Editorial Staff
L ook no more to agriculture and tourism as drivers of business
in Southwest Florida. Tourism remains the No. 1 industry, but the area is
becoming more diverse and sophisticated, attracting company headquarters and
major corporations. “The business environment is changing,” says Robin Doyle,
chairman of the Collier County Economic Development Council.
That’s why our 2002 list of top companies—comprised of
Gulfshore-based corporations boasting annual revenue of more than $10
million—includes several companies new to the area and notes major milestones
for organizations that have called Lee and Collier counties home for decades.
Homebuilding and construction, health care, retail, manufacturing, hospitality,
technology and agriculture are all represented among the 74 companies. Many
have relocated corporate headquarters here in the past decade, citing quality
of life plus financial incentives from economic development groups in Lee and
Collier.
Among those are F.N.B. Corp. (ranked 8), which moved its
headquarters from Hermitage, Penn., to Naples last June, becoming the largest
bank-holding company in Florida. Further proving its commitment to the region,
F.N.B. plans to build a state-of-the-art facil-ity to house all its technology
and back-office operations, creating 75 new jobs.
Arthrex (ranked 11), a developer and manufacturer of
surgical medical supplies, also plans to boost its operations in Naples by
building a new world headquarters and manufacturing facility in Creekside
Commerce Park and adding 136 jobs. Southwest Florida’s quality of life was
founder Reinhold Schmieding’s primary reason for moving his small company to
Naples in 1991; and since then, he has found a fertile environment to grow his
business from two to 250 employees worldwide.
Although giant companies aren’t expected to relocate their
entire operations to Southwest Florida, there is a trend to relocate and expand
corporate headquarters here. “When companies find that they can have their
headquarters anywhere, they look to Southwest Florida because of the quality of
life,” says Doyle, an attorney with Quarles & Brady in Naples.
Both companies, plus Source Interlink, which plans to move
its world headquarters from St. Louis to Bonita Springs next year, are helping
boost the average wage here—another sign of a diverse local economy.
Homebuilders, construction companies and businesses that
serve the development industry have flourished. Specializing in custom estate
homes, villas and condominiums, Collier-based Premier Builders (ranked 26) saw
its revenue jump from $20 million in 2000 to $46 million in 2001. As one of the
largest employers in the region, The Bonita Bay Group (ranked 5) more than
doubled its annual sales from $165 million to $405 million. Lee County’s Beazer
Homes (ranked 19) also enjoyed a dramatic revenue increase, from $68.3 million
to $81.2 million.
Last year also was good to women’s clothing retailer Chico’s
FAS (ranked 6), which was named No. 1 on Forbes’ 2001 list of the 200 “Best
Small Businesses in America.” The year also brought gains to software solutions
provider ASG (ranked 12), Raymond Building Supply (ranked 14), boat dealer Marinemax-Gulfwind Naples (ranked 23)
and Internet search engine company FindWhat.com (ranked 49). All saw
significant increases in revenue.
Some companies suffered from declining revenues, however,
including Fox Electronics (ranked 33) and Keystone Custom Homes (ranked 39).
SmartDisk Corp. (ranked 20) chief executive officer Michael S. Battaglia calls
this his toughest year ever in the high-tech business. Revenues at Florida
Aluminum and Steel Fabricators and Neomedia Technologies dropped far enough to
bump them off the list.
Despite growth at the top of the list, companies with $50
million and less in revenues still make up the majority, proving that the
region remains a hotspot for small businesses. Says Dennis Gilkey, president
and chief executive officer of The Bonita Bay Group, who believes that
Southwest Florida must market itself as a region to attract more businesses:
“The area is maturing. It’s growing up.”
TOP COMPANIES
1. Health Management Associates (Collier)
Largest operator of non-urban, acute-care hospitals
primarily in the Southeast and Southwest.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Joseph V. Vumbacco
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $1.9 billion
2000: $1.6 billion
EMPLOYEES: 22,000 nationwide; 80 in Naples
FOUNDED: 1977
WEB SITE: www.hma-corp.com
2. WCI Communities (Lee)
Creates amenity-rich, leisure-oriented, master-planned
communities.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Al Hoffman Jr.
