Weatherhead 100 companies are chosen based on sales growth over the previous five years, meaning this year's winners were selected based on their results from 1994-98. Companies with sales of more than $100,000 in 1994 and more than $1 million in 1998, and which employed at least 16 people at the end of 1998, were eligible for the nomination.

1. All Wound Up
   Stuart Fishman, President
   Chagrin Falls
   Founded: 1994
   Sells toys through interactive retail, operating primarily seasonally in enclosed malls
   Sales: 5 - 24 M
   Sales Growth: 11,757%
   Employees: 16 - 49
   Employment Growth: 1,650%
   
2. Foresight Technology
   Jim Dunn, Partner
   Tom Eggett, Partner
   Rich Croll, Partner
   Brecksville
   foretek.com
   Founded: 1993
   E-business infrastructure integrator
   Sales: 25 - 100 M
   Sales Growth: 4,001%
   Employees: 50-249
   Employment Growth: 336%
   
3. Hyland Software, Inc.
   John P. Hyland, Jr., President
   Rocky River
   http://www.onbase.com
   Founded: 1991
   Developer and marketer of document imaging, enterprise report management, workflow, and Internet software
   Sales: 5 - 24 M
   Sales Growth: 2,477%
   Employees: 50-249
   Employment Growth: 225%
   
4. Grace Software Marketing Company
   Jeff Roberts, President & CEO
   Marilee Zarbock, Vice President
   Larry Keller, Vice President
   John Magyari, Vice President
   Tammy Rehner, Vice President
   Bob Bondis, Executive Vice President
   Cleveland
   http://www.gracesoftware.com
   Founded: 1993
   Provider of outsourced marketing services specifically to software and high technology companies
   Sales: < 5 M
   Sales Growth: 2,405%
   Employees: 16 - 49
   Employment Growth: 400%
   
5. Thermagon, Inc.
   Carol A. Latham, President & CEO
   Cleveland
   http://www.thermagon.com
   Founded: 1992
   Manufacturer of thermally conductive materials for electronic packaging
   Sales: 5 - 24 M
   Sales Growth: 2,050%
   Employees: 50-249
   Employment Growth: 920%
   
6. T.I.M.S., Inc. (Technical Information Management
   Dennis Arian, President & CEO
   Karen Arian, Vice President
   Highland Hts
   http://www.timsol.com
   Founded: 1991
   Software consulting services, Web solutions, and professional recruiting services
   Sales: < 5 M
   Sales Growth: 1,521%
   Employees: 16 - 49
   Employment Growth: 1,900%
   
7. Group Management Services, Inc.
   Jim Kahoe, Vice President
   Mike Kahoe, President
   Valley View
   http://www.groupmgmt.com
   Founded: 1992
   Human resource services provider
   Sales: 5 - 24 M
   Sales Growth: 1,161%
   Employees: 250-999
   Employment Growth: 7,400%
   
8. GEM Edwards Inc.
   Dee Edwards, Co-Owner
   Toni J. Edwards, Co-Owner
   Twinsburg
   Founded: 1992
   Wholesale distributor of medical products
   Sales: 5 - 24 M
   Sales Growth: 1,061%
   Employees: 16 - 49
   Employment Growth: 380%
   
9. Jet Dock Systems, Inc.
   W. Allan Eva, Esq., Vice President
   David T. Faber, President
   Cleveland
   http://www.jetdock.com
   Founded: 1993
   Manufacturer of docking systems
   Sales: < 5 M
   Sales Growth: 1,023%
   Employees: 16 - 49
   Employment Growth: 900%
   
10. USA Instruments, Inc.
    Rony Thomas, Vice President
    James Wrenn, Vice President
    Xueming Zou, President
    Joe Murphy, Vice President
    Aurora
    http://www.usainstruments.com
    Founded: 1993
    Coil manufacturer for MRI systems
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 1,019%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 567%
    
11. PerifiTech Inc.
    Bill Farkas, President
    Robert Kuchta, Vice President, Business Technology
    Hinckley
    http://www.perifitech.com
    Founded: 1989
    Designer and manufacturer of mission-critical network servers and storage management solutions
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 962%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 400%
    
