1. Main Street Gourmet
Steven L. Marks, Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Harvey S. Nelson, Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Keith Kropp, Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Leonard, Chief Financial Officer
Larry Denton, Director of Sales
Cuyahoga Falls
www.mainstreetgourmet.com
Founded: 1994
Manufacturer of gourmet bakery products
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 7526%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 120%

2. Group Management Services, Inc.
Mike Kahoe, President
Jim Kahoe, Vice President
Valley View
www.groupmgmt.com
Founded: 1992
Human resource services provider
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 2977%
Employees: > 1000
Employment Growth: 62400%

3. Wolcott Systems Group, Inc.
John Butcher, President & CEO
Fairlawn
www.wolcottgroup.com
Founded: 1994
Providing e-business solutions, management consulting and technology transition services
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 1932%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 967%

4. Technical Information Management Services, Inc.
Dennis Arian, President & CEO
Karen Arian, Vice President
Highland Heights
www.timsol.com
Founded: 1991
Software consulting services company specializing in client-server software consulting and outsourcing services, Web design, e-commerce, and internet/extranet/intranet applications.
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 1872%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 1200%

5. ConsulTech
Timothy J. Sullivan, President
Tony Mauceri, Regional Manager
Hudson
www.consultechltd.com
Founded: 1994
IT service provider specializing in e-application development, ERP implementation, systems administration, and relational database design and management.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 1805%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 1320%

6. Thermagon, Inc.
Carol A. Latham, President & CEO
Cleveland
www.thermagon.com
Founded: 1992
Manufacturer of thermaally conductive materials forelectronic packaging
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 1638%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 813%

7. The NRP Group
T. Richard Bailey, Principal
J. David Heller, Principal
Alan F. Scott, Principal
Garfield Hts
www.nrpgroup.com
Founded: 1995
General contractor and developer for residential and commercial real estate
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 1615%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 73%

8. USA Instruments, Inc.
Mark Xueming Zou, President
James Wrenn, Vice President
Rony Thomas, Vice President
Joseph Murphy-Boesch, Vice President
Debbie Sun-Zou, Vice President Finance
Aurora
www.usainstruments.com
Founded: 1993
Coil manufacturer for MRI systems
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 1481%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 967%

9. OneSource Services Inc.
A. Ray Dalton, President & CEO
Charles A. Koch, Chief Financial Officer
David E. Meek, VP - Operations
Michael A. Bush, VP - Sales & Marketing
Cleveland
www.onesource-services.com
Founded: 1977
Assists in-house, multi-vendor, and OEM service organizations in providing a single source for outsourced medical equipment services
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 1439%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 779%

10. MMI Services, Inc.
Michael D'Aquila, President
Perry
Founded: 1994
Steel fabrication/erection
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 1418%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 450%

11. Emergency Medicine Physicians, Ltd.
William B. White, MD, FACEP, Chief Executive Officer
David C. Packo, MD, FACEP, President
Dominic Bagnoli, MD, FACEP, Chief Operating Officer
Canton
www.emp.com
Founded: 1995
Emergency medicine management including physician staffing and billing
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 1305%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 732%

12. Infiniti Systems Group Inc.
John L. Bianco, President
Broadview Hts
www.infinitisystems.com
Founded: 1995
Information technology integration consulting specializing in e-procurement, digital marketplaces and Web-based training
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 1189%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 433%

13. Backtrack Inc.
Robert Gandee, President
Linda Gandee, Vice President
Mentor
www.backtrackinc.com
Founded: 1994
Pre-employment screening
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 1112%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 1233%

14. Hyland Software, Inc.
Packy Hyland, Jr., Chief Executive Officer
Rocky River
www.onbase.com
Founded: 1991
Developer and marketer of OnBase-enterprise software that combines the technologies of workflow, imaging, document management, and enterprise report management in a single, Web-based application.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 1083%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 254%

15. Foresight Technology Group, Inc.
Rich Croll, Chief Executive Officer
James Dunn, Executive Vice President
Brecksville
www.foretek.com
Founded: 1993
Provides end-to-end IT solutions with focus areas in E-commerce, voice-data integration, groupware, CRM, ERP, platform support, Cisco, and network management around large-scale IBM servers.
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 1050%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 175%

16. Cleveland Medical Devices Inc.
Robert N. Schmidt, President
Cleveland
www.clevemed.com
Founded: 1991
Develops, manufactures, and markets wireless monitors and rehabilitation devices
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 812%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 340%