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $1.1 billion
EMPLOYEES: 2,810
FOUNDED: 1946
WEB SITE: www.wcicommunities.com
3. NCH Healthcare System (Collier)
Hospitals and health-care affiliates.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Edward Morton
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $756 million
2000: $213 million
EMPLOYEES: 3,700
FOUNDED: 1956
WEB SITE: www.nchmd.org
4. Lee Memorial Health System (Lee)
Comprises Cape Coral Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center,
The Children’s Hospital, Lee Memorial Hospital, The Rehabilitation Hospital,
Lee Physician Group, Lee Convenient Care, Lee Memorial Home Health and
HealthPark Care Center.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: James R. Nathan
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $428.9 million
EMPLOYEES: 5,400 employees, 2,500 auxilians and 730
physicians on staff
FOUNDED: 1916
WEB SITE: www.leememorial.org
5. The Bonita Bay Group (Lee)
Real estate development company involved with master-planned
communities and recreational facilities.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Dennis Gilkey
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $405 million
2000: $165 million
EMPLOYEES: 1,300
FOUNDED: 1979
WEB SITE: www.thebonitabaygroup.com
6. Chico’s FAS (Lee)
Women’s clothing.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Marvin Gralnick
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $370 million
2000: $259.4 million
EMPLOYEES: 3,500 nationwide; 400 in Fort Myers
FOUNDED: 1983
WEB SITE: www.chicos.com
7. Boca Resorts (Collier)
Luxury resorts, golf clubs and hotels.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: David Feder
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $289 million
2000: $267 million
EMPLOYEES: 3,741
FOUNDED: 1999
WEB SITE: www.bocaresortsinc.com
8. F.N.B. Corp. (Collier)
Diversified financial services company.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Gary L. Tice
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $253.8 million
EMPLOYEES: 3,000
FOUNDED: 1974
WEB SITE: www.fnbcorporation.com
9. Robb & Stucky (Lee)
Retailer of fine home furnishings and interior design.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Clive Lubner
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $235 million nationwide
2000: $235 million nationwide
EMPLOYEES: 1,000 nationwide; estimated 750 in Southwest
Florida
FOUNDED: 1915
WEB SITE: www.robbstucky.com
10. Kraft Construction Co. (Collier)
Construction/general contractors.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: F. Fred Pezeshkan
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $213 million
2000: $191 million
EMPLOYEES: 245
FOUNDED: 1968
WEB SITE: www.kraftconstruction.com
11. Arthrex (Collier)
Designer and manufacturer of surgical devices for
arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Reinhold Schmieding
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $130 million-plus
2000: $100 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 105
FOUNDED: 1981
WEB SITE: www.arthrex.com
12. ASG (Collier)
Provider of software solutions in applications, operations,
performance and information management services.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Arthur L. Allen
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $128 million
2000: $114.6 million
EMPLOYEES: 764
FOUNDED: 1986
WEB SITE: www.asg.com
13. Beasley Broadcast Group (Collier)
Seventeenth largest radio broadcasting com-pany in America.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: George G. Beasley
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $115 million-plus nationwide
2000: $106.2 million nationwide
EMPLOYEES: 660 nationwide
FOUNDED: 1961
WEB SITE: www.bbgi.com
14. Raymond Building Supply Corp. (Lee)
Full-service building material supplier for contractors.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Charlie Babb
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $109.4 million
2000: $93.5 million
EMPLOYEES: 490
FOUNDED: 1957
WEB SITE: www.rbsc.net
15. Barron Collier Cos. (Collier)
Diversified real estate development and agribusiness.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Paul Marinelli
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $100 million-plus
2000: $100 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: Estimated, 1,000
FOUNDED: 1926
WEB SITE: www.barroncollier.com
16. Grosse Pointe Development Co. (Lee)
Real estate developer.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Robert D. Hensley
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $100 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 24
FOUNDED: 1996
WEB SITE: www.gpd.com
17. Krehling Industries (Collier)
Ready-mixed concrete, blocks and interlocking pavers.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Hank Krehling
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $100 million-plus
2000: $96 million
EMPLOYEES: 400
FOUNDED: 1967
18. J.J. Taylor Distributing Company (Lee)
Beer distributor.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Houston E. Ball
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $84 million