12. Visible Solutions, Inc.
    Sandra L. Haftl, President
    Westlake
    Founded: 1993
    Manufacturer and distributor of windshield washer fluid in bulk
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 931%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 467%
    
13. Pagers Plus
    Donald W. Jacobs, President & CEO
    Mike Bates, Vice President
    Akron
    celltel.net
    Founded: 1991
    Paging and cellular products and services
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 888%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 575%
    
14. StarTech Consulting Services Inc.
    Deborah J. Fisher, President & CEO
    Broadview Hts
    Founded: 1993
    IBM premier business partner - IBM midrange computer products and services.
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 881%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 129%
    
15. Prime Systems, Inc.
    David M. McCally, President
    Broadview Hts.
    http://www.primesys.com
    Founded: 1992
    Information technology consulting and system integration services
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 842%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 267%
    
16. MK Enterprise, Inc.
    Rodney Hurd, Owner
    Mark Freiling, President & Owner
    Middlefield
    http://www.mkenter.com
    Founded: 1990
    Electronic manufacturing services for various industries around the world; surface movement through cable; mechanical assembly from autotype to high-volume productivity, both labor-only to turn key assembly
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 811%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 119%
    
17. Katherine's Collection At Silver Lake, Inc.
    Wayne M. Kleski, Co-owner
    Katherine A. Kleski, Co-Owner
    Twinsburg
    http://www.kcgift.com
    Founded: 1991
    Importer of exclusively designed Christmas and home decorative accessories.
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 758%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 386%
    
18. Conley, Canitano & Associates, Inc.
    Nicholas A. Canitano, Chairman & CEO
    Kenneth L. Conley, President & COO
    Mayfield Hts
    http://www.ccai.net
    Founded: 1983
    Provides IT services to companies implementing e-commerce, ERP, Customer Resource Management and Enterprise Integration solutions
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 721%
    Employees: 250-999
    Employment Growth: 285%
    
19. Aurora Products Company
    Michael Heines, President
    Cleveland
    http://www.auroraproducts.com
    Founded: 1992
    A systems integretor, selling software to the retail and catalog industries, performing contract development and network support services, designing and hosting websites, and selling the industry-leading e-commerce product
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 700%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 333%
    
20. GSI Architects, Inc.
    Oelso R. Gilberti, Principal
    Peter F. Spittler, Principal
    Cleveland
    http://www.gsiarch.com
    Founded: 1993
    Design firm providing strategic planning, interior design, architecture, engineering, and project management services
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 679%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 1,920%
    
21. Contractors Manufacturing Services, Inc.
    Frank C. Vestfall, President
    Macedonia
    http://www.cmsdrills.com
    Founded: 1989
    Manufacturer of directional drills and associated equipment for the trenchless industry
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 678%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 111%
    
22. The Milbourn Pressworks Co., Inc.
    Mark F. Milbourn, Vice President
    Frank W. Milbourn, IV, CEO/President
    Eastlake
    http://www.milbourn.com
    Founded: 1991
    Full service commercial printing and large format ink-jet printing and supporting services
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 640%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 380%
    
23. Performance Concepts, Inc.
    Michael F. Cavotta, President
    Wendy K. Sayer, Vice President
    Mentor
    http://www.pcioh.com
    Founded: 1978
    Designer of interactive multi-media kiosks, Internet and touch screen solutions
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 632%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 173%
    
24. The Arras Group
    Mark Taylor, President, Automotive Division
    James T. Hickey, Jr., President
    Scott C. Keglovic, Executive Vice President
    Jeffrey Windahl, Vice President, Account Services
    Steven Veres, Controller & Treasurer
    Cleveland
    http://www.arrasgroup.com
    Founded: 1991
    An integrated marketing communications agency with five fundamental philosophies: integration, objective-driven programming, extensive resource networking, uncompromising ethical standards, and a commitment to the principles of agency success
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 629%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 357%
    
25. Health Design Plus
    M. Ruth Coleman, President & CEO
    Hudson
    http://www.hdplus.com
    Founded: 1988
    Provides healthcare management and third-party administration services, resulting in benefit plans for self-funded employers and providers who accept financial risk.
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 602%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 477%
    
