Ohio Success Awards event
March 15, 2019 , from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ohio St at ehouse in Columbus
BY THE EDITORS Presented by Ohio Business magazine, the inaugural Ohio Success Awards honors growth companies, nonprofits and governmental organizations across the state of Ohio. The Ohio Success Awards recognizes the accomplishments of companies that have demonstrated growth in revenue and employees, as well as having demonstrated involvement in their community and service in their industry; nonprofits that have made a significant impact upon the communities they serve; governmental organizations that have created unique value or opportunities based upon their ingenuity, partnership and perseverance; and leaders who have demonstrated beyond comparison that their efforts have made lasting impact. Ohio Business Magazine will be holding the inaugural Ohio Success Awards event March 15, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. This event will bring together other successful business CEOs, along with nonprofit and governmental leaders from across the state, and will feature informational breakout sessions, networking, a keynote speaker and lunch. The event is sponsored by GBQ, Superior Dental Care, Custom Design Benefits and 10TV WBNS. Pete Scalia from 10TV will emcee the event. If you are interested in learning more or purchasing tickets for the event, please visit cincy.live or contact Amy Scalia at ascalia@ ohiobusinessmag.com or 513-675-3586. 22
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NOMINATION PROCESS For the inaugural Ohio Success Awards, a nomination form was emailed to businesses throughout the state, inviting them to selfnominate. A form was also posted online so that other businesses could participate. For-profit, nonprofit and government institutions were able to self-nominate. Nominees were asked to provide information on topics such as their revenue starting in 2015, company size starting in 2016, approximate profitability and revenue and profit projections. The winners were then selected by committee and had to show growth in one or more of these categories. If you are interested in nominating your company next year, subscribe to the Ohio Business magazine and newsletter (both of which are complimentary), at OhioBusinessMag.com.
PUBLIC/PRIVATE COMPANIES Year Founded
2017 Revenue
2015 Revenue
2018 Employees
2017 Employees
W. Gregory Guy, CEO
1984
$25-49 million
$25-49 million
217
165
Full Service Real Estate Brokerage
David Mussari, Managing Partner
2013
$25-49 million
$10-24 million
48/48
40/43
Columbus
Insurance Brokerage
Rick Miley, CEO & Founder
2001
$250-499 million
$250-499 million
2,800
2,400
Buckeye Home Health Care
Dayton
Home Health Care
Tina Hardwick, CEO
2006
$10-24 million
$5-9 million
156
124
Cassie’s Cardinals
Manhattan Beach
In Home Care Staffing Agency
Cassie Brungarth, President
2012
1
0
Centric Consulting
Dayton
Consulting Services
Dave Rosevelt, CEO
1999
$100-249 million
$100-249 million
680
639
Charles River
Ashland
Research Facility
James Foster, Chairman & CEO
1947
$100-249 million
$100-249 million
976
849
Component Repair Technology
Mentor
Aerospace Company
Rich Mears, President
1985
450
390
Deceuninck North America
Monroe
Window and Door Profiles Extruder
Filip Geeraert, CEO
1969 in U.S.
$100-249 million
$100-249 million
561
561
Ease Logistics Services, LLC.
Dublin
Freight Management
Peter Coratola, CEO
2014
$25-49 million
$10-24 million
42
21
Elite Biomedical Solutions
Cincinnati
Health Care Manufacturing
Jeff Smith, CEO
2012
$10-24 million
$10-24 million
41
31
ERPA
Dublin
IT Services
Srikanth Gaddam, President & CEO
2003
$50-99 million
$50-99 million
447
437
Everhart Advisors
Dublin and Dayton
401(k) Plan Consulting, Employee Education and Wealth Management
Scott Everhart, President & Founder
1995
$5-9 million
$1-4 million
29
25
FORCAM, Inc.
Cincinnati
Information Technology & Services
Manfred Heisen, CEO
2012
$1-4 million
$1-4 million
25
15
Foundation Software/ Payroll4Construction.com
Strongsville
Software/Payroll
Fred Ode, Chairman/CEO
1985
$25-49 million
$25-49 million
295
250
Franchise Insurance Agency, Inc. DBA Leavitt Group Midwest
Columbus
Insurance Agency
Robert L. Smith Jr., CEO
1979
$5-9 million
$1-4 million
47
42
General Tool Company
Hamilton
Contract Metalworking Manufacturer
William J. Kramer III, CEO
1947
$50-99 million
$25-49 million
285
220
Gold Medal Products Co.
