
#2022
#2023

Avant Healthcare Professionals is the premier staffing specialist for internationally educated registered nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists. Avant has placed thousands of international healthcare professionals across U.S. facilities to help improve the continuity of their care, fill hard-to-find specialties, and increase patient satisfaction, revenue and HCAHPS scores. Avant is a Joint Commission accredited staffing agency and founding member of AAIHR.

avanthealthcare.com

Gator Leader

Shari Costantini, BSN ’88

CEO/Founder

Industry

Health

Location

Casselberry, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 60

2020: Rank 53

2019: Rank 20

2018: Rank 59

Awesome Motive Inc. is a leading software and media company that helps small businesses grow and compete. Its software is used on over 3 million websites and serves billions of monthly impressions. It is considered a thought-leader by peers because of its rapid growth and innovation. Whatever the market conditions or current trends, Awesome Motive helps customers gain competitive business advantage and stay ahead of the curve.

awesomemotive.com

Gator Leader

Syed Balkhi, BA '11

Founder & CEO

Industry

Software

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 43

2018: Rank 60

2017: Rank 66

Founded by Annette Cornwell Bauer in 2006, Blakeland Construction Services serves commercial and public clients throughout the Southeast. It provides a full range of construction services, including new building construction, building renovations and roadway paving, with its strength being mechanical and electrical contracting. Blakeland’s staff has extensive experience with campus projects, producing administrative plans, submitting and tracking transmittals, and onsite and offsite management.

blakeland.us

Gator Leader

Annette Cornwell Bauer, BSCE 96

President

Karen Strange, ME 09

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Jonesville, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 16

2017: Rank 2

Carlos Penin founded C.A.P. Government, Inc. in 1989. Using tailored solutions, CAP provides clients with focused, needs-based building department solutions, and outsources licensed employees. CAP has a staff of 152 serving 45 cities and four educational clients. Technology, continuing education and customer-centered services continue to fuel CAP’s growth in outsourced building department services.

capfla.com

Gator Leader

Carlos A. Penin, BSCE '77

President

Industry

Government Services

Location

Coral Gables, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 75

2017: Rank 92

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

The Capaz Law Firm was established in 2012. The firm focuses its practice in the areas of civil litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury, including tractor-trailer accidents, auto accidents and catastrophic injuries. It is committed to the best results by providing individual attention in order to achieve clients’ goals.

capazlaw.com

Gator Leader

Dereck Capaz, BABA '00

President

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Tampa, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 88

2018: Rank 83

Capital Technology partners with retailers and brands to bring to market innovative, beautiful products. Established in 2011, Capital Technology is a premier distributor of home appliances, working closely with our brand partners and retailers to provide successful brand management, distribution and supply chain management across retail channels. Our core brands, SALAV and True & Tidy, are distributed in more than 10,000 stores across North and South America.

capitaltechnologyinc.com

Gator Leader

Julia Akman, BSBA '02

COO

Industry

Consumer Products & Services

Location

Chino, CA

Years Honored

2019: Rank 66

2018: Rank 47

Carolina Classic Builders was founded on bringing customer service back to homebuilding. The firm balances all factors of construction: form, function, cost, attainability, look and feel. Each project is value engineered to ensure each dollar is allotted in the best possible way, maximizing efficiency and style. Carolina Classic strives to be innovative and ahead of the curve, utilizing software to keep customers up-to-date and provide the best customer service.

carolinaclassicbuilders.com

Gator Leader

Evan Weiss, BABA ‘99

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Charlotte, NC

Years Honored

2018: Rank 73

2016: Rank 64

CEI is a privately held company founded in 1999. It provides turnkey engineering and construction solutions to local, state and federal governments, and large private clients to support infrastructure improvements and environmental compliance. With offices in Miami-Dade, Pembroke Pines and Atlanta, CEI responds to the needs of clients while harnessing the breadth of services of large firms.

cherokeecorp.com

Gator Leader

Gabino Cuevas, BSCHE '83, MBA '97

CEO

Christine Franklin, MBA '97

President

Alex Sanchez, BSEN '95

EVP

Amanuel Worku, BSEN '98

Vice President

Industry

Engineering

Location

Miami Lakes, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 33

2017: Rank 95

Chloe’s is the all-natural, guilt-free alternative to frozen yogurt. Chloe’s boasts a creamy consistency unique in the marketplace because it’s made from just fruit, water and organic cane sugar. It is dairy free, gluten free, fat free, vegan and kosher parave and free from all eight major allergens. Chloe’s has grown from a single shop in NYC to a national provider of pops and soft serve to over 10,000 grocery stores and wholesale accounts nationwide.

chloesfruit.com

Gator Leader

Todd Hoffman, BSBA '02, MS '03

CFO

Industry

Food & Beverage

Location

New York, NY

Years Honored

2019: Rank 33

2018: Rank 7

Founded by Don and Phyllis VanDemark, Construction Specialties and Design started as a residential renovation company. Don VanDemark Jr joined our management team and we have grown into a facilities maintenance company that encompasses the southeast United States and services over 50 major companies.

