Meet UGA’s 2026 Bulldog 100

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The University of Georgia announced the 2026 Bulldog 100, a list of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. This class joins a list of over 900 business leaders who have been honored since the program’s first celebration in 2010.

Among this year’s class, businesses are headquartered in 10 states, with 85 of the businesses located in Georgia. In total, 140 alumni, representing industries from health care and engineering to construction and marketing, are being recognized as a part of this year’s list. 

The 2026 fastest-growing businesses, in alphabetical order, include: 

Alexander & Alexander Attorneys at Law, Barnwell, SC 

AmeriPro Health, LLC, Atlanta, GA 

Arch Legacy Firm, LLC, Watkinsville, GA 

Baddies Burger House, Athens, GA 

Beach Building Products Inc., Jacksonville, FL 

Beck’s Contracting, LLC, Bogart, GA 

Big Apple Services Inc., Conyers, GA 

Biscuit Belly, Louisville, KY 

BlueBear Solutions, Atlanta, GA 

Branch Partners, Athens, GA 

Burke Stelling Group, LLC, Atlanta, GA

C. Terry Hunt Industries Inc., Valdosta, GA

Catherine Denham Travel, Athens, GA 

Coastal Drug Company, Midway, GA 

Coastal Greenery, Brunswick, GA 

Conger & Smith, LLC, Bainbridge, GA 

Cruise Planners, Madison, AL 

Daniel Long Agency Inc., Statesboro, GA 

Data Science Connect, Atlanta, GA  

Dearth Law, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 

Dental Claim Support, Savannah, GA 

DF International Group, Weston, FL 

Ellsworth Cleaning & Facility Services, Atlanta, GA 

enewton, Atlanta, GA 

Event Management Technologies, LLC, Atlanta, GA 

FirstPage Marketing, Savannah, GA 

FranBridge Consulting, Atlanta, GA 

Georgia Boy Properties, LLC, Monroe, GA 

Good Dog Veterinary Care, Marietta, GA 

Helping Mamas Inc., Norcross, GA 

Hess Media Inc., Gallatin, TN 

Historic Athens, Athens, GA 

I Buy All Shoes, Alpharetta, GA  

ImagineX, Sandy Springs, GA 

Intown Golf Club, Atlanta, GA

J. Ryan Brown Law, LLC, Newnan, GA

Jacobs Land Management, LLC, Augusta, GA 

Joe Powell & Associates, Alpharetta, GA 

Joe Powell Services Inc., Alpharetta, GA 

Kairos Government Affairs, Raleigh, NC 

KBH Industrial, Smyrna, GA 

Keystone Land Surveying, Lawrenceville, GA 

King’s Pharmacy, Blairsville, GA 

Lakeside Tree Experts, LLC, Hartwell, GA 

Latitude Seafood Co., Midlothian, VA 

Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers, Augusta, GA 

Manly Shipley LLP, Savannah, GA 

Marion Body Works Inc., Marion, WI 

Marlin Construction Partners Inc., Lake City, FL 

Marlow Landscape Services, Cumming, GA  

Martin CPA, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 

Mary Sells Atlanta, Marietta, GA 

Matthews Motors, Augusta, GA 

Merit Partners, Atlanta, GA 

Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward – The Thumbs Up Guys, North Charleston, SC 

Murray Osorio, Fairfax, VA 

NXG Studio, North Palm Beach, FL 

Pathwise CPA Group, Watkinsville, GA 

PinDot Media, Roswell, GA 

Pittman and Greer Engineering, Watkinsville, GA  

Porter Steel Inc., Lilburn, GA 

Rebel Raw, Atlanta, GA 

ResiBuilt, Atlanta, GA 

Richardson Law, LLC, Atlanta, GA 

RichLife Advisors, Gainesville, GA 

Rise Property Group, Marietta, GA 

Robin Burnett Design, Athens, GA 

Rugged Road, Norcross, GA 

Ryals Brothers, LLC, Lula, GA 

Scarbor Land Planning, LLC, Tifton, GA 

Scena, Marietta, GA 

Scotland Wright Associates, Atlanta, GA  

ServeScape, Chamblee, GA 

Shore Coaching, Athens, GA 

Shuma Sports, Lawrenceville, GA 

SlicedHealth, Woodstock, GA 

Southern Commercial Roof Tech, LLC, Norcross, GA 

Southern Luxury Homes, Greensboro, GA 

Southern Reins Logistics, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 

Stable Kernel, Atlanta, GA  

Stable Waters Financial, Athens, GA 

Starface, New York, NY 

Stratus Property Group, Atlanta, GA 

Tailfin Marketing, Atlanta, GA  

Technology Pathfinders Consulting, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 

teXga Farms, Clarkesville, GA 

The Abundant Life Institute Inc., Winder, GA 

The Georgia Smile Group, St. Simons Island, GA  

The King Firm, LLC, Tifton, GA  

The Live Oak Insurance Agency, St. Simons Island, GA 

The Whole Tooth, Dunwoody, GA 

Tioga Capital, Atlanta, GA 

Toler Law, LLC, Savannah, GA  

Translation Station, Atlanta, GA 

Vertical Earth Inc., Cumming, GA 

Weezie Inc., Austell, GA  

Whitmire Animal Hospital, Dawsonville, GA 

Williams Teusink, Decatur, GA 

WinGen By Swordpoint Services, Atlanta, GA 

Yonder Yoga, Atlanta, GA 

Each year, Bulldog 100 applicants are measured by their business’s compounded annual growth rate during a three-year period. The Atlanta office of Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, a Bulldog 100 partner since the program began, verified the information submitted by each company. 