17. Cambridge Home Health Care
Nancy J. Diller-Shively, President - CEO
Kirk Shively, Executive Vice President - COO
Akron
www.CambridgeHomeHealth.com
Founded: 1994
A provider of quality healthcare services to individuals in the comfort of their homes, including nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapies, home health aides, and medical social workers.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 811%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 291%

18. Vicon Fabricating Company Ltd.
Robert S. Seidemann, President & CEO
Jeffrey P. Conforte, Vice President
Mentor
www.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: 761%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 230%

19. Cooperative Resource Services
Edward J. Davidson, President & CEO
Mayfield Hts
www.pplrelo.com
Founded: 1981
Business services outsourcing firm specializing in employee relocation management
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 722%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 471%

20. Software Answers, Inc.
Paul Chaffee, President-Owner
Scott Miller, Vice President-Owner
Copley
www.software-answers.com
Founded: 1994
Computer training and consulting firm
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 618%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 450%

21. John Robert's Hair Studio & Spa
John R. DiJulius, III, President & Owner
Stacy DiJulius, Vice President & Co-Owner
Mayfield Hts
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: 572%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 417%

22. Panther II Transportation, Inc.
Craig T. Amato, Chief Executive Officer
Daniel K. Sokolowski, President
Medina
www.pantherii.com
Founded: 1992
Ground expedite transportation services and air charter services
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 555%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 269%

23. GEM EDWARDS INC.
Dee Edwards, Co-Owner
Toni J. Edwards, Co-Owner
Hudson
Founded: 1992
Wholesale distributor of medical products
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 544%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 338%

24. North American Precast, Inc.
Frank J. Brady, Jr., President
Jesse P. Childers, Executive Vice President
Stow
www.northamericanprecast.com
Founded: 1995
Manufacture, deliver and erect structural precast concrete building components including 10' utility concrete wall panels
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 542%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 257%

25. Summerfall Companies, Inc.
Christopher Hixson, Chief Executive Officer, Owner
Peninsula
www.booties.com
Founded: 1992
Specialty retailers of fine crafts, home accessories, tabletop items, and gifts at Booties of Peninsula, Among Friends and Modo Gallery
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 534%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 500%

26. W R G Services, Inc.
James V. Penza, President
Michael J. Stevenson, Vice President
Shawna M. Farley, Secretary
Euclid
www.wrgservices.com
Founded:
Automated teller machine manufacturing sales, distribution and service. Custom software applications for ATM's
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 529%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 186%

27. MEDSEARCH Staffing Services Inc.
Ralph E. Steeber, Chief Executive Officer
Judith A. Steeber, President
Scott M. Simmons, Executive Vice President
Middleburg Hts.
www.medsearch.cc
Founded: 1981
Full-service temporary, permanent and contract medical staffing service
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 520%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 540%

28. The Scher Group
Robert Scher, President & CEO
Streetsboro
www.ontimetraining.com
Founded: 1994
Provider of E-learning and live training solutions for businesses
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 516%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 500%

29. Safeguard Properties, Inc.
Robert Klein, President & CEO
Alan Jaffa, Senior Vice President
Brooklyn Hts
www.safeguardproperties.com
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: 496%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 422%

30. PerifiTech Inc.
William E. Farkas, President
Robert C. Kuchta, Vice President
Hinckley
www.perifitech.com
Founded: 1989
Designer and manufacturer of mission-critical network servers and storage management solutions
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 493%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 450%

31. Debt Credit Services
Deloris C. Lewis-Morgan, President
Akron
www.debtcreditservices.com
Founded: 1974
Collection firm that provides added value to clients by collecting delinquent receivables, enabling them to do what they do best -- operate their businesses.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 482%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 277%

32. Leaf Guard
Walter L. Carson, Chairman
James D. Carson, President
Macedonia
www.leafguard.com
Founded: 1995
Sells and installs home improvements
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 455%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 333%

33. AdvizeX Technologies
John E. Colangelo, President & CEO
Independence
www.advizex.com
Founded: 1987
E-services and information technology solutions provider.
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 450%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 624%

34. Prime Systems, Inc.
David M. McCally, President
Broadview Hts.
www.primesys.com
Founded: 1992
Information technology consulting and system integration services
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 437%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 120%

