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2006 TOP 50
BEST OF THE BEST
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By
Laurie Burstein
For the tenth straight year, the St. Louis RCGA, in collaboration
with the St. Louis office of Deloitte, presents the Greater
St. Louis Top 50 Award winners. Each company represents the
best of the best for their overall business success and in their
ability to positively affect the future of the business community.
Due to the number of outstanding companies submitting nomination
forms, 51 companies are being recognized in this year’s program
for significant contributions to the St. Louis region.
When the Top 50 first began in 1996, the program focused on
technology-related companies. Due to the great number of exceptional
companies across all industries, the program was expanded in
2004 to recognize companies in all types of businesses that
have made an impact on our region.
Criteria for selecting this year’s winners included growth in
number of employees, enhancement of the community, revenue growth,
acquisitions, and expansion/development of facilities. Selecting
the winners was no easy task, since the high number of nominees
was truly outstanding.
On December 14, winners of the 2006 Greater St. Louis Top 50
will be recognized and presented an award at the annual awards
dinner at the Hyatt Regency at Union Station. This event continues
to be popular with the business community for providing an opportunity
for networking and sharing successes.
As part of the program, two special awards will highlight the
evening. Peabody Energy has been selected to receive the prestigious
Spirit of St. Louis Technology Award which is presented to an
organization for their advancements in technology and continued
success and commitment as a leader in civic and community involvement.
For outstanding corporate citizenship, Monsanto is this year’s
recipient of the Boeing Corporate Citizenship Award. This award
is presented to a company demonstrating exceptional commitment
to enhancing the quality of life in St. Louis by providing community
leadership in the areas of economic development, philanthropic
giving, and has dedicated its time and resources to making positive
changes that impact citizens across the region’s social, cultural
and economic spectrum.
Nominations were distributed throughout the region with marketing
support from KMOX 1120 and KETC Channel 9. This year’s corporate
sponsors are Edward Jones, Southwest Bank and Sigma-Aldrich.
2006 SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS TECHNOLOGY AWARD
PEABODY ENERGY
St. Louis-based Peabody Energy is a company with strong local
roots that operates on a global basis and sells coal in 15 countries
on six continents. As the world’s largest coal company, Peabody
fuels approximately 10 percent of all U.S. electricity and three
percent of worldwide electricity. Peabody is the first coal
company named to the Fortune 500 ranking and is listed among
Fortune’s most admired companies. Peabody was recently named
to the S&P 500.
Here at home, Peabody has a long history of contributing to
the St. Louis regional economy. In its 123-year history, Peabody
Energy has operated more than 100 coal mines in Southern Illinois.
This year Peabody’s Gateway Mine near Coulterville, Ill., increased
its workforce to 200 and paid $18 million in wages and benefits,
and invested nearly $20 million in capital improvements.
In 2006, Peabody paid $128 million in wages in St. Louis and
donated approximately $1.5 million in charitable contributions
during the year.
Looking ahead, Boyce says Btu Conversion is the future of the
coal industry. New technology will allow coal to be converted
into natural gas and liquid diesel and jet fuel. New technology
will also one day allow for zero emissions. To that end, Peabody
is a founding member of the FutureGen Industrial Alliance, a
coalition of global energy companies that plan to develop the
world’s first coal-fueled electricity generating plant to produce
hydrogen with near-zero emissions. Peabody and the Alliance
are working with the U.S. Department of Energy on this $1 billion
project.
As recipient of this year’s Spirit of St. Louis Technology Award,
Greg Boyce, president and CEO of Peabody Energy comments, “It
is a great honor to be selected for this award. It brings recognition
that the coal industry and Peabody Energy are significant users
of advanced technology in ways that many people may not be aware
of.”
He continues, “We view technology as an enabler to be more competitive
and expand the uses for coal in an environmentally responsible
way.”
Technology plays a very important part in Peabody’s existing
coal mine operations. At Peabody’s largest facility in the Powder
River Basin in Wyoming, more than 150 pieces of heavily computerized
equipment are networked together to monitor and manage coal
mining operations there.
Internally, Peabody’s recent multi-million dollar investment
in enterprise resource planning, or ERP technology, is an example
of how the latest technology will be used to standardize the
company’s systems.
In our region, Peabody is using technology in a number of projects
which will have great impact.
A major project underway is the Prairie State Energy Campus
where some of the most advanced technology in coal mining will
be used. This more than $2 billion Washington County, Ill.,
project will produce clean, low-cost electricity to help meet
the growing energy needs of the Midwest. It will be fueled by
six million tons of Illinois coal per year from Peabody’s coal
reserves the company has owned for more than 50 years.
Peabody is partnering with five Midwest electricity companies
and will have part ownership in the project. Construction begins
in 2007 with completion of the project in 2010.
Boyce says the Prairie State Campus will create more than 450
permanent jobs and employ up to 2,500 workers during the construction
phase. Most significantly, Prairie State will pump more than
$2.8 billion into the local economy over the first three decades
of operation and will spark nearly $200 million in new spending
in Washington County, according to an economic study by Southern
Illinois University Carbondale.
Boyce explains that the Prairie State Campus will invest millions
in 21st century technologies for the latest systems that will
deliver the highest efficiency rates and allow for ultra-low
emissions.
“With today’s advanced technologies, Prairie State will be one
of the cleanest, most efficient plants anywhere,” Boyce says.
He adds that a major national effort is under way to upgrade
the existing fleet of coal-fueled generation plants with advanced
emissions technologies, installing state-of-the-art technologies
on all new coal generation units, and advancing research and
development to commercialize technologies for coal-fueled power
plants with virtually no emissions.
Another important use of technology is in Peabody’s reclamation
practices which return previously mined land to higher value
for community benefit.
“The goal of our reclamation projects is to return the land
to a condition equal to or better than we found it and re-create
a habitat.” Boyce says. “In Southern Illinois for example, we
have reclaimed lands which now produce crop yields four-to-five
times greater than before.”
In 2006, Peabody employees earned five major awards for stewardship
from the U.S. Department of the Interior, including four Excellence
in Mining and Reclamation National awards.
Peabody is developing a recreational and residential community
called Islands of Waterside near Marissa, Ill., in an area mined
for more than half a century. Nearby, the Amateur Trapshooting
Association opened its World Shooting complex on 1,200 acres
of Peabody’s formerly mined lands. Peabody also donated 2,400
reclaimed acres to the National Guard for training facilities
near Sparta.
Peabody Energy believes that all people in the world deserve
access to electricity to alleviate poverty and help people live
longer, healthier lives.
“We believe coal mining and coal use must balance the needs
of individuals with the need for strong economies, clean environments
and secure futures,” Boyce says. “Coal is the premier fuel with
the resources to lead the way.”
2006 BOEING CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARD
MONSANTO
When asked what it means to be a good corporate citizen, Monsanto
president and CEO Hugh Grant says it’s not only about giving
dollars, but giving time and energy to help others. “We live
and work in this community. And there is a strong feeling throughout
Monsanto that we have a responsibility to give back. And that
means more than just financially. There is an emotional investment
that leads to volunteerism and taking pride in being part of
the community.”
Grant talks about the Monsanto Pledge as the basis for the company’s
role as a corporate citizen. The five elements that drive the
corporate philosophy are: dialogue, transparency, respect, sharing
and benefits.
“The Monsanto Pledge is the ultimate business expression of
who Monsanto is,” he says.
“It’s a series of commitments and when you bring all of them
together, it drives a high level of integrity within our company
whether you are here in St. Louis or in London or India.”
As winner of this year’s Boeing Corporate Citizenship Award,
Monsanto has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving
the quality of life in St. Louis. Monsanto has dedicated millions
of dollars, as well as time, resources, and people to addressing
societal and industry challenges locally and globally.
When Grant talks about being part of the community and volunteerism,
he says Monsanto’s people have dedicated their time and professional
expertise to boards of non-profits, educational institutions
and programs throughout the St. Louis community. Their participation
in nearly 40 organizations in the region include United Way
of Greater St. Louis, Saint Louis Zoo, Youth in Need, Forest
Park Forever, St. Louis Science Center, American Red Cross-St.
Louis Chapter, YMCA, YWCA, St. Louis Crisis Nursery, Komen Race
for the Cure, St. Louis Urban League and the Donald Danforth
Plant Science Center.
“Monsanto is committed to its employees’ individual volunteer
efforts to improve the well being of others, and is proud that
company leaders have pledged their time and professional expertise
to the St. Louis community,” he says.
The Monsanto Fund is another way the company helps communities
where its employees live and work by supporting charitable projects
in the areas of agriculture, science education, the environment
and community needs.