“The Bulldog 100 showcases the remarkable vision and resilience of our alumni,” said Corey Dortch (BSA ’03, MED ’05, PHD ’11), president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. “Each honoree embodies the values of innovation, leadership and excellence that define the University of Georgia. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the impact they are making across their communities and industries.” 

The university will host the annual Bulldog 100 Celebration in Athens on Feb. 7, 2026, to celebrate these alumni business leaders and count down the ranked list to reveal the No. 1 fastest-growing business.  

To view the alumni business leaders for each company and learn more about this program, see alumni.uga.edu/b100. 

KBH Industrial named fastest-growing UGA business

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The University of Georgia Alumni Association recognized the fastest-growing companies owned or led by UGA alumni during the Bulldog 100 Celebration on Feb. 21 in the West End Zone of Sanford Stadium. 

The 2025 fastest-growing business, KBH Industrial, is led by Tarun Ganeriwal, president and chief executive officer. Ganeriwal received his Master of Business Administration from the Terry College of Business in 2009.  

KBH Industrial is based in Smyrna, Georgia, and is an energy solutions firm offering professional, architectural, engineering, design and construction services to partners in the energy industry. This is the company’s second time on the Bulldog 100 list. 

Tarun Ganeriwal of KBH Industrial accepts the Bulldog 100 award for 2025’s fastest-growing UGA business.

Rounding out the Bulldog 100 top ten are: 

  1. Ryals Brothers, LLC, Lula, Georgia
  2. Marlin Construction Partners, Lake City, Florida
  3. Southeastern Consulting Services, Inc., Monticello, Georgia
  4. FleetForce Truck Driving Training, Bradenton, Florida
  5. Barnsley Construction Group, Atlanta, Georgia
  6. Ellsworth Cleaning and Facility Services, Atlanta, Georgia
  7. SlicedHealth, Woodstock, Georgia
  8. Awesome, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
  9. FranBridge Consulting, Atlanta, Georgia

“We are so excited to celebrate this exceptional class of honorees, who represent the Bulldog spirit throughout a variety of industries and across multiple states,” said Lee Zell, president of the UGA Alumni Association. “Over the years, we have been proud to welcome these Bulldogs back to campus and celebrate the impact they continue to have on campus and in their communities.” 

The Bulldog 100 companies were ranked solely based on their three-year compounded annual growth rates. The Atlanta office of Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors — a Bulldog 100 partner since the program began in 2009 — verifies the information submitted by each company and determines the ranked list. In total, revenues for companies in the 2025 Bulldog 100 grew by 136 percent from 2021-2023, showcasing tremendous economic impact and steady growth. 

In this year’s class, businesses are headquartered in a total of 8 states, with 88 of the businesses located in the state of Georgia. In total, 145 alumni representing over a dozen industries, including legal, advertising, transportation, and farming, were recognized. 

Ben Ross accepts the Michael J. Bryan Bulldog 100 award from Bryan’s family and UGA Alumni president Lee Zell at the 2025 Bulldog 100 Celebration.

The annual Michael J. Bryan Award was presented during the Feb. 21 event. The award, named for the co-founder and managing partner of Vino Venue and Atlanta Wine School who passed away in 2017 from cancer, recognizes a returning Bulldog 100 honoree who demonstrates the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to UGA that was Bryan’s hallmark. This year’s recipient was Ben Ross, the lead pharmacist and majority partner in Ross Drug, Coastal Drug Company, and Clark Drug Company, all independent pharmacies based throughout southeastern Georgia. 

To view the complete list of 2025 Bulldog 100 businesses, visit alumni.uga.edu/b100.   

Nominations for the 2026 Bulldog 100 will open in April. 

University of Georgia celebrates 15 years of Bulldog 100

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The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors. 

Among this year’s class, businesses are headquartered in a total of eight states, with 87 of the businesses located in the state of Georgia. In total, 142 alumni representing over two dozen industries, including construction, pharmaceuticals, software, and entertainment, are being recognized as a part of this year’s list. 