EMPLOYEES: 184
FOUNDED: 2001
19. Beazer Homes (Lee)
Homebuilder.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Christin Copp
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $81.2 million
2000: $68.3 million
EMPLOYEES: 86
FOUNDED: 1952
WEB SITE: www.beazer.com
20. SmartDisk Corp. (Collier)
Developer, manufacturer and marketer
of consumer electronics products and software.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Michael S. Battaglia
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $70.2 million
2000: $96.7 million
EMPLOYEES: 90
FOUNDED: 1997
WEB SITE: www.smartdisk.com
21. Causeway Lumber Co. (Lee)
Manufacturer and supplier of building materials and
components to the professional contractor.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: M. Scott Whiddon
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $65 million
2000: $66 million
EMPLOYEES: 350
FOUNDED: 1939
22. Hardy Development Group (Collier)
Golf course communities.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Paul Hardy
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $61 million
EMPLOYEES: 285
FOUNDED: 1996
WEB SITE: www.hardydevelopment.com
23. Marinemax-Gulfwind Naples (Collier)
SeaRay boats, Sea Hunt fishing boats, Hatteras yacht sales,
service and parts.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jerry Marshall
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $55 million
2000: $34 million
EMPLOYEES: 26
FOUNDED: 1983
WEB SITE: www.marinemax.com
24. Rinker Materials, Southwest Region (Lee)
Concrete, block, rebar and building
materials.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Darryl Fales
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $50 million
2000: $50 million
EMPLOYEES: 200
FOUNDED: 1988
WEB SITE: www.rinker.com
25. Worthington Communities (Lee)
Real estate developer and builder.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jeff Darragh
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $47.7 million
2000: $48 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 45
FOUNDED: 1989
WEB SITE:
www.worthingtoncommunities.com
26. Premier Builders (Collier)
Custom estate homes, villas and condominiums.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Michel Saadeh
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $46 million
2000: $20 million
EMPLOYEES: 48
FOUNDED: 1996
WEB SITE: www.vineyardsrealty.com
27. Collier County Produce (DBA Incredible Fresh-Capt.
Jerry’s) (Collier)
Wholesaler, retailer, processor of produce and seafood.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jack Roberts
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $44 million
2000: $39.4 million
EMPLOYEES: 125
FOUNDED: 1989
28. The Shaw Cos. (Collier)
Aircraft assemblies, sub-assemblies and parts.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: James Shaw
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $43 million
2000: $25 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 247
FOUNDED: 1954
WEB SITE: www.shawaero.com
29. North Trail RV Center (Lee)
Recreational vehicle sales and service.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Albert Erp
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $41 million
2000: $41 million
EMPLOYEES: 100-plus
FOUNDED: 1986
30. Saftronics (Lee)
Manufacturer of industrial variable speed drives.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE:
David J. van der Merwe
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $40 million
2000: $40 million
EMPLOYEES: 180
FOUNDED: 1966
WEB SITE: www.saftronics.com
31. Taylor Woodrow Communities (Collier)
Real estate developer and homebuilder.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Douglas L. Schwartz
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $40 million
2000: $45 million
EMPLOYEES: 35
FOUNDED: 1995
WEB SITE: www.taylorwoodrowhomes.com
32. Naples Lumber and Supply Co. (Collier)
Retail building materials.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Ron Labbe
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $32.4 million
2000: $29.1 million
EMPLOYEES: 149
FOUNDED: 1971
WEB SITE: www.napleslumber.com
33. Fox Electronics (Lee)
Manufacturer of frequency control
products.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Gene Trefethen
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $30 million
2000: $44.5 million
EMPLOYEES: 108
FOUNDED: 1979
WEB SITE: www.foxonline.com
34. Hy-Tech Computer Systems (Lee)
Manufacturer and distributor of computers, components and
peripherals.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Gary F. McNear
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $30 million
2000: $31 million
EMPLOYEES: 85
FOUNDED: 1992
WEB SITE: www.e-hytech.com
35. J. McGarvey Construction Co. (Lee)
Real estate developer and construction and custom
homebuilder.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: John S. McGarvey
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $30 million
2000: $30 million
EMPLOYEES: 85
FOUNDED: 1985
36. The Jack Parker Corp./Florida Division (Lee)
Commercial and residential builder.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: John Reisman
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $30 million
