To the risk-takers, entrepreneurs and culture-shapers. We see you.
Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 BULLDOG 100
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Accelerated Leadership Group, LLC
A leadership consulting agency
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Laura Soscia (BS ’89)
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Alexander & Alexander Attorneys at Law
A personal injury law firm
Barnwell, SC
Honorees:
- Carson Alexander (JD ’17)
- Wil Alexander (JD ’16)
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Anchors Marina
A full-service marina
Eatonton, GA
Honorees:
- Lauren King Sprayberry (BBA ’04)
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Architectural Fountains & Pools Inc.
A commercial swimming pool contractor
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Thomas Beckwith (M ’95)
- Kimberly Beckwith (M ’97)
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ASW Distillery
An independently owned craft distillery
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Jim Chasteen (BBA ’98)
- Charlie Thompson (AB ’99, JD ’03, MBA ’03)
- Kelly Chasteen (BSED ’00)
- Justin Manglitz (BBA ’04)
- Chad Ralston (BBA ’08)
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Awesome Inc
An Atlanta-based animation studio
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Ashley Kohler (ABJ ’96)
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Barnsley Construction Group
A commercial construction company
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Robert Schulten (MBA ’15)
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Bay Point Advisors
An investment advisory firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Charles Andros (BBA ’95)
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BDI DataLynk
A workforce development training provider
Ball Ground, GA
Honorees:
- Jessica Pittard (BBA ’11)
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Big Apple Services Inc.
Road and parking lot installation and maintenance services
Conyers, GA
Honorees:
- Josh Cagliani (ABJ ’09, MED ’10)
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Biren Patel Engineering
Expert energy engineering consultants
Macon, GA
Honorees:
- Biren Patel (MBA ’12)
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BlueBear Solutions
A litigation technology service company
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Scott Russell (BBA ’00)
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BrokerHunter
A financial talent recruitment agency
Cumming, GA
Honorees:
- Jeff Testerman (AB ’97)
- David Testerman (AB ’95)
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Buckhead Beans
An artisan coffee and tea delivery service for offices in Atlanta
Marietta, GA
Honorees:
- Jeff Ramsey (BBA ’95)
- Matthew Ades (AB ’94, MED ’96)
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Builder’s Specialty Contractors
A commercial building supply provider
Boynton Beach, FL
Honorees:
- Scott Fiske (AB ’93)
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Capital Real Estate Group
A real estate consulting and brokerage firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- John Thornton (BBA ’05)
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Carl R. Varnedoe, LLC
A personal injury law firm
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- Carl Varnedoe (BBA ’99)
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Certified Clean Care
Expert cleaners specializing in carpets, rugs, tile & grout, hardwoods, and more
Watkinsville, GA
Honorees:
- Jared Reeves (BBA ’12)
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CIG Consulting
A commercial real estate management firm
Decatur, GA
Honorees:
- Chuck Richardson (BLA ’02)
- Adam Powell (BBA ’04)
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Clark Drug Company
A holistic health pharmacy
Waynesboro, GA
Honorees:
- Starr Clark (BSPH ’87)
- Ben Ross (PHARMD ’08)
- Mary Nagel (PHARMD ’16)
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Classic City Consulting
A web-first digital marketing team
Snellville, GA
Honorees:
- Chris LaFay (BBA ’11)
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Coastal Drug Company
A rural pharmacy and health care provider
Midway, GA
Honorees:
- Mary Nagel (PHARMD ’16)
- Ben Ross (PHARMD ’08)
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Cruise Planners
A travel planning agency
Madison, AL
Honorees:
- Isaiah Banks (MBA ’15)
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Dental Claim Support
Business-to-business dental service provider
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- Davy Clay (BBA ’08)
- Ryan DeLettre (BSFCS ’06)
- Josh Smith (BBA ’09)
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Detritus, LLC
Waste hauling and portable sanitation experts
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- Sean Dane-Kellogg (BBA ’11)
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Eagle Christian Tours
A chartered motorcoach company
Rome, GA
Honorees:
- Carson Roes (BBA ’15)
- Elizabeth Roes (BSFCS ’16)
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Ellsworth Cleaning & Facility Services
A sustainable cleaning service
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Michael Vestal (AB ’03)
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enewton design
A jewelry and lifestyle brand
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Elizabeth Newton (ABJ ’99)
