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

AgAmerica is one of the leading alternative land financing companies in the U.S. We specialize in agricultural real estate and provide a spectrum of flexible financing solutions that can be customized and adapted to meet the changing needs of farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners across the nation.

agamerica.com

Gator Leader

Brian Philpot, JD '97

CEO

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Lakeland, FL

Years Honored

2024: Rank 89

2022: Rank 37

2021: Rank 30

#FinancialServices
#Lakeland
#FL
#2021
#2022

#2024

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

Founded in 2003 in Panama City, Florida, Anderson Construction Company provides General Contracting services in the Commercial / Residential building industry. Garrett Anderson, Owner and President, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction from University of Florida, Certified General Contractors License, and has worked full time in the industry for over 26 years. His resume of successful projects include residential, commercial, medical, hospitality, educational, and governmental.

panamacitybuilder.com

Gator Leader

Garrett Anderson, BSBC '93

Owner

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Panama City, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 16

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

Athlete's Thread is a leader in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) merchandise space, offering student-athletes a platform to create and distribute custom apparel. Focused on empowering athletes, we partner with top universities and athletes nationwide, helping them build personal brands through high-quality merchandise. Our commitment to creativity and authenticity has led to partnerships with major retailers like Follett, Fanatics, Dick's Sporting Goods, Rally House, and Amazon.

Founded with a mission to elevate student-athletes, Athlete's Thread provides an innovative solution for athletes to generate revenue while enhancing fan engagement. By merging cutting-edge design with athlete-driven products, we continue to shape the future of NIL merchandise.

Our Story: From Threadly to Athlete's Thread Athlete's Thread was originally known as Threadly, a company that owned two successful brands: Greek House and College Thread. Greek House became a leader in custom apparel for Greek organizations, while College Thread catered to the collegiate market with a wide range of personalized products.

Recently, Greek House and College Thread were acquired by University Tees, a leading provider in the custom apparel space. This acquisition has allowed Athlete's Thread to focus exclusively on expanding our NIL offerings. Partnering with University Tees has provided enhanced resources, helping us solidify our position as a major player in the NIL marketplace.

http://www.athletesthread.com/

Gator Leader

Karthik Shanadi, BS ’14

Co-Founder/CEO

Luke McGurrin, BSBA ’14

Co-Founder/CEO

Ian Collins, BSAC ’14, MACC '14

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

New York, NY

Years Honored

2025: Rank 80

2024: Rank 86

2023: Rank 63

2022: Rank 98

2021: Rank 43

2020: Rank 25

2019: Rank 3

#CA
#2020
#2019
#2021

#ConsumerProductsandServices
#2022

#2023
#2024

#2025
#NewYork

Atmosphere Apps brings clarity, guidance, and confidence to the web and mobile app development process. Their design and development process has helped Fortune 500 companies, research institutions, and even small businesses achieve success on iOS, Android, and the web.

atmosphereapps.com

Gator Leader

Eric Poirier, BS '02, MBA '10

CEO

Industry

Software

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 95

Audience, Inc. is a full-service commercial audio-visual design and installation firm focused on cutting edge technology that will provide years of enjoyment and functionality. Audience is a family owned business serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Company maintains their position of expertise and superior service by continuously educating their design and installation teams. Notably, Audience maintains, services, and upgrades the audio, video, and control systems for the Dallas Cowboys franchise at their stadium, pro shops, and The Star (Dallas Cowboy’s Corporate Headquarters/Practice Facility/Multi-Use Complex). Currently, Audience is part of the technology upgrade team for ATT stadium where all clubs, corridors, and suites are being transformed with new Audio Video technology. This nearly $300 million project will bring the stadium to the elite level for a facility of its kind in preparation of welcoming the World Cup in 2026. Founded in 2002 by Jim and Carlina Womeldorph, Audience is a successful collaboration of their industry education and experience. Carlina (Terrana) Womeldorph is a double Gator graduate earning her B.S. in Accounting (94) and her Master's in Building Construction (96).

audiencetech.com

Gator Leader

Carlina Womeldorph, BSAC ’94, MBC ’96

President

Industry

Other

Location

Allen, TX

Years Honored

2025: Rank 8

2021: Rank 84

2015: Rank 75

#TX
#2015
#Allen
#2021
#2025
#BusinessProductsandServices

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

Bearbottom Clothing aims to be the go-to online men’s apparel brand for everyday comfort. The brand’s casual and active wear collections are designed with an emphasis on versatility, fit, and value. Leveraging a buy-one-give-one model, Bearbottom has donated hundreds of thousands of children’s shorts and school meals to garment-producing regions in India and Bangladesh.

bearbottomclothing.com

Gator Leader

Robert Felder, BS '16

Founder/CEO

Josh Firestone, BS '18

CMO

Megan Simon, BSBA '16

COO

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Clearwater, FL

Years Honored

2024: Rank 29

2023: Rank 3

2022: Rank 2

2021: Rank 21

#ConsumerProductsandServices
#Clearwater
#FL
#2021
#2022
#2023 

#2024

BHRS Companies provides comprehensive commercial real estate, construction management, and traditional and non-traditional contracting services to businesses, managers, tenants, investors and organizations alike primarily throughout the Southeast U.S. and, increasingly, nationwide and beyond.

bhrscompanies.com

Gator Leader

Brandon Hurd, BSBA '15

Founder/Managing Director

Industry

Business Products and Services

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 53

2021: Rank 4

Bryan Builders, LLC is a National General Contracting firm. They primarily specialize in the Industrial Construction and EV Charging Infrastructure, working with many well-known e-commerce and logistics clients on a national scale. Our growing team consists of the best and most qualified construction professionals in the industry, bringing over 300 years of experience to the table for their clients. A proud Gator owned business, with four additional University of Florida DCP alumni on the team!

bryanbuild.com

Gator Leader

Scott Bryan, BSBC '00

President

Martin Foster, BSBC '92

Vice President of Operations

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Longwood, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 12

2022: Rank 3

2021: Rank 7

#ConstructionandDesign
#Longwood
#FL
#2021
#2022
#2023

Burgess Civil is a civil construction contractor located in Tampa, FL. Specializing in earthwork, underground utilities and roadway construction. Offering turnkey construction services featuring 50+ pieces of heavy equipment and 120+ in house employees. Burgess aims to provide best industry value by self-performing contracts. Our customer base includes publicly traded homebuilders, private developers, general contractors, FDOT and other municipalities to have diversified revenue streams.

burgesscivil.com

Gator Leader

Ben Burgess, MBA ’12

Owner

Matt McKay, MBA ’12

Project Manager

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Tampa, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 46

2022: Rank 45

2021: Rank 34

2020: Rank 37

#ConstructionandDesign
#Tampa
#FL
#2020
#2021
#2022
#2023 

Carbonxt® is a technology driven company led by an expert force of PhD scientists and engineers with the technical knowledge to engineer novel sorbents for pollutant adsorption and resource recovery. Carbonxt is the only activated carbon pellet manufacturer in the U.S. with our most recent project addressing nutrient pollution reduction in Florida waterways. The company’s partnership philosophy and customer-centered values ensures success through continual and customized support for our customers.