35. Grace Software Marketing Company
Jeff Roberts, President & CEO
Bob Bendis, Executive Vice President
Cleveland
www.gracesoftware.com
Founded: 1994
Provider of outsourced marketing services specifically geared toward software and high technology companies
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 430%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 273%

36. Denmark Group
Dennis Vogelsberger, Chairman & CEO
Robert Angart, CFO & COO
Cleveland
www.denmarkgroup.com
Founded: 1994
Privately held independent insurance and financial advisory services company
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 426%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 440%

37. Amsdell Companies
Robert J. Amsdell, Chairman
Middleburg Hts
www.amsdellcompanies.com
Founded: 1928
Multi-faceted real estate development company
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 390%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 367%

38. Nanofilm, Ltd.
Scott Rickert, President
Cleveland
www.nanofilm.cc
Founded: 1985
Creates high-performance optically transparent surfaces and treatment care systems.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 385%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 267%

39. Conley, Canitano & Associates, Inc.
Nicholas A. Canitano, Chairman & CEO
Kenneth L. Conley, President & COO
Mayfield Hts
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: 382%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 181%

40. Vacuum Systems Management, Inc.
Diana Richards, President & CEO
Dawn Marino, VP - Operations
Cliff Kocian, Board of Directors
Cleveland
www.vacuumhelpline.com
Founded: 1995
Commercial vacuum cleaner maintenance solutions
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 381%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 1700%

41. Edgepark Surgical
Ronald G. Harrington, Chief Executive Officer
Ron M. Harrington, President, Independence Medical
Nancy A. Harrington, Executive Vice President
Steve McLaughlin, Vice President-Operations
Twinsburg
Founded: 1928
Medical supply distributor
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 379%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 166%

42. The Milbourn Pressworks Co., Inc.
Frank W. Milbourn, IV, CEO/President
Mark F. Milbourn, Vice President
Eastlake
www.milbourn.com
Founded: 1992
Full service commercial printing and large format ink-jet printing and supporting services
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 378%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 383%

43. Mortgage Information Services, Inc.
Leonard R. Stein-Sapir, Chairman & CEO
Kenneth L. Hignett, Sr. Vice President & CFO
Warrensville Heights
www.mtginfo.com
Founded: 1990
Provides title searches, title insurance, residential appraisal reports, loan closings, and related services to lending institutions.
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 377%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 268%

44. Premium Metals Inc.
Robert F. Pelles, President
Cleveland
Founded: 1990
Steel service center, specializing in slitting, shearing, leveling, and edging carbon flat rolled steel
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 373%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 850%

45. Hy-Tech Controls, Inc.
Gerald A. Lutkus, President-Sales Engineer
John P. Lutkus, Vice President-Engineering
Chris B. Lutkus, Vice President-General Management
Oakwood
www.hy-techcontrols.com
Founded: 1983
Electro-mechanical design and manufacturing, custom integrators
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 356%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 26%

46. The Arras Group
James T. Hickey, Jr., President
Mark Taylor, President-Automotive Group
Greg Iszler, President-Home Group
Scott C. Keglovic, Executive Vice President/Creative
Steve Veres, Controller & Treasurer
Jeffrey Windahl, Vice President-Account Services
Cleveland
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: 348%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 283%

47. PR Machine Works, Inc.
Eugene P. Romanchuk, President, Owner
Sue E. Romanchuk, VP & Secretary
Mark J. Romanchuk, VP & General Manager
Mansfield
Founded: 1964
Contract manufacturer of precision machine parts
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 339%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 29%

48. Gary M. Burlin & Co.
Gary M. Burlin, President
Cleveland
Founded: 1981
Wholesaler of stationery, pens, pencils, rubber stamping and art supply to retailers throughout the United States and Canada
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 332%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 108%

49. Orbital Research Inc.
Robert N. Schmidt, President
Frederick J. Lisy, Vice President
Cleveland
www.orbitalresearch.com
Founded: 1990
Researches, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced controllers, microactuators, and medical products.
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 328%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 240%

50. Health Design Plus
M. Ruth Coleman, President & CEO
Hudson
www.hdplus.com
Founded: 1988
Provides healthcare management and third-party administration services for mid-sized to large employers.
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 326%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 428%

51. Marous Brothers Construction, Inc.
Adelbert Marous, Jr., President
Scott Marous, Chief Operating Officer
Kenneth Marous, Vice President
Willoughby
www.mbcmarous.com
Founded: 1980
Construction firm providing services as general contractor, designer/builder, construction manager, carpenter contractor and developer with state-of-the-art estimating, planning, and control systems
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 311%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 89%