EMPLOYEES: 40
FOUNDED: 1955
WEB SITE: www.jackparkerhomes.com
37. Divco Construction Corp. (Collier)
Custom homebuilder.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Stephen Kauffman
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $29.5 million
2000: $34 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 21
FOUNDED: 1979
WEB SITE: www.divcohomes.com
38. Wesco Distribution (Lee)
Wholesale electronic distributor.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Roy Haley
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $27 million
2000: $25 million
EMPLOYEES: 22
FOUNDED: 1927
WEB SITE: www.wescodist.com
39. Keystone Custom Homes (Lee)
An independent Arthur Rutenberg franchise building custom
homes in Pelican Marsh, Rookery Pointe and Palmira Golf & Country Club.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Paula J. Davis
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $26 million
2000: $31.6 million
EMPLOYEES: 46
FOUNDED: 1994
WEB SITE: www.keystonecustomhomes.com
40. Seacoast Supply (Lee)
Building materials.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Larry McDowell
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $25 million
2000: $25.5 million
EMPLOYEES: 50
FOUNDED: 1972
WEB SITE: www.lwsupply.com
41. Philharmonic Center for the Arts (Collier)
World-class performing arts center, professional orchestra
and 30,000-square-foot Naples Museum of Art.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Myra Janco Daniels
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $24.6 million
2000: $22.3 million
EMPLOYEES: 305
FOUNDED: 1989
WEB SITE: www.thephil.org
42. B & I Contractors (Lee)
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing contractor. HVAC service.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Gart G. Griffin
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $23 million
2000: $27 million
EMPLOYEES: 175
FOUNDED: 1961
WEB SITE: www.bandicontractors.com
43. Chem Polymer Corp. (Lee)
Fast-growing compounder of thermoplastics primarily for the
automotive industry.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Evan DeWulf
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $22 million
2000: $24 million
EMPLOYEES: 72
FOUNDED: 1984
WEB SITE: www.chempolymer.com
44. Empire Builders (Collier)
Custom homebuilder/model homes.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Rick Melson
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $22 million
2000: $22 million
EMPLOYEES: 18
FOUNDED: 1986
WEB SITE: www.builtbyempire.com
45. Cement Industries (Lee)
Manufactures and installs pre-stressed concrete products.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Gay Rebel Thompson
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $21 million
2000: $19 million
EMPLOYEES: 188
FOUNDED: 1953
WEB SITE: www.cementindustries.com
46. Flex Bon Paints (Johnson Paints) (Lee)
Manufacturer and retailer of architectural paints and
coatings throughout South Florida.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Samuel V. Johnson
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $20 million-plus
2000: $20 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 130
FOUNDED: 1959
WEB SITE: www.flexbon.com
47. NCR/West Coast Insulation (DBA)
United Sub-Contractors (Lee)
Sub-contractor.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Robert L. Johnson
ANNUAL SALES 2001: Estimated, $20 million-plus
2000: Estimated, $13.7 million
EMPLOYEES: 200 in Fort Myers/350 throughout Florida
FOUNDED: 1957
48. Newbury North Associates (Collier)
Custom homebuilder.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: David S. Rogers
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $20 million-plus
2000: $20 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 53
FOUNDED: 1989
49. FindWhat.com (Lee)
Pay-for-position computer search engine.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Craig Pisaris-Henderson
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $20 million
2000: $2.9 million
EMPLOYEES: 80
FOUNDED: 1998
WEB SITE: www.findwhat.com
50. Gulf Coast American Blind Corp.style="mso-spacerun: yes"> (Collier)
Fabricator and wholesale distributor of brand-name window
coverings.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Carlos A. Diaz
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $20 million
2000: $20 million
EMPLOYEES: 170
FOUNDED: 1986
WEB SITE: www.gcabc.com
51. O’Donnell Landscapes (Lee)
Landscape and irrigation contractors.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Albert O’Donnell
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $20 million
2000: $15.9 million
EMPLOYEES: 250
FOUNDED: 1981
52. Sunny Grove Landscape and Nursery (Lee)
Landscape and irrigation design/building with 125 acres of
nursery.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Mark B. Williamson
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $20 million
2000: $15 million
EMPLOYEES: 210
FOUNDED: 1974
53. Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal of Florida (Lee)
Roofing, sheet metal and roof deck contractor.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Lee J. Crowther Sr.
