| 61 | glynndevins advertising & marketing Gross Revenue: 2005: $9,800,000 2002: $5,500,000
Growth: 78.18% Full-time employees: 79 Co-founders Jim Glynn and George Devin created the eponymous company in 1987 intending to build on their experience marketing senior living communities. Considering the graying of America, this won’t be the last time we’ll see this agency emerge on this list of KC’s fastest-growing firms. |
| 2nd Year |
| 62 | ferrellgas partners, lp Gross Revenue: 2005: $1,754,114,000 2002: $991,430,000
Growth: 76.93% Full-time employees: 4,745 Making its fourth straight appearance on the list, Ferrellgas distributes propane for residential, industrial, commercial and agricultural uses in each of the 50 states as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. Acquisitions and marketing contributed to revenue growth over recent years. |
4th
Year |
| 63 | garney holding company Gross Revenue: 2005: $278,502,223 2002: $157,443,172
Growth: 76.89% Full-time employees: 634 Garney Holding Company constructs water and wastewater piping systems, as well as concrete structures and water treatment facilities for public, private and industrial sectors. Robert Millwee leads the 634-person operation from North Kansas City. |
3rd
Year |
| 64 | t2 supply Gross Revenue: 2005: $66,089,173 2002: $37,540,000
Growth: 76.05% Full-time employees: 35 Jill Phillips owns and operates T2 supply, a Lenexa company distributing audio and video conferencing equipment. She says “providing excellent customer service, value-added services and excellent products” have propelled her company’s continued growth. |
1st
Year |
| 65 | twg consulting, inc. Gross Revenue: 2005: $3,879,900 2002: $2,206,820
Growth: 75.81% Full-time employees: 40 Under the guidance of President and CEO Marilyn Breitenstein, consulting firm TWG has geared up its services in recent years, affording local businesses insourcing, product planning and knowledge management with a “value-added approach.” Reinvesting, improved metrics and new products have boosted company revenues. |
| 1st Year |
| 66 | tricom technical services Gross Revenue: 2005: $12,011,000 2002: $6,955,000
Growth: 72.70% Full-time employees: 67 Overland Park-based Tricom Technical Services is an information technology staffing firm that employs 67 people. In business since 1994, the company prospers because of “better people running the business, combined with a better economy” says Matthew Sharples, managing partner. |
| 3rd Year |
| 67 | heartland motor coach, inc. Gross Revenue: 2005: $3,277,409 2002: $1,903,895
Growth: 72.14% Full-time employees: 19 Back for a third year is Heartland Motor Coach, run by CEO Chuck Hill, who says that “dedication to high quality service and its commitment to excellence” have driven growth for his St. Joseph-based transportation firm. Heartland has earned a reputation for having the finest coaches and best customer service. |
| 3rd Year |
| 68 | larson binkley, inc. Gross Revenue: 2005: $7,864,423 2002: $4,592,200
Growth: 71.26% Full-time employees: 60 The company provides mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering design services nationwide to retail stores, restaurants, schools, offices, data centers and laboratories. Christopher Larson, president, says it grew because “we recognized our strengths in the markets we serve and focused on expanding our services nationally.” |
4th
Year |
| 69 | treat america limited Gross Revenue: 2005: $30,134,638 2002: $17,837,080
Growth: 68.94% Full-time employees: 350 Treat America Limited provides vending, food and catering services to its customers and employs approximately 350 at its headquarters in Overland Park. The company, led by president John Mitchell, continues to thrive and finds itself on Ingram’s Corporate Report 100 list for the fourth year. |
4th
Year |
| 70 | boulevard brewing company Gross Revenue: 2005: $16,759,959 2002: $9,932,845
Growth: 68.73% Full-time employees: 67 The company likes to position itself as “the second-largest brewery in Missouri.” Since beginning in 1989, Boulevard Brewing Co. has established itself as the leading regional craft brewer. A new $23 million expansion is expected to significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities and expand that region much further. |
11th
Year |