Bulldog 100
Bulldog 100 celebrates the fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni.
What makes a Bulldog 100 business?
Bulldog 100 Selection Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 Bulldog 100, businesses must meet the following requirements:
- Been in business since January 2021.
- Have verifiable revenues of $250,000 or more in the calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Operate in a manner consistent with the Pillars of the Arch and in keeping with the values and image of the University of Georgia.
In addition, the business must meet one or more of the below to be eligible. A former UGA student:
- Must have founded the company and been active as a member of the most senior management team from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Must have owned 50% or more of the company from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Must have served as the company’s chief executive (for example chairman, CEO, president, or managing partner) from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Companies will be ranked based on the compounded annual growth rate for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. All qualified businesses, regardless of location, are encouraged to participate.
How to Nominate a Bulldog 100 Business
Nominations for the 2026 Bulldog 100 are open through July 31. Nominate a deserving bulldog-owned or -led business today!
Bulldog 100 Selection Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 Bulldog 100, businesses must meet the following requirements:
- Been in business since January 2021.
- Have verifiable revenues of $250,000 or more in the calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Operate in a manner consistent with the Pillars of the Arch and in keeping with the values and image of the University of Georgia.
In addition, the business must meet one or more of the below to be eligible. A former UGA student:
- Must have founded the company and been active as a member of the most senior management team from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Must have owned 50% or more of the company from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Must have served as the company’s chief executive (for example chairman, CEO, president, or managing partner) from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Companies will be ranked based on the compounded annual growth rate for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. All qualified businesses, regardless of location, are encouraged to participate.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 BULLDOG 100
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Alexander & Alexander Attorneys at Law
A personal injury law firm
Barnwell, SC
Honorees:
- William Alexander (JD ’16)
- Carson Alexander (JD ’17)
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AmeriPro Health, LLC
Top-tier emergency care through mobile medical transport
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Larry Richardson (MBA ’18)
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Arch Legacy Firm, LLC
Estate planning for families and businesses
Watkinsville, GA
Honorees:
- Patricia Butcher (AB ’10)
- Stephanie Streer (AB ’04)
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Baddies Burger House
Homemade smash-burgers for the Athens community
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Joe Nedza (BBA ’16)
- Madison Nedza (AB ’19)
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Beach Building Products Inc.
Providing interior building materials for Northeast Florida homes
Jacksonville, FL
Honorees:
- Mason Third (BSFR ’98)
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Beck’s Contracting, LLC
Family-owned exterior remodeling company
Bogart, GA
Honorees:
- Casey Beck (BS ’12)
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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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Biscuit Belly
Classic Southern biscuits with a twist
Louisville, KY
Honorees:
- Chad Coulter (PHARMD ’08)
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BlueBear Solutions
A litigation technology service company
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Scott Russell (BBA ’00)
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Branch Partners
Wealth management and financial strategy firm
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Patrick Lawson (BBA ’09)
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Burke Stelling Group, LLC
Strategic advisor to community banks
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Drew Stelling (BBA ’10)
- Jon Burke (BBA ’69)
- Adam Gardner (BBA ’16)
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C. Terry Hunt Industries Inc.
Southeastern-based industrial contractor
Valdosta, GA
Honorees:
- Charles Hunt (BSAE ’69, MS ’73)
- Joel Hunt (BSAE ’99)
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Catherine Denham Travel
Travel agency crafting bespoke global journeys
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Catherine Klein Denham (ABJ ’05)
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Coastal Drug Company
A rural pharmacy and health care provider
Midway, GA
Honorees:
- Ben Ross (PHARMD ’08)
- Mary Nagel (PHARMD ’16)
- Mona Patel (BSA ’11)
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Coastal Greenery
Commercial landscape service
Brunswick, GA
Honorees:
- Jeffrey Johns (BLA ’92)
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Conger & Smith, LLC
Property, planning, and compliance law firm
Bainbridge, GA
Honorees:
- Greg Smith (BBA ’05, JD ’09)
- Maggie Rentz Smith (JD ’06)
- Bryant Thomas Conger (AB ’77