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $19.8 million
2000: $18.7 million
EMPLOYEES: 202
FOUNDED: 1975
WEB SITE: www.crowther.net
54. Unified Marine (Collier)
Manufacturer, product development, importer.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: David Nirenberg
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $19 million
2000: $18 million
EMPLOYEES: 80
FOUNDED: 1984
WEB SITE: www.seasense.com
55. Rice Insulation and Glass (Lee)
Subcontractor.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Philip W. Rice
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $17.5 million
2000: $16.3 million
EMPLOYEES: 135
FOUNDED: 1989
WEB SITE: www.riceinsulation.com
56. Ruth Cooper Center for Behavioral Health Care (Lee)
Community-based non-profit mental health care facility.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Janet W. Eustis
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $16 million
2000: $13 million
EMPLOYEES: 375
FOUNDED: 1969
WEB SITE: www.ruthcoopercenter.org
57. Vernon Allen Builder (Collier)
Custom residential homebuilder.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: John Remington
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $16 million
2000: $17 million
EMPLOYEES: 80
FOUNDED: 1951
WEB SITE: www.avernonallenbuilder.com
58. Hadinger Carpet (Collier)
Floor-coverings store.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Tom Hadinger
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $15.1 million
2000: $15 million
EMPLOYEES: 51
FOUNDED: 1931
WEB SITE: www.hadinger.com
59. Dean Steel Buildings (Lee)
Manufactures steel buildings.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Charles Dean
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $15 million-plus
2000: $15 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 97
FOUNDED: 1956
WEB SITE: www.deansteelbuildings.com
60. Rolsafe International Corp. (Lee)
Hurricane and security shutters for home and business.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Joseph A. Kafka
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $15 million-plus
2000: $18 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 100
FOUNDED: 1987
WEB SITE: www.rolsafe.com
61. American Dream Builders (Collier)
Builder.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: James McCord
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $15 million
2000: $14 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 32
FOUNDED: 1996
WEB SITE: www.adbhomes.com
62. David Lawrence Center (Collier)
Not-for-profit provider of mental health and substance abuse
services for children, adults and families.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: David C. Schimmel
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $ 14.5 million
EMPLOYEES: 300-plus
FOUNDED: 1968
WEB SITE: www.davidlawrencecenter.org
63. K.A. Wallace (Lee)
Concrete, framing, concrete pumping and crane service.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Kenneth A. Wallace
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $14.5 million
2000: $10 million
EMPLOYEES: 160
FOUNDED: 1994
64. Aneco Electrical Construction (Lee)
Electrical contracting firm specializing in commercial,
institutional, industrial and entertainment construction.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Michael E. Holmes
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $13.8 million locally; $111 million nationwide
2000: $13.8 million locally; $93 million nationwide
EMPLOYEES: 86 locally; 1,277 nationwide
FOUNDED: 1989 Fort Myers division/1979 corporate
WEB SITE: www.anecoinc.com
65. Heat Pumps Unlimited (Lee)
Swimming pool and spa heat pumps.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Douglas Griffin
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $13.5 million
2000: $10 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 55
FOUNDED: 1983
WEB SITE: www.warmpool.com, www.poolheating.com,
www.makewater.com, www.hotwatergenerator.com
66. Johnson Engineering (Lee)
Consulting engineering firm offering engineering, surveying,
environmental and planning services.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Steven K. Morrison
