Taking the Lead

68. (tie) David Lawrence Center (Collier)
Not-for-profit, community mental health center
Chief executive:
David C. Schimmel
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $18 million
2002: Estimated $16.6 million
Employees: 345
Founded: 1968
www.davidlawrencecenter.org
Ten locations in Collier County. Treats more than 15,000 clients a year. In 2003 opened Life Works of Naples, a new behavioral health-care counseling office, added children's respite care services, implemented a pretrial diversion program for first-time misdemeanor offenders, expanded group therapy and developed new prevention and education programs for middle school youth.

68. (tie) American Dream Builders (Lee)
Single-family home builder
Chief executive: James McCord
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $18 million
2002: $24 million
Employees: 30
Founded: 1996
www.adbhomes.com
Received an Aurora Award for energy efficiency learn-and-earn credit-restoration workshop.

70. Frey and Sons Homes (Lee)
Custom home builder
Chief executive: Barry E. Frey
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $17.8 million
2002: $22.6 million
Employees: 22
Founded: 1972
www.freyandson.com
Winner in the production category of the eighth annual Pacesetter Award by the National Association of Homebuilders. Celebrated 30 years of high-end custom homes in Southwest Florida.

71. Johnson Engineering (Lee)
Engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, development, transportation, environmental planning and GIS services
Chief executive:
Steven K. Morrison
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $17.5 million
2002: $13.6 million
Employees: 190
Founded: 1946
www.johnsonengineering.com
Six offices in Lee, Collier, Charlotte and Pasco counties. Recognized for two major community involvement campaigns: Coastal clean-up at Lover's Key and Carl Johnson State Park and "Operation: Christmas Hope," partnered with the Lee County Salvation Army to provide toys, clothes, Christmas trees, food and financial contributions to needy families.

72. Oswald Trippe and Company (Collier)
Comprehensive insurance protection and risk management services
Chief executive: Gary V. Trippe
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $17.3 million
2002: N/A
Employees: 129
Founded: 1981
www.OTC1.com
Supports area chambers of commerce, charitable organizations, educational and other projects through volunteerism and corporate financial support. Recent recognitions include Florida Education Foundation and Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Business Recognition Award in 2004, Rough Notes Magazine's Community Service Award for Independent Insurance Agents in 2004, and American Cancer Society (Relay For Life) Best Corporate Team.

73. Hadinger Carpet (Collier)
Floor covering store
Chief executive: Thomas Hadinger
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $17.1 million
2002: $15.6 million
Employees: 64
Founded: 1931
www.hadinger.com
Thomas Hadinger elected to vice president of the World Floor Covering Association and elected to the board of directors of the S.I.P. Insurance Company of Orange, Calif.

74. Ruth Cooper Center for Behavioral Health Care (Lee)
Community-based nonprofit mental health care facility
Chief executive: Janet W. Eustis
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $16 million
2002: $15.5 million
Employees: 375
Founded: 1969
www.ruthcoopercenter.org
Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations certification.

75. Sunshine Structures (Lee)
Structural concrete and masonry shell construction contractor
Chief executive: Rorie C. Wilson
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $15-20 million
2002: $10-15 million
Employees: 127
Founded: 2002
www.sunshinestructures.com
warded Lee County's first tilt-up construction, two-story school in Lee County.

76. A. Vernon Allen Builder (Collier)
Luxury custom home builder
Chief executive: John D. Remington
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $15.8 million
2002: $20 million
Employees: 55
Founded: 1951
www.avabuilder.com
Participated and contributed to Outward Bound, March of Dimes, educational programs, youth sports, Youth Haven and numerous charitable organizations.

77. O'Donnell Landscapes (Lee)
Landscape and irrigation
contractors
Chief executive: Albert O'Donnell
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $15.1 million
2002: $20.7 million
Employees: 200
Founded: 1981
More than 300 acres of nurseries in Lee, Collier and Glades counties.

78. Community Bank of Naples (Collier)
Full-service commercial bank
Chief executive: Robert Guididas
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $15 million
2002: $13 million
Employees: 46
Founded: 1996
www.communitybankofnaples.com
Awarded the Economic Development Council of Collier County's excellence in industry award in 2002. More than $250 million in assets.

79. K.A. Wallace (Lee)
Concrete, framing, concrete pumping and crane service
Chief executive: Kenneth A. Wallace
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $13.1 million
2002: $23 million
Employees: 120
Founded: 1994
www.kawallaceinc.com
Residential and commercial concrete and masonry contractors.

80. Unified Marine Distributions (Collier)
Manufacturer and developer of marine, dive and trailer accessories
Chief executive: David Nirenberg
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $12.5 million
2002: $19 million
Employees: 24
Founded: 1984
www.seasense.com
Accessories sold in Wal-Mart, Kmart, Overtons, Auto Zone, West Marine, BoatU.S., Boater's World, Hammacher Schlemmer, Northern Tool and other dealers worldwide.

81. American Farms (Collier)
Wholesale grower and distributor of annual and perennial plants
Chief executive: Christine Raber Somoza
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $12 million
2002: $12 million
Employees: 165
Founded: 1991
www.american-farms.com
Received Wal-Mart's "Supplier Award of Excellence" for third quarter of 2003.
82. Worthington Communities (Lee)
Real estate developer and builder
Chief executive: Jeff Darragh
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $12 million
2002: $47.7 million
Employees: 110
Founded: 1989
worthingtoncommunities.com
Built and developed country club communities including Worthington, Lexington and Vanderbilt country clubs. Currently developing Renaissance, a golf course community in south Fort Myers.

83. Bob Dean Supply (Lee)
Industrial supply-power transmission pumps and steel sales
Chief executive: Robert S. Dean Jr.
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $10.9 million
2002: $10.5 million
Employees: 72
Founded: 1946
www.deansupply.com
Employees have a combined total of more than 300 years of sales and engineering experience.

84. Bancshares of Florida (Collier)
Community banking and investment management
Chief executive: Michael McMullan
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $10.2 million
2002: N/A
Employees: 83
Founded: 1999
www.bankofflorida.com

85. Gulfshore Insurance (Collier)
Chief executive: Brad Havemeier
Gross annual revenue:
2003: $10 million-plus
2002: N/A
Employees: 75
Founded: 1970
www.gulfshoreinsurance.com

Honored in 2003 by Rough Notes Company as the national marketing agency of July. One of three finalists for the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award. Awarded the national APPEX Pinnacle Award by the Marsh-Berry organization for the best overall agency performace. Strong supporter of The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event, raising over $18,000 in 2004.