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Erica Davis Lowcountry
A restaurant and caterer focused on Southern coastal cuisine
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- Erica Davis (BSED ’99)
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Extra Special People
A beacon of support for people with disabilities and their families
Watkinsville, GA
Honorees:
- Laura Hope Whitaker (BSED ’07, MED ’10)
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FI Navigator Corporation
Banking industry data and analytics company
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Steve Cotton (BBA ’86, MBA ’87)
- Curry Pelot (BBA ’94)
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FinQuery
An accounting and software management firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- George Azih (BBA ’03)
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FirstPage Marketing
A digital marketing agency
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- Erica Palmisano (BSA ’04)
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FleetForce Truck Driving School
A commercial driver training institute
Bradenton, FL
Honorees:
- Tra Williams (BSED ’95)
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FranBridge Consulting
A ‘non-food’ franchise brokerage firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Jon Ostenson (BBA ’02, MBA ’06)
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Friendly City Pharmacy
A veteran-owned local pharmacy
Tifton, GA
Honorees:
- Lucas Brown (PHARMD ’14)
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FTM Travel
A vacation travel agency
Brentwood, TN
Honorees:
- Christy Shadday (BSED ’93)
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Full Circle Coverage
An independent insurance agency
Cartersville, GA
Honorees:
- Cory Phillips (AB ’03)
- Charlie Culverhouse (AB ’04)
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Golden Isles Pharmacy
An independent retail and compounding pharmacy
Brunswick, GA
Honorees:
- Matthew Donato (PHARMD ’14)
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Good Dog Veterinary Care
Georgia’s only all-dog veterinary practice
Marietta, GA
Honorees:
- Patrick Singletary (BSA ’12, DVM ’16)
- Natalie Singletary (BSED ’12)
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Infinite Agave
An agave product design and manufacturing company
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Adam Hirsch (ABJ ’04)
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Intown Golf Club
An Atlanta-based private, social golf club
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Michael Williamson (BBA ’97)
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J. Ryan Brown Law, LLC
A boutique criminal defense and personal injury law firm
Newnan, GA
Honorees:
- Ryan Brown (AB ’14)
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Jaffe Family Law, LLC
An accessible family law firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Adam Jaffe (AB ’96 )
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Jetset World Travel
A global travel agency
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Lindsey Epperly (AB ’11)
- Jeremy Sulek (BBA ’12)
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Joe Powell & Associates
A critical infrastructure supplier and service provider
Alpharetta, GA
Honorees:
- Chad Powell (AB ’98)
- Stephanie Powell (BSED ’94, MED ’97, EDS ’99)
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Joe Powell Services Inc.
A solution-based IT firm
Alpharetta, GA
Honorees:
- Chad Powell (AB ’98)
- Stephanie Powell (BSED ’94, MED ’97, EDS ’99)
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KBH Industrial
An energy industry professional services firm
Smyrna, GA
Honorees:
- Tarun Ganeriwal (MBA ’09)
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Kempt Men’s Shop
A modern men’s clothing store
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Ryder Chosewood (BSFCS ’17)
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Kingfish Pest Control
Expert termite, pest and wildlife control providers
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Honorees:
- Brian Lunsford (AB ’02)
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King’s Hometown Pharmacy
A patient-centric pharmacy
Blairsville, GA
Honorees:
- John Hyer (PHARMD ’12)
- Dorris Hyer (PHARMD ’12)
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Lake Pine Animal Hospital
A full-service animal hospital
Apex, NC
Honorees:
- Jody Katz (DVM ’92)
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LiteWorks Window & Door
A premium window and door retailer
Marietta, GA
Honorees:
- Scott Barr (AB ’87)
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Marlin Construction Partners Inc.
A commercial general contractor
Lake City, FL
Honorees:
- Todd Smith (BSAE ’05)
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Martin CPA
A small business-focused certified public accounting firm
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Honorees:
- Richard Martin (BBA ’89)
- Rose Marie Martin (AB ’89)
- Jeff Martin (AB ’87)
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Milestone Construction, LLC
A commercial contracting company
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Sam McElreath (BS ’03)
- Miles Dunstan (M ’05)
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Moore Civil Consulting Inc.