26. Summerfall Companies, Inc.
    Cj Crawford, Secretary & Co-owner
    Christopher Hixson, President & Co-owner
    Peninsula
    http://www.explorepeninsula.com
    Founded: 1992
    Specialty retailer of fine crafts, home accessories, tabletop items, and gifts
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 554%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 467%
    
27. Paragon Consulting, Inc.
    Carmen T. Tulino, Chief Executive Officer
    Cleveland
    http://www.paragon-inc.com
    Founded: 1993
    Information technology consulting
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 546%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 360%
    
28. Maxus Investment Group
    Richard A. Barone, President & CEO
    Cleveland
    http://www.maxusgroup.com
    Founded: 1973
    Investment management and research
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 533%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 66%
    
29. Vicon Fabricating Company Ltd.
    Jeffrey P. Conforte, Vice President
    Robert S. Seidemann, President & CEO
    Mentor
    metalindustry.com/vicon
    Founded: 1965
    Heavy fabrication focused on forming, plasma burning, and powder coating steel up to 50 feet long
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 501%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 200%
    
30. AdvizeX Technologies
    John E. Colangelo, President & CEO
    Concord
    http://www.advizex.com
    Founded: 1987
    Computer systems integration and reseller of Hewlett-Packard equipment
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 496%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 564%
    
31. Hy-Tech Controls, Inc.
    John P. Lutkus, Vice President, Engineering
    Chris B. Lutkus, Vice President, Management
    Gerald A. Lutkus, President
    Oakwood
    Founded: 1983
    Electro-mechanical design and manufacturing, custom integrators
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 482%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 60%
    
32. Quest4mation
    Brian J. Scotese, President & CEO
    Willoughby Hills
    http://www.quest4mation.com
    Founded: 1983
    A Microsoft partner and premier provider of client server and Internet information technology consulting services, specializing in e-commerce and custom application development
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 444%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 343%
    
33. NewMedia, Inc.
    Leonard W. Pagon, Jr., President & CEO
    Cleveland
    http://www.nmedia.com
    Founded: 1989
    Full-service provider of e-commerce and e-business solutions, including planning, design, application development, and technical training
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 434%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 158%
    
34. Adcom Communications, Inc.
    Mark Nuss, Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer
    Joseph Kubic, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer
    Cleveland
    http://www.adcom1.com
    Founded: 1989
    Full-service integrated marketing communications company
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 432%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 38%
    
35. LISN, Inc.
    Donald L. Sanneman, Chairman
    James S. Hivnor, Executive Vice President
    Donald J. Vanke, President & CEO
    Amherst
    http://www.lisn.com
    Founded: 1967
    A telecommunications company specializing in professional engineering, quality equipment, and expert installation and maintenance services to telecommunications users and service providers.
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 432%
    Employees: 250-999
    Employment Growth: 255%
    
36. John Robert's Hair Studio & Spa
    John R. DiJulius, III, Co-Owner & President
    Stacy DiJulius, Co-owner & Artistic Director
    Mayfield Hts
    http://www.johnrobertsspa.com
    Founded: 1993
    Salon and spa offering professional beauty services from hair to nails, spa, body, and makeup
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 408%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 309%
    
37. OneSource Services Inc.
    A. Ray Dalton, President & CEO
    David E. Meek, Vice President, Operations
    Charles A. Koch, Chief Financial Officer
    Michael A. Bush, VP, Sales & Marketing
    Cleveland
    http://www.onesource-services.com
    Founded:
    Assists in-house, multi-vendor, and OEM service organizations in providing a single source for outsourced medical equipment services
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 407%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 608%
    
38. Premium Metals Inc.
    Robert F. Pelles, President
    Cleveland
    Founded: 1990
    Flat-rolled steel service center, specializing in slitting, shearing, leveling, and edging
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 407%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 700%
    
39. Thermovation Engineering, Inc.
    George E. Heath, Sr., P.E., President
    Cleveland
    http://www.thermovation.com
    Founded: 1973
    Designer and manufacturer of industrial process heating, handling, and control machinery
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 403%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 142%
    
40. D-A-S Construction Co.
    Anna M. Pumper, Secretary
    Daniel A. Pumper, Vice President
    Steven W. Pumper, President
    Jeffrey J. Troxell, Vice President
    John D. Pumper, Treasurer & CFO
    John A. Pumper, Sr. Vice President & CEO
    Garfield Hts
    http://www.dasconstruction.com
    Founded: 1986
    General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Design-Builder
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 386%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 44%
    