fixthestore.com

Gator Leader

Phyllis VanDemark, AA '70

President

Donald VanDemark, BS '70

Vice President

Donald VanDemark, Jr., AA '89, BSBA '91, MBA '99

Construction and Design

Location

DeLand, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 92

2024: Rank 15

2023: Rank 37

2020: Rank 50

2019: Rank 21

2018: Rank 88

#Other
#DeLand
#FL
#2020
#2019
#2018
#2023

#2024

#2025

Ctrip.com International is a leading provider of online travel and related services, including accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and in-destination services and corporate travel management. Since its inception in 1999, Ctrip Group has become one of the largest travel service providers in the world.

ctrip.com

Gator Leader

Jane Sun, BSAC '92

CEO

Industry

Travel & Hospitality

Location

Shanghai, China

Years Honored

2020: Rank 83

2019: Rank 27

2018: Rank 34

2016: Rank 70

Curant Health is one of the fastest-growing health care companies in the nation, and is one of only four large health care companies to be on the INC 500/5000 for four consecutive years. Curant is a national thought-leader on developing and implementing chronic disease-state, patient-focused protocols. Its robust patient experience dramatically improves patient outcomes while significantly reducing costs associated with problematic diseases.

curanthealth.com

Gator Leader

Marc O’Connor, BSISE '90

Principal & COO

Industry

Health

Location

Smyrna, GA

Years Honored

2018: Rank 84

2017: Rank 65

Headquartered in Naples, DeAngelis Diamond is an award-winning construction management firm and a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry. In its first 23 years it has grown from a regional construction management company to a respected innovative leader.

deangelisdiamond.com

Gator Leader

John DeAngelis, BSBC ’91

Co-Founder

David Diamond, BBC ’85

Co-Founder

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Naples, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 39

2019: Rank 95

2018: Rank 38

2017: Rank 72

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

DOME HEADWEAR CO. provides the best in custom headwear to brands, people, lifestyles and schools nationwide. With unique and powerful partnerships, they have over 300 custom headwear distributors across the country. Proudly based in Jacksonville, Florida, the founders, Jeff Whitaker and Chris Hetland, take precedence in putting their footprint on the local market and growing a nationally recognized brand. DOME was also recognized by Gator100, INC 5000 and the Jacksonville Fast 50.

domeheadwear.co

Gator Leader

Jeff Whitaker, BA ’04

Co-Founder/President

Chris Hetland, BA ’07

Co-Founder

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Jacksonville Beach, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 72

2020: Rank 31

2019: Rank 16

2018: Rank 53

Drape98 sells, manufactures and installs custom drapes, shades and other window treatments throughout the Southeast and beyond. The company works with interior designers, architects, builders and developers, and owners for both residential and commercial properties. Its specialty is high-end, custom designs for residences, resort properties, country clubs and restaurants.

drape98.com

Gator Leader

Chris Harrelson, BA ‘79

Owner

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Destin, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 90

2016: Rank 85

DUCON Consultants is one of the most renowned enterprises in structural design, industrial planning and project management. With over 30 years of experience (evolving from DUCON consulting engineers) and offices in Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Surat, it currently has projects in 16 cities in India, and a portfolio that includes over 1,880 completed projects: commercial and residential high-rise, malls, hospitals, educational campuses, museums, stadiums, banquets, hotels and 600 industrial structures.

duconconsultants.in

Gator Leader

Ustav Shah, MS '08

Executive Director

Industry

Engineering

Location

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Years Honored

2018: Rank 93

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

Echo Interaction Group is an award-winning, mobile application development firm headquartered in Orlando. Founded in 2008, Echo has worked with organizations varying from startups and entrepreneurs, to Fortune 500 clients and the federal government. To date, it has developed over 70 Android and iOS applications. Echo provides critical technological brainstorming, in-depth business analysis and strategies, comprehensive project planning and on-going maintenance and measurement to optimize clients’ mobile approach.

justecho.com

Gator Leader

Carlos Carbonell, BSADV '97

CEO

Industry

Software

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 66

Founded in 2010 by Patrick Murray, eco Construction is a full-service general contracting and construction management firm. eco Construction specializes in the healthcare and K-12 and Higher educational market segments. The business was built around basic a principle; commitment to clients, employees, and communities. This is achieved by establishing and following a set of solid core values; commitment, service, honesty, integrity, and quality.

ecoconstructionar.com

Gator Leader

Patrick Murray MS ’06

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Little Rock, AR

Years Honored

2023: Rank 51

2020: Rank 10

2019: Rank 4

2018: Rank 52

#ConstructionandDesign
#LittleRock
#AR
#2020
#2019
#2018
#2023

Emerald C’s Development is a full service General Contractor, specializing in interior build-out projects. We serve all markets including corporate/office, health care, industrial, production, education, recreation, and retail. We pride ourselves on being more than the typical contractor by utilizing innovative approaches and problem solving skills to think outside of the box and help our clients make value-driven decisions.

