Heartland Spine and Specialty Hospital, LLC
Gross Revenue: 2007: $96,211,478 2004: $38,653,625 Growth: 148.91%
Full-time employees: 136
Heartland Spine and Specialty Hospital (HSSH) has a refreshing take on the healthcare experience. “Patients and quality are the priority,” says Mary Nan Holley, CEO. The HSSH offices in Overland Park offer surgical care, in-patient care, pain management services and radiology/diagnostic imaging in a convenient, patient-oriented setting.
Rodrock Homes, LLC
Gross Revenue: 2007: $42,755,751 2004: $17,686,382 Growth: 141.74%
Full-time employees: 15
A single and multi-family residential construction company, Rodrock Homes allows buyers to guide the design and building processes of their new homes. Brian Rodrock is president of the Overland Park company, which has built numerous distinctive homes in the Johnson County area since its 2002 inception.
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
Gross Revenue: 2007: $917,574,000 2004: $381,080,000 Growth: 140.78% Full-time employees: 2,466
Processing more than 1 billion payment transactions from ATM and POS networks, Euronet Worldwide employs nearly 2,500 in 32 regional offices worldwide and calls Leawood home. With the increasing popularity of wireless and internet transactions, Euronet Worldwide is likely to return for a 10th appearance.
Black & Veatch Corporation
Gross Revenue: 2007: $3,245,907,000 2004: $1,351,589,000 Growth: 140.15% Full-time employees: 9,600/3,800*
Engineering, consulting and construction firm Black & Veatch maintains its global presence with more than 100 offices in 70 countries. Meanwhile, its Kansas City history dates back to the early 1900s. The company’s work in sustainable infrastructure, including expansion in energy and water, has propelled recent growth. *employs 9,600 worldwide/3,800 KC Metro
The Knopke Company
Gross Revenue: 2007: $15,246,577 2004: $6,354,670 Growth: 139.93%
Full-time employees: 85
A mechanical contractor established in 2000, the Knopke Company has stayed true to its “employee focus on sales and customer service” to reach record revenues. With a staff of 85, Knopke applies a cost-efficient approach to the everevolving demands of its market.
Dimension X Design, LLC (DXD)
Gross Revenue: 2007: $2,680,076 2004: $1,126,033 Growth: 138.01% Full-time employees: 22
The newest resident of a 19th century carriage house in Downtown Kansas City, DXD is a seven-year-old multi-dimensional design firm with an impressive resume of commercials, music videos, and sports graphics (think the three-card Monte that plays on the big-screen at the baseball game).
NEXTAFF LLC
Gross Revenue: 2007: $5,927,489 2004: $2,495,137 Growth: 137.56% Full-time employees: 5
With nine locations including headquarters in Shawnee, NEXTAFF LLC, “The Professional Hiring Organization,” offers benchmarking, contract placements, payroll services and consulting. A shortage of talent and an expansion of offices have advanced the Shawnee firm, which takes pride in its quantifiable results.
Renovators Insurance, Inc.
Gross Revenue: 2007: $1,262,168 2004: $541,188 Growth: 133.22% Full-time employees: 5
Headed by Michael Wrenn, CEO, Renovators Insurance provides a national program of property insurance for rental units, remodel locations and vacant properties, as well as premises general liability and business owner insurance. With offices in Mission, the company was established in 2002.
Redemption Plus
Gross Revenue: 2007: $9,795,196 2004: $4,221,285 Growth: 132.04% Full-time employees: 38
Ron Hill leads Lenexa-based Redemption Plus, a distributor of redemption and incentive products to family entertainment businesses, learning centers and fundraising agencies. The last few years have seen strengthened relationships with industry partners, an updated product line and incorporated custom packaging. The company was founded in 1996.
Neighbors Construction Co., Inc.
Gross Revenue: 2007: $61,161,868 2004: $26,778,199 Growth: 128.40%
Full-time employees: 50
Neighbors Construction Co., Inc of Lenexa specializes in habitational and light commercial building. The familyowned enterprise was founded in 1951 by R.D. “Pat” Neighbors, father of Roger H. Neighbors, current company president. A philosophy of loyalty and hard work has boosted relationships in the community and led to continued success.