“The Monsanto Fund was established in the early 1960s and I’m
proud of the longevity of our contributions and programs,” Grant
says. “We have been contributing to many charitable causes where
our employees live and work for nearly 50 years.”
In 2005, the Monsanto Fund allocated $12.6 million in grants
worldwide to four major categories: improving nutritional well
being through agriculture, the environment, science education
and its communities.
In St. Louis, The Monsanto Fund pumped $4.4 million in contributions
into the region last year, while employees, retirees, and the
company with the Fund contributed more than $2.1 million to
United Way.
The Monsanto Company is committed to the Monsanto Fund and the
Fund’s work both in communities abroad and in the St. Louis
region. In 2005, the Fund and Monsanto Company provided help
for tsunami and hurricane victims, pledging $1.2 million for
tsunami relief efforts and $1 million for Katrina relief, in
addition to $100,000 donated by Monsanto employees. The Fund
also provided $1 million for African famine relief while the
company donated seeds.
Here in St. Louis, the Fund supported more than 30 community
programs and partners including Gateway Greening, Magic House,
Mathews-Dickey Boys’ and Girls’ Club, Missouri Botanical Garden,
University of Missouri-St.Louis, Urban League of Metropolitan
St. Louis Inc., St. Louis Black Repertory Company, Center of
Creative Arts, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, St. Louis Science
Fair, St. Louis Science Center, Ranken Technical College, Open
Space Council, Washington University Science Outreach Program
and YMCA of Greater St. Louis.
On the economic home front, Monsanto has been a major supporter
of building St. Louis into an international center in the plant
and life sciences arena. Monsanto’s financial support and endorsement
of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Nidus Center and
Washington University in St. Louis, have helped the region attract
funds, businesses and talent.
In 1998, the Monsanto Fund pledged $50 million to create the
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Additionally, Monsanto
donated a 40.3-acre tract of land, adjacent to the company’s
St. Louis campus, valued at $11.4 million, to accommodate the
plant science center.
Monsanto constructed the $10 million business incubator known
as the Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise, and paid $1 million
towards its management and operating fees. The company has also
provided financial support to the establishment and ongoing
programs for the Center of Emerging Technology.
As the world’s leading provider of agricultural products and
solutions with $6.3 billion in revenues last year, Monsanto
continues to be successful for several reasons Grant says.
“I think Monsanto has been successful because of the great technology
we bring to agriculture on a worldwide basis and because of
our remarkable people,” he says. “We take extraordinary pride
in what we do. We are truly making a difference in how food
is produced on an international scale. “
Among Monsanto’s recent accomplishments, Grant says he is particularly
proud of Monsanto’s work in the area of healthy oils. The company
has produced a new oil from soybeans that eliminates trans fats.
“KFC recently announced they will use our new healthy oil in
their restaurants. This is an example of how a new product was
produced in a relatively short time to solve a problem with
great benefits for consumers.”
Grant acknowledges that Monsanto has gone through some challenging
times during the last five-to-10 years with spin-offs, mergers
and buyouts. Today, Monsanto is a very strong agriculture company
he says.
“During this challenging time, the St. Louis business community
really stepped up and was very supportive. We have not forgotten
how the community helped us during tough times.” Grant says.
“Our vision for Monsanto for the next five-to-10 years is to
see continued advancement in improving the nutrition of food.
We are also focused on developing plants that are resistant
to drought. This is good news whether you live in Iowa, Illinois
or Missouri, but it also will make a difference in how food
is produced in Africa or India.”
Grant says Monsanto will emphasize science education even more
in the coming years. He cites a new fully-equipped bus that
goes to elementary schools throughout St. Louis to teach children
about science.
“We are bringing science to schools all over the city and giving
children their first snapshot of science in a very hands-on
way.”
On receiving the Boeing Corporate Citizenship Award, Grant concludes,
“I’m really delighted to be able to accept this award on behalf
of the Monsanto community. St. Louis is our home and to be recognized
here means a great deal.”
A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc.
One North Jefferson
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 955-2096
www.agedwards.com
Robert L. Bagby,
Chairman & CEO
Douglas L. Kelly,
CFO
Description: Full-service
brokerage firm dating back to 1887.
Employees:
2003 – 4,839
2004 – 4,715
2005 – 4,618
2006 – 4,771
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $2.2 billion
2004 – $2.5 billion
2005 – $2.6 billion
History: A.G. Edwards first
opened its doors on Laclede’s Landing in 1887 and by 1890, the
small local brokerage firm was handling New York Stock Exchange
trades for local banks and soon became the brokerage firm preferred
by many of St. Louis’ top banks. Today, the company has 740
offices nationwide, more than three million clients and more
than $350 billion in client assets.
Distinction: This is the
kind of company that Training Magazine recognized for
its outstanding corporate education training program and ranked
it No. 26 overall in its top 100 list for 2006. In calendar
year 2005 alone, A.G. Edwards paid approximately $60 million
to local vendors and service providers. The company is the major
sponsor of the St. Louis Komen Race for the Cure and provides
major support for the Magic House and other key charitable groups.
Ameren
Corporation
1901 Chouteau
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 621-3222
www.ameren.com
Gary L. Rainwater,
Chairman,
President & CEO
Warner L. Baxter,
Executive Vice President & CFO
Description: Ameren Corporation
is a regional electric and natural gas utility company headquartered
in St. Louis.
Employees:
2003 – 3,814
2004 – 3,867
2005 – 4,341
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $4.6 billion
2004 – $5.1 billion
2005 – $6.8 billion
History: Ameren’s roots
date back to 1902 when Union Company was formed in St. Louis
and later became Union Electric Company (UE). In 1904, the
young company faced the challenge of electrifying the St.
Louis World’s Fair. UE became part of Ameren Corporation in
1997. In 2003 and 2004, Ameren acquired two Illinois-based
companies that are now known as AmerenCILCO and AmerenIP.
Distinction: Ameren is
the parent company of AmerenUE, Missouri’s largest electric
utility. In 2005, the company paid nearly $235 million in
local and state taxes, making it one of Missouri’s largest
taxpayers. The company contributed $7.2 million to nonprofit
organizations and sponsors the region’s largest nongovernmental
energy assistance program to help low-income families cover
energy costs.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri
1831 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 923-4444
www.bcbsmo.com
Dennis Matheis,
President
Charles Weschke,
Director of Finance
Description: Blue Cross and
Blue Shield has served the healthcare coverage needs of Missouri
consumers since 1936. The company is a healthcare leader with
strong customer service orientation focusing on member satisfaction
and quality products.
Employees:
2003 – 2,100
2004 – 2,000
2005 – 1,800
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $16.7 billion
2004 – $20.8 billion
2005 – $45.1 billion
History: The Company has
delivered consistent, stable performance since its beginnings.
In working to improve accessibility to and affordability of
healthcare services and coverage, the company looks forward
to serving members with innovative programs and services for
years to come.
Distinction: The Anthem Blue
Cross and Blue Shield Foundation focuses on initiatives that
will make healthcare more accessible and affordable. Last year,
the foundation provided a $550,000 grant to fund a school wellness
program in school districts throughout the state. The company
is a major employer with nearly 1,000 on the staff on Chestnut
Street in downtown St. Louis. Employees are active participants
in the local civic and charitable landscape and an integral
part of the community.
Arcturis
1910 Pine Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 206-7100
www.arcturis.com
Patricia Whitaker,
President & CEO
Mary Kay January,
CFO
Description: Arcturis is
a privately-owned, full service design firm serving clients
on a local, national and global scale. It specializes in planning,
architecture, interiors and workplace strategies for Fortune
500 companies, educational institutions, community and public
safety facilities, entertainment companies, developers and financial
institutions.
Employees:
2003 – 52
2004 – 74
2005 – 102
History: Founded in 1977
as Interior Space Inc., Arcturis originally began as an interior
design firm. Today the company is a full-service architectural
firm with award-winning projects found locally, nationally and
internationally.
Distinction: Arcturis is
a registered Woman Owned Business with the State of Missouri
and State of Illinois and is committed to strengthening the
community through philanthropic service. It was named by the
St. Louis Business Journal as the #1 Design Firm in St.
Louis in 2006. Also having nearly doubled its staff since 2003,
the company has been included among the St. Louis Business
Journal’s list of the 150 fastest-growing private companies
in the region.
Asynchrony Solutions Inc.
1709 Washington Avenue, Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 678-2200
www.asolutions.com
Robert Elfanbaum, CEO
Nancy Jones, Vice President
of Finance
Description: Asynchrony Solutions is an information-technology
consulting firm specializing in systems integration, custom-application
development and secure collaboration.