41. Vantage One Communications Group
    Tim Mueller, Partner & Co-Founder
    Dan Rose, Partner & Co-Founder
    Cleveland
    http://www.vantageone.com
    Founded: 1990
    A digital marketing communications firm which specializes in Web development, electronic commerce, interactive multimedia, and graphic design
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 366%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 371%
    
42. The Priority Group
    Gary L. Burgund, President & CEO
    Cleveland
    Founded: 1988
    A multi-faceted coporation providing sevice in the following arenas: temporary help for the medical industry, the industrial community and in-home health care; provide micrographic services across industry lines
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 364%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 124%
    
43. the anderson group
    Barbara Vasaris, Chief Executive Officer
    A.J. Vasaris, President/CTO
    Akron
    http://www.theandersongroup.com
    Founded: 1987
    Provider of business technology solutions
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 364%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 375%
    
44. Cleveland Medical Devices Inc.
    Robert N. Schmidt, President
    Cleveland
    http://www.clevemed.com
    Founded: 1991
    Researches, develops, manufactures, and sells wireless monitors and rehabilitation devices
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 357%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 325%
    
45. ProForma, Inc.
    Gregory P. Muzzillo, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
    Brian F. Smith, Chief Operating Officer
    Independence
    http://www.proforma.com
    Founded: 1978
    Design, production and distribution of business printing and promotional items
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 355%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 204%
    
46. Safeguard Properties, Inc.
    Robert Klein, Chief Executive Officer
    Brooklyn Hts
    Founded: 1990
    Provider of field services for mortgage loan servicers, including property inspection, preservation, valuation, title insurance, and hazard insurance claims
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 354%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 400%
    
47. Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc.
    Steven M. Cencula, President
    Beachwood
    http://www.kascope.com
    Founded: 1989
    High-end computer graphic systems integrator with strong creative services capabilities
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 344%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 250%
    
48. TRION Technologies, Inc.
    Julie Moriarty, Vice President, Sales & Development
    Charles L. Maimbourg, Chief Financial Officer
    Dennis F. Tallerico, President
    Mayfield Hts
    http://www.trion.com
    Founded: 1992
    Provider of knowledge management solutions involving electronic document storage and retrieval, records management, imaging, and workflow technologies
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 343%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 643%
    
49. Cooperative Resource Services
    Edward J. Davidson, President & CEO
    Mayfield Hts
    Founded: 1981
    Business services outsourcing firm specializing in employee relocation management
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 323%
    Employees: 250-999
    Employment Growth: 536%
    
50. Stein & Company Marketing Communications
    Les Stein, President & CEO
    Cleveland
    http://www.steinco.com
    Founded: 1990
    Full-service integrated marketing communications
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 316%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 217%
    
51. Mark Freeman Associates, Inc.
    Karen Phillips, Vice President of Operations
    Allen Lottes, Vice President
    Mark Freeman, President
    Cleveland
    http://www.markcom.com
    Founded: 1984
    Full-service advertising and marketing communications agency
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 305%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 225%
    
52. Panther II Transportation, Inc.
    Daniel K. Sokolowski, Executive Vice President
    Craig T. Amato, President
    Medina
    pantherii.com
    Founded: 1992
    Ground expedited transportation services and air charter services
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 304%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 471%
    
53. Mortgage Information Services, Inc.
    Kenneth Hignett, Sr. Vice President & CFO
    Leonard R. Stein-Sapir, Chairman
    Warrensville Heights
    http://www.mtginfo.com
    Founded: 1990
    Provides title searches, title insurance, residential appraisal reports, loan closings, and related services to lending istitutions.
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 301%
    Employees: 250-999
    Employment Growth: 295%
    
54. Omni Systems
    Adam H. DeFrancesco, President & CEO
    Richmond Hts
    http://www.omnisystm.com
    Founded: 1990
    Manufacturer of bar code labels, sales of bar code ribbons, labels, printers, anti-theft tags.
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 282%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: -18%
    
55. Christian & Timbers
    Jeffrey E. Christian, Chairman & CEO
    Beachwood
    http://www.ctnet.com
    Founded: 1979
    Retained executive search firm focusing on CEO, board, and senior level executive assignments
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 272%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 227%
    