carbonxt.com

Gator Leader

Regina Rodriguez, BSEN ’14, PHD ’18

President

Jack Drwiega, BSEN ’02, ME ’04

Capital Projects Manager

Industry

Engineering

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 10

Carroll Bradford, Inc., co-founded by Stephen Barnett and Jon Menke, is Florida’s premier construction solutions provider, delivering a superior customer experience and proudly preserving Florida communities. Starting in just a small 12’x12’ room of an office, Stephen and Jon have built Carroll Bradford into a leader in the construction industry by focusing on their customers, building relationships, and surrounding themselves with the best team in the business.

carrollbradford.com

Gator Leader

Jon Menke, BA ’02

CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 56

2020: Rank 14

2019: Rank 1

Cartaya and Associates Architects was founded in 1979 by our current CEO and University of Florida Alumnus, Mario Cartaya. We provide a comprehensive array of professional design-related services for governmental, institutional and private clients throughout South Florida. Our firm is devoted to the practice of high-quality architecture and has been recognized with numerous local, state and national awards and proclamations as well as a Congressional Record.

cartayaandassociates.com

Gator Leaders

Mario Cartaya, BARCH ’74, MBC ’75
President

Mario Cartaya, BA ’08, MS ’10

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 42

Since its inception in 2007, Cava Companies has been involved in thousands of projects across Virginia, while constantly adapting to the changing real estate landscape.

With 100+ years of collective professional experience, the Cava team has developed 3,000+ buildable homesites, constructed 2,500+ homes, and sold 2,000+ residences. Cava Companies has a deep local knowledge of the Virginia real estate market with a long track record of success.

At the heart of Cava Companies, Frank and his team are devoted to the communities they live and work in by adding value to the properties they build and renovate by providing exceptional returns to investors. Operating with excellence and integrity, Cava Companies strives to be a trusted partner to both investors and members of the community.

The Cava team is driven by its vision: to be an ethical, innovative, and profitable real estate business while serving the community through the development and restoration of Virginia homes.

cavacompanies.com

Gator Leader

Frank Cava, BSBC ’98

CEO/Owner

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Richmond, VA

Years Honored

2025: Rank 27

2023: Rank 83

2022: Rank 91

2021: Rank 64

#ConstructionandDesign 
#Richmond
#VA
#2021
#2022
#2023

#2025

Celebrate Primary Care is a Direct Primary Care which means: affordable access to quality primary care through membership-based medicine; no medical insurance required; members of celebrate primary care have direct access to their medical provider through text, phone and email. Additionally, members have access to the onsite dispensing pharmacy and lab with up to 90% off of retail pharmacy and lab pricing. Celebrate Primary Care is providing a solution to the healthcare challenges we are facing.

celebrateprimarycare.com

Gator Leader

Della Tuten, BA '99, BSN '05, MSNSG '06

Co-Owner/Founder

Lisa Magary, BSHSE '02, BSN '05, MSNSG '06, DNP '10

Co-Owner/Founder

Industry

Health

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 28

CEPRA is so much more than a landscape and irrigation services provider. CEPRA is a different kind of landscape company, writing a new set of standards for the industry and challenging the status quo. Their beliefs are so ingrained in their company, they’ve encapsulated them into their brand name: Customers, Employees, Products, Reputation, and Advancement. This is CEPRA. They live and work by these core values to provide a new standard for landscaping services. CEPRA - See the Difference.

cepralandscape.com

Gator Leader

Brandon Ray, BS '10

Vice President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Oakland, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 31

2022: Rank 25

2021: Rank 22

#ConstructionandDesign 
#Oakland
#FL
#2021
#2022
#2023

Established in 1972, Current Builders is committed to quality construction having built over 50,000 multi-family units. The firm’s portfolio includes all building types with 85% of our projects commissioned by existing clients. Our success is driven by a team of seasoned professionals. We are steadfast in our commitment to nurture and mentor our staff to ensure their success in the office and in the field, which starts with a robust recruiting program of talent from the University of Florida.

currentbuilders.com

Gator Leader

Michael Taylor, BBC '82

CEO/President

Eric Herlihy, BSBC '99

Executive Vice President

Industry

Construction & Design

Location

Pompano Beach, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 94

2019: Rank 74

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

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

East West is a global manufacturing services company focused on the realization of products, from design through distribution. As specialists in onshore, nearshore and offshore manufacturing, we offer a seamless path to scale and an exceptional speed-to-market strategy while driving down costs and adhering to the highest quality standards. Our vision is to make the world a better place - cleaner, safer, healthier and smarter.

ewmfg.com

Gator Leader

Scott Ellyson, BSISE '93

CEO/Co-Founder

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2021: Rank 53

Edge Construction, a certified general contractor, provides in a full range of high-value pre-construction, construction, and design-build services across South Florida. Our experienced team brings industry-leading expertise to a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, higher education, commercial, corporate office spaces and more. Founded by three graduates of the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction, and Planning (DCP), Edge Construction combines innovation, experience, and dedication to excellence in every project.

edgeconstruction-inc.com

Gator Leader

Marcelo Vila, BDES '03, MARC '05

Partner

Thomas Manos, BSBC '08

Partner

Eric Weiss, BSBC '08

Partner

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 11

2022: Rank 75

2021: Rank 79

2019: Rank 44

#ConstructionandDesign
#FortLauderdale
#FL
#2019
#2021
#2022

#2025

Embark Safety is an innovative provider of Enterprise Risk Management SaaS in North America. Helping companies hire and retain safe and licensed drivers is its primary mission and passion. The company’s proprietary driver license software monitors Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) continuously and provides real time alerts to customers whenever an important change appears, like a DUI or suspension. This service eliminates the risk in waiting until the annual or periodic MVR review to find red flags. By taking proactive actions with real-time driver insights, companies minimize their liability and litigation risk while increasing safety and compliance.

The company was founded in 2010 after the founder was cut off by an erratic driver of a semi-truck on I-4. Since then, helping organizations identify and get dangerous drivers off the road by leveraging technology has been his primary goal. Key to the company’s growth has been leadership’s commitment to mentoring staff and promoting a culture of innovation, obsessive customer service and simplicity. Embark Safety’s core technology monitors the licenses of over 300,000 drivers for more than 1,000 companies across the U.S and Canada.