Employees:
2003 – 41
2004 – 46
2005 – 60
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $4.7 million
2004 – $7.2 million
2005 – $12.2 million
History: Founded in 1999
in a small Earth City office, Asynchrony realized that traditional
companies and government agencies had a great need for help
with emerging technologies in networking and communication.
Following the dot.com crash, Asynchrony thrived by shifting
its business to the public sector and has now risen to the ranks
of the 500 fastest growing private companies in the country.
Distinction: In the last
few years, Asynchrony’s work for the Department of Defense alone
has brought tens of millions of dollars in government contracts
to St. Louis. The company also is having a significant impact
on National safety and fighting the War on Terror by working
on programs ranging from IED Defeat technologies, the Army’s
Future Combat Systems and a variety of Justice integration projects
including the National Sex Offender Registry.
BJC HealthCare
4444 Forest Park Avenue, Suite 500
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 286-2000
www.bjc.org
Steven H. Lipstein,
President & CEO
Patrick Dupuis,
Vice President & CFO
Description: BJC HealthCare
is one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in
the United States.
Employees:
2003 – 25,525
2004 – 25,819
2005 – 26,622
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $2.5 billion
2004 – $2.6 billion
2005 – $2.8 billion
History: BJC HealthCare was
founded in 1993 as a network of urban, suburban and rural healthcare
facilities. Today the organization delivers services through
13 hospitals and multiple community health locations to residents
primarily in the greater St. Louis, Southern Illinois and mid-Missouri
regions. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary
care, community health and wellness, rehabilitation, long-term
care and hospice.
Distinction:
BJC HealthCare is the largest private employer in the region
and invests $250 million annually on capital improvements. The
organization is also the largest provider of charity care in
Missouri, providing approximately $164 million in charity care
each year. BJC has pledged $30 million toward the new $45 million
Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing currently under construction.
Bethesda Health Group Inc.
1630 Des Peres Road, #290
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 800-1900
www.bethesdahealth.org
John W. Rowe,
President & CEO
Steven L. Gosik,
Senior Vice President & CFO
Description: Bethesda Health
Group provides care and services to St. Louis area seniors through
housing and related services.
Employees:
2003 – 660
2004 – 665
2005 – 700
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $31 million
2004 – $50 million
2005 – $52 million
History: Bethesda Health
Group Inc. is a St. Louis based, non-profit, senior care provider
founded in 1889. Over the years, it has served the community
through a founding home, an orphanage, and intermediate and
residential care residence, five independent living senior communities
and an adult day club, as well as through hospice and private
duty services.
Distinction: In addition
to providing the St. Louis senior community with needed care,
Bethesda is expanding its physical plants by adding 43 new senior
living apartments to Bethesda Gardens in Kirkwood, 22 new senior
patio homes in Oakland, renovations to its Alzheimer’s facility
at Bethesda Southgate in South St. Louis County and renovations
to Bethesda Barclay House, independent living community, in
Clayton. All of these projects have created employment for construction
and related industries as well as new jobs at Bethesda.
Bunzl Distribution USA Inc.
701 Emerson Road, Suite 500
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 997-5959
www.bunzldistribution.com
Pat Larmon,
President & CEO
Jane Jennewein,
Senior Vice President, Finance
Description: Bunzl Distribution
USA is an international supplier of food packaging, disposable
supplies, and cleaning and safety products.
Employees:
2003 – 174
2004 – 169
2005 – 173
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $2.6 billion
2004 – $2.6 billion
2005 – $3.0 billion
History: Bunzl Distribution
USA started in 1981 when parent company Bunzl plc acquired Jersey
Paper in South Brunswick, N.J. After numerous acquisitions throughout
the United States, Canada and Mexico, Bunzl Distribution has
emerged as a leader in the food packaging, processing and service
industry. In the mid-1990s, the company relocated its headquarters
to St. Louis.
Distinction: Bunzl Distribution
USA is the largest division of Bunzl plc, an international distribution
and outsourcing group headquartered in London. Bunzl has 3,500
employees and serves all 50 states and Puerto Rico, Canada,
the Caribbean and parts of Mexico. Over the past 18 months,
Bunzl has purchased 12 companies throughout North America and
now has 90 locations.
Centocor Biologics LLC
(a Johnson & Johnson Company)
4766 LaGuardia Drive
St. Louis, MO 63134
314-426-5000
www.centocor.com
Thomas S. Templeman,
General Manager
Zephany Koshy,
Plant Controller
Description: The Company
is a manufacturer of Phase III and commercial biopharmaceuticals.
Today, it is a world leader in monoclonal antibody production.
Employees:
2004 – 287
2005 – 301
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $41.8 million
2004 – $47.3 million
2005 – $50.5 million
History: Centocor was founded
in 1980 in Philadelphia and became a wholly owned subsidiary
of Johnson & Johnson in 1999. The company currently has four
plants located in the Netherlands, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico,
and St. Louis with a total of 4,000 employees. Centocor has
successfully unlocked secrets of the immune system with discoveries
that have led to innovative treatments such as Crohn’s Disease
and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Distinction: The company
employees 300 highly-skilled employees in cutting-edge technology
with high paying jobs. The operation has increased its fixed
asset investment.
The company provides a safe and enjoyable work environment for
employees that promotes and appreciates the difference in people,
and recognizes and rewards each employee’s contribution toward
the success of the organization.
Company employees sponsor charitable events and encourage participation
in community events including Habitat for Humanity, the annual
Crohn’s and Colitis Association’s 5K run and Red Cross blood
drives.
Chemir Analytical Services Inc.
2672 Metro Boulevard
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 291-6620
www.chemir.com
Shri Thanedar, PhD,
CEO
Edward Kuper,
Controller
Description: Privately owned
Chemir Analytical Services provides analytical testing services
of pharmaceuticals and other materials on an international level.
Employees:
2003 – 50
2004 – 53
2005 – 57
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $8.0 million
2004 – $13.0 million
2005 – $16.0 million
History: Shri Thanedar, Ph.D.,
purchased the company in 1990 when annual sales were $150,000.
Chemir relocated to its current facilities in 1994 and acquired
four other laboratories through 2005. In 2006, the company acquired
Maryland Heights-based Gateway Chemical Technology (renamed
IQsynthesis) to add a new revenue stream in the chemical synthesis
market. Chemir earned ISO 9001 Certification in 2003.
Distinction: In 2005, Chemir
invested more than $900,000 in leading-edge technology, equipment
and instrumentation. Construction soon will begin on a 20,000-square-foot
expansion of the Maryland Heights laboratory, effectively doubling
production and office space. The St. Louis Business Journal
recognized Thanedar as one of 25 Most Influential Minority Business
Leaders for 2006.
CitiMortgage Inc./Citigroup
1000 Technology Drive
O’Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 261-0251
www.citimortgage.com
Bill Beckmann,
President & COO
Paul Ince,
CFO
Description: CitiMortgage
specializes in the nationwide lending of residential mortgages
through retail, wholesale and correspondent loan origination
channels. CitiMortgage and its affiliates are in the top tier
of mortgage originators and servicers nationwide.
Employees:
2003 – 4,401
2004 – 4,613
2005 – 4,750
History: From its local beginnings
as Acceptance Finance, through its purchase by Citigroup (then
Citicorp) and various later expansions and mergers, CitiMortgage
today employees nearly 5,000 employees in St. Louis, the majority
working at the headquarters in O’Fallon. It has continued to
prosper in a tough market by expanding its product offerings
through a recent integration with CitiFinancial Mortgage.
Distinction: Citigroup businesses
in St. Louis, which include CitiMortgage, Citi Home Equity,
Citibank and Smith Barney, and the Citigroup Foundation employ
over 5,000 individuals in the St. Louis area and pays more than
$10 million in taxes. Last year, it contributed over $894,000
to St. Louis area agencies, and its employees logged more than
40,500 hours of volunteer time. In addition, the company holds
approximately $4 billion in home loans in the St. Louis area.
Clayco Inc.
2199 Innerbelt Business Center Drive
St. Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-5100
www.claycorp.com
Robert G. Clark,
Chairman & CEO
Gregory Beck,
Senior Vice President & CFO
Description: Clayco is one
of the nation’s largest, privately owned real estate, architecture
and engineering, design/build and construction firms.
Employees:
2003 – 198
2004 – 750
2005 – 800
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $288.5 million
2004 – $388.5 million
2005 – $471 million
History: Founded in 1984,
Clayco has grown from $1 million in revenue in the first year
to approximately $471 million in 2005. The new millennium has
seen stabilized revenue, and the company has focused extensive
energy on refining its strategic planning, organization and
critical processes and procedures.