emerald-cs.com

Gator Leader

Brittany Culbreth, BSBC ’06

President

Jesse Culbreth, BSR ’05

Vice President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 82

2020: Rank 47

2019: Rank 25

2018: Rank 6

2017: Rank 4

Encore Mechanical, LLC is an air conditioning & heating commercial contractor and service business that has earned a leadership position in Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) cooling and heating systems. VRF is state-of-the-art technology that provides super efficiencies, uses no carbon fuels, and takes less space than ol' timey HVAC commercial systems. Based in Dallas - Ft Worth Texas, Encore routinely installs and services VRF system in high rise apartments, hotels, schools, offices, churches, data centers, and municipal buildings. Some of the Encore's past projects include Hotel Vin, Grapevine, TX, Staybridge Suites, Savanah GA, Monarch at Hall Park Residences in Frisco, TX, and Denton County Courthouse Renovation, Denton, TX.

encoremechanical.com

Gator Leader

John Reynal, BSAG '89

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Southlake, TX

Years Honored

2025: Rank 50

2022: Rank 19

2021: Rank 74

2018: Rank 46

#2018
#Southlake
#TX
#ConstructionandDesign
#2021
#2022

#2025

Entech is a managed service provider with locations in Fort Myers, Bradenton and Naples. It specializes in managed services for businesses with 20 to 100- plus users, including network and user support, security threat protection, strategic IT planning and proactive systems care. Entech strives to provide comprehensive technical services and solutions that every business needs to be successful.

entechus.com

Gator Leader

Jake Spanberger, BSBA '00

President

Industry

IT Services

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 56

2017: Rank 100

Farrington Law is a boutique employment law firm that defends businesses in employment litigation and EEOC and Department of Labor investigations throughout the United States. Founded in 2003, the firm prides itself on hiring best-in-class talent in every role and providing outstanding legal representation and outstanding customer service to its clients.

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Gator Leader

Danial Farrington, BA 94

Managing Partner

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Bethesda, MD

Years Honored

2018: Rank 44

2017: Rank 50

2016: Rank 69

FBC Mortgage, LLC (FBC) is a Top 20 National Mortgage Lender headquartered in Orlando, FL. FBC is licensed in 48 states and has over 1,000 team members nationwide. FBC specializes in residential mortgage lending through their retail and wholesale/correspondent channels and offers purchase, refinance, construction, and renovation loans. Their focus is on providing their customers and business partners with industry best practices and service. Many of the nation’s largest real estate firms and home builders rely on FBC for their mortgage needs, along with a large referral base of satisfied past customers.

fbchomeloads.com

Gator Leader

Robert Nunziata, BSBA '94

CEO

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 14

2018: Rank 28

2017: Rank 41

Fiorella Insurance is an insurance agency that helps customers find the right insurance product to meet their needs, with an emphasis on health, home, auto, dental and supplemental policies. The company has seen tremendous growth the last four years.

fiorellainsurance.com

Gator Leader

Nick Fiorella, Jr., BSBA '00, MA '01

CEO

Industry

Insurance

Location

Stuart, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 23

The Florida Agency Network is a conglomerate of settlement providers, title agencies, business support units and closing support services that power a network of closing services providers throughout Florida. Members of FAN have formed a strategic alliance to share back-office services, pooled resources and offer their clients greater geographic coverage.

flagency.net

Gator Leader

Aaron Davis, BSBA '99

CEO

Wayne Harrell, BSAC '87, MACC '89

CFO

Jim Holloway, BA '83, JD '93

General Counsel

Mike LaRosa, BS '95, JD '98

COO

Industry

Insurance

Location

Plant City, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 81

Florida Mortgage Firm started in 2009 as a solution for an industry dominated by overpriced products and stressful lending experiences. The company flourishes by offering wholesale interest rates to the public. It further prevails through continual analysis of how it can improve the customer experience. Despite a housing crisis and shrinking economy, the company experienced unparalleled growth in the industry.

flamortgagefirm.com

Gator Leader

Nate Davis, BSADV '01

President

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Plant City, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 89

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

Gast Construction Group is a full-service Construction Management Firm located in West Palm Beach, Florida specializing in Commercial and Residential Construction in Palm Beach County, Florida.

gastconstructiongroup.com

Gator Leader

Allen Gast, BSBC ’00

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 33

2024: Rank 40

2020: Rank 23

2019: Rank 17

2018: Rank 70

#ConstructionandDesign
#WestPalmBeach
#FL
#2020
#2019
#2018
#2024

#2025

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

Founded in 1991, Gulf Building LLC provides an innovative, integrated, and hands-on approach to construction management throughout the greater South Florida market and beyond. Celebrating over 32 successful years in business, Gulf Building believes that completing a project on-time is just as important as staying within budget. Additionally, quality construction can only be achieved with expertise and skill which Gulf provides on all its projects.