56. OneNet International Communications, Inc.
    Michelle Creveling, President
    Beachwood
    http://www.onenet-ici.com
    Founded: 1991
    Management and technology consulting company providing on-site total solutions systems integration
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 270%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 70%
    
57. MicroTek Controls, Inc.
    Karen F. Hrabak, Vice President
    Chuck Walder, President
    Twinsburg
    http://www.microtekcontrols.com
    Founded: 1984
    Independent software distributor and certified support and training center for Wonderware Corporation, a divison of Invensys International.
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 261%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 340%
    
58. Datavantage
    Chaz R. Napoli, President
    Marvin L. Lader, Chief Executive Officer
    Solon
    http://www.datavantage.com
    Founded: 1988
    Leading provider of POS systems and decision-support applications for retailers worldwide
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 260%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 202%
    
59. Ralph Tyler Companies
    Edwin J. Williams, AIA, Sr. Vice President
    Ralph S. Tyler, Jr., COO & President
    John W. Hawthorne, P.E., Executive Vice President
    Cleveland
    http://www.rtylerco.com
    Founded: 1979
    Engineering and architectural consulting firm providing comprehensive services to industry, governmental agencies, and developers with a combination of excellent professional talent, diverse workforce, and sound management
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 258%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 113%
    
60. Marous Brothers Construction, Inc.
    Adelbert Marous, Jr., President
    Scott Marous, Chief Operating Officer
    Willoughby
    http://www.mbcmarous.com
    Founded: 1980
    Construction firm with state-of-the-art estimating, planning, and control systems
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 256%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 133%
    
61. Shamrock Graphics, Inc.
    Robert E. Troop, President
    Dale M. Masino, Vice President
    Michael J. Dobbins, Vice President
    Westlake
    http://www.shamrockgraphics.com
    Founded: 1989
    Print distributor, graphic design, and Web page development, outsourcing and fulfillment services, industrial and consumer packaging
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 254%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 204%
    
62. Foundation Software, Inc.
    Frederick J. Ode, CEO & Chairman
    Matthew J. Baumgartner, CPA, JD, President
    Brunswick
    http://www.foundationsoft.com
    Founded: 1984
    Author and developer of accounting software for the construction industry
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 253%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 213%
    
63. TechniDrill Systems Inc.
    James C. Kent, President
    Kent
    Founded: 1985
    Manufacturer of deep-hole drilling equipment
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 249%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 80%
    
64. Gene Norris Honda
    Bradley J. Alexander, President
    Mentor
    http://www.genenorrishonda.com
    Founded: 1987
    Automotive sales and service
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 245%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 90%
    
65. Digital Color Imaging, Inc.
    David J. Welner, President & COO
    David E. Fusselman, Chairman & CEO
    Akron
    http://www.dcimage.com
    Founded: 1993
    Digital prepress and printing company
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 245%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 225%
    
66. STR, Inc.
    Robert W. Munson, President
    Brecksville
    http://www.strinc.com
    Founded: 1987
    Develops, markets and installs computer software for POS transactions for multi-chained retail operations; hardware sales.
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 241%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 136%
    
67. Automated Solutions Corporation
    Richard W. Petcher, Chief Executive Officer, CFO
    Greg Matthei, President
    Edward F. Eaglehouse, Vice President & Secretary
    Richfield
    http://www.atmsol.com
    Founded: 1991
    Systems integrator specializing in wireless and automatic ID technologies
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 241%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 125%
    
68. Haitek Solutions
    William A. Henslee, Founder & CEO
    Concord
    http://www.haitek.com
    Founded: 1988
    Manufacturing/distribution software developer and reseller
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 240%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 260%
    
69. Hummer Whole Health Management
    James J. Hummer, President & CEO
    Cleveland
    http://www.wholehealthnet.com
    Founded: 1981
    On-site medical clinics & fitness centers providing occupational, preventive, and primary care services to employees
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 234%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 114%
    
70. Tenable Protective Services
    Pete Miragliotta, Chief Executive Officer
    Cleveland
    http://www.tenable.net
    Founded: 1984
    Special event security, 24-hour uniform security, police services, investigations, and consulting
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 229%
    Employees: 250-999
    Employment Growth: 268%
    