Distinction: Clayco has been
profiled in Design-Build Magazine and consistently moves
up in the prestigious ENR-Engineering News Record’s annual
rankings. In the magazine’s annual survey of the top 100 design-build
contractors, Clayco was named the 24th-largest design builder
in the United States. On ENR’s list of top 400 contractors,
Clayco has ranked in the top 150 among the top 400 contractors
in the U.S.
Express Scripts Inc.
13900 Riverport Drive
St. Louis, MO 63043
(314) 770-1666
www.express-scripts.com
George Paz,
Chairman, President & CEO
Edward Stiften,
Senior Vice President & CFO
Description: Express Scripts
manages pharmacy benefits to reduce the cost of retail prescriptions.
Employees:
2003 – 2,182
2004 – 2,632
2005 – 2,757
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $13.3 billion
2004 – $15.1 billion
2005 – $16.3 billion
History: In 1986, St. Louis-based
drugstore chain Medicare-Glaser and HMO Sanus joined forces
to create a separate company to manage the HMO’s prescription
program. The company, Express Scripts, started as a mail order
pharmacy in 1987 and began managing third-party programs in
1988. New York Life bought Sanus and the rest of Express Scripts
in 1989 when Medicare-Glaser was sold.
Distinction: Express Scripts
received the Spirit of St. Louis Technology Award last year
in recognition of its commitment to technology and the St. Louis
region.
Express Scripts is building its new headquarters on the University
of Missouri-St. Louis’ campus with a scheduled move-in date
of March 2007. The company will become the largest FORTUNE 500
company to house its headquarters on a university campus, establishing
a collaboration that is expected to serve as a model for public/private
initiatives.
Geotechnology Inc.
11816 Lackland Road, Suite 150
St. Louis, MO 63146
(314) 997-7440
www.geotechnology.com
Ed D. Alizadeh, PE,
President & CEO
Mary Fieseler,
Accounting Manager
Description: A geotechnical
and environmental engineering and consulting company.
Employees:
2003 – 79
2004 – 79
2005 – 97
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $10.6 million
2004 – $11.5 million
2005 – $13.2 million
History: Geotechnology is
an engineering and consulting firm that provides solution-oriented,
responsive services from project conception through project
completion. These services include geotechnical engineering,
environmental engineering, material testing, drilling and geophysics.
The company has been involved in major projects including the
Lambert Airport expansion, Busch Stadium, MetroLink, Forest
Park redevelopment, Pinnacle and Ameristar Casinos and St. John’s
and St. Anthony’s Hospital expansions.
Distinction: Geotechnology
has impacted local economy through its successful growth, which
results in job opportunities, increased business and increased
investments in resources. Employees belong to many local professional
organizations and support local charities including Heat Up
St. Louis, the United Way and the MS Society.
Geotechnology provides an annual scholarship for engineering
at the University of Missouri-Rolla and the company partners
with minority and small business firms regularly, pulling them
in on signature projects and supporting their development.
Graybar Electric Company Inc.
34 N. Meramec Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 573-9200
www.graybar.com
Robert A. Reynolds Jr.,
Chairman, President & CEO
D. Beatty D’Alessandro,
Senior Vice President & CFO
Description: Graybar, a Fortune
500 company, is a specialist in supply chain management services
and the leading North American distributor of high-quality components,
equipment and materials for the electrical and telecommunications
industries.
Employees:
2003 – 810
2004 – 784
2005 – 780
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $3.8 billion
2004 – $4 billion
2005 – $4.3 billion
History: Graybar’s roots
go back to 1869 when it was founded by Elisha Gray and Enos
Barton. In 1929, the employees purchased Graybar from its parent
company, Western Electric, and it has remained employee-owned
ever since.
Distinction: Graybar provides
comprehensive electrical and telecommunications solutions for
projects of all sizes, including the new Busch Stadium, Saint
Louis University Research Center, and loft developments around
the city. Its financial strength and St. Louis headquarters
add stability and job opportunities for people throughout the
region. In addition, its government business continues to grow,
bringing greater visibility to the region, along with new job
opportunities. Graybar received the Spirit of St. Louis Technology
Award in 2004 in recognition of its commitment to technology
and the St. Louis region.
Harrah’s Casino & Hotel
777 Casino Center Drive
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 770-8100
www.harrahs.com
Arnold Block,
Senior Vice President & GM
Wayne Smith,
Vice President of Finance
Description: A casino gambling/hotel
with accommodations and live entertainment and fine dining.
Employees:
2003 – 1,094
2004 – 1,250
2005 – 1,900
History: Founded in 1937
in Reno, Nev., this hospitality/entertainment giant has grown
tremendously since opening its doors locally at Riverport in
March of 1997. Harrah’s provides great customer service in exciting
and entertainment environments with the goal of becoming the
guest’s first choice for casino entertainment. By the end of
2005, the casino had accumulated $419 million in total assets.
Distinction: Harrah’s has
contributed to the region by outpacing market growth by a factor
of two. The property has achieved growth through exciting entertainment
experiences, premium amenities and innovative programming including
attracting top-notch entertainment.
Additionally, community service and corporate responsibility
are central, driving philosophies at the Maryland Heights property.
Harrah’s boosts $294,000 through charitable contributions and
public/private partnerships and 4,000 volunteer man hours. Local
employees contributed $83,000 to fellow Harrah’s employees ravaged
by the devastation of the Gulf Coast hurricanes in 2005.
Home Service Oil Company
6910 Front Street
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 467-5044
www.hsoil.com
David E. Mangelsdorf,
President
Ken Bartosch,
Comptroller
Description: Retailer of
gasoline, diesel fuels and lubricants to convenience stores
in the region.
Employees:
2003 – 120
2004 – 125
2005 – 150
History: Strictly a family
business, created in 1929 by a collection of local businessmen.
In 1953, Elmer Mangelsdorf, a local farmer and World War II
veteran became a partner and later the owner in 1957. In 1985,
upon the death of his father, David took over the business and
grew the wholesale business in fuel and propane gas primarily
through acquisitions.
Distinction: The Company
has made a major commitment to local service organizations and
charities. The commitment includes working solely with local
vendors in order to keep revenue at home.
Further, the company continues its upward growth pattern and
ensures the livelihood and betterment of its current employees
and provides opportunities to grow with the company and the
companies of potential acquisitions.
Kelly Mitchell Group Inc.
101 S. Hanley Road, Suite 1100
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 727-1700
www.kellymitchell.com
Cassandra Sanford, CEO
Rebecca Boyer, CFO
Description: KellyMitchell
is an information technology firm specializing in providing
staff augmentation to Fortune 100 corporations.
Employees:
2003 – 90
2004 – 150
2005 – 250
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $4.56 million
2004 – $13.9 million
2005 – $20.3 million
History: KellyMitchell was
founded by former Boeing employees in 1998 under the premise
that outsourcing, specifically technology consulting, was the
wave of the future. Since that time, KellyMitchell has inched
its way into the St. Louis market and most recently, the national
marketplace by establishing its reputation with Fortune 100
cliental as a responsive, customer-service oriented provider
of high quality technical resources on a moment’s notice.
Distinction: The Company
expanded its operations and capabilities in 2002 to gain a competitive
advantage against local competition and in turn now competes
in the national arena.
The Company has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the
top 500 fastest growing private companies in the U.S. in 2005
and 2006. Employees embrace local activities including supporting
WINGS—BJC’s Children Hospice Program, the American Heart Association,
the St. Louis County Adopt-A-Family program, and Boy Scouts/Girl
Scouts of America.
The Korte Company
The Annex – Suite 200, 700 Union Station
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 231-3700
www.korteco.com
Todd Korte,
President & CEO
Bill Boudouris,
Executive Vice President, Finance & CFO
Description: Founded in 1958,
this is a design-build construction company.
Employees:
2003 – 197
2004 – 228
2005 – 236
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $131.6 million
2004 – $135.1 million
2005 – $282.2 million
History: In 1958, Ralph Korte’s
neighbors in Highland, Ill. approached him about building a
milking parlor. Ralph had already gained a reputation for being
a tireless worker around his hometown, and he was always in
demand for side projects. After some discussion, he started
a company to help his neighbors. The same philosophy holds today.
The Korte Company has a strong commitment to its communities,
both locally and nationally. They seek local companies as their
business partners whenever possible.
Distinction: With more than
1,500 projects successfully completed, Korte is dedicated to
satisfying clients’ complete design and construction needs.
They match the expertise of their team with specific projects
and find the right people for the job.
The company has been a guiding force in their pursuit as a corporate
sponsor for a number of community and nationally based charities
and scholarships.