To that end, Gulf Building holds itself to a higher standard than most other construction firms, not only in the work that it delivers, but also regarding the employees in which the company invests. With a foundation based on integrity, quality and experience, Gulf Building’s detail-oriented, forward-thinking approach to construction management consistently generates end results that are on time, within budget and exceed client expectations.

gulfbuilding.com

Gator Leader

John Scherer, BSBC '00

President/CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2024: Rank 38

2021: Rank 48

2018: Rank 39

#2018
#FL
#FortLauderdale
#ConstructionandDesign
#2021
#2024

Hall Architects is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary firm specializing in architecture, design, historic preservation and planning. Its public and private sector projects have been recognized with awards at the local, state and national levels. The firm was founded in 2004.

hallarchitects.com

Gator Leader

Gregory Hall, BDES '83, MARCH '86

President & Principal Architect

Eleana Hall, BSBA '92

CFO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Sarasota, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 76

2017: Rank 54

Hyatt Survey is a full-service surveying and mapping firm keeping on the leading edge of technology. We provide professional surveying and mapping services throughout the state of Florida. Hyatt Survey is a leader in the hydrographic survey industry in Florida, working on large scale projects such as the Kissimmee River Restoration and beach nourishment sites. Our headquarters has been in Manatee County for the last 22 years. Both owners graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in Geomatics. Russell Hyatt serves on the UF advisory boards for SFRC and the Geomatics program.

hyatt-survey.com

Gator Leader

Pamela Hyatt, BSSV '90

President

Russell Hyatt, BSSV '90

Vice President

Industry

Other: Surveying and Mapping

Location

Bradenton, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 93

2023: Rank 87

2022: Rank 87

2018: Rank 94

2017: Rank 82

#Other
#Bradenton
#FL
#2018
#2017
#2022
#2023

#2025

Infinite Energy is a Florida-based provider serving customers in five states, as well as wholesale customers in 22 states. It transports natural gas on pipelines and hubs throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company has been recognized as one of the best workplaces by Florida Trend, Outside and Inc. magazines.

infiniteenergy.com

Gator Leader

Darin Cook, BS ‘87

CEO

Industry

Energy

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 91

2018: Rank 86

2017: Rank 49

2016: Rank 90

Founded in 2009 to acquire multi-family apartment properties in Florida, Insula Companies have acquired more than 6,000 units valued in excess of $500 million. The firm’s strategy is to acquire communities requiring cosmetic or substantial rehab as well as under-performing properties that may have management-induced problems.

insulacompanies.com

Gator Leader

Fred Cochran, MBA 03

President

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Sarasota, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 71

2017: Rank 59

J. Raymond Construction Corp. is a full service general contractor committed to treating its employees, customer and business partners the RIGHT WAY. In the past 35 years, JRCC has become one of the most recognizable construction companies in the Southeast delivering diverse facilities such as grocery stores, shopping centers, service centers, warehouse and pharmacy/distribution centers. Since its founding JRCC has remained committed to delivering work of the highest quality for a wide range of commercial and industrial clients.

jray.com

Gator Leader

Jon Roemer, AA ’94, BS ’94, BSBC ‘98

Chief Executive Officer

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Longwood, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 48

2018: Rank 64

2017: Rank 71

2016: Rank 76

#Longwood
#FL
#2016
#2018
#ConstructionandDesign
#2017

#2025

Jackson Orthodontics is a practice for children and adults. Its goals are to create beautiful smiles for all its patients and remain committed to strengthening the local community. Through excellent patient service and continually striving to improve, Jackson Orthodontics hopes to continue to be leader in orthodontics.

drjacksonsmiles.com

Gator Leader

Alfred Jackson, BSESS '01

Owner & Orthodontist

Industry

Health

Location

Charlotte, NC

Years Honored

2020: Rank 94

2019: Rank 55

2018: Rank 57

2017: Rank 60

Family-owned and operated, Jaguar Power Sports provides the latest and best in power sports products to make outdoor living more enjoyable. Founded in 2008 with roots in a flea market store, it has since grown to be one of the leading power sports companies in the South. Jaguar Power Sports’ dedicated employees and loyal customers are the foundation of the company and allow it to continue to grow and exceed annual goals.

jaguarpowersports.com

Gator Leader

Shaun Jackrel, BSA ‘10

Owner

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 35

2017: Rank 16

2016: Rank 31

Jimerson Birr is a Florida-based law firm with global reach that seeks to exceed client expectations through commitment to excellence and by adding value to our clients’ businesses. We are committed to handling each matter with the same quality, care, attention to detail and respect as if we were representing ourselves. We are accessible, responsible, prepared, efficient and results driven. Our clients and colleagues value us because they trust our integrity and abilities.

Our team has accepted the lasting responsibility of protecting our clients’ rights, businesses, properties, investments and finances. In both established and emerging businesses, our professionals are integral, trusted advisers and advocates, giving our clients insights into legal and business considerations that guide prudent decision making. We work with some of the world’s most respected and well-established businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, and individuals looking to overcome challenges. Our award-winning law firm is at its best when it helps clients set measurable goals and develops multi-level strategies to achieve them. Our lawyers are trained to take ownership of our clients’ challenges by getting close to the problem and close to the people who can benefit from the solutions we provide.