Embark Safety has been in list of the fastest tech companies in the US - INC 5000 x 4, Orlando Business Journal Fast50 x 2, Gator100 x 6. 

embarksafety.com

Gator Leader

Edwin Sosa, BSBA ’05

CEO

Margaret Truitt Sosa, BSTEL ’06

CMO

Industry

Software

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 63

2024: Rank 84

2023: Rank 58

2022: Rank 40

2021: Rank 36

2020: Rank 41

2019: Rank 18

#IT Services
#Orlando
#FL
#2020
#2019
#2021
#2022
#2023

#2024

#Software

#2025

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

Founded in 2013, Engineered Design Services LLC is a full-service engineering firm specializing in innovative design projects. EDS has undertaken projects across the United States and overseas providing high quality engineering services and 3D project visualization to its partners across major markets and locations. Their expertise in utilities, government, industrial and manufacturing markets, combined with their diversity of talent and skills gives their clients the solutions they need for success and longevity.

edsengineers.com

Gator Leader

Craig McKenzie, BSAGE ’05

President/CEO

Industry

Engineering

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 30

2021: Rank 2

2020: Rank 35

Flipstone was formed as a pivot from traditional custom software services work: a small team, focused on one or two clients at a time, prioritizing mission-critical business investments and employee quality-of-life simultaneously. Our client partners continue to place large bets on our most-valued skills: delivering durable, differentiated production systems and developing promising young software engineers into highly-prized technical leaders.

flipstone.com

Gator Leader

Scott Conley, BSBA '97

President

Industry

Software

Location

Austin, TX

Years Honored

2021: Rank 14

Florida Contract Automated Shading, A women owned and Gator Grad owned, is a specialty construction company. We specialize in commercial application of indoor and outdoor motorized shade applications. We work throughout the Florida, Georgia, and Alabama on projects that consist of schools, hospitals, offices and government work. Our 3 decades of experience with our team member has allowed us to be one of the top window covering experts in that state of Florida and top dealer in the U.S. with our vendors.

fcas.pro

Gator Leader

Megan Molyneux, BHS ’04, MOT ’05

President

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Newberry, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 67

2024: Rank 25

2021: Rank 17

2020: Rank 76

#2020
#Newberry
#FL
#Construction and Design
#2021
#2024

#2025
#ConsumerProductsandServices

Foresight is a full-service construction firm providing services for educational, government, healthcare, aviation/transportation, and commercial clients throughout the Southeastern United States and Caribbean. We offer construction management, design-build, and general contracting services across a wide range of project types, specializing in some of the most complex, including military and medical facilities that require the highest standards for operation.

foresightcgi.com

Gator Leader

Juan Segarra, BABA '02

President/CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 47

Four Seasons Concierge Transportation is Utah's Premier Transportation and Logistics Management Company. We were recognized as one of Utah's "50 Fastest Growing Companies" in 2019 and 2020, "Best Transportation" in Utah for 2019 and 2020, and "Best Transportation" in Park City for 2019 and 2020. We specialize in individual and group ground transportation and can coordinate transportation in hundreds of cities and countries throughout the world.

fsparkcity.com

Gator Leader

Sam Rubin, BSADV '99

Owner

Industry

Travel and Hospitality

Location

Park City, UT

Years Honored

2021: Rank 19

Green Design Construction & Development is an architectural, engineering and construction management firm specializing in light commercial facilities and custom residential homes. We are wholly owned by Florida Gators and in our 10th year of operations.

gdcflorida.com

Gator Leader

John Creswell, BS '81

Owner

Shaun Kogut, Alumnus

Owner

Industry

Construction & Design

Location

Stuart, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 67

2019: Rank 19

2017: Rank 81

Group PMX is a management consulting company specializing in program management, construction management and program control services in the building, transportation, industrial/energy and environmental sectors. Its founders are on the forefront of bringing true project management/program control techniques to their portfolio of projects and programs.

grouppmx.com

Gator Leader

Farid Cardozo, BSBC ’96

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Katonah, NY

Years Honored

2021: Rank 73

2020: Rank 30

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

Gulf Coast Underground, LLC, is a full-service, Design-Build, general construction and engineering firm. One major component of our business is to investigate and evaluate the condition of municipal sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure, while another is to provide the latest technologies available to rehabilitate or replace these systems. GCU has provided honest and dependable, long-term infrastructure improvement solutions across the Southeastern U.S. since 2003.

gulfcoastunderground.com

Gator Leader

Spencer Tuell, BSCE '05, ME '06

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Theodore, AL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 33

Nicole Aucoin is the founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition, CrossFit HSN and HSN Mentoring. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2010 and opened up Healthy Steps Nutrition in 2012 with a mission to empower people to take control of their health one step at a time. She believes something as fundamental as nutrition shouldn't be complicated. Today, the Healthy Steps Nutrition program has helped over 35,000 people worldwide take control of their health through a simple, habit-based approach. The Healthy Steps Nutrition program has trained over 3,500 gym owners and coaches to prioritize nutrition when helping people make lifestyle changes. Health and nutrition have never been more important. Nicole and her team are leading the way with disease prevention through nutrition, fitness, and accountability coaching.

healthystepsnutrition.com

Gator Leader

Nicole Aucoin, BSA '10

Founder/CEO

Industry

Health

Location

Deerfield Beach, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 11

2022: Rank 74

Heatherwood Construction Company is a full-service commercial general contractor serving Southwest Florida from Marco Island to Tampa. This premier firm provides complete construction services, including site search and selection, feasibility analysis, site development, value engineering, vertical construction, LEED certification and more. Recent projects include schools, multi-family, retail, restaurants and community amenities.

heatherwoodconstruction.com

Gator Leader

Walter Crawford, BBC '89

President/CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Bonita Springs, FL

Years Honored

2024: Rank 53

2021: Rank 52

#ConstructionandDesign
#BonitaSprings
#FL
#2021
#2024

Holliday Group is a company built on quality work and superior customer service. We have helped build and develop the Sunshine state over the past 25 years, proudly serving our local community and surrounding neighbors. No job is too big, nor too small to make a positive impact on someone’s life.

hollidaygroup.com

Gator Leader

D. Craig Holliday, BBC '82

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Sarasota, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 32

Honest Autos is an automotive retailer and specialized finance company. It aims to be different by bringing transparency, trust and expert advice to the difficult and often frustrating process of car shopping.

honestautos.com

Gator Leader

Byron Oldham, BSADV ’10

President

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Fruitland Park, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 93

2020: Rank 71

Ironside Insurance Group was founded in 2012 in downtown Boston’s financial district and has grown to become an industry leader. By forging strong relationships with our professional partners and clients that are rooted in honesty and integrity, we have built a reputation for providing the best service and experience available.

While we continue to always hope for the best, insurance affords us with the ability to prepare for the worst. Our customer-first mentality aims to help protect our clients’ families, assets, businesses, and overall financial futures. It’s not easy to consistently exceed expectations but our team does just that, every day. The insurance industry is changing and we are constantly adapting and improving right along side to make sure we are able to offer our clients customized solutions to their individual needs. .

ironsideig.com

Gator Leader

Joshua Shotts, BS '06

Partner

Industry

Insurance

Location

Boston, MA

Years Honored

2025: Rank 82

2024: Rank 87

2022: Rank 41

2021: Rank 51

2020: Rank 84

#Insurance
#Boston
#MA
#2020
#2021
#2022
#2024

#2025

Decker Construction is a commercial Construction Management firm serving the North Central Florida and Central Florida regions (FL License CGC1522815). We deliver a wide range of services for all commercial building needs ranging from new construction, interior and exterior renovations, design-build project delivery, and consulting. We have extensive experience in institutional, higher education, medical research, healthcare, biohazard, and laboratory facilities. Our goal is to be the best partner for clients, our employees, and subcontractors in delivering the best projects possible. Our roots go back to J. L. Ewell Construction, which began serving Florida in 1931. In 1982, James Ewell Decker, a third-generation family builder, reactivated the commercial building program for J. L. Ewell Construction and operated under that established name until 1990, at which time the company name was changed to James E. Decker Construction Company. In 2012, the company was re-established by Chris Decker. Today, the team at Decker Construction draws on our deep history of construction management and general contracting. Having refined the process over four generations, we know the value of relationships, hard work, and integrity. As a family-centered company four generations strong, we value the relationships we are able to forge with our clients and our industry partners which allows us to fulfill our mission to build a better quality of life for everyone we serve.