Cincinnati
Manufacturer and Distributor of Concession Food Equipment and Supplies
Dan Kroeger, CEO
1931
$100-249 million
$100-249 million
570
550
Improving
Columbus and Cleveland
IT Consulting
Curtis Hite, CEO
2010
$10-24 million
$10-24 million
70
71
Ingage Partners, Inc
Cincinnati
Technology Consulting Firm
Michael Kroeger and Kelly Dolan, Co-Founders and CEOs
2011
$5-9 million
$1-4 million
90
45
Jane R. Mays, D.M.D. Inc
Cincinnati
Dental Office
Jane R. Mays, President
2004
$1-4 million
$1-4 million
9
9
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Hudson
Home Improvement
Matt Kaulig, CEO
2005
$250-499 million
$50-99 million
1,500
728
Melink Corporation
Milford
S-Corp
Steve Melink, CEO
1987
$10-24 million
$10-24 million
94
90
Mid-American Financial Group
Cincinnati
Real Estate Finance
Duy Vu, CEO
2004
$1-4 million
$1-4 million
15
18
Peacox Learning
Canal Winchester
Education
Deonna Cox, President
2017
11
13
Petroff Law Offices
Columbus
Domestic Relations Law Firm
Ronald R. Petroff, Managing Partner
2006
$1-4 million
9
6
PRIME AE Group, Inc.
Columbus
Professional Services (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management)
Kumar Buvanendaran, PE, President and CEO
2007
$25-49 million
435
390
PSA Airlines
Vandalia
Airline
Dion Flannery, CEO
1986
Wholly owned subsidiary, does not report revenue
4,500
3,500
Rise Brands
Columbus
Brand Development Firm
Troy Allen, Founder and Chief Experience Officer
2013
$10-24 million
52
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Name
Location
Business
Top Executive
Air Force One, Inc.
Dublin
Commercial HVAC & Facility Services Provider
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
Mason & Dayton
BroadStreet Partners, Inc.
$25-49 million
$1-4 million
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PUBLIC/PRIVATE COMPANIES (CONTINUED) Year Founded
2017 Revenue
2015 Revenue
2018 Employees
2017 Employees
Todd Swickard, CEO
2009
$5-9 million
$1-4 million
26
18
Insurance Technology
Lev Barinskiy, CEO
2012
$10-24 million
$1-4 million
55
30
Software as a Service
Phil Ogilby, CEO
2010
$1-4 million
$1-4 million
50
34
Cincinnati
Counseling and Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Dr. Jeffrey P. Bill, CEO
2007
$10-24 million
$1-4 million
100
75
Superior Dental Care
Centerville
Group Dental Benefits
Taci Y. Harrell, President
1986
$50-99 million
$25-49 million
52
46
TACG
Beavercreek
Consulting
Brian Chaney, President
2006
$10-24 million
$1-4 million
300
135
The Dayton Jabber
Dayton
Publication
M Marciante, CEO
2018
Less than $1 million
Less than $1 million
5
0
The Matrix Companies
Cincinnati
Risk Management
Brent Messmer, CEO
2000
$5-9 million
$5-9 million
73
82
The Woodhouse Day Spas (Cincinnati, Dayton and Liberty Twp)
Cincinnati
Day Spa
Chris Mann, Owner
2007
$5-9 million
$1-4 million
100
89
Total Wealth Planning, LLC
Cincinnati
Wealth Management
Rob Siegmann, CEO
1989
$1-4 million
$1-4 million
12
11
Waterstone Property Management
Cleveland
Property Management
Ned Wasserstein, President
1986
$1-4 million
$1-4 million
15
10
Zeal40
Cincinnati
Creative Agency
Stacy Koenig & Nicole Fariello, CEOs
2015
$1-4 million
$1-4 million
6
5
Zipline Logistics
Columbus
Transportation Brokerage
Walter Lynch, CEO
2007
$25-49 million
$25-49 million
55
51
Name
Location
Business
Top Executive
Smart1 Marketing
Blacklick
Marketing
SmartFinancial Insurance
Columbus
STACK Construction Technologies
Blue Ash
Sunrise Treatment Center, LLC
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NONPROFITS/GOVERNMENT Being successful means more than increasing revenue and employees—it also can means making an impact. These nonprofits and governmental institutions demonstrated exceptional impact upon the communities they serve. Name
Location
Business
Top Executive
Year Founded
Beacon of Hope Business Alliance
Cincinnati
Nonprofit Organization
Dan Meyer, CEO
2016
Centerville Noon Optimist Club
Centerville
Service Club, Nonprofit
Donna Huss, President
1968
City of Middletown
Middletown
Government
Doug Adkins, City Manager
1886
Economic and Community Development Institute
Columbus
Economic Development Organization
Inna Kinney, Founder & CEO
2004
LifeAct
Chagrin Falls
Lifesaving Education (Peer-Focused Suicide Prevention)
Jack Binder, CEO
1992
Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center
Cincinnati
Nonprofit
Sarah Weiss, Executive Director
2000
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
Cincinnati
Employment and Training
Joe Byrum, President & CEO
1916
The Dancing Wheels Company & Schools
Cleveland
Professional Dance Company and School
Mary Verdi-Fletcher, CEO
1980
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James)
Columbus
Health Care/Cancer Hospital
Dr. William B. Farrar, Interim CEO
1990
The Port
Cincinnati
Economic Development Agency
Laura Brunner, President & CEO
2000
United Schools Network
Columbus
Nonprofit Charter Management Organization
Andrew E. Boy, CEO
2008
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WINNER PROFILES
Company Name: Gold Medal Products Co. CEO: Dan Kroeger President: Adam Browning Location: Cincinnati Business: Manufacturer and Distributor of Concession Food Equipment and Supplies Revenue: $100-249 million Employees: 570 Year Founded: 1931 Website: gmpopcorn.com