Jimerson Birr is dedicated to helping clients manage risks, maximize opportunities and move their businesses forward. Our attorneys work resolutely to protect and promote our clients’ interests on legal matters around the world, often high-stakes litigation with immeasurable consequences. We’re business-oriented lawyers equally comfortable as community leaders, private transaction counselors or courtroom advocates.

jimersonfirm.com

Gator Leader

Charles Jimerson, JD ’05

Founder, CEO

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 89

2021: Rank 75

2018: Rank 65

2017: Rank 37

2015: Rank 62

#Jacksonville
#FL
#LegalServices
#2015
#2017
#2018
#2021

#2025

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

Founded in 2005, KAST Construction Company is a general contracting company based in West Palm Beach, with offices in Tampa and Miami. KAST is one of Florida’s largest contractors and ranked nationally by ENR Magazine as the 170th largest contractor. KAST is diversified geographically and by market sector, focusing on large complex projects in the hospitality, residential, educational, senior living, private club and municipal sectors.

kastbuild.com

Gator Leader

Mike Neal, BBC '79

CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 62

2018: Rank 36

2017: Rank 17

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

2025: Rank 62

2024: Rank 58

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

#2024

#2025

The Law Office of Mary E. King assists individuals and businesses with IRS tax issues. The firm focuses on resolving tax issues through a variety of methods, including negotiating currently non-collectible status, offers in compromise, installment agreements, innocent spouse cases, audits, removing levies, releasing liens and negotiating penalty abatement.

floridataxlawyers.com

Gator Leader

Mary King, BSBA '88

Attorney

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Sarasota, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 99

LeadingAgile LLC was formed with the vision of helping larger, more complex organizations throughout North America achieve better business outcomes through the systematic application of agile delivery methods across an entire organization. The company provides a discreet consulting perspective and facilitates its consulting process by providing a unique blend of service offerings designed to help clients define, implement and sustain their agile transformation.

leadingagile.com

Gator Leader

Mike Cottmeyer, BSCEN ’93

CEO

Industry

IT Services

Location

Duluth, GA

Years Honored

2022: Rank 66

2021: Rank 25

2020: Rank 66

2018: Rank 74

2017: Rank 53

2016: Rank 3

Max Health exists to inspire people to their full life potential by equipping them with a new health care strategy. With three locations in the greater Milwaukee area and over 1,000 active patients, Max Health is the largest wellness clinic in southeastern Wisconsin.

maxhealthchiro.com

Gator Leader

Jen Frahm, BABA '04, BSESS '04

Clinic Director

Matt Frahm, BSA '04

CEO

Industry

Health

Location

Brookfield, WI

Years Honored

2019: Rank 68

2018: Rank 22

Medical Care Alert provides personal emergency response systems to senior citizens in all 50 states. Its life-saving “Help At The Push Of A Button” service allows seniors to live independently, knowing they can get assistance when they need it. Medical Care Alert is nationally recognized with A+ BBB rating.

medicalcarealert.com

Gator Leader

Bryan Stapp, BSBA 84

President

Industry

Security

Location

Northville, MI

Years Honored

2019: Rank 48

2018: Rank 68

2017: Rank 88

Moss is a national construction management company providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects across the United States. A family business, forged on longstanding relationships and unwavering trust, they put their world-class experience and entrepreneurial spirit to work across all areas of construction management, general contracting, design-build and public-private partnerships.

mosscm.com

Gator Leader

Scott R. Moss, BBC ‘96

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 84

2018: Rank 29

2017: Rank 36

2016: Rank 91

Net Conversion is a digital media company focused on paid media and analytics. It believes in the inherent benefits of digital marketing and carefully surveys the ad landscape in-and-around clients’ industries. From there, it develops and implements digital marketing and analytics strategies to meet — and exceed — clients’ goals. Net Conversion has been named one of the best places to work by the Orlando Business Journal four years in a row.

netconversion.com

Gator Leader

Ryan Fitzgerald, BA 97

Owner

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 69

NuJak Companies is one of the leading full-service, minority-certified, commercial construction companies in Florida. With offices in North, Central, South and Southwest Florida, the company specializes in providing pre- construction, construction management, design-build and general contracting services to clients in the K-12 and higher education, government, health care, religious, industrial and warehouse, recreational, and commercial and retail industries.

nujak.com

Gator Leader

Frank Kendrick, BBC 89

President & CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Lakeland, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 2

2017: Rank 6

Orlando Legal, originally known as The Orlando Family Firm, was founded in 2010. To accommodate the firm’s rapid growth and expansion of legal practice areas beyond family law, the firm was re-branded as Orlando Legal in 2017. The firm’s 18 attorneys handle cases in the areas of family law, business litigation, employment law, immigration, personal injury, estates and trusts, mediation, criminal defense and appellate law.