https://deckercm.com/

Gator Leader

Christopher Decker, BSBA '05 and MSBC '11

President, Managing Principal

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 29

2021: Rank 89

#ConstructionandDesign
#Gainesville
#FL
#2021

#2025

J2 Solutions is an award-winning, self-performing construction management firm, located in Venice, Florida. Since 2002, they have grown to be a full-service general contractor, servicing central and southeast Florida. Areas of specialization include health care, senior living, general commercial, religious, retail, industrial and education. They also have an in-house maintenance department that can handle a variety of service-related, rapid-response requests for their established clients.

j2solutionsinc.com

Gator Leader

Jess Fronckowiak, BSCE ’00

CEO

David Fouche, BSCE ’01, ME ’02

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Venice, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 80

2021: Rank 29

2020: Rank 73

2019: Rank 29

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

JK2 Scenic is an architectural millwork and theming company that designs and builds architectural millwork, custom props and fabricates specialty themed items for the retail, attraction, entertainment, hospitality and restaurant industries. The company’s mission is to build dreams and provide creative solutions to uncommon ideas.

jk2scenic.com

Gator Leader

Julie Holmes, BSCE ’01

President

Industry

Construction & Design

Location

Apopka, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 31

2019: Rank 70

JWB Rental Homes is dedicated to providing affordable rental properties and great service to residents in Jacksonville and surrounding counties, including Clay, St. Johns, and Nassau. Each home in our portfolio meets rigorous standards of craftsmanship and durability, thanks to our in-house construction and inspection teams.

Our full-time property management team ensures prompt, professional responses to maintenance needs, fostering a hassle-free rental experience. Rooted in a commitment to Jacksonville’s growth, we support residents with resources for financial planning and homeownership, creating lasting relationships and thriving communities.

JWB Property Management also offers a HomeStep program to our renters. It empowers renters to build equity toward homeownership while living in a JWB-managed rental property. This unique initiative helps residents take meaningful steps toward purchasing a home, turning their rent into an investment in their future.

https://www.jwbrentalhomes.com/

Gator Leaders

Gregory Cohen, BSBA ‘05

Co-Founder

Adam Rigel, BSBA ’05, MS ‘06

Chief Investment Officer

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 95

2023: Rank 68

2022: Rank 46

2021: Rank 59

#RealEstate
#Jacksonville
#FL
#2021
#2022

#2023

#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

kasper architects is a full service architectural + interior design firm. We exist to use the craft of architecture to develop our associates to impact their family, community, and themselves to be a conduit of good. At ka+, we bring our years of experience to bear on each project. This approach allows us to create a design solution that produces an efficient building plan contributing to the success of our clients. We are the right size to give personal attention to each client, while the technology we use gives us results that are second to none. We employ nine registered Architects and a support staff of designers and drafters, which affords us maximum efficiency and a team that sees the project through to the end. A solid understanding of real estate development, building engineering, and construction make us a great value.

kasperarch.com

Gator Leader

Erik Kasper, BA ’92, MARCH ’94

Chief Executive Officer

Chris Densmore, BA ’04, MARCH ’06

Director of Architecture

Lauren-Insalaco-Scwing, MARC ‘11

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 44

2024: Rank 74

2023: Rank 94

2022: Rank 85

2021: Rank 85

2020: Rank 56

#ConstructionandDesign
#Jacksonville
#FL
#2020
#2021
#2022
#2023

#2024

#2025

Kinetix Physical Therapy has been a leading provider of physical therapy and wellness services in the Gainesville area for more than 12 years. Our mission is to lead our patients to their best health through natural, innovative, and personalized care. Our physical therapists help relieve pain, restore motion and guide patients to optimal function and health with less reliance on pain medications and surgery. Our comprehensive care includes diagnostic ultrasound and EMG testing services.

kinetixpt.com

Gator Leader

Melissa Cere, MPT '02

Owner

Anthony Cere, MS '11

Owner

Industry

Health

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 77

2019: Rank 86

Lamark is a full-service firm that provides award-winning digital marketing services that generate measurable impact, powered by relentless drive to consistently deliver against goals and elevate the status quo.

lamarkmedia.com

Gator Leader

Bryan Shetsky, BS '06

Founder/CEO

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Years Honored

2024: Rank 33

2022: Rank 52

2021: Rank 49

#AdvertisingandMarketing
#BocaRaton
#FL
#2021
#2022
#2024

Formed in 2012, Landsberg Bennett provides customized service and puts clients first. Its structure reflects the way the team would want to deal with a firm as a client. It is a 100 percent fiduciary and fee-only financial planning firm.

landsbergbennett.com

Gator Leader

Michael Landsberg, MBA ’98

Founder

Lew Bennett, BSA ’93

Co-Founder/Principal Financial Advisor

Anthony Dubbaneh, BSBA ’03

Co-Founder/Principal Financial Advisor

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Punta Gorda, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 54

2021: Rank 35

2020: Rank 97

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

Leader & Leader, P.A. was founded by Michael D. Leader, Esq. The firm has had diverse areas of practice with most of its work in the areas of civil and insurance litigation as well as complex criminal and DUI related matters. The firm's current focus is representing insureds when their insurance carrier improperly denies or underpays an insurance claim.

leader-law.com

Gator Leader

Michael Leader, BSBA ’97

President/CEO/Partner

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 23

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

Founded in 2013 by William Battle McQueen, Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP is a boutique Florida law firm specializing in legacy planning and protection that the modern family can trust. Our expert legal team recommends the smartest plan to protect assets, values and those close to your heart. When contested matters arise, our strong and seasoned litigation team will resolve your disputes and clarify complex situations. Our comprehensive estate services include trust and probate administration.

legacyprotectionlawyers.com

Gator Leader

Bill McQueen, JD '87

Managing Partner/Founder

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Saint Petersburg, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 20

Our mission is to deliver world-class marketing, lead generation and sales enablement solutions to help companies in the IT channel find success. Our work provides our clients with a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace by leveraging the skill, experience and insight of our team. Marketopia believes in the power of growth for ourselves, our employees, our clients and the IT channel.

marketopia.com

Gator Leader

Terry Hedden, BSBA ’96, MBA ’05

CEO

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Pinellas Park, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 80