Gold Medal Products has added 70 new employees over the last two years and has a current profitability between 9 and 16 percent, but President Adam Browning attributes the company’s success to its relationships. “We are fortunate to have a solid foundation with the Evans family as owners for four generations. Their commitment and leadership have been integral to Gold Medal. Our employees are second-to-none in their loyalty and work ethic,” he says. Browning says the company had also kept its focus on its customers. “We invest our time and resources into what will help them grow and be profitable in their business. More than just a vendor, we are a partner in their success,” he adds. Gold Medal Products plans to continue to grow over the next couple years through innovation. “For products, it means new product development, engineering improvements and investing in technological advancements,” Browning says. “In terms of service, our goal is to enrich the customer experience by being the leading resource for the industry.”
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Company Name: The Woodhouse Day Spas Owner: Chris Mann Location: Cincinnati, Dayton and Liberty Township Business: Day Spa Revenue: $5-9 million Employees: 100 Year Founded: 2007 Website: woodhousecincinnati.com and woodhousedayton.com
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Chris Mann, owner of The Woodhouse Day Spas in Cincinnat i, Day ton and Liberty Township, predicts his company will increase revenue by 25 percent in the coming years and it’s easy to see why. Over the last couple years, the company has dramatically increased both its revenue and employees. Mann attributes this success to the company’s guest services and the employees. “We’re fortunate to have both the best leadership team and the best therapists in the area, and a number of our team members have been with our Cincinnati and Dayton spas since the doors opened (in 2007 and 2013, respectively),” says Mann. The company opened its Liberty Township location in January and Mann says they will be focusing on building up its business for the next couple years. Mann says the company is also working with Chris Mann current and future franchise owners in Columbus; Cleveland; Lexington, Kentucky; and even Charlotte, North Carolina, to develop more locations.
WINNER PROFILES Company Name: Total Wealth Planning LLC CEO: Rob Siegmann Location: Cincinnati Business: Wealth Management Revenue: $1-4 million Employees: 12 Year Founded: 1989 Website: twpteam.com
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With an approximate profitability of more than 16 percent, Total Wealth Planning LLC is still seeking ways to grow and improve. CEO Rob Siegmann gives credit to both the company’s employees and its processes for this success. “Our team of experienced professionals care about their work, their co-workers and, most importantly, the clients we serve every day,” he says. “Process is also an important element in our industry and our firm. A well thought-through process helps us ensure that clients are served in a consistent manner and important items don’t slip through the cracks during peak times such as end of year.” Thanks to both, Seigmann says Total Wealth Planning’s clients trust the company to take on important matters and recommend the company to others, leading to even more growth. Siegmann says that the company’s immediate goals are to continue to enhance the client experience. Over time, he says the company is looking to add to its internal staff and add expert specialist to its team.
Company Name: Petroff Law Offices Managing Partner: Ronald R. Petroff Location: Columbus Business: Domestic Relations Law Firm Revenue: $1-4 million Employees: 9 Year Founded: 2006 Website: petrofflawoffices.com
Ronald R. Petroff
The Petroff Law Offices has some big goals for the coming years—increase revenue by 15 percent and add a sixth full-time family law attorney—but the company plans to do so while giving back. Managing Partner Ronald R. Petroff and all partners and associates offer their time and services to Operation Legal Help Ohio, which offers legal assistance to those in the military as well as veterans. In addition, the company is a sponsor of the Wine, Women and Shoes event, which raises funds for the homeless in Franklin County; fundraises for the American Cancer Society; and mentors young law students.
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WINNER PROFILES Company Name: General Tool Company CEO: William J. Kramer III Location: Cincinnati Business: Contract Metalworking Manufacturer Revenue: $50-99 million Employees: 285 Year Founded: 1947 Website: gentool.com
William J. Kramer III, CEO of General Tool Company, says that many factors have led to General Tool Company’s success, but one did so more than the others. “By clearly articulating the company’s strategic direction with all employees and focusing our energy on identifying and achieving related internal goals, the company has experienced an explosive growth in new orders and has attracted and hired talented individuals,” he says. The company has been able to triple its backlog and increase its workforce by almost 30 percent. Despite this tremendous success, Kramer says the company has no plans to slow down. In fact, it has four goals over the next couple years: to continue to grow by following the strategic plan, to continue working on making the company an attractive place to work, to refine business practices and policies, and to strive to achieve the company’s vision of being “the most respected team of experts.”