A civil engineering consulting firm
Perry, GA
Honorees:
- Robert Moore (BSAE ’04)
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Morris Hardwood Distribution
A hardwood flooring distributor
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- Joshua Morris (BSFCS ’06)
- Kevyn Morris (BSFCS ’07)
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Murray Osorio, PLLC
A national full-service immigration law firm
Fairfax, VA
Honorees:
- Brian Murray (AB ’03)
- Benjamin Osorio (AB ’04, JD ’11)
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Nimmons Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers
A personal injury law firm
Augusta, GA
Honorees:
- Leland Malchow (BBA ’82)
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NXG Studio
A full-service architecture and interior design firm
North Palm Beach, FL
Honorees:
- Melissa Guerra (BSFCS ’98)
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Onward Reserve
A men’s clothing and lifestyle brand
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- T.J. Callaway (BBA ’07)
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Pace Lighting & Home
A leading source for designer lighting, fans, and home décor
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- Lisa Bartlett (AB ’01)
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Pandev Law, LLC
A boutique business and immigration law firm
New York, NY
Honorees:
- Adrian Pandev (JD ’16)
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Pathwise CPA Group
A strategic tax and financial advisory practice
Watkinsville, GA
Honorees:
- David Miller (BBA ’11, MACC ’12)
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Puppy Haven
A dog boarding and grooming service
Sandy Springs, GA
Honorees:
- Michael Dermer (BBA ’10, MACC ’11)
- David Sirzyk (BBA ’10)
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Rebel Raw
An all-natural raw pet food provider
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Tina Lunalover (MBA ’03)
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risk3sixty
A cybersecurity technology and consulting firm
Roswell, GA
Honorees:
- Christian Hyatt (BBA ’10)
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Roam
A workspace rental company
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- David Salyers (BBA ’81)
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Root Design Studio
A boutique landscape architecture firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Michael Kidd (MLA ’01)
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Ross Drug
A full-service independent pharmacy
Sylvania, GA
Honorees:
- Ben Ross (PHARMD ’08)
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Rugged Road Outdoors
An ultralight high performance cooler company
Norcross, GA
Honorees:
- Spencer Sutlive (BSFCS ’20)
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Ryals Brothers, LLC
A stubbornly dependable asphalt and concrete paving company
Lula, GA
Honorees:
- Casey Ryals (MBA ’22)
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Savannah Drywall Supply
Leading drywall suppliers
Pooler, GA
Honorees:
- Amanda Montford (BSED ’01)
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Scott Construction, LLC
A custom home construction company
Macon, GA
Honorees:
- Will Scott (BSFCS ’04)
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SDA CPA Group, P.C.
A CPA firm serving small businesses
Dunwoody, GA
Honorees:
- Stanley Dean (BBA ’85, MACC ’86)
- Kelly Dean (BSHE ’89, MS ’91)
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ServeScape
An online marketplace for growers, homeowners and landscape professionals
Chamblee, GA
Honorees:
- Mario Cambardella (BLA ’06, MEPD ’11, MLA ’13)
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Shuma Sports
A provider of team sports uniforms, equipment, and spirit wear
Lawrenceville, GA
Honorees:
- Zach Shumate (BBA ’14)
- Jordan Shumate (BBA ’12)
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Siegel Construction & Design, LLC
A residential and commercial construction agency
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- David Siegel (BBA ’87)
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SlicedHealth
A cloud-based platform for community hospitals and specialty physician practices
Woodstock, GA
Honorees:
- Reed Liggin (BSPH ’94)
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Southeast Aquariums
Atlanta’s only interior design firm for aquarium displays
Buford, GA
Honorees:
- Raj Shingadia (AB ’01, BS ’03)
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Southeastern Consulting Services Inc.