2020: Rank 27

Established in 2008, Marmer Construction, Inc. is a leading and trusted name in the construction industry serving the State of Florida. We are a construction management firm that provides an unparalleled approach to quality customer service and excellent craftsmanship from start to finish in multifamily, commercial, healthcare, and industrial construction. Our work is not only exceptional and timely, it is customized and tailored to fit your particular needs for your project. We pride ourselves on our two greatest assets: the people we employ and the integrity we maintain.
We are built on a solid foundation based on our CORE VALUES: Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, and Teamwork. We strongly believe in collective thinking for each project from all team members. Our client relationships are grounded in transparency and trust creating an environment for successful partnerships. The sustainability of our projects greatly relies on quality workmanship from our Trade Partners. We greatly value a base of integrity with our Trade Partners to create a bond of communication and reliability. Joining the Marmer Team means joining a group of people that value honesty and collaboration in a supportive setting for the success of our projects, goals, and development.
The sustainability of Marmer is based on three pillars: People, Profits & the Planet. Marmer’s leadership takes a conservative stance to maintaining the overall financial health of the Company which allows us to provide opportunities for our team members to grow, to support to local charities, to educate the youth about career opportunities in construction and to provide annual scholarships and internships to children seeking a future in the Construction Industry. We work with Ownership teams to ensure they are aware of Green Building opportunities with their projects. Our entire team works to minimize the Marmer environmental footprint through our use of technology, recycling and maintaining clean jobsites.
Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success. We view every project as a collective team working towards the same goal. Our team includes Marmer, Owners, Architects, Engineers, Trade Partners, Local Jurisdictions and beyond. We strive to eliminate the us verse them mentality and focus on inclusiveness. To be successful in Construction, it requires teamwork from all players involved on the project, which is why we believe that transparent and effective communication is the key to success.
The construction professionals at Marmer pay meticulous attention to the details of each project and communicate openly and honestly with every client, to ensure complete job satisfaction. Precise planning and expert execution by the Marmer staff and it select subcontractors results in organized, efficient projects completed on budget in a timely manner. Our two greatest assets are the people we employ and the integrity we maintain. Our mission is to provide services to our customers by creating successful partnerships and maintaining the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and fairness in each relationship while keeping safety, quality, and customer satisfaction; the central focus of every project. Above all, we are dedicated to our customers and their projects.

marmerconstruction.com

Gator Leader

Martin Wohl, BA '04

President and Owner

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Sebring, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 15

2024: Rank 13

2023: Rank 45

2021: Rank 66

#ConstructionandDesign
#Sebring
#FL
#2021
#2023 

#2024

#2025

Located in the Nation’s Oldest City of St. Augustine, FL, the landscape architects and planners of Marquis Latimer + Halback have earned a distinct reputation for creating unique design solutions and compelling images of change. They offer a variety of planning, design & program management services. The team at ML+H create environments that are functional, memorable, and sustainable.

halback.com

Gator Leader

Jeremy Marquis, BLAE ’08

CEO + Principal

Laura Marquis BSAC ’09, MACC ’09

CFO + Principal

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

St. Augustine, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 81

2021: Rank 71

2020: Rank 85

2019: Rank 96

MechaSpin integrates low-cost 3D sensors (including lidar) and artificial intelligence into new products enabling their customers to bring breakthrough capabilities and competitive advantages to market by making their products safer and more collaborative with precision control. As a one stop solution provider, MechaSpin can design, implement and deploy custom perception and automation solutions.

mechaspin.com

Gator Leader

Danny Kent, MS '06, PHD '07

President

Nicholas Johnson, MS '10, PHD '10

CTO

Industry

Engineering

Location

Lake Mary, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 59

2021: Rank 54

Since 1973, Miller Construction Company has completed more than 500 commercial projects and received more than 500 awards for quality construction. They’ve built their company on outstanding quality with business practices that give clients peace of mind. The service they deliver to their clients from preconstruction until the time they deliver the keys is unrivaled in the construction industry. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL with a Central Florida office in Orlando, Miller serves sectors throughout Florida, including office, industrial, manufacturing & distribution, retail, healthcare, higher education, and hospitality.

millerconstruction.com

Gator Leader

Harley Miller, BBC '69

CEO

Brian Sudduth, BSBC '00

President

Industry

Construction & Design

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 58

2021: Rank 46

2017: Rank 20

2016: Rank 11

Nationwide Pharmaceutical (NWP) is a pharmacy solutions company that specializes in the $20 billion/year federal pharmacy market. NWP provides pharmaceuticals, pharmacy benefit management and prescription services, online clinical references, consultancy services and staffing. Founded, owned and operated by veteran active duty military pharmacists, NWP brings to the table a complete and in-depth understanding of the federal government’s pharmacy environment.

nationwidepharmaceutical.com

Gator Leader

Joseph Lawrence, DPH ’11

CEO

Industry

Government Services

Location

San Antonio, TX

Years Honored

2022: Rank 21

2021: Rank 5

2020: Rank 3

Onicx Group is a Tampa-based private real estate firm with core competencies in development, construction, investments, acquisitions, property management, tenant project management, brokerage, and asset management. Their primary focus is healthcare real estate, multifamily and mixed-used projects. As an integrated company, they use their knowledge to build long-term strategic partnerships that focus on their understanding of the complex challenges their clients face; then, creating solutions that deliver results.

www.onicx.com

Gator Leader

Dhvanit Patel BSBC ’98

President/CEO

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Tampa, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 1

2021: Rank 3

Listed by CFO Tech as one of the Top 10 Accounts Payable Solution Providers 2018, 2019 and 2020, and by CIO Review as part of the 20 Most Promising Corporate Finance Tech companies for 2017, OnPay Solutions streamlines processes for accounts payable by automating invoice processing and payments, as well as accounts receivable payments to allow your complex organization to make and receive payments easily, securely and at a low cost.

onpaysolutions.com

Gator Leader

Juliet Negrete-Anderson, BA '86

Founder and COO

Industry

Software

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 71

2021: Rank 58

Ovation Construction is a full-service commercial construction company located in Central Florida that specializes in Municipal and Educational project. Having completed hundreds of projects for high profile clients since inception in 2006, our mission is to provide outstanding customer services with attention to detail and quality.

http://www.ovationinc.net

Gator Leader

Bert Karpinski, AA ’85, BDES ’87, MBC ‘88

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Oviedo, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 22

2021: Rank 68

2020: Rank 12

2016: Rank 27

2015: Rank 72

#ConstructionandDesign
#Oviedo
#FL
#2020
#2015
#2016
#2021

#2025

In 2010, Paragon 28® was established as an orthopedic foot and ankle company. The name “Paragon 28” was chosen to show that we are exclusively a foot and ankle company, with the “28” representing the number of bones in the foot. We will remain true to that vision. Paragon 28® was started as a small, family-based company and we have kept those core ideals as we have grown.

paragon28.com

Gator Leader

Albert DaCosta, BSCHE '98

President & CEO/Co-Founder

Industry

Other

Location

Englewood, CO

Years Honored

2021: Rank 50

2019: Rank 23

Park & Eleazer Construction's mission is to develop authentic relationships and have a positive impact on every life we interact with while timely building exceptional projects and delivering a World Class Client Experience. In its first 10 years, P&E has grown from a small local builder to a regionally recognized commercial construction firm specializing in office, medical, automotive, retail and industrial projects.

parkeleazer.com

Gator Leader

Forrest Eleazer BSBC ’06, MS ’08

Managing Partner

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Clearwater, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 12

2021: Rank 12

2020: Rank 26

2019: Rank 67

Since opening in 2012 Park Bar has been the go to place in Downtown Atlanta for Great Food, Fine Bourbon, and Craft Beer. Owners Jose M. Navarro and Mathew "Quickie" Tainow have achieved annual growth by filling a niche for casual neighborhood locals in the city's central business and tourism district. Through their dedication to exceptional customer service Park Bar has become the embodiment of their mantra "everybody's a local.”