They support Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts of American, Downtown
St. Louis Partnership, the United Way and many organizations
in Southern Illinois.
The Lawrence Group
319 N. 4th Street, Suite 1000
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 231-5700
www.thelawrencegroup.com
Steve Smith,
President & CEO
Laura Conrad,
CFO
Description: The Lawrence
Group is one of the largest architecture firms in St. Louis
providing architecture and interior design for the healthcare,
commercial and housing markets.
Employees:
2003 – 78
2004 – 80
2005 – 104
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $13 million
2004 – $16 million
2005 – $30 million
History: The Lawrence Group
had its genesis more than two decades ago in the friendships
of three architectural students at University of Kansas Lawrence.
Today the company is headquartered in St. Louis’ historic downtown
business district and includes 140 employees across five national
offices.
Distinction: The Lawrence
Group is developing one million square feet of real estate,
a more than $200 million investment, including the Security
Building, the Marquette, South Side National Bank, and Missouri
Pacific Building. It has also taken a leadership role in the
revitalization of Washington Avenue with its newest business
venture, Niche, a retail furniture store. Last year, The Lawrence
Group posted revenues of $29.8 million.
Logan College of Chiropractic
1751 Schoettler Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 227-2100
www.logan.edu
George A. Goodman, DC, FICC,
President
Patricia Marcella,
CFO
Description: An educational
institution, founded in 1935, offering a doctorate degree in
Chiropractics.
Employees:
2003 – 143
2004 – 160
2005 – 163
History: Logan College of
Chiropractic was founded in St. Louis in 1935 to provide an
intensive and thorough training for students in chiropractic,
including a full knowledge of the structure and foundation of
the human body.
Distinction: Logan maintains
eight satellite health centers, including two free clinics and
has developed a reputation for providing quality healthcare
to residents of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. More
than 2,000 new patients are seen annually at the Logan free
clinics or at reduced rate for service. Logan takes part in
numerous health fairs throughout the region.
One of the missions of Logan is to increase community awareness
for good health. The college offers free lectures and demonstrations
by student interns on a number of healthcare related topics
including ergonomics, stress reduction techniques, postural
screenings, blood pressure screenings and scoliosis screenings.
Logos School
9137 Old Bonhomme
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 997-7002
www.logosschool.org
David C. Thomas, PhD,
CEO
Description: Logos School
is a premier provider of help for adolescents to become successful,
problem-solving young adults by providing them and their parents
with effective academic and therapeutic programs using individual
plans executed in an ethical environment focusing on trust and
community values.
Employees:
2003 – 48
2004 – 50
2005 – 51
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $2.8 million
2004 – $2.8 million
2005 – $3.1 million
History: Since its inception
in September 1970, Logos School has graduated more than 1,400
students and has helped hundreds more mainstream into traditional
schools. It has done this through a unique program including
certificated teachers and teaching assistants, 13 full-time
licensed therapists, weekly parental support meetings, and a
6:1 ratio of students to teachers.
Distinction: Ninety percent
of Logos School graduates go on to attend college. These students
have learned responsible behaviors, more effective study skills,
how to make healthier choices, more appropriate coping skills
and how to live substance free. This has decreased the number
of individuals dropping out, surviving on marginal employment,
incarcerated, or even committing suicide.
MSI System Integrators
101 South Hanley Road, Suite 575
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 726-3630
www.msiinet.com
Jim Simpson,
President & CEO
Ron Minchow,
Executive Vice President of Planning, Strategy and Finance
Description: MSI is a privately-owned
technology firm that provides hardware, software and technology
services since 1994.
Employees:
2003 – 12
2004 – 19
2005 – 29
History: MSI was founded
in 1994 as a hardware reseller and consultant. In 2000, MSI
became an enterprise solutions company focused on improving
organizations return on investments (ROI) and operational efficiency
through IT optimization.
Technology offerings include software, servers, storage, networking;
data center facilities and managed maintenance.
Distinction: MSI has made
a very strong commitment to technology with the TEC 2/return
on investment-focused solutions. They have had a positive impact
on the St. Louis business community and the technology portfolio
includes 30 business partners in the technology industry. The
company expects to grow its workforce anywhere from 11 to 24
percent next year.
The company maintains a one-of-a-kind TEC lab setting where
companies can experiment with a range of hardware and software
options and explore the potential of technology for improving
return on investments. MSI has partnerships with Microsoft,
IBM and Cisco.
Maritz Inc.
1375 North Highway Drive
Fenton, MO 63099
(636) 827-4000
www.maritz.com
W. Stephen Maritz,
Chairman of the Board & CEO
Rick Ramos,
Executive Vice President & CFO
Description: Maritz Inc. is the world’s largest source of integrated
performance improvement, incentive travel, and market research
services.
Employees:
2003 – 2,485
2004 – 2,370
2005 – 2,992
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $1.1 billion
2004 – $1.2 billion
2005 – $1.3 billion
History: Maritz was founded
in 1894 as the E. Maritz Jewelry Manufacturing Company, a wholesaler
and manufacturer of jewelry. Its reputation for quality and
reliability led to endeavors in incentives and travel industries.
Today it is the leading provider of research, learning and motivational
marketing solutions.
Distinction: With over 100
years in St. Louis, Maritz not only employs more than 2,000
people in the community and continues to recruit high-caliber
employees locally, but it also invests in local philanthropic
causes every year. In addition, through their clients and their
own employees, Maritz fosters a high-performance culture in
the St. Louis region. And Steve Maritz, serving as General Chair
for the 2006 United Way Greater St. Louis, successfully lead
the 2006 campaign raising more than $6.6 million in gifts and
pledges.
MAVERICK Technologies LLC
504 DD Road
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-9100
www.mavtechglobal.com
Paul Galeski,
President & CEO
Suzanne Scrabis,
Director of Finance and Accounting
Description: MAVERICK Technologies
provides engineering, control systems integration, operations
and technology consulting services.
Employees:
2003 – 55
2004 – 56
2005 – 65
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $15.4 million
2004 – $19.5 million
2005 – $22.4 million
History: In 1999, Paul Galeski
founded Columbia, Ill.-based MAVERICK Technologies LLC to offer
“next generation” systems integration services that would combine
industrial automation with information technology. In June 2005,
MAVERICK extended its global reach by forming a strategic technology
alliance with MPE Industrial Automation Europe and MPE Industrial
Automation Asia to create Global System Integrators Alliance.
Distinction: In 2005, MAVERICK
became the largest privately held, independent control system
integrator in the United States by increasing its talent base
from 125 employees to approximately 400 employees. From 2005
to 2006, the company’s local revenue grew by 67 percent, thanks
in part to serving prominent local clients that include Anheuser-Busch,
Ameren, The Boeing Company and Sigma-Aldrich.
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
1341 North Rock Hill Road
St. Louis, MO 63124
(314) 968-3300
www.mccarthy.com
Mike Bolen,
CEO
George Scherer,
CFO
Description: St. Louis-based
McCarthy is a commercial contractor that builds facilities in
a variety of markets across the country.
Employees:
2003 – 773
2004 – 798
2005 – 790
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $1.4 billion
2004 – $1.4 billion
2005 – $1.9 billion
History: McCarthy’s roots
date back to 1864 when an Irish immigrant named Timothy McCarthy
began to build farmhouses and barns around Ann Arbor, Mich.
His sons John W. and Timothy Jr. moved to Missouri in 1907 and
established McCarthy Brothers Construction Co. in St. Louis
ten years later. The company remained family-owned until 2002,
when Mike McCarthy sold his majority interest to company employees.
Distinction: One of the largest
building contractors in the country, McCarthy is ranked No.
21 on Engineering News-Record’s 2006 Top 400 Contractors.
Building Design+Construction magazine named the company
one of five Best AEC Firms to Work For. Locally, McCarthy’s
charity golf tournament has raised more than $1 million for
charities over the years.
Monsanto Company
800 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63167
(314) 694-1000
www.monsanto.com
Hugh Grant,
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO
Terrell K. Crews,
Executive Vice President & CFO
Description: Monsanto is
a leading international producer of agricultural products such
as seed brands, herbicides and biotechnology traits.
Employees:
2003 – 2,825
2004 – 2,531
2005 – 3,500
Annual revenue:
2003 – $4.9 billion
2004 – $5.5 billion
2005 – $6.3 billion
History: The original Monsanto
was founded in 1901 as Monsanto Chemical Works and produced
agricultural chemicals. In 2000, the company shifted its focus
and now produces agricultural products that bring together chemicals,
seeds and biotechnology traits to improve farm productivity
and food quality. Monsanto has been headquartered in St. Louis
since its inception.