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Gator Leader

Jonathan Simon, BSBA 04, MA 05, JD 07

CEO & Managing Partner

Jill Simon, BSBA 04, JD 07

Co-owner & Attorney

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 9

Parisleaf is a branding and web agency with roots in Gainesville. Your brand has a purpose — and Parisleaf exists to help you find it, show it and leave a legacy that matters. We believe that purpose-driven brands will outshine all others by elevating minds, nourishing bodies and enriching the planet. Our mission is to guide courageous brands, illuminate curious minds and grow communities by design

parisleaf.com

Gator Leader

Alison Paris, Alumna

COO

Industry

Advertising & Marketing

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 92

2018: Rank 97

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors is a privately owned civil contracting firm. It performs work in the public and private market and specializes in clearing, grading, underground utility and roadway construction.

petticoatschmitt.com

Gator Leader

Ryan Schmitt, BA ‘99

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 62

2017: Rank 10

2016: Rank 26

Founded by UF students in 2000, Postal Solutions offers mail delivery management services for over 80,000 student housing residents per day, proprietary online package logging software, and monitored package rooms and electronic package locker systems coast-to-coast.

mailandpackages.com

Gator Leader

Craig Meddin BA ’01

CEO

Industry

Other

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 45

2018: Rank 63

2017: Rank 98

2016: Rank 89

Power Grid Engineering is an electric utility engineering firm, setting the bar of quality across the nation through people and process. The company was founded in 2007 after Michael and William left their former jobs to specialize a new business in engineering design, field services, and consulting for the power systems industry. With over 180 employees and 21 licensed professional engineers, Power Grid Engineering now supports over 10 Fortune 500 companies’ electric utilities.

“Treat people—employees, clients, and suppliers—like you want to be treated.”

powergridengineering.com

Gator Leader

William “Glenn” Durie, BSEE ‘01

Founding Partner

Michael J. Wright, BSEE ‘98

Founding Partner & President

Industry

Engineering

Location

Winter Springs, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 49

2016: Rank 93

PPM Solar was founded in 2009 to provide the cleanest and most affordable electricity on Earth. Since then, we have focused exclusively on solar system installations and battery energy storage. This targeted approach and dedicated team have propelled PPM Solar to emerge as one of the most respected solar development firms in the Southeastern United States. At PPM Solar, we empower homeowners and businesses to take control of their energy costs with transparent, affordable solar solutions, ensuring their life comfort while positively impacting the environment.

https://ppm.solar/

Gator Leader

Jason Gonos, BSME ‘05

Director

Industry

Energy

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 94

2024: Rank 60

2019: Rank 14

2018: Rank 4

2015: Rank 27

#Gainesville
#FL
#2015
#2019
#2018

#2024
#Energy

#2025

Founded in 2010, Premier Property Management is a customer-focused and technologically advanced property management firm. Its goal is to ensure the financial success of customers’ property, while freeing owners from the day-to-day stresses of property management. Its services are consistently updated to meet the changing demands within the marketplace.

propertymanagementnaples.com

Gator Leader

Jamie Jones, BS '99

Principal

Mike DePaola, BS '05

Operator

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Naples, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 59

2018: Rank 45

#2018
#Naples
#FL
#RealEstate

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 2010, Property Economics is a family-owned real estate business that ranks in the top 1 percent in Illinois as top agents. It ensures exceptional service at every step of the home-buying and selling process. It blends expert knowledge and experience with the latest technology and a cohesive network to get the job done with energy and enthusiasm.

propecon.com

Gator Leader

Aparajita Leekha, MS 06

Managing Partner

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Schaumburg, IL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 80

Rad Wear is a family-owned business that specializes in customized apparel and promotional products. We sell an extensive range of customized products to a broad range of customers from educational and fundraising, to healthcare, construction and more. Our standard is to provide unparalleled customer service while keeping up with the high expectations of our clientele. Rad Wear prides itself on our expertise and complete customer satisfaction.

http://radwear.com/

Gator Leader

Jennifer Ruland, BS '98

Co-Owner

Radley Ruland, BS '96

Co-Owner

Industry

Advertising & Marketing

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 55

2024: Rank 75

2019: Rank 75

2018: Rank 42

#AdvertisingandMarketing
#Gainesville
#FL
#2019
#2018
#2024

#2025

RAPiD Genomics provides DNA genotyping and data analysis solutions for applications in agriculture and livestock industries. Its data analysis solutions include bioinformatics services and genetic analyses comprising genetic mapping. The company provides services, library preparation, probe design for sequence and exome capture, and ultra-conserved elements targeted sequencing. RAPiD Genomics also provides NGS diagnostics to multinational pharmaceutical companies for the detection of viral infections and vaccines.

rapid-genomics.com

Gator Leader

Marcio Resende, PhD 14

CEO

Leandro Neves, PhD 13

Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer

Industry

Biotechnology

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 40

2017: Rank 55

RedTeam manages all aspects of the construction process by communicating and collaborating online through its cloud-based project management solution. With an intuitive interface and real-time updates, RedTeam enables construction and project finance teams to collaborate at all stages of a project.

redteam.com

Gator Leader

Michael Wright BSBA ’85

CEO

Industry

Software

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 70

2019: Rank 9

2018: Rank 12

Rhyme & Reason Design helps build brand champions by creating designs and strategic solutions for clients that successfully reflect their unique company culture. Behind every beautiful design is a smart idea, and Rhyme & Reason Design believes that you can’t have one without the other. Whether a small business, a big city or a national Greek organization, the company makes sure the brand is the perfect combination of both.