71. Complete Payroll Management
    Jason S. Lucarelli, President
    Cleveland
    http://www.minutemeninc.com
    Founded: 1991
    Complete human resources provider
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 227%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 109%
    
72. Libra Industries, Inc.
    Rod Howell, President & CEO
    Christopher Howell, Vice President
    Mentor
    http://www.libraind.com
    Founded: 1980
    A leading electronics contract manufacturer specializing in advanced technology with a state-of-the-art facility that uses robotics to ensure consistent quality
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 222%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 68%
    
73. Agility, Inc.
    Phil Sonner, President
    Thomas Brown
    Brecksville
    Founded: 1993
    Computer programmers and consultants of manufacturing business solutions.
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 222%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 89%
    
74. Elsons International
    Steven J. Williams, President & CEO
    Cleveland
    http://www.box-em.com
    Founded: 1973
    Manufacturer of corrugated packaging and die-cut foam fabrication
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 220%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 39%
    
75. Ahola Corporation
    Scott A. Ahola, Co-owner
    Jeffrey B. Ahola, Co-owner
    Mark E. Ahola, Co-owner
    Marja L. Ahola, Co-owner
    Brecksville
    http://www.aholapayroll.com
    Founded: 1967
    Payroll and payroll tax data processing service
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 220%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 208%
    
76. CORSA Performance
    James R. Browning, President
    Berea
    http://www.corsaperf.com
    Founded: 1989
    Manufacturer of marine and automotive exhaust systems.
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 217%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 189%
    
77. R&R International Group, Inc.
    G.M. Rana, P.E., President & CEO
    Akron
    http://www.rrint.com
    Founded: 1980
    Geotechnical construction, design-build, engineering, and information technology firm
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 213%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 5%
    
78. Ciulla, Smith & Dale, LLP
    Joseph F. Ciulla, Managing Partner
    Cleveland
    Founded: 1963
    Public accounting firm
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 211%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 164%
    
79. ControlSoft, Inc.
    Coleman Brosilow, Chairman
    Tien Li Chia, President
    Cleveland
    http://www.controlsoftinc.com
    Founded: 1985
    Developer and marketer of advanced control technologies designed to improve the efficiency and control quality of industrial processes
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 210%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 31%
    
80. WCCV Floor Coverings, Inc.
    Greg Peeler, VP Operations
    Don Schindler, Vice President, Sales
    Patrick Williams, President/Owner
    Stow
    http://www.wccv.com
    Founded: 1982
    Full service floor covering company that focuses on color, style, and fashion instead of price.
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 204%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 116%
    
81. S.A. Comunale
    Stephen A. Comunale, President
    Akron
    http://www.sacomunale.com
    Founded: 1973
    Mechanical contractor for fire protection, HVAC, and plumbing
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 201%
    Employees: 250-999
    Employment Growth: 182%
    
82. Renaissance Business Systems, Inc.
    William J. Scheible, President
    Thomas R. Powalie, Chief Executive Officer
    Brunswick Hills
    http://www.rensysgroup.com
    Founded: 1992
    Full service business systems and computer networking integrator
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 200%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 157%
    
83. Graphco
    Chris W. Manley, Vice President
    William D. Manley, President
    Solon
    http://www.graphco.com
    Founded: 1976
    Sells and services printing equipment and electronic pre-press systems
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 193%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 69%
    
84. Ohio Rollform Equipment, Inc.
    Steven Shaffer, President & CEO
    Hudson
    Founded: 1980
    Reseller of refurbished rollforming line equipment
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 193%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 171%
    
85. APSCO International
    Chris Mather, President & CEO
    Perry
    http://www.apscoinc.com
    Founded: 1976
    Electronic subcontract manufacturer
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 192%
    Employees: 250-999
    Employment Growth: 116%
    
86. TMW Systems, Inc.
    Ken Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
    Tom M. Weisz, President & CEO
    Beachwood
    http://www.tmwsystems.com
    Founded: 1983
    Produces and markets software for the transportation and logistics industries.
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 188%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 172%
    