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Manjusha Akkapeddi, a lead in the human resources department, says that ERPA has found success by focusing on its values: empathy, responsibility, passion and agility. “Our CEO Srikanth Gaddam believes that the most powerful organizations are built from the heart. He encourages all the employees to work on their strengths—it allows them to be more productive,” Akkapeddi says. In the coming years, ERPA is projecting revenue growth of 20 percent, a profit increase of 5 percent and increasing its workforce by 5 percent. To do so, Akkapeddi says the company will expand its service offerings, continue to focus on its values and support the community through philanthropic initiatives.
Company Name: ERPA CEO: Srikanth Gaddam Location: Dublin Business: IT Services Revenue: $50-99 million Employees: 447 Year Founded: 2003 Website: www.erpagroup.com
Thanks to Leaf Filter Gutter Company Name: LeafFilter Protection’s expansion to 52 of- Gutter Protection fices, the company has doubled CEO: Matt Kaulig its employees and jumped up in Location: Hudson revenue, from the $100-249 milBusiness: Home Improvement lion range to $250-499 million. Revenue: $250-499 million Amanda Venditti, senior manEmployees: 1,500 ager of digital engagement, says this growth was possible thanks Year Founded: 2005 to the company’s employees Website: leaffilter.com and its unique business model. “While other gutter protection and home improvement companies are typically managed through a dealer-network, [CEO] Matt Kaulig opted to take 100 percent control of his company, electing to run his company through a no-dealer network. This gave Kaulig complete control over the customer experience, including the sales, installation and service process, in addition to complete quality control of the product. This business model proved to be a success that both customers and employees favored,” says Venditti.
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WINNER PROFILES Company Name: The Matrix Companies CEO: Brent Messmer Location: Cincinnati Business: Risk Management Revenue: $5-9 million Employees: 73 Year Founded: 2000 Website: matrixtpa.com
With an approximate profitability between 9 and 16 percent, The Matrix Companies have certainly found success in the last year. Crystal Sikes, employment engagement specialist, attributes this success to being a great workplace. “Matrix’s ‘Best Place to Work’ culture sets us apart by offering employees an environment where they are encouraged to have fun while they work. This culture is maintained in many ways such as charity work on company time, free monthly massages, happy hours and creative activities. According to Brent Messmer, our president and founder, ‘happy employees result in happy clients,’” she says.
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Zeal40 in Cincinnati is experiencing an approximate profitability of 9-16 percent thanks to it ability to provide a high quality experience to its clients. “It’s our zeal for the work we do and, we make sure that comes through in the client’s experience with Zeal40. We look forward to spending time with our clients Company Name: Zeal40 and helping them. We are Co-Founders/Partners: Stacy Koenig good listeners and give our & Nicole Fariello talented creative team a lot of Location: Cincinnati credit for Zeal40’s success. We Business: Creative Agency have worked hard to develop Revenue: $1-4 million a team that delivers excellent Employees: 6 results for our clients,” says Year Founded: 2015 Stacy Koenig, co-founder and partner. Website: zeal40.com
Company Name: The Port CEO: Laura Brunner Location: Cincinnati Business: Economic Development Agency Revenue: $5-9 million Employees: 31 Year Founded: 2000 Website: cincinnatiport.org
In 2015, The Port laid out a strategic vision called Vision 2022 that laid out where CEO Laura Brunner and the board of directors wanted to see the organization go. It focused on neighborhood revitalization, industrial revitalization and public finance. This focus has led to the rehabilitation of the Bond Hill Business District, and the rehabilitation of low- to middle-income housing in Evanston, as well as the addition of six new employees. “We believe through the convergence of our industrial and neighborhood revitalization strategies that we will facilitate the creation of jobs in our urban core and help more people participate in the housing market, building equity—bringing more people in Cincinnati into the middle class,” says Brunner. This year, the organization is looking to acquire unproductive urban brownfield sites and improve them for future high-end industrial use.
Real Needs. Real Partnerships. Real Solutions.
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WINNERS BY LOCATION
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17
38
Akron
Columbus
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7
Cincinnati
7
Cleveland
Dayton
2
Other
AGE 100+ years
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
4%
100-50 years
9%
Less than 5 years
8%
Medium: 50-200 10-5 years
19%
25-50 years
23% 10-25 years
38%
Small: 50 & below
39% 27% Large: 200+
35%
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