Case Studies July 2014

Since 1983, Kerioth Corporation (Kerioth) has filled a unique role in the commercial real estate market. Not only is the Mississippi-based firm a full service real estate developer, Kerioth also builds, owns and manages properties, providing related services for tenants, property owners and real estate professionals across the country. “Few provide this full scope of […]

Earl Dudley and E. Phil Harris founded Earl Dudley Inc. (EDI) in 1938, providing repair services for surveying equipment. For more than 75 years, the company has grown and diversified. Despite the changes in the business, the current team continues to embrace a strong set of core values. John Dudley, Earl’s son and current president […]

Cruz Contractors LLC (CRUZ) is a member-owned and -operated heavy construction contractor based in Holmdel, N.J. Founded in 1951 by Evaristo Cruz Sr., CRUZ is in its third generation of family ownership. The company’s current ownership is in the hands of two of the founder’s children, Maria G. Clemente and Licinio “Lee” Cruz, managing member, […]

Comfort Systems USA Southeast (CSSE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA, a national company with 36 companies under the corporate umbrella. Across the country, clients have come to expect a high level of quality and professionalism from Comfort Systems USA’s partners. These businesses are leaders in the industry for the installation and service […]

In 2007, John Isaacson founded Cochise Tech & Electric LLC (CTE) with sons Jonathan and Philip. John and his sons built the business with years of experience in the construction industry. The family also owns a custom home building company, and as electrical contractors, serves several regional builders in the area. Despite starting in a […]

Cherry Hill Construction Inc. (CHC) is a family-owned and -operated construction business based in North Branford, Conn. Ivan Sachs founded the company in 1974; CHC is approaching its 40-year anniversary in April 2014. The Sachs family has a long history in construction. Ivan began his career with his father and brothers, performing excavations and commercial […]

Marshall Gurley Sr. founded Centurion Construction Company Inc. (Centurion) in 1980 with a simple goal: provide high-quality construction services on time and under budget. For nearly 35 years, the business has maintained these standards. Gurley, still CEO of the business, has built a strong team led by Matt Riggs, president of Centurion, and Gary Wright, […]

For the better part of a century, Central Roofing Company (CRC) has been the trusted source for full-service commercial roofing, from complex historical restorations to federal buildings and even the Minnesota Zoo. “Our service department, with 18 trucks, is the key part of our success,” shares Gerry Ann Stock, CEO of CRC. Based in Minneapolis, […]

Casalinova Development Group (CDG) and Building Solutions Group (BSF) are part of the multifaceted construction group, Building Solutions, based in Oxford, Maine. Founded in 1992, Building Solutions has been involved in a diverse range of commercial and industrial projects. The three founders, Joe Casalinova, Brian O’Donnell and Joy Siegel, came from diverse backgrounds. Together, their […]

Sometimes an individual picks their career, and other times the career picks them. For Pat Naff, president of CDC Unlimited (CDC), his career journey falls further into the latter option. A good thing, too, because one random chance of luck led Naff to eventually found CDC, a hugely successful Houston-based wastewater concrete restoration company with […]