This year’s fastest-growing businesses, in alphabetical order, include: 

Accelerated Leadership Group, LLC, Atlanta, GA 

Alexander & Alexander Attorneys at Law, Barnwell, SC 

Anchors Marina, Eatonton, GA 

Architectural Fountains & Pools Inc., Atlanta, GA 

ASW Distillery, Atlanta, GA 

Awesome Inc, Atlanta, GA 

Barnsley Construction Group, Atlanta, GA 

Bay Point Advisors, Atlanta, GA 

BDI DataLynk, Ball Ground, GA 

Big Apple Services Inc., Conyers, GA 

Biren Patel Engineering, Macon, GA 

BlueBear Solutions, Atlanta, GA 

BrokerHunter, Cumming, GA 

Buckhead Beans, Marietta, GA 

Builder’s Specialty Contractors, Boynton Beach, FL 

Capital Real Estate Group, Atlanta, GA 

Carl R. Varnedoe, LLC, Savannah, GA 

Certified Clean Care, Watkinsville, GA 

CIG Consulting, Decatur, GA 

Clark Drug Company, Waynesboro, GA 

Classic City Consulting, Snellville, GA 

Coastal Drug Company, Midway, GA 

Cruise Planners, Madison, AL 

Dental Claim Support, Savannah, GA 

Detritus, LLC, Savannah, GA 

Eagle Christian Tours, Rome, GA 

Ellsworth Cleaning & Facility Services, Atlanta, GA 

enewton design, Atlanta, GA 

Erica Davis Lowcountry, Savannah, GA 

Extra Special People, Watkinsville, GA 

FI Navigator Corporation, Atlanta, GA 

FinQuery, Atlanta, GA 

FirstPage Marketing, Savannah, GA 

FleetForce Truck Driver Training, Bradenton, FL 

FranBridge Consulting, Atlanta, GA 

Friendly City Pharmacy, Tifton, GA 

FTM Travel, Brentwood, TN 

Full Circle Coverage, Cartersville, GA 

Golden Isles Pharmacy, Brunswick, GA 

Good Dog Veterinary Care, Marietta, GA 

Infinite Agave, Atlanta, GA 

Intown Golf Club, Atlanta, GA

J. Ryan Brown Law, LLC, Newnan, GA

Jaffe Family Law, LLC, Atlanta, GA 

Jetset World Travel, Atlanta, GA 

Joe Powell & Associates, Alpharetta, GA 

Joe Powell Services Inc., Alpharetta, GA 

KBH Industrial, Smyrna, GA 

Kempt Men’s Shop, Athens, GA 

Kingfish Pest Control, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 

King’s Hometown Pharmacy, Blairsville, GA 

Lake Pine Animal Hospital, Apex, NC 

LiteWorks Window & Door, Marietta, GA 

Marlin Construction Partners Inc., Lake City, FL 

Martin CPA, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 

Milestone Construction, LLC, Athens, GA 

Moore Civil Consulting Inc., Perry, GA 

Morris Hardwood Distribution, Savannah, GA 

Murray Osorio, PLLC, Fairfax, VA 

Nimmons Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers, Augusta, GA 

NXG Studio, North Palm Beach, FL 

Onward Reserve, Atlanta, GA 

Pace Lighting & Home, Savannah, GA 

Pandev Law, LLC, New York, NY 

Pathwise CPA Group, Watkinsville, GA 

Puppy Haven, Sandy Springs, GA 

Rebel Raw, Atlanta, GA 

risk3sixty, Roswell, GA 

Roam, Atlanta, GA 

Root Design Studio, Atlanta, GA 

Ross Drug, Sylvania, GA 

Rugged Road Outdoors, Norcross, GA 

Ryals Brothers, LLC, Lula, GA 

Savannah Drywall Supply, Pooler, GA 

Scott Construction, LLC, Macon, GA 

SDA CPA Group, P.C., Dunwoody, GA 

ServeScape, Chamblee, GA 

Shuma Sports, Lawrenceville, GA 

Siegel Construction & Design, LLC, Atlanta, GA 

SlicedHealth, Woodstock, GA 

Southeast Aquariums, Buford, GA 

Southeastern Consulting Services Inc., Monticello, GA 

Southern Commercial Roof Tech, LLC, Norcross, GA 

Southern Reins Logistics, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 

Stable Kernel, Atlanta, GA 

Stable Waters Financial, Athens, GA 

Surcheros Fresh Mex, Alpharetta, GA 

SynerGrx, Atlanta, GA 

Telecom Innovations, Athens, GA 

teXga Farms, Clarkesville, GA 

The Barnes Law Office, LLC, Atlanta, GA 

The Live Oak Insurance Agency, Saint Simons Island, GA 

The Sign Brothers, Bogart, GA 

Tioga Capital, Atlanta, GA 

Translation Station, Atlanta, GA 

Whitmire Animal Hospital, Dawsonville, GA 

WinGen By Swordpoint Services, Atlanta, GA 

Womack Custom Homes, Cartersville, GA 

Yancey Wire & Cable, Fairburn, GA 

Yonder Yoga, Atlanta, GA 

Each year, Bulldog 100 applicants are measured by their business’ compounded annual growth rate during a three-year period. The Atlanta office of Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, a Bulldog 100 partner since the program began in 2009, verified the information submitted by each company. 

“These alumni represent the entrepreneurial spirit and drive that is intrinsic to every Georgia Bulldog,” said Adam Roell, executive director of alumni relations at UGA. “We are so proud to celebrate all their hard work and to honor them as leaders and innovators of their industries.” 

The university will host the annual Bulldog 100 Celebration in Athens on Feb. 21, 2025, to celebrate these alumni business leaders and count down the ranked list to reveal the No. 1 fastest-growing business.