ParkBarAtlanta.com

Gator Leader

Mathew Tainow, BS '96

Owner

Jose Navarro, BS '98

Owner

Industry

Food and Beverage

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2024: Rank 23

2021: Rank 63

2016: Rank 51

#2021

#GA
#FoodandBeverage
#2016

#2024
#Atlanta

Passport sets cities in motion, helping to create more livable, equitable communities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is a transportation software company, delivering the operating system that enables cities to manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks. With Passport, city leaders increase convenience, efficiency and compliance today and tomorrow.

passportinc.com

Gator Leader

Khristian Gutierrez BSBA ’09, MS ’10

Chief Revenue Officer

Industry

Software

Location

Charlotte, NC

Years Honored

2021: Rank 18

2020: Rank 20

2019: Rank 8

PHOS Creative is an award-winning strategic agency that focuses on four core competencies: strategic consulting, branding, web design and development, and digital marketing. PHOS’ driving passion is to fulfill its mission: to be a company that team members never want to leave, clients can’t do without, and the world is better for and, in so doing, exemplify the love of Jesus Christ.

phoscreative.com

Gator Leader

Brandon West BA ’09

Chief Purpose Officer

Alexis Fillmer BA ’15

Senior Inbound Marketing Manager

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 98

2021: Rank 91

2020: Rank 58

2019: Rank 39

#AdvertisingandMarketing
#Gainesville
#FL
#2020
#2019
#2021
#2023 ​

Jacques Hopkins started Piano In 21 Days so that regular people could learn to play their favorite songs on the piano in as little time as possible. Piano In 21 Days helps to de-mystify the piano learning process through an online course. More than 5,500 people have learned piano using Piano In 21 Days.

PianoIn21Days.com

Gator Leader

Jacques Hopkins, MBA '12

Owner

Industry

Education

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Years Honored

2022: Rank 17

2021: Rank 65

Planate Management Group provides technical solutions in difficult environments. Our installation management expertise covers Planning, Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Design Services, Engineering Support Services, and Environmental Services. A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Founded in November of 2007 in Virginia, USA Planning, Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Design Services, Engineering Support Services, and Environmental Services Significant Federal and Department of Defense-related work Commercial and Government Client Work Worldwide. RESPECT. We respect people, value diversity, and are committed to equality. We respect beliefs, opinions, needs, wants, aspirations and actively listen, focus, reflect, and relate.

INTEGRITY. We earn trust with untarnished integrity, honesty, confidentiality and personal conduct.

planate.com

Gator Leader

Christian Decker, ME '89

President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Alexandria, VA

Years Honored

2025: Rank 70

2022: Rank 29

2021: Rank 78

#2021
#Virginia
#VA
#Construction and Design
#Engineering
#2022

#2025
#ConstructionandDesign

Plata Schott Law: A Decade of Advocacy and Excellence For over a decade, Plata Schott Law has been a trusted advocate for clients facing personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and juvenile cases in Jacksonville, FL. Founded by Belkis Plata and Shannon Schott, the firm is built on a foundation of integrity, results, and unwavering commitment to justice.

Belkis Plata brings fearless advocacy and a passion for defending the rights of children and individuals, while Shannon Schott provides compassionate yet strategic guidance in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Together, they lead a team dedicated to navigating clients through life’s most challenging legal matters.

Plata Schott Law takes a personalized, results-driven approach, offering meticulous preparation and client-centered representation. Known for its relentless pursuit of justice, the firm has secured countless successful outcomes for its clients, holding wrongdoers accountable and delivering fair compensation.

Beyond the courtroom, Plata Schott Law is deeply committed to the Jacksonville community. From chairing the Hightower Fellowship to supporting the American Cancer Society and fighting against harmful tort reform with the Florida Justice Association, the firm prioritizes making a meaningful impact.

At Plata Schott Law, clients are never just cases—they’re individuals with stories worth fighting for. Whether you’re seeking justice or navigating complex legal challenges, trust Plata Schott Law to be your advocate.

plataschott.com

Gator Leader

Shannon Schott, BA '07

Partner

Belkis Plata, BA '07, JD '10

Partner

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 59

2021: Rank 98

#2021
#Jacksonville
#FL
#LegalServices

#2025

Prince CPA Group is a regional CPA firm with three offices located between Orlando and Melbourne, Florida, providing accounting, attestation, tax, capital raise, government tax credits, and consulting services to businesses and individuals throughout Florida and across the United States. The Firm focuses on the nation’s top 400 home builders, as well as land developers within the United States. Prince is licensed as a Certified Public Accounting firm in the state of Florida. The firm has eight licensed CPAs on a staff of 29 individuals.

The Firm is headed by Frank Prince and Ronald Yelland. Frank and Ron have worked both in public accounting and in private practice for over 30 years. From the beginning with just two partners, the firm has grown through the acquisition of other accounting firms to 29 employees. Prince CPA Group is proud of its reputation of providing clients with a personal, local approach which results in high quality services.

princecpagroup.com

Gator Leader

Ronald Yelland, BS '86, MS'88

Partner/Owner

Industry

Business Products and Services

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2024: Rank 98

2021: Rank 86

#2021
#Orlando
#FL
#BusinessProductsandServices

#2024

As a full-service general contractor, RB Marks Construction, Inc. specializes in commercial, industrial and retail markets. Our services include pre-construction, construction management, general contracting and design-build delivery. Clients are our top priority, and since 2004 we have provided them with unique ideas and innovative cost-saving solutions for all their construction needs.

rbmarks.com

Gator Leader

Russell Cammack BSBC ’96

CFO

Mark Zaremskas BSBC ’96

COO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Winter Springs, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 69

2020: Rank 54

2017: Rank 48

2016: Rank 77

RND Automation is Florida’s premier custom automation, robotic and packaging machine builder. RND engineers, designs, manufactures custom machinery for industries as diverse as medical device/pharma, hydraulic valves, automotive sensors, and consumer products. Our projects range from fully automatic high-speed robotic work cells to operator assisted semi-automatic workstations. We aim to be the most respected automation company in the Southeast.

rndautomation.com

Gator Leader

Sean Dotson, BSME '97

President

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 38

Founded in 1989, Rodda Construction is Central Florida’s premier Construction Management firm. Rodda’s project experience is broad, boasting a successful track record of all types of commercial construction projects. Rodda provides the highest quality services in Construction Management and brings innovation to the project management process.

roddaconstruction.com

Gator Leader

Jason Rodda, MBA '05

CEO and President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Lakeland, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 16

2021: Rank 57

Scorpio is a Commercial Construction Management firm started when Domenic and Holly Scorpio, along with a core group of dedicated construction professionals, decided to pursue their passion for building and their shared philosophy of community-centered construction. Together they dedicated their efforts to hiring outstanding talent, delivering exceptional quality, and keeping the experience of every partner at the center of their work.