Distinction: Monsanto has
devoted significant financial and business resources to advance
the region’s presence in the plant and life sciences industry.
The company financially supports the Donald Danforth Plant Science
Center, the Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise, the Center
for Emerging Technologies and Washington University. In 2005,
the Monsanto Fund invested $4.4 million in charitable contributions
into the St. Louis region.
NSI
2300 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 783-2300
www.nsi1919.com
Mark P. Mantovani,
President & CEO
Dennis C. Griebel,
Vice President & CFO
Description: NSI provides
advertising, marketing and business-to-business communication
services to international clients from headquarters in St. Louis.
Employees:
2003 – 137
2004 – 155
2005 – 180
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $13.7 million
2004 – $20.4 million
2005 – $25.0 million
History: NSI was founded
in 1919 as a commercial art company and has since grown into
a marketing services industry leader that delivers brand integrity,
research, promotions and communication solutions for world-class
brands. In 2005, the company relocated its headquarters from
the greater St. Louis area to the city.
Distinction: From 2000 to
2005, NSI’s revenue jumped from $6 million to $25 million and
its number of employees increased from 75 to nearly 200. In
May 2005, the St. Louis Business Journal named NSI one of St.
Louis’ fastest-growing privately owned companies. The firm’s
clients have included Ford Motor Company, Domino’s Pizza, Mercedes-Benz,
Anheuser-Busch, Toyota, Honda and Jaguar.
National City Bank
120 South Central Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 898-1400
www.nationalcity.com
Shaun Hayes,
President & CEO Missouri Banking
Description: National City
Bank offers commercial and retail banking, mortgage financing
and servicing, consumer finance and asset management.
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $8.7 billion
2004 – $9.7 billion
2005 – $11.0 billion
History: National City Bank’s
parent company, Cleveland-based National City Corporation, was
founded in 1845 and currently operates an extensive banking
network in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri
and Pennsylvania. The bank entered the St. Louis market in 2004
when it acquired Allegiant Bancorp Inc. and took over its 36
branch locations.
Distinction: National City
Corp. is one of the nation’s largest financial holding companies.
Three years ago, National City established a charitable foundation
to contribute $1 million per year to the St. Louis community.
The bank plans to expand its network of local branches from
38 to more than 65 by 2008.
Network
Solutions
One Bronze Point, Suite C
Swansea, IL 62223
(877) 663-5169
www.networksolutions.com
Champ Mitchell,
CEO
Description: Network Solutions
provides e-commerce capabilities to more than 6,500 clients
around the world.
Employees:
2003 – 40
2004 – 80
2005 – 90
History: In 2000, Ryan Noble
and Stephanie Leffler acquired MonsterCommerce to provide a
way for small businesses to easily sell their products online.
MonsterCommerce has grown from a home-based business with 10
clients to an award-winning industry leader with more than 6,500
clients. In 2006, the company was acquired by Network Solutions
and now has more than 200 full-time employees.
Distinction: Network Solutions
has been recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as the Best
Small Business E-Commerce Solution and was chosen as a 2005
finalist for Best E-Commerce Solution by the Software & Information
Industry Association. In 2006, the St. Louis Business Journal
selected Network Solutions as one of the best places to work
in St. Louis.
The Newberry Group Inc.
2510 Old Highway 94 South, Suite 200
St. Charles, MO 63303
(636) 928-9944
www.thenewberrygroup.com
Brenda D. Newberry,
Chairman & CEO
Mark Rodges,
Associate Comptroller
Description: The Newberry
Group is a privately owned technology firm that provides information
systems consulting and project management services.
Employees:
2003 – 103
2004 – 125
2005 – 120
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $13.2 million
2004 – $17.1 million
2005 – $13.3 million
History: Founded in 1996
with $1,000 in owner equity, The Newberry Group began with two
employees and now has more than 120. The firm serves state and
federal government agencies as well as clients in the financial,
chemical, medical and manufacturing business sectors across
the United States and in Bahrain.
Distinction: The Newberry
Group is a minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned firm that was
named the 2005 Missouri SBA Small Business of the Year. Recent
honors include being ranked No. 225 on the 2005 Deloitte Technology
Fast 500 and No. 275 on the 2005 Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing
private companies.
Paradowski Creative
303 North Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 241-2150
www.paradowski.com
Alex Paradowski,
Principal & Creative Director
Nila Paradowski,
Principal
Description: Paradowski is
a privately owned multi-dimensional marketing/communications
firm. They provide clients with high-level, solution-based strategy
and marketing material design in a variety of mediums.
Employees:
2003 – 18
2004 – 22
2005 – 26
History: For 27 years, the
core philosophy has been the pursuit of balance. For Paradowski
clients, they know the company has their best interest in mind.
For community balance, Paradowski donates considerable time
to organizations like KidSmart, the Sheldon, the YMCA, the St.
Patrick’s Center and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.
They believe in giving to the community through their strongest
assets—their talents.
Distinction: Paradowski has
been a stable, profitable business for nearly three decades
in the St. Louis area. The design firm has spent the last eleven
years in downtown St. Louis, and will move to a specially designed
loft on Locust Street next year. Many of the country’s top firms
look to Paradowski for efficient and effective marketing communications.
In 2005, the company gave over $100,000 in design and financial
resources to philanthropic entities that serve individuals in
need.
Paric Corporation
1001 Boardwalk Springs Place
O’Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 561-9500
www.paric.com
P. Joseph McKee III,
President & CEO
Brian Paluch,
CFO
Description: Privately owned
Paric Corporation offers general contracting, construction management
and design/build services in the St. Louis region.
Employees:
2003 – 217
2004 – 219
2005 – 220
History: In 1979, entrepreneurs
Paul McKee Jr. and Richard Jordan linked their first names to
form Paric Corp. and launched a new force in the construction
industry. Joe McKee took over as president in 2000 and the company
built a new headquarters in O’Fallon, Mo. In 2002, Construtech
named Paric the most tech-savvy contractor in Metro St. Louis.
Distinction: Paric Corporation
has been ranked annually by Engineering News-Record among
the nation’s top 400 contractors. Current projects include the
redevelopment of St. Louis Centre and new construction of Express
Scripts’ headquarters and the BJC Progress West Hospital. Paric
is also embarking on a joint venture with Clayco to build the
600-acre NorthPark development east of Lambert Airport.
Peabody Energy
701 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 342-7767
www.peabodyenergy.com
Gregory H. Boyce,
President & CEO
Richard A. Navarre,
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & CFO
Description: St. Louis-based
Peabody Energy is a coal mining company that serves customers
in 15 countries on six continents.
Employees:
2003 – 6,900
2004 – 7,900
2005 – 8,300
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $2.8 billion
2004 – $3.6 billion
2005 – $4.6 billion
History: In 1883, Francis
S. Peabody founded Peabody, Daniel and Company in Chicago as
a retail coal supplier. Five years later, the company entered
the mining business as Peabody & Company and opened its first
coal mine in Illinois in 1895. After a series of ownership transitions,
the company emerged as Peabody Energy in 2001 and went public
that same year.
Distinction: Peabody Energy,
the world’s largest private-sector coal company, fuels approximately
10 percent of all U.S. electricity and three percent of the
world’s power. In 2005, The Wall Street Journal named Peabody
one of the top 10 large cap stocks in the world. In 2006, Peabody
paid $128 million in wages in St. Louis and contributed $1.5
million in charitable contributions.
Pfizer Inc. - St. Louis Laboratories
700 Chesterfield Parkway West
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 247-0177
www.pfizer.com
Daniel P. Getman, PhD,
Vice President, Pfizer Global Research & Development
Description: Pfizer’s laboratory
complex in St. Louis is one of the pharmaceutical giant’s six
major drug candidate production sites.
Employees:
2003 – 1,100
2004 – 1,100
2005 – 1,100
Annual Revenue (Pfizer Inc.):
2003 – $44 billion
2004 – $52 billion
2005 – $51 billion
History: Pfizer St. Louis’
facility in Chesterfield was originally built in 1984 as a Monsanto
life sciences research facility. In April 2000, Pharmacia &
Upjohn merged with Monsanto and G.D. Searle to create Pharmacia.
In 2002, Pharmacia spun off its agriculture subsidiary, Monsanto
Company, and Pfizer acquired Pharmacia in 2003.
Distinction: Pfizer is the
world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical company with a
research and development budget of $7.1 billion in 2003. The
company has identified St. Louis as its global center of emphasis
for the production of early clinical supplies of biologics.
Each year Pfizer contributes more than $1.5 million through
philanthropic efforts and the United Way campaign.