87. Gold Clipper Magazine
    Cecile H. Bush, President & Owner
    Tallmadge
    http://www.goldclipper.com
    Founded: 1984
    Largest in-home magazine mailer Northeastern Ohio
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 179%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 110%
    
88. Harry London Candies, Inc.
    Peter J.C. Young, President & CEO
    North Canton
    http://www.londoncandies.com
    Founded: 1922
    Manufacturer and retailer of chocolate candies sold wholesale to retailers throughout the United States and internationally
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 176%
    Employees: 250-999
    Employment Growth: 245%
    
89. Applied Laser Technologies, Inc.
    Dov Nisman, General Manager
    Judy Harshman, President
    Garfield Hts
    http://www.altconnect.com
    Founded: 1989
    Full-service laser/ink jet printer company specializing in remanufactured cartridges, on-site printer service, new and refurbished printer sales;Hewlett Packard, Lexmarkl, Cannon authorized dealer
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 174%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 154%
    
90. S & P Solutions, Inc.
    Gary L. Bates, President
    Willoughby Hills
    http://www.sps-solutions.com
    Founded: 1984
    Information technology consulting and software sales, with emphasis on database applications and system/network administration
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 174%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 20%
    
91. ColorMatrix Corporation
    John C. Haugh, Chief Executive Officer
    Michael R. Shaughnessy, President
    Cleveland
    http://www.colormatrix.com
    Founded: 1978
    Leading manufacturer of liquid colorants for the plastics industry
    Sales: 25 - 100 M
    Sales Growth: 173%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 198%
    
92. The Osborn Engineering Co.
    William J. Tanruthor, Executive VP & Treasurer
    Kurt K. Rim, President & CEO
    Robert M. Namen, Chairman Emeritus
    Cleveland
    http://www.osborn-eng.com
    Founded: 1892
    Engineering firm offering preparation of master plans, feasibility studies, detailed design plans and specifications, contract documentation, and construction administration for industrial, government, and sports facilities
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 170%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 77%
    
93. Partners In Plastics, Inc.
    Gregory M. Vincent, President
    Sharon Center
    http://www.partnersinplastics.com
    Founded: 1992
    Custom blow molder of parts for the toy, health care, agriculture, automotive, shipping, and consumer goods industries.
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 170%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 154%
    
94. Vital Resources, Inc.
    Charlene R. Connell, President & CEO
    Rocky River
    http://www.vitalres.com
    Founded: 1990
    Information management services company which provides high level computer professionals to large and mid-sized companies
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 166%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 18%
    
95. White Dove Mattress Ltd.
    Bruce Goodman, President
    Cleveland
    Founded: 1922
    Mattress manufacturer
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 165%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 139%
    
96. Cowden, Humphrey & Sarlson
    Gerald W. Cowden, Founding Partner
    Cleveland
    Founded: 1991
    Provider of legal services and general counsel to businesses, business people, and financial institutions
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 162%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 91%
    
97. Ladies and Gentlemen Hair Stylists Inc.
    Nancy L. Brown, President
    Edward T. Brown, Chief Financial Officer
    Mentor
    http://www.ladiesgentlemen.com
    Founded: 1975
    Salon for hair, skincare, personal grooming services, and a school for training in those services
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 161%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 179%
    
98. Gary M. Burlin & Co.
    Gary M. Burlin, President
    Cleveland
    Founded: 1981
    Sells wholesale stationary, pens, pencils, rubber stamping and art supply to retailers throughout the United States and Canada
    Sales: < 5 M
    Sales Growth: 159%
    Employees: 16 - 49
    Employment Growth: 54%
    
99. Interstate Lift Trucks, Inc.
    Robert Graffy, Chief Executive Officer
    Philip J. Graffy, President
    David Graffy, General Manager
    Cleveland
    http://www.iltinc.com
    Founded: 1967
    A Toyota dealer of new and used materials-handling equipment.
    Sales: 5 - 24 M
    Sales Growth: 156%
    Employees: 50-249
    Employment Growth: 100%
    
100. Northcoast Color Technologies, Inc.
     Tia M. Krebs, President & CEO
     Twinsburg
     http://www.northcoastcolor.com
     Founded: 1991
     Digital imaging and pre-press services
     Sales: < 5 M
     Sales Growth: 156%
     Employees: 16 - 49
     Employment Growth: 140%