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $13.4 million
2000: $13.4 million
EMPLOYEES: 143
FOUNDED: 1946
WEB SITE: www.johnsonengineering.com
67. Ted’s Sheds (Lee)
Aluminum storage sheds, agricultural buildings, gazebos,
play sets and carports.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Glenn Caudill
ANNUAL SALES 2001: Estimated, $13 million
2000: Estimated, $13 million
EMPLOYEES: 104
FOUNDED: 1970
WEB SITE: www.tedsheds.com
68. American Farms (Collier)
Wholesale grower and distributor of annual and perennial
plants.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Christine Raber Somoza
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $12 million
2000: $12 million
EMPLOYEES: 200-plus
FOUNDED: 1991
69. Bob Dean Supply (Lee)
Industrial supply-power transmission pumps and steel sales.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Robert S. Dean Jr.
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $10.5 million
2000: $10.6 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 68
FOUNDED: 1946
WEB SITE: www.deansupply.com
70. Gulf Paving Co. (Lee)
Ready-mix concrete, hot and cold asphalt.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Tim Lause
ANNUAL SALES 2001: Estimated, $10 million-plus
2000: Estimated, $10 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 41
FOUNDED: 1964
71. Shamrock, Division of KCS International (Lee)
Manufacturer of sport-fishing boats from 21 to
29 feet.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Pete Gillon
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $10 million-plus
2000: $10 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: 100-plus
FOUNDED: 1972
WEB SITE: www.shamrockboats.com
72. Vitarich Laboratories (Collier)
Vitamins, powdered drink mixes and nutritional supplements.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Kevin Thomas
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $10 million-plus
2000: $10 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: Estimated, 50-plus
FOUNDED: 1993
WEB SITE: www.vitarichlabs.com
73. Cape Lumber Co. (Lee)
Lumber, millwork, doors, floor and roof trusses.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Cora Gilbert
ANNUAL SALES 2001: $10 million
2000: $10 million-plus
EMPLOYEES: Estimated, 100
FOUNDED: 1977
74. Mabry Brothers (Lee)
Air conditioning, electrical, home automation, home theater
and home entertainment systems contractor.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jimmie Mabry
ANNUAL SALES 2001: Estimated, $10 million
2000: $10.2 million
EMPLOYEES: 111
FOUNDED: 1995
WEB SITE: www.mabrybrothers.com
ABOUT OUR LIST
To qualify for our listing, companies must post annual
revenues of at least $10 million and either be headquartered in Collier, Lee or
Charlotte counties or be separate, self-contained divisions of larger
companies. Companies are ranked by annual sales; and we exclude those who tend
to report earnings in other ways, such as auto dealerships, car rentals,
lending institutions, investment companies, national franchises, physicians or
physicians’ groups, supermarkets, realtors, franchise hotel chains, nursing
homes, lawyers, accountants and insurance agents. An expanded version of the
list is available in the summer issue of our sister publication, Gulfshore
Life.
Companies new to the list do not include revenues for 2000.
We publish sales figures exactly as companies report them to
us. If a company declines to release sales, we estimate, using a variety of
sources. We also publish estimates given us by companies that projected
earnings because their fiscal year did not end before our deadline. All
estimates are noted as such.
We used a variety of sources, from industry experts to
Collier and Lee economic development organizations, in identifying eligible
companies. Nonetheless, we realize we may have overlooked some qualified firms,
and we welcome suggestions for next year’s list: Please write managing editor
Alysia Shivers, Gulfshore Business, 9051 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 202, Naples,
FL 34108; or e-mail ashivers@gulfshorelifemag.com.