Popular Leasing
15933 Clayton Road, Suite 200
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 391-0777
www.poplease.com
Fred Van Etten,
President
Greg Duello,
Controller
Description: A subsidiary
of Banco Popular, Popular Leasing provides equipment leasing
for medical, veterinary, government and commercial clients.
Employees:
2003 – 81
2004 – 84
2005 – 89
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $18.5 million
2004 – $22.7 million
2005 – $25.3 million
History: In 1996, Bruce Horton
started Popular Leasing as a division of Chicago-based Banco
Popular, a subsidiary of holding company Popular Inc. Horton
brought 30 years of leasing experience from John Deere and HBE
Inc. to the new company. Since then, Popular Leasing has grown
from three employees to 13 national branch offices in 10 states.
Distinction: In 2003, Popular
Leasing more than doubled its holdings. By 2010, the company
plans to triple its assets to $1 billion and to double its workforce.
Banco Popular earned a USA Today Make a Difference Day Award
for supporting a therapeutic horsemanship program in Wentzville,
Mo. Parent company Popular ranked No. 84 on FORTUNE magazine’s
2005 Best Companies to Work For list.
Pulaski
Bank
12300 Olive Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 878-2210
www.pulaskibankstl.com
William A. Donius,
Chairman & CEO Ramsey Hamadi, CFO
Description: Pulaski Bank
is a $935 million locally-based community bank with nine banking
locations in the St. Louis metropolitan area, and 330 employees.
Employees:
2003 – 192
2004 – 241
2005 – 274
History: Founded in 1922
by a group of Polish-American citizens, Pulaski Bank was established
to allow its members to achieve financial freedom and homeownership.
Today it operates nine offices in the St. Louis metropolitan
area as well as a loan production office in Kansas City.
Distinction: Pulaski is the
single largest originator of mortgage loans in the St. Louis
region and Missouri with volumes in excess of $1.2 billion annually.
It is an active and aggressive commercial lender to small-and
medium-sized businesses as well as consumer lenders. In addition,
it’s a rapidly growing force in the local real estate markets
including land acquisition, development and construction lending.
Pulaski’s tenth banking center is scheduled to open in Richmond
Heights in December 2006.
Reliv International
136 Chesterfield Industrial Boulevard
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 537-9715
www.reliv.com
Robert L. Montgomery,
President, Chairman & CEO
Steven D. Albright,
Vice President, Finance & CFO
Description: Reliv is an
international company that sells nutritional supplements.
Employees:
2003 – 149
2004 – 163
2005 – 174
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $80 million
2004 – $97 million
2005 – $114 million
History: Founded in 1988,
Reliv International Inc. develops, manufactures and markets
a proprietary line of nutritional supplements addressing basic
nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management and sports
nutrition. Relive sell its products through an international
network marketing system comprised of approximately 65,000 independent
distributors.
Distinction: The Company
offers a solid business opportunity with excellent training
to help distributors succeed. Net sales have doubled since 2001
growing from $52 million to $114 million and employment has
grown steadily. The company is committed to remaining in St.
Louis, expanding its workforce and facilities as the company
continues to grow. They have bucked the outsourcing trend prevalent
today. The Reliv Kalogris Foundation donates Reliv supplements
to meet the needs of malnourished children around the world,
and provides complete nutrition to approximately 15,000 children
every day.
RubinBrown LLP
One North Brentwood Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 290-3300
www.rubinbrown.com
John F. Herber Jr.,
Managing Partner Dave Copeland, CFO
Description: RubinBrown provides
accounting and business consulting services to businesses, organizations
and high net worth individuals.
Employees:
2004 – 243
2005 – 258
2006 – 269
History: In the 1950s, Mahlon
Rubin, Harvey Brown and Sid Gornstein formed Rubin, Brown, Gornstein
& Company in St. Louis. In 2005, the firm rebranded itself as
RubinBrown and merged with Henderson, Warren and Eckinger in
Kansas City. Today, RubinBrown serves clients primarily in the
Midwest from its St. Louis and Kansas City offices.
Distinction: RubinBrown is
an independent member of Baker Tilly International and employs
more than 290 professionals in the St. Louis area. The American
Society of Women Accountants awarded RubinBrown the 2007 Balance
Award in the Industry Award-Regional category in honor of its
commitment to maintaining work/life balance. Employees can continue
their education and professional growth through RubinBrown University.
SAVVIS Inc.
One SAVVIS Parkway
Town & Country, MO 63017
(314) 628-7000
www.savvis.net
Phillip Koen,
CEO Jeffrey
Von Deylen,
Executive Vice President & CFO
Description: Publicly-held
company that supplies high performance Internet services to
businesses.
Employees:
2003 – 350
2004 – 500
2005 – 670
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $253 million
2004 – $617 million
2005 – $667 million
History: SAVVIS Inc. was
launched in 1996 with an entrepreneurial vision that supplied
high performance Internet service to businesses. The acquisition
by Bridge Information Systems gave the company a global presence
and in 2000, they introduced the first network based IP VPN
services. Strategic acquisitions of Intel’s hosting business,
media software services company WAMINET, and assets of Cable
& Wireless America including MCI’s internet business, Exodus’
hosting business and Digital Island’s content delivery network,
further diversified SAVVIS’ product portfolio and enables them
to offer blended solutions to its many customers.
Distinction: SAVVIS has encouraged
international recognition of the growth and potential that is
in the St. Louis IT market, which makes the area viable for
new IT company development or expansion.
SAVVIS has committed to programs in the community and provides
volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, Corporate donations to
the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Harvest Food Bank, and the
St. Louis Crisis Nursery as well as supporting several youth-oriented
initiatives.
SCI Engineering Inc.
130 Point West Boulevard
St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 949-8200
www.sciengineering.com
Mark A. Harms, P.E.,
President
John D. Conley Jr.,
Controller
Description: Founded in 1978,
this St. Charles-based company is a professional engineering
consulting firm.
Employees:
2003 – 130
2004 – 150
2005 – 190
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $11.3 million
2004 – $13.1 million
2005 – $15.3 million
History: SCI Engineering
has provided engineering consulting services to the bi-state
region for more than 28 years, serving clients in four offices
in the metro St. Louis area and one in Springfield, Mo. SCI’s
services include: geotechnical, construction, environmental,
natural resources and cultural resources.
Distinction: SCI Engineering
was the 2005 winner of a Better Business Bureau’s award for
“World-Class Customer Satisfaction.” In a typical year, SCI
completes hundreds of different projects in multiple disciplines
for a wide variety of clients in the region. Main project types
are housing, highways, streets and commercial buildings.
SCI is a growing employer with a vision statement focused on
building trust. SCI employees contribute generously to Pierre
Laclede Elementary School in North St. Louis, and support a
variety of charities such as Make-A-Wish Foundation, United
Services for the Handicapped, the American Heart Association
and the Komen Race for the Cure.
Saint Louis University
221 North Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63103
(800) SLU-FOR-U
www.slu.edu
Lawrence Biondi, S.J.,
President
Robert Woodruff,
Vice President & CFO
Description: Saint Louis
University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the
top research institutions in the nation.
Employees:
2003 – 4,301
2004 – 4,232
2005 – 4,330
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $476.4 million
2004 – $532.7 million
2005 – $536.5 million
History: Saint Louis University
was founded in 1818 when St. Louis was merely a pioneer settlement
of 3,000 people. It is the oldest university west of the Mississippi
River and the second-oldest Jesuit university in the nation.
The school started with only two principal buildings but now
consists of more than 120 buildings on 200 acres in midtown
St. Louis.
Distinction: The university
is one of the region’s largest employers with more than 7,000
full- and part-time faculty and staff members. In 2005, the
university started construction on the $67 million Edward A.
Doisy Research Center and is currently seeking “green building”
certification for the project. A special program called Hometown
SLU offers forgivable loans to employees who purchase homes
around the campus.
St. Louis Rams
One Rams Way
St. Louis, MO 63045
(314) 982-RAMS
www.stlouisrams.com
Georgia Frontiere,
Owner & Chairman
Adrian Bracy,
Vice President of Finance
Description: Professional
football team
Employees:
2003 – 142
2004 – 160
2005 – 150
History: Founded in 1936
in Cleveland, the Rams moved to Los Angeles in 1946 and became
the first professional sports team to move west of the Mississippi
River. In 1979, Georgia Frontiere inherited the team from her
late husband Carroll Rosenbloom and became the franchise’s majority
owner. After 49 years in Southern California, the Rams moved
to St. Louis in 1995.
Distinction: The St. Louis
Rams bring national media spotlight to St. Louis and attract
visitors and locals to the downtown area from August through
January every year. The Rams won Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000 and
played in Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002. The team has made five playoff
appearances during the last seven seasons.