At Scorpio, we understand people need buildings that frame their lives. Owners need return on investment. We deliver both through dedication to detail and holistic responsibility for your budget. And when you work with us, you are treated with care and respect – like family. We call this approach community-centered construction. Our team welcomes new ideas and unique obstacles. We are progressive and agile, embracing the need to evolve and master new tools, technologies, and processes to offer clients the best service and results for people who use our buildings. Through experience and hard lessons, we have cultivated a reputation for exceptional leadership across all aspects of construction.

Kindness, Integrity, Courage, Commitment, Excellence, and Responsibility are Scorpio’s six core values and the central tenants by which we conduct business and develop relationships. Our values are the scaffolding that drives our mission to build people, beautify cities, and bring exceptional buildings to life, for life.

No brick out of place. No building without purpose. No community without beauty. No city without abundant life.

scorpioco.com

Gator Leader

Domenic Scorpio BDES ’94, MBC ’98

President/CEO

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 87

2021: Rank 96

2020: Rank 36

2019: Rank 32

#ConstructionandDesign
#Gainesville
#FL
#2020
#2019
#2021​

#2025

SCOTT + CORMIA is comprised of passionate architects and interior designers who excel at teaming with general contractors, developers and private clients. S+C intuitively understands the relationship between structure, function and the business of real estate development. Careful listeners, S+C provides clients option-based solutions that meet their development goals and budget. Benefiting from a high-energy, visionary and entrepreneurial culture where passion to produce excellence is their fundamental mission, Scott + Cormia prides itself on delivering results that exceed their client’s expectations. Completing projects on time and within budget is their guarantee, and their firm’s success is built on the talent, integrity, and enthusiasm of their leadership and team.

scottcormia.com

Gator Leader

Kristine Gilmore, BDES '04

Director of Interiors

Liz Seay, BDES '06

Director of Interiors

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2022: Rank 88

2021: Rank 24

Search Discovery is a data transformation company that helps organizations use their data with purpose to drive measurable business impact. Our services and solutions help global organizations at every stage of data transformation, including strategy, implementation, optimization, and organizational change management.

searchdiscovery.com

Gator Leader

Lee Blankenship, BABA ’98

CEO

Industry

IT Services

Location

Atlanta, GA

Years Honored

2021: Rank 92

2020: Rank 79

2019: Rank 81

Securifera offers a wide range of software security services including Attack Surface Management, Network Penetration Testing, Persistent Red Team Engagements, 0-day Vulnerability Research, and Cyber Tool Development. Their capabilities leverage current techniques and toolsets used by modern attackers to simulate real world scenarios. Whether it's performing secure source code reviews, reverse engineering application binaries, or executing a spear phishing campaign, they strive to rid their customers' systems of potentially dangerous vulnerabilities.

securifera.com

Gator Leader

Ryan Wincey MS ’12

President

Industry

Government Services

Location

Charleston, SC

Years Honored

2022: Rank 23

2021: Rank 41

2020: Rank 65

ShalePro Energy Services offers a full suite of best-in-class natural gas focused field services spanning the Appalachian Basin - Marcellus/Utica shale play, as well as basins across the US. We have more than 23 years of production and midstream industry experience and currently provide well hook-up services, operate and maintain more than 2,000 wells, hundreds of compressors and associated facilities, hundreds of miles of gathering system pipelines, and are available nationwide.

shalepro.com

Gator Leader

William Johnson BSEE ’85

President/CEO

Industry

Energy

Location

Huston, PA

Years Honored

2021: Rank 27

2020: Rank 7

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

SpiderBoost is an award winning, full-service digital agency specializing in Website Design, Ecommerce, SEO, PPC & Reputation Management. Built on the idea that companies, big and small, should be able to compete within the same digital landscape, SpiderBoost was founded in 2012 by University of Florida graduate, Armando Martinez. SpiderBoost joined the rbb Family of Brands in 2016.

spiderboost.com

Gator Leader

Armando Martinez, BSA '06

President

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Coral Gables, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 97

Spotlight Energy is a wholesale energy marketing company. Spotlight focuses primarily on North American natural gas trading and asset management and are serving wholesale users from coast to coast. Spotlight’s core focus is providing value to our customers and maintaining relationships driven by trust and dependability, while at the same time creating a culture of passion, dedication, and creativity from its employees.

spotlight-energy.com

Gator Leaders

Jesse Eisner, BA ’01

COO

Jacob Field, BA ’02, MA ’03

President

Industry

Energy

Location

Houston, TX

Years Honored

2024: Rank 17

2023: Rank 23

2021: Rank 39

#2021
#Houston
#TX
#Energy
#2023

#2024

Springer Voss Construction (SVC) stands as a pillar of commercial construction in Central Florida, with a legacy of excellence, innovation, and community partnership spanning over three decades. Originally founded in 1987 as Springer Construction, the company was revitalized in 2019 under the leadership of Jeremy Voss and Cole Springer. Today, SVC is recognized as a premier general contractor, distinguished for its commitment to quality, schedule fidelity, and building lasting client trust. With over 500 projects completed across Florida in the last five years, including more than 200 in Polk County, SVC has established itself as a trusted leader in the construction industry. SVC has expanded and built a diverse portfolio of projects across industrial and warehouse facilities, retail and mixed-use developments, financial institutions, government and public works, themed entertainment venues, and healthcare and educational facilities.

SVC’s success is deeply rooted in its collaborative, relationship-driven approach, which prioritizes transparency, proactive communication, and meticulous preconstruction planning. The company has fostered strong partnerships with over 2,000 subcontractors across Florida, creating a network of skilled professionals dedicated to achieving shared goals. These longstanding relationships enable the company to assemble the right teams for each project, ensuring seamless execution and superior results. From concept to completion, the company’s unwavering focus on collaboration, accountability, and strategic foresight continues to drive success across every project. SVC remains a leader in the construction industry and a valued partner across the Southeast. 

Our blueprint for success is delivering quality construction on time and on budget.

http://www.springervoss.com

Gator Leader

Jeremy Voss, BS '02

President

Cole Springer, BS ‘14

Vice President

Industry

Construction and Design

Location

Lakeland, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 90

2024: Rank 80

2023: Rank 11

2022: Rank 13

2021: Rank 44

#2021
#FL
#Lakeland
#ConstructionandDesign
#2022
#2023#2022

#2024

#2025

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

Stax by Fattmerchant is an industry-leading payment technology company that helps established businesses take in-person, over the phone, on-the-go and eCommerce payments from anywhere within a single, simple platform. The company’s Omni software platform provides meaningful data analytics and integrates with popular business tools to let clients see the health of their business. Stax by Fattmerchant also enables ISVs to directly integrate, manage, and monetize payments within their software platform.

staxpayments.com

Gator Leaders

Suneera Madhani, BSBA ’09

CEO/Founder

Sal Rehmetullah, BSBA ’10

Co-Founder and President

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Orlando, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 6

#FinancialServices
#Orlando
#FL
#2021

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

Teeming Vacation Rentals offers full-service vacation rental management focused on “wowing” guests with extraordinary properties and owners with extraordinary rental revenue. Established in 2013, this turn-key company is geared toward maximizing property owners’ rental revenues while providing incredible memories for guests in vacation destinations. TeemingVR currently manages over 350 properties in multiple market locations, i.e. St Pete/Clearwater, St Augustine, PCB and New Smyrna Beach.

teemingvr.com

Gator Leader

Jeffrey Paglialonga BDESF ’86

CEO/Owner

Gina Paglialonga BS ’86

Co-Owner

Industry

Travel and Hospitality

Location

Winter Park, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 81

2020: Rank 29

Tellus is a leading provider of mobile care delivery, Electronic Visit Verification and claims processing technology designed especially for the Home Health and Long-Term Care Markets. Tellus is proud to be the provider of choice among a variety of states, managed care organizations and provider agencies. Our comprehensive, cloud-based solutions work to simplify, streamline and quickly and easily verify care delivery tasks and process claim data right at the point of care.