rhymeandreasondesign.com

Gator Leader

Karen McKenzie, BFAGR ‘06

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Scarlett Rosier, BSADV ‘05, MSADV ‘05

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2018: Rank 61

2017: Rank 91

2016: Rank 84

RotoGrinders is the leading community and content provider for Daily Fantasy Sports. RotoGrinders provides fantasy sports fans with strategy, research and community content, such as SiriusXM radio shows, online TV shows, research tools, articles and more. RotoGrinders has 25-plus employees in Nashville and over 130 working throughout North America. RotoGrinders was named the best news and analysis site in daily fantasy sports.

rotogrinders.com

Gator Leader

Cameron MacMillan, BSAC 07, MS 09

Co-Founder & COO

Industry

Media

Location

Nashville, TN

Years Honored

2018: Rank 26

2017: Rank 3

RVG & Company provides financial leadership to businesses and individuals by delivering high quality accounting, tax and business advisory services. It partners with clients as their trusted advisor and tailors services to each client’s needs, helping them achieve their highest potential. Its Certified Public Accountants and business advisors share innovative and proactive approaches to seeking solutions in the areas of U.S. taxes, international taxes and accounting.

rvgco.com

Gator Leader

Larry Rice, MBA 13

Managing Director

Nate VandenBerg, MBA 11

Director of Taxation

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 30

2018: Rank 14

OHK Labs (now Salon’s Choice) was initially founded as an app development company. It pivoted into e-commerce, launching Salon’s Choice, an Amazon store that resells top-selling branded products. Initially launched to sell beauty items, it has expanded into apparel, outdoor gear and nutritional and muscle supplements.

OHK Labs

Gator Leader

Oren Kantor, BSBA 10, MSE 11

President & CEO

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 3

Shuster Saben & Estevez is the leading law firm in Florida representing medical providers on personal injury protection (P.I.P.) claims. Started in 2004, Shuster Saben & Estevez celebrated 20 years of service this year to the medical community, recovering millions in unpaid PIP benefits for doctors and other medical practices.

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piplaw.com

Gator Leaders

Adam Saben, BS '88

Senior Partner 

Richard Shuster, BS ’91, JD ‘94

Senior Partner

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Miami, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 78

2024: Rank 19

2023: Rank 20

2022: Rank 63

2021: Rank 83

2018: Rank 78

#LegalServices
#Miami
#FL
#2018
#2021​
#2022
#2023

#2022

#2024

#2025

Founded in 2010, SKY Facial Plastic Surgery has built its reputation on impressive results that look incredibly natural. SKY specializes in the face & neck only and operates out of its own fully accredited private surgical center. Repeatedly voted the Best in San Diego, SKY attracts patients from around the world for its custom surgical procedures.

skyfacialplasticsurgery.com

Gator Leader

Amber N. Yoo, BABA 04, MBA 10

Vice President

Industry

Health

Location

San Diego, CA

Years Honored

2019: Rank 47

2018: Rank 24

2017: Rank 34

Social News Desk is the leading provider of social media management software for newsrooms. The company was founded by journalists, for journalists. Today, more than 2,500 newsrooms worldwide use the Social News Desk software suite to manage, distribute, secure, display and monetize social media.

socialnewsdesk.com

Gator Leader

Kim Wilson, BSTEL 02

President & Founder

Industry

Media

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2019: Rank 31

2018: Rank 11

2017: Rank 51

2016: Rank 14

Southeast Veterinary Neurology is a team of caring people who specialize in veterinary neurology, neurosurgery and advanced imaging. Its experts treat conditions such as paralysis, seizures and balance problems. Pioneers of highfield MRI and advanced neurosurgical procedures for pets, it has helped over 20,000 pets walk again.

sevneurology.com

Gator Leader

Michael Wong, BSA '99, DVM '05

DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)

Industry

Health

Location

Miami, FL

Years Honored

2020: Rank 82

2019: Rank 76

2018: Rank 82

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

2024: Rank 61

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

#2024

Sticklen & Dreyer, P.C. is a personal injury law firm with offices located in both Columbia and Joplin, MO. Since the firm’s founding in 1997, Charlie Sticklen and Shelly Dreyer have received over $150 million in settlements and judgements for their clients. With a support staff of five, Sticklen & Dreyer provides personalized customer service to clients throughout Central and Southwest Missouri. Founding partner, Charlie Sticklen, earned his BA from the University of Florida in 1988.

sticklenanddreyer.com

Gator Leader

Charlie Sticklen, BS ’88

President

Dawn Hobbie-Sticklen, BSBA ’88

Director of Marketing and Human Resources

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Joplin, MO

Years Honored

2021: Rank 90

2018: Rank 48

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

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

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

The Free Ride was started in 2010 on a hunch that people would love easy, free transportation. It set out to do things differently from the start, using gas- free electric shuttles and working with awesome brands. Riders responded, and now with service in 12 cities, The Free Ride has become a leader in the micro-transit industry.