Tarlton Corporation
5500 West Park Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
(314) 633-3300
www.tarltoncorp.com
Tracy E. Hart,
President
David R. Moore,
Vice President, Finance
Description: Tarlton Corporation
is a privately-owned, St. Louis-based general contracting and
construction management firm.
Employees: 2003 – 225 2004
– 250 2005 – 260
Annual Revenue: 2003 – $73.3
million 2004 – $85.8 million 2005 – $92 million
History: Founded in 1945,
Tarlton has focused on projects in the St. Louis market contributing
to the strength of the region. These projects include the Pet
Building, Anheuser-Busch Corporate Headquarters, Contemporary
Art Museum, the Penguin & Puffin Cove and the Fragile Forest
at the Saint Louis Zoo, and the Cross County MetroLink Extension
Segment 1, a $70+ million project.
Distinction: Tarlton’s ongoing
growth generates jobs for construction trade workers, while
supporting the success and local expansion of many major customers.
Its efforts have enhanced regional transportation and contributed
to the success of several of the region’s most popular public
attractions including Fragile Forest and Penguin & Puffin Coast
at the Saint Louis Zoo.
T.R. Hughes Inc.
239 Fox Hill Road
St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 940-9300
www.trhughes.com
Thomas R. Hughes,
CEO
Brenda Suit,
CFO
Description: Founded in 1990,
T.R. Hughes is a family-owned home building company with construction
primarily in St. Charles and Southern Illinois.
Employees:
2003 – 120
2004 – 138
2005 – 142
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $56.5 million
2004 – $80.6 million
2005 – $88.5 million
History: There are few companies
these days that have a ballpark, a major street and a school
campus named after them. But T.R. Hughes has all of that, and
for good reason. After rising from a modest career as a St.
Charles County law enforcement officer, Tom Hughes embarked
upon a successful homebuilding career, primarily in his own
neighborhood.
Distinction: Tom Hughes has
led the way for much of the growth realized in St. Charles County.
When Living World Christian School was in desperate need of
a place to build, Tom Hughes donated 20 acres. He funded the
ballpark for the River City Rascals and has put money into saving
the St. Charles Family Arena. The company is a major benefactor
for the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County, Habitat
for Humanity and the St. Charles Boys & Girls Club. He also
supports the American Cancer Society, the Salvation Army and
Youth in Need.
TricorBraun
10330 Old Olive Street Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 569-3633
www.tricorbraun.com
Keith Strope,
President & CEO
Neil Tzinberg,
CFO
Description: St. Louis based
TricorBraun designs, develops and supplies rigid packaging for
a wide range of industries.
Employees:
2003 – 42
2004 – 51
2005 – 62
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $369 million
2004 – $473 million
2005 – $495 million
History: A division of Kranson
Industries, TricorBraun is a blend of nine companies from the
packaging industry that date back to 1902.
Distinction: TricorBraun
is a St. Louis-based company, which has provided steady employment
for over 100 years. The company’s projected sales for 2006 is
over half a billion dollars and it continues on a course of
acquisitions that will further increase the size and scope of
the company, further supporting the St. Louis economy and ensuring
local employment.
U.S. Cellular
3781 Corporate Center Drive, 1st Floor
Earth City, MO 63045
(314) 599-2525
www.uscellular.com
John E. Rooney,
President & CEO
Kenneth Meyers,
Executive Vice President, Finance & CFO
Description: U.S. Cellular
is the nation’s sixth largest wireless carrier offering a comprehensive
selection of wireless services and products.
Employees:
2005 – 195
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $2.4 billion
2004 – $2.6 billion
2005 – $2.8 billion
History: Founded in 1983,
U.S. Cellular has grown from a small regional wireless provider
to the nation’s sixth-largest wireless service carrier, servicing
5.7 million customers in 26 states. The company launched service
in St. Louis in July 2005 and now operates 54 stores, more than
360 cell sites and employs more than 400 associates in St. Louis.
Distinctions: U.S. Cellular
exemplifies leadership in St. Louis through a relentless commitment
to customer satisfaction, generous local sponsorship investment
and philanthropic giving, and strong community and government
partnerships. As part of a $36 million expansion, U.S. Cellular
plans to open seven additional stores and hire approximately
25 additional associates before the end of the year.
UniGroup Inc.
One Premier Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 305-5000
www.unigroupinc.com
Richard H. McClure,
CEO
Jim Powers,
CFO
Description: Founded in 1933,
and headquartered in St. Louis, UniGroup is one of the largest
transporters of household goods and special products in the
world.
Employees:
2003 – 1,395
2004 – 1,374
2005 – 1,350
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $1.8 billion
2004 – $1.9 billion
2005 – $2.2 billion
History: Parent company of
United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit, UniGroup Worldwide UTS
and subsidiaries that support the worldwide operation of the
transportation companies—Vanliner Group and Total Transportation
Services comes from adapting to a changing market.
Distinction: UniGroup has
had a strong impact on St. Louis and believes in being a strong
corporate citizen. UniGroup was the first in its industry to
take a stand against “rogue movers” and protect consumers from
deceitful moving companies. The company has shown steady employment
growth for 70 continuous years. UniGroup is a big contributor
to the United Way, and sponsors golf tournaments, and a 5K run
for that organization. Also, it supports the Great Forest Park
Balloon Race, Fair St. Louis and the downtown Thanksgiving Day
Parade. And Richard McClure played an instrumental role, as
RCGA’s Economic Development Chair, in leading RCGA’s regional
branding and marketing campaign.
United Parcel Services
13818 Rider Trail Drive
Earth City, MO 63045
(314) 344-1432
www.ups.com
Ray Bernick,
Vice President
Michael Jones,
District Controller
Description: UPS is the world’s
largest package delivery company, in terms of revenue and volume,
and a global leader in supply chain solutions.
Employees:
2003 – 2,423
2004 – 2,399
2005 – 2,357
History: Founded in 1907
as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into
a $42.6 billion corporation. Today UPS is a global company with
one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world.
It has become the world’s largest package delivery company and
a leading global provider of specialized transportation and
logistics services.
Distinction: UPS employs
over 2,000 full and part-time employees at its facilities in
St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Because they are paid some
of the highest wages in their field, the contribution made by
UPS employees to St. Louis area’s economy is great. In addition,
employees have also contributed over $583,000 to the United
Way Campaign and over 2000 volunteer hours to various St. Louis
community organizations.
Webster University
470 East Lockwood Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 968-6900
www.webster.edu
Richard S. Meyers,
President
David Garafola,
Vice President, Finance
Description: Webster University
is a private, nonprofit, accredited university that offers undergraduate
and graduate degree programs in many fields including business,
computer science, psychology, communications, international
relations, science, education, fine and performing arts, and
liberal arts.
Employees:
2003 – 603
2004 – 597
2005 – 595
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $137 million
2004 – $146 million
2005 – $152 million
History: Founded in 1915
as a small private college, Webster has grown into an international
network of over 100 campuses across the United States, Europe,
and Asia. Currently the University enrolls approximately 20,000
students worldwide who range in age from traditional college
age students to adult learners, and represent over 100 nationalities.
Distinction: Webster University
is dedicated to academic excellence, innovation in higher education,
meeting the needs of students in an ever-changing world and
incorporating an international perspective throughout the curriculum.
The University has also demonstrated civic leadership in the
redevelopment of the downtown St. Louis Old Post Office Building,
and is a significant contributor to workforce development in
support of the BioBelt.
World Wide Technology Inc.
60 Weldon Parkway
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 919-1400
www.wwt.com
Jim Kavanaugh,
President & CEO
Thomas Strunk,
Vice President & CFO
Description: World Wide Technology
Inc. (WWT) is a leading Systems Integrator providing technology
and supply chain solutions to customers and suppliers around
the world, with annual sales nearing $2 billion.
Employees:
2003 – 175
2004 – 300
2005 – 560
Annual Revenue:
2003 – $1.1 billion
2004 – $1.4 billion
2005 – $1.8 billion
History: Founded in 1990
to provide customers with revolutionary products and services
as a value added reseller of Information Technology, WWT quickly
built a reputation for superb customer service and a flexible
approach to addressing customers’ needs. Today with a national
network of distribution centers, WWT has grown from $812,000
in sales revenue to nearly $2 billion.
Distinction: WWT is the nation's
top-grossing black-owned industrial/service company for the
third consecutive year, according to Black Enterprise
magazine’s 33rd Annual B.E. 100s Report.
WWT has added two warehouse and distribution facilities and
created 200 plus jobs in the St. Louis area over the past year.
In addition, it has made significant investments in 2006 and
will continue to do so in the coming year.
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