4tellus.com

Gator Leader

Bradley Levine BSA ’90

President/CEO

Christopher Pernicano BSME ’89, MBA ’93, ME ’93

CTO

Industry

IT Services

Location

Deerfield Beach, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 45

2020: Rank 34

Founded in 1982, The FOCUS Group has served nonprofits for nearly four decades. Their mission is to build the kingdom of God by empowering nonprofits to fully fund their vision through cultivating relationships with major donors. Their strategies and counsel are grounded in time-tested principles of relational fundraising with the objective of treating donors as lifelong partners, as opposed to transactional tactics that may generate funds today but are not sustainable long-term.

thefocusgroup.com

Gator Leader

Brad Layland, BA '94

CEO

Steve Godfrey, BSBA '94

COO

Industry

Other

Location

St. Augustine, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 95

2022: Rank 99

2021: Rank 62

#2021
#St.Augustine
#FL
#Other
#2022
#2023

The Scarlett Group is a full-service IT firm founded by UF graduate Brian Chancey. Established in 2006, the firm’s roots are in IT Audit. By client request, our original auditing services have evolved into full IT Consulting, Cybersecurity, Managed Services, and Co-Managed Services. We focus on the middle-market including: Law Firms, general B2B, government, Architecture, Engineering and Construction companies. With offices in Jacksonville FL and Raleigh NC, The Scarlett Group is recognized for delivering an excellent customer experience.

scarlettculture.com

Gator Leader

Brian Chancey, BSBA '91

CEO

Industry

IT Services

Location

Orange Park, FL

Years Honored

2025: Rank 74

2022: Rank 79

2021: Rank 100

#2021
#Jacksonville
#FL
#ITServices
#2022

#2025
#OrangePark

Known as The Smallest Big Agency On Earth, ThinkSpark provides big agency marketing talent through a purposely smaller firm. The result is more passion, more dedication, and lower fees for highest-end marketing work. Client experience includes Pepsi, Johnson & Johnson, GE, and UF Health along with smaller businesses and startups. Services include video production, website design, digital marketing, branding, and strategic consultation.

ThinkSparkInc.com

Gator Leader

Richard Davis, BA'93

Founder, CCO

Industry

Advertising and Marketing

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Years Honored

2024: Rank 6

2023: Rank 10

2021: Rank 70

#2021
#Jacksonville
#FL
#AdvertisingandMarketing
#2023

#2024

Titanium Wireless is disrupting the business mobility experience by providing concierge level service and support to small businesses and large enterprises throughout the United States, with service riding on the backbone of the best networks in the nation. By creating a simple model to respond quickly, resolve issues and eliminate hours of time for their clients, Titanium has transformed the customer experience. When it comes to business, concierge service is not a luxury; it's a necessity.

titaniumwireless.com

Gator Leader

Jessica Rhodes, MBA '14

CEO

Industry

Other

Location

Gulf Breeze, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 1

United Energy Services is an outsourced sales acquisition company with offices throughout the country. UES provides industrial, commercial and residential sales and marketing strategies via door-to-door, telephonic and retail settings. UES is heavily focused in the energy sector but also provides services in telecom/ cable, security and healthcare industries.

unitedenergyservices.com

Gator Leader

Justin Bishop BABA ’00

COO

Industry

Energy

Location

Gainesville, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 88

2020: Rank 32

2019: Rank 6

Vitrazza® pioneered the Glass Office Chair Mat concept, the premium alternative to worn-out plastic mats. In 2012, George Pardo (90’) and wife Lezlee (89’), bought a small business that sold the product to local dealers. By 2016, Vitrazza had developed shipping and e-commerce capabilities and embarked on a national direct-to-consumer rollout using radio and TV ads.

vitrazza.com

Gator Leader

George Pardo, BS ’90

President

Lezlee Pardo. BSAC ’89

Secretary/Treasurer/Shareholder

Industry

Consumer Products and Services

Location

Golden, CO

Years Honored

2022: Rank 49

2021: Rank 15

Walk-On’s is sports themed restaurant that features “made from scratch” cuisine with a taste of Louisiana. We opened our original location in September 2003 on the gates of LSU. We have since expanded both corporately and through the franchise model to 75 locations across 10 states. Our growth is forecasted at 20-25 locations per year with an additional 25 in 2023 and an additional 4 states. Our embraces the heart of a walk on college athlete (as were our founders). Celebrating the underdog.

walk-ons.com

Gator Leader

Scott Taylor, BA '86

COO/President

Industry

Food and Beverage

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Years Honored

2023: Rank 36

2021: Rank 13

#2021
#LA
#BatonRouge
#FoodandBeverage
#2023

Weekley | Schulte | Valdes | Murman | Tonelli applies the talent and intellect of resourceful attorneys to provide the focused attention and sound judgment its clients expect and deserve. Located in Tampa, Florida, the boutique firm focuses on professional malpractice, licensing and credentialing, premises liability, automobile and trucking liability, construction and design defects, products liability, insurance disputes, and corporate risk management.

wsvlegal.com

Gator Leader

Christopher Schulte, BSPR '89, JD '92

Managing Member

Jody Valdes, BA '98

Member

Industry

Legal Services

Location

Tampa, FL

Years Honored

2021: Rank 99

WPForms is the most user-friendly drag-and-drop form builder that helps you create beautiful responsive online forms for your website in minutes. You can use it to create contact forms, online surveys, polls, order forms, donation forms, and more. Currently, it is being used by over 3 million websites.

wpforms.com

Gator Leader

Syed Balkhi, BA '11

CEO

Industry

Software

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Years Honored

2024: Rank 68

2022: Rank 6

2021: Rank 8

#2021
#WestPalmBeach
#FL
#Software
#2022

#2024

Zinnia Wealth Management specializes in helping clients achieve their personalized goals for retirement. We concentrate on essential retirement planning strategies: Investment Management, Tax Minimization, Estate & Legacy Planning, Social Security Maximization & Guaranteed Income. Our goal is to help you make the most of your money by determining how much you need to live out your dream retirement.

zinniawealth.com

Gator Leader

Charisse Rivers BA ’04

CEO

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Ocala, FL

Years Honored

2023: Rank 41

2022: Rank 28

2021: Rank 37

2020: Rank 40

2019: Rank 98

#FinancialServices
#Ocala
#FL
#2020
#2019
#2021
#2022
#2023