Trabon Solutions
Gross Revenue: 2007: $5,003,667 2004: $2,210,434 Growth: 126.37% Full-time employees: 32
Increased consulting services, growth in the public site development group, and new enterprise clients account for the third appearance of Trabon Solutions, a technology firm based in Kansas City. David Windhausen leads the organization.
Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC
Gross Revenue: 2007: $11,080,694 2004: $4,911,216 Growth: 125.62%
Full-time employees: 75
Based on the Country Club Plaza, Hoefer Wysocki offers services in architecture, interior design, planning and sustainable design. With founding principals Mitch Hoefer and David Wysocki at the helm, the firm has won projects of increasing magnitude and enjoyed a stream of repeat business from satisfied clients.
MedTrak Services, LLC
Gross Revenue: 2007: $98,637,228 2004: $43,735,440 Growth: 125.53%
Full-time employees: 37
Formed in 1999, MedTrak Services, LLC offers prescription benefits and services to plan sponsors and plan members. With new clients and ongoing growth of existing services, the Overland Park company continues to evolve. Kermit J. Fendler is CEO of the independently owned pharmacy benefits management company.
Aquaterra Environmental Solutions
Gross Revenue: 2007: $7,422,736 2004: $3,350,326 Growth: 121.55% Full-time employees: 53
The debut of Aquaterra, an environmental and civil engineering and consulting firm located in Overland Park, is the result of a “commitment to unsurpassed service” as well a plan to reinvest earnings back into the company. Doug Doerr, president and CEO, heads a multidisciplinary team of environmental engineering professionals.
Short Circuit Electronics
Gross Revenue: 2007: $7,563,427 2004: $3,433,661 Growth: 120.27% Full-time employees: 23
For the installation and service of video and audio/video surveillance equipment, retail chains nationwide rely on Short Circuit Electronics of Lee’s Summit. Dan Israel is CEO of the 20-year-old company, which has grown as the result of additional accounts and the expansion of services used by existing customers.
Salva O’Renick
Gross Revenue: 2007: $2,938,648 2004: $1,360,126 Growth: 116.06% Full-time employees: 31
Specializing in brand development, sales support, digital and interactive communications, Salva O’Renick, a sales and marketing communications firm, is situated in Kansas City. The firm has grown by focusing on interactive services and by working with clients to achieve “valuable momentum that has led to new markets.”
Digital Evolution Group, LLC
Gross Revenue: 2007: $3,050,934 2004: $1,412,760 Growth: 115.96% Full-time employees: 27
For those in need of “internet-centric” expertise, Digital Evolution Group, a full-service e-consultancy, has become the go-to company, largely as a result of client referrals. Established in 1999 and based in Overland Park, Digital Evolution Group is led by Neal Sharma, CEO and principal.
First National Bank of Olathe
Gross Revenue: 2007: $70,751,000 2004: $32,763,000 Growth: 115.95%
Full-time employees: 194
A full-service, independently owned bank founded in 1887, First National Bank of Olathe attributes its recent success to the “robust growth of its commercial loan portfolio,” as well as its ability to attract and retain top professionals. The bank operates nine banking centers in Olathe, Overland Park and Shawnee.
Lockton Companies, Inc.
Gross Revenue: 2007: $727,727,000 2004: $343,811,025 Growth: 111.66% Full-time employees: 3,864
Offering insurance brokerage, risk management consulting and employee benefits consulting, Lockton Companies, Inc. ranks among the world’s ten largest insurance brokerage firms. Formed in 1966, the organization continues to attract new clients and expand work with existing clients. John Lumelleau is CEO of the insurance industry leader.
Hillcrest Bank
Gross Revenue: 2007: $146,698,000 2004: $70,145,000 Growth: 109.14% Full-time employees: 192
Hillcrest Bank has undergone geographic expansion in recent years, with locations in Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Colorado and a sister bank in Florida. Thomas J. Davies is CEO and chairman of the board of the privately owned independent bank, which offers business and personal banking, commercial lending and private client services.