A full-service forestry consulting and land management firm
Monticello, GA
Honorees:
- Jon Parrish (BSFR ’95)
- Blake McMichael (BSFR ’11)
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Southern Commercial Roof Tech, LLC
A commercial, industrial and government roof system provider
Norcross, GA
Honorees:
- Thomas Vorpahl (MBA ’03)
- Brandon Barron (JD ’99)
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Southern Reins Logistics, LLC
A freight brokerage firm
Alpharetta, GA
Honorees:
- Jake Mathis (BBA ’13)
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Stable Kernel
A custom software developer
Asheville, NC
Honorees:
- Jason Russell (ABJ ’96)
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Stable Waters Financial
A comprehensive financial planning firm
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Katie Waters (BBA ’07)
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Surcheros Fresh Mex
A fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant chain
Alpharetta, GA
Honorees:
- Luke Christian (AB ’01)
- Jamie Hurley (BBA ’98, MACC ’98)
- Jami Horowitz (ABJ ’08)
- Jake Philpotts (AB ’13)
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SynerGrx
Pharmaceutical experts in chronic care management
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Naveed Tharwani (PHARMD ’11)
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Telecom Innovations
A full-service IT provider
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Emily Poole (BSFCS ’00)
- Caroline Patrick (BBA ’01)
- Rebecca Miller (BS ’04, MS ’16)
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teXga Farms
A direct-to-consumer beef provider
Clarkesville, GA
Honorees:
- Caroline Lewallen (BSA ’11)
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The Barnes Law Office, LLC
An all-female personal injury law firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Latasha Barnes (AB ’05, AB ’05)
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The Live Oak Insurance Agency
An independent insurance agency
Saint Simons Island, GA
Honorees:
- Phil Setzer (AB ’09)
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The Sign Brothers
A commercial sign company
Bogart, GA
Honorees:
- Justin Seibert (BSA ’02)
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Tioga Capital
A private real estate investment firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Paxton Griffin (BBA ’05)
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Translation Station
A global translation, interpretation and language services provider
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Lindsey Cambardella (JD ’12)
- Phyllis Stallman (AB ’65)
- Jeremy Stallman (AB ’05, JD ’09)
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Whitmire Animal Hospital
A privately-owned small animal practice
Dawsonville, GA
Honorees:
- Will Gholston (DVM ’11)
- Kristina Gholston (BBA ’11)
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WinGen By Swordpoint Services
A cloud-based technology provider for contractors, home retailers and OEMs
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Zan Banks (AB ’94)
- Stuart Watson (ABJ ’97)
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Womack Custom Homes
A residential construction company
Cartersville, GA
Honorees:
- Matt Womack (BBA ’01)
- Stephen Womack (BSFCS ’05)
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Yancey Wire & Cable
A master distributor of electrical wire and cable
Fairburn, GA
Honorees:
- Richard Yancey (BBA ’87)
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Yonder Yoga
Hot power yoga studios across metro Atlanta, Charlotte and Athens
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Alex Hill (BBA ’10)
- Selby Hill (ABJ ’14)
- Wes Van Dyk (BBA ’12)
Bulldog 100 celebrates Dawgs on top in business.
The Bulldog 100 embody the best of UGA.
These alumni are leading the way in business and building better communities. They are committed to their ideas, innovations and employees. They demonstrate the value of a degree from the birthplace of public higher education in America.
The annual Bulldog 100 Celebration is our chance to recognize the outstanding achievements of these entrepreneurs and change-makers, expand the Bulldog network and inspire one another in a shared pursuit of greatness
Whenever communities are looking for stronger leaders and whenever the world cries out for those who will bring better solutions, the Bulldog 100 are there to answer the call.
Leading and serving. That’s our commitment.
Bulldog 100 Selection Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the 2025 Bulldog 100 will be posted in spring 2024 when nominations open. Questions? Email b100@uga.edu.
How to Nominate a Bulldog 100 Business
Nominations for the 2025 Bulldog 100 will open in spring 2024.
The Michael J. Bryan Award and Scholarship
Michael Bryan (BBA ’89), owner of Vino Venue/Atlanta Wine School and the only business to make the Bulldog 100 list for eight consecutive years, passed away after a long battle with cancer in 2017. The UGA Alumni Association collaborated with his family to create an award and scholarship to honor his memory.
Each year, the Michael J. Bryan Award is given to a returning Bulldog 100 honoree who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and whose business has sustained growth. Past recipients of this award include:
- 2018: Mark Mahoney (BBA ’83), Jackrabbit Technologies
- 2019: Ron Holt (BSA ’97), Two Maids & A Mop
- 2020: Bonneau Ansley (BBA ’99), Ansley Atlanta Real Estate
- 2021: Airee Edwards (AB ’99), Agora Vintage
- 2022: Rodger Breda (BBA ’73), Breda Pest Management
- 2023: Biren Patel (MBA ’12), Biren Patel Engineering
- 2024: Jim Chasteen (BBA ’98), Charlie Thompson (AB ’99, JD ’03, MBA ’03), Kelly Chasteen (BSED ’00), Justin Manglitz (BBA ’04), Chad Ralston (BBA ’08), ASW Distillery
In addition, donations to the Michael J. Bryan Bulldog 100 Scholarship Fund will support need-based scholarships for students.
Important Dates
December 2024: 2025 honorees notified and event registration opens
February 21, 2025: 2025 Bulldog 100 Celebration
Spring 2025: 2026 Bulldog 100 nominations open
July 31, 2025: Nominations close for 2026 Bulldog 100
August 2025: 2026 application process begins
October 2025: 2026 application deadline
October 2025: Financials due to Warren Averett for 2026 application
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