52. Reliable Snow Plowing
Norm Detrick, President
Macedonia
www.reliablesnowplowing.net
Founded: 1986
Commercial snow plowing
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 308%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 1600%

53. Visible Solutions, Inc.
Sandra L. Haftl, President
Lyle E. Storey, Vice President & General Manager
Westlake
www.visi-sol.com
Founded: 1993
Manufacturer and distributor of windshield washer fluid in bulk
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 301%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 200%

54. Flaming River Industries, Inc.
Jeanette D. Ladina, President
Berea
www.flaming-river.com
Founded: 1987
Manufacturer of steering components for the performance market
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 300%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 167%

55. ELSONS INTERNATIONAL
Steven J. Williams, President & CEO
Cleveland
www.box-em.com
Founded: 1973
Manufacturer of corrugated packaging and die cut foam fabrication
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 282%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 156%

56. The Priority Group, Inc.
Gary L. Burgund, Chief Executive Officer
William McGovern, President of H.M.S.
Thomas J. Madden, Executive Vice President
Barbara Stroemple, D.O.O.
Cleveland
www.PRIORITYGROUP.com
Founded: 1988
A provider of temporary help for the medical industry, the light industrial community and in-home health care and lab testing; also provides micrographic services across industry lines
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 282%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 246%

57. American Stone Corp/Cleveland Quarries
Jim Rallo, President & CEO
Steve Mason, Vice President-Operations
Amherst
www.amst.com
Founded: 1868
Quarries, fabricates and sell building stone
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 274%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 150%

58. Christian & Timbers
Jeffrey E. Christian, Chairman & CEO
Stephen P. Mader, President & COO
Beachwood
www.ctnet.com
Founded: 1979
Among the top 10 largest executive search firms in the nation focusing on CEO, board of director, and additional senior-level executive assignments and the fastest-growing in its industry
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 272%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 178%

59. Stein & Company Marketing Communications
Les Stein, President & CEO
Cleveland
www.steinco.com
Founded: 1990
Full service integrated marketing communications.
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 271%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 120%

60. Katherine's Collection At Silver Lake, Inc.
Katherine A. Kleski, Co-Owner
Wayne M. Kleski, Co-Owner
Cuyahoga Falls
Founded: 1990
Importer of exclusively designed Christmas and home decorative accessories.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 267%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 192%

61. Aurora Products Company
Michael Heines, President
Cleveland
www.auroraproducts.com
Founded: 1992
A systems integrator, selling software to the retail and catalog industries, performing contract development and network support services, designing and hosting Web sites, and selling an industry-leading e-commerce product
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 264%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 350%

62. Jet Dock Systems, Inc.
David T. Faber, President
W. Allan Eva, Esq., Vice President
Cleveland
www.jetdock.com
Founded: 1993
Manufacturer of docking systems
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 263%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 233%

63. ProForma
Gregory P. Muzzillo, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Brian F. Smith, Chief Operating Officer
Independence
www.proforma.com
Founded: 1993
Design, production and distribution of business printing and promotional items
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 259%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 131%

64. Haitek Solutions
William A. Henslee, Founder & CEO
Concord
www.haitek.com
Founded: 1988
Manufacturing/distribution software developer and reseller
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 259%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 243%

65. Datavantage Corporation
Marvin L. Lader, Chief Executive Officer
Chaz R. Napoli, President
Solon
www.datavantage.com
Founded: 1988
Datavantage provides a powerful suite of home office business intelligence tools for loss prevention, sales audit, sales and productivity analysis, customer relationship marketing and e-commerce tracking as well as a full compliment of professional services
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 241%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 226%

66. Foundation Software, Inc.
Frederick J. Ode, CEO & Chairman
Matthew J. Baumgartner, CPA, JD, President
Brunswick
www.foundationsoft.com
Founded: 1984
Author and developer of the #1 accounting software for labor-intensive contractors
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 241%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 184%

67. The Shamrock Companies, Inc.
Robert E. Troop, CEO
Donald A. Schenkenberger, President
Dale M. Masino, Vice President
Michael J. Dobbins, Vice President
Westlake
www.shamrockcompanies.net
Founded: 1989
Print distributor, graphic design, and Web page development, outsourcing and fulfillment services, industrial and consumer packaging; premiums, wearables, ad specialties, data services and document management software
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 239%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 212%

