Case Studies February 2014

Over the last 37 years, Contempo Ceramic Tile Inc. (Contempo) has become one of the largest distributors of high-quality porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone tile slabs in the Mountain West. The Salt Lake City-based company imports from industry leading global and domestic suppliers, stone quarries and surface designers, delivering the best selection of material […]

In 2009 Richard and Carolyn Taylor founded Champion Electrical Contracting LLC (Champion) as a growing commercial electrical contractor based in Jupiter, Fla. Both Carolyn and Richard grew up in the New York City electrical industry with their respective families; therefore, the duo’s background offers unique insight into the industry, as well as decades of experience. […]

Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) has been serving the energy needs of southern Arizona since 1938. In 2013, as the cooperative celebrates 75 years in business, SSVEC is providing electricity to more than 51,000 services in the region. “We provide electricity that runs everything,” says Jack Blair, chief member services officer for SSVEC. With […]

Adventure Homes LLC (Adventure) was founded in August 2009 by Walter Comer and two partners out of a former Fleetwood plant in Garrett, Ind. “About four-and-a-half years ago, Fleetwood filed bankruptcy,” explains Comer. “We built single-wides and double-wides. The other partners and I stepped in to buy the plant.” The company has since grown to […]

Dennis Humphrey and Craig Boheler founded Capitol Roofing Inc. (Capitol) in 1985 as a small, private roofing contractor in southeast Wyoming. Today, the business has grown to become a mid-sized commercial and residential contractor offering a number of diverse, energy-saving products and services. Capitol employs between 30 and 35 full-time employees, and boasts a 10,500-square-foot […]

While other companies have come and gone over the years, EHRA Inc. (EHRA) has remained. “They say you don’t need an excuse to live in Houston, only a desire to work and a good attitude,” says Brandon Ring, media and marketing director for EHRA. “However, should you go looking for an excuse, how would you […]

Dennis Electric Inc. (DEI) was founded in 1930 by Memphis native R.M. Byrd, originally as Byrd Electric. In 1945, Charles H. Dennis Sr. purchased half the interest in the small electrical business. When R.M. passed away in 1950, Charles Sr. purchased his shares from R.M.’s wife. Over the years, many things have changed at DEI. […]

Charles A. Pickering founded a small electrical company in 1937 as Pickering Electric Company. After more than 75 years, the company has grown substantially and is now in its third generation. Chuck Davis and Charles A. Pickering’s grandson, Chip Pickering, formed Davis, Pickering & Company Inc. (DPC) in 1989, acquiring Pickering Electric’s assets. Chuck served […]

Marketplace Homes (MPH) opened its doors in 2002 as a liaison between homebuilders, buyers and renters. Mike Kalis, current CEO of MPH, currently leads a team of nearly 100, making connections across the country with families looking to move out and sell. The company teams up with partner builders to market homes as part of […]

In 1987, Michael Williams Sr. (Mike Sr.) founded MH Williams Construction Group Inc. (MHW) with the goal of providing leading construction management, general contracting and design-build services to clients in the Southeast United States. For over 25 years, the company has grown steadily by building lasting relationships with customers in a number of sectors. The […]