ridecircuit.com

Gator Leader

James Mirras, BSBA 09

Co-founder

Industry

Other

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 20

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

Thinking Media has developed respected tools in edtech and healthtech. KeyTrain was created, scaled to 28 state contracts and then acquired by ACT (college testing company) in 2011. PictureRx was created and acquired by BioScape Digital after garnering three National Institute of Health grants. CharacterEd.Net received a national appropriation grant. Thinking Media’s fourth product, Learning Blade, already has two statewide contracts and use in 28 states in less than three years.

thinkingmedia.com

Gator Leader

Sheila Boyington, BSCHE 83

President

Dane Boyington, BSCHE 83

CTO

Industry

Education

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Years Honored

2018: Rank 98

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant concept inspiring healthier lifestyles across the country, with nearly 650 locations nationwide. With snack and meal options for any time of day, Tropical Smoothie Cafe serves better-for-you smoothies, salads, wraps, sandwiches and flatbreads. Upgraded app technology and enhanced mobile ordering capabilities further elevate the digital and dine-in cafe experience and emphasize the brand’s focus on convenience.

tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

Gator Leader

Scott Pressly, BSCHE 90

Chairman

Industry

Food & Beverage

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2019: Rank 99

2018: Rank 100

Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency offers the best in childcare, from babysitting to fulltime nanny care with no placement fees, application fees or membership fees. Nannies can assist with pick-up and drop-off from school and extracurricular activities, meal prep, homework help, playtime and more. Founded in 2011, the company has expanded to six locations throughout Florida and Georgia. All Twinkle Toes nannies are CPR certified, come with excellent references and are screened far beyond industry standards.

twinkletoesnanny.com

Gator Leader

Kristy Bickmeyer, BA 09

Founder

Industry

Other

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 26

2018: Rank 8

Urjanet, the global leader in utility data aggregation, helps organizations across the globe unlock the power of their utility data. The Urjanet Utility Data Platform aggregates, standardizes and delivers data from over 4,000 electric, natural gas, water, waste, telecom and cable utility providers worldwide. By combining an expansive network and intelligent, cloud-based technology, Urjanet simplifies how organizations access and use utility data.

urjanet.com

Gator Leader

Sanjoy Malik, MS 85, MS 86

CEO

Industry

Software

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2018: Rank 10

Vein911 is a leading care provider for venous and lymphatic disorders that lead to lifestyle limiting symptoms, leg swelling, impaired mobility and leg ulcers in the aging population. Treatments are exclusively non-surgical, including Endovenous Laser Therapy and Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy.

vein911.com

Gator Leader

Chris Pittman, BS 84

CEO

Industry

Health

Location

Tampa, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 67

Veteran Energy began in 2010 with the idea of making electricity service something special. It provides electricity for homes and businesses throughout Texas, and gives back a portion of each customer’s bill to the veteran support organization of their choice. It also works with Affinity Partners to provide resources where they’re needed most.

veteranenergy.us

Gator Leader

Darin Cook, BS 87

CEO

Industry

Energy

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 54

2018: Rank 5

2017: Rank 8

We are creators and innovators. At Vickers Design Group, our team is passionate about creating smart, responsive, and intentional design solutions that positively impact the lives and well-being of our clients and community. Our four studios – Tenant Solutions, Landlord Solutions, Special Projects, and Architecture – provide limitless interior design and architectural solutions for businesses to thrive. 

The VDG approach is not a one-size-fits-all, and we are not constrained to one look or one type of project. Instead, we make spaces uniquely suited to each client. Our talented team tackles a variety of project types including corporate, industrial, restaurants, breweries, retail, multifamily, ground-up and adaptive reuse.

Where others see hurdles, we unleash creativity, and where others see limitations, we imagine possibilities. That’s designed to work. 

vickersdesigngroup.com

Gator Leader

Travis Vickers, BS '95, MARCH '97

Principal - CEO

Industry

Construction & Design

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2025: Rank 37

2024: Rank 81

2019: Rank 83

2018: Rank 21

#2019
#2018
#Atlanta
#GA
#ConstructionandDesign

#2024

#2025

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

Founded in 2005, West Dentistry provides patients with general and cosmetic dentistry and restorative care to create spectacular, healthy smiles.

westdentistry.com

Gator Leader

Jacqueline West, DMD 01

Owner & CEO

Industry

Health

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2018: Rank 41

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

Xcel Wealth Management works with high net worth clients to manage their assets and develop plans to reach their goals. It strives to achieve clients’ goals by challenging them to think beyond rate of return. Xcel focuses on creating a measurable retirement plan today in order to pave the way for higher income options during clients’ golden years.

xcelwealth.com

Gator Leader

Jon Xynidis, BSESS '98

President

Erick Palacios, BSBA '02

Wealth Advisor

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Holly Hill, FL

Years Honored

2019: Rank 24

2018: Rank 79

Zaner Harden Law is a boutique personal injury law firm. It represents clients who have been injured by large corporations and insurance companies. It has been featured on Good Morning America, World News Tonight and in the Denver Post for high-profile victories. The firm works to ensure it lives up to its motto: Your Story Will Be Told.

zanerhardenlaw.com

Gator Leader

Kurt Zaner, BA 02, JD 06

Partner

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Denver, CO

Years Honored

2018: Rank 30