68. WCCV Floor Coverings, Inc.
Patrick Williams, President/Owner
Greg Peeler, VP Operations
Stow
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: 234%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 84%

69. Custom Fabricators, Inc.
Richard Feldman, President
Gary Feldman, Vice President
Wendy Feldman, Secretary/Treasurer
Beachwood
Founded: 1956
Furniture and equipment for education, healthcare, laboratory and commercial environments
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 230%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 150%

70. CEC Consultants, Inc.
John R. Puskar, President
Parma
www.cec-consultants.com
Founded: 1984
Innovative engineering consulting, combustion safety and technical marketing services that ensure "peace of mind' for the industrial and commercial arenas.
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 227%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 60%

71. ALL PRO FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC.
Chris E. Haas, President
Avon
www.allprofreight.com
Founded: 1990
Over the road trucking and warehousing company including transportation brokerage and local cartage
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 221%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 147%

72. The Ahola Corporation
Mark E. Ahola, Co-President
Jeffrey B. Ahola, Co-President
Marja L. Ahola, Co-President
Scott A. Ahola, Co-President
Brecksville
www.aholapayroll.com
Founded: 1967
Payroll and payroll tax data processing service
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 219%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 133%

73. Falls Medical Services
James A. Bibler, Chief Executive Officer
Barbara A. Bibler, President
Cuyahoga Falls
Founded: 1976
Sales and leasing of durable home medical equipment and services.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 218%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 321%

74. The Anderson Group
Barbara Vasaris, Chief Executive Officer
A.J. Vasaris, President/CTO
Akron
www.theandersongroup.com
Founded: 1987
The power behind your information technology TM
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 217%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 400%

75. Hummer Whole Health Management, Inc.
James J. Hummer, President & CEO
Shaker Hts
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: 214%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 152%

76. Handl It
John Peters, Chief Executive Officer
Jerry S. Peters, President
Bedford Hts
www.handlit.com
Founded: 1992
A warehousing firm with a growing distribution business. Sales will approach $16 million in 2000 from a start up
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 212%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 233%

77. TENABLE PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Pete Miragliotta, Chief Executive Officer
Francis A. Crish, President
Carl B. Wagner, Chief Financial Officer
Cleveland
www.tenable.net
Founded: 1984
Special event security, 24-hour uniform security, police services, investigations, special events and consulting
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 206%
Employees: > 1000
Employment Growth: 746%

78. Corporate Collection Services, Inc./Call Center
Jack J. Grdina, Chief Executive Officer
Andrew J. Grdina, President
Jim Mitch, Sr. Vice President
Chris Kimes, VP-Outsource
Dean Dudley, VP-Sales
Beachwood
www.corporate-collections.com
Founded: 1974
Collection agency/call center
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 204%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 343%

79. AVID Technologies, Inc.
Mark G. Sinreich, President
Twinsburg
www.avid-tech.com
Founded: 1985
Electronic engineering and design services
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 200%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 138%

80. Chartwell Group, LLC.
Robert M. Biggar, Jr., President
Willaim P. Nice, Jr., Principal
Christopher E. Smythe, Principal
David C. Wagner, Principal
Cleveland
www.chartwellgroup.com
Founded: 1991
Full-service commercial real estate company
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 200%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 35%

81. Exhibit Dynamics/Cyclonics
Ray Kingsbury, Chief Executive Officer
Denise Trouten, Chief Financial Officer
Bob Schiavone, VP-Operations
Loren Ellis, VP-Sales
Peter Gallagher, VP-Design
Medina
www.exhibitdynamics.com
Founded: 1968
Designs, builds and services tradeshow exhibits
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 194%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 70%

82. Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Jan Carlen, President & CEO
Michael Prokop, VP-General Manager
Elyria
www.rhenium.com
Founded: 1966
Fabricator of powder metallurgy rhenium products serving the areospace, electronic, defense and petrochemical industries
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 188%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 18%

83. Applied Laser Technologies, Inc.
Judy Harshman, President
Garfield Hts.
www.ALTconnect.com
Founded: 1989
ALT is an imaging solution provider specializing in remanufactured toner cartridges, onsite printer and fax repair, new and refirbish equipment sales. ALT is an authorized Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Xerox, Tektronix and Canon dealer.
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 172%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 156%

84. Plastic Safety Systems, Inc.
David A. Cowan, Chairman
David E. Cowan, President & CEO
Cleveland
www.plasticsafety.com
Founded: 1982
Manufacturer of plastic safety devices for road/highway, crowd control, work zones and utility markets.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 171%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 17%

85. Adanac Industries, Inc.
Larry Butler, President
Eastlake
Founded: 1993
Manufacturer of precision aerospace products.
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 170%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 100%

86. The Reserves Network
Don Stallard, Founder, President & CEO
Fairview Park
www.reservesnet.com
Founded: 1984
Staffing, workforce training, human resource consulting and information technology services
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 168%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 114%

87. TMW Systems, Inc.
Tom M. Weisz, CEO & President
Beachwood
www.tmwsystems.com
Founded: 1983
Produces and markets software for the transportation and logistics industries.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 168%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 110%

88. ALL PHASE Power and Lighting, Inc.
William Tunnell, President
Sandusky
www.4-insight.com
Founded: 1989
Industrial, commercial electrical installation
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 168%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 23%

89. Digital Color Imaging, Inc.
David E. Fusselman, Chairman
David J. Welner, President
Akron
www.dcimage.com
Founded: 1993
Digital prepress and printing company
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 166%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 83%

90. Paragon Consulting, Inc.
Carmen T. Tulino, Chairman & CEO
Cleveland
www.paragon-inc.com
Founded: 1993
Information technology consulting firm focused on software development in multi-tier architectures and e-business solutions
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 159%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 160%

91. Agility, Inc.
Phil Sonner, President
Thomas Brown, Vice President
Brecksville
www.agility-inc.com
Founded: 1993
Provides information technology and ERP systems solutions to local and international manufacturing and distribution organizations
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 159%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 78%

92. Smart Solutions Inc.
Bill Julka, President
Canton
www.smartsolutionsonline.com
Founded: 1982
Completes systems integration projects for government and commercial entities.
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 158%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 308%

93. DigitalDay
James Zedella, President & CEO
Fairlawn
www.digital-day.com
Founded: 1983
A Microsoft partner and provider of client server and Internet information technology consulting services, specializing in e-commerce and custom application development.
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 158%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 275%

94. CORSA Performance
James R. Browning, President
Berea
www.corsaperf.com
Founded: 1989
Manufacturer of marine and automotive exhaust systems.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 157%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 120%

95. ThenDesign Architecture Ltd.
Robert Fiala, Managing Partner
Robert Orovets, Design Principal
Willoughby
www.thendesign.com
Founded: 1989
ThenDesign Architecture, Ltd. Is committed to intelligent and stimulating architecture with an emphasis towards historic preservation and community revitalization and is dedicated to providing professional services beyond our client's expectations.
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 157% Employees: 16-49 Employment Growth: 200%

96. Management Reports International
Robert P. Lasser, Chief Executive Officer
Beachwood
www.mrisystem.com
Founded: 1971
A leading developer and provider of software and outsourcing solutions to the property management industry
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 154%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 127%

97. Ladies and Gentlemen Hair Stylists Inc.
Nancy L. Brown, President
Edward T. Brown, Vice President
Mentor
www.ladiesgentlemen.com
Founded: 1975
Salon and spa for hair, skincare, personal grooming services, and a school for training in those services
Sales: < 5 M
Sales Growth: 152%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 189%

98. HARRY LONDON CANDIES, INC.
Peter J.C. Young, President & CEO
Ron Ocasek, Chief Operating Officer
Matt Anderson, Chief Financial Officer
Frank Zeiher, VP Operations & HR
North Canton
www.harrylondon.com
Founded: 1922
Manufacturer and retailer of premium chocolates and confections sold throughout the U.S. and internationally
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 149%
Employees: 250-999
Employment Growth: 210%

99. S & P Solutions, Inc.
Gary L. Bates, President
Willoughby Hills
www.sps-solutions.com
Founded: 1984
Information technology consulting and software sales, with emphasis on database applications, system/network administration and asset management.
Sales: 5-24 M
Sales Growth: 146%
Employees: 50-249
Employment Growth: 20%

100. Jenne Distributors
Rose M. Jenne, President & CEO
Avon
www.jenne.com
Founded: 1986
Wholesale distributor of communication products and solutions
Sales: 25-100 M
Sales Growth: 143%
Employees: 16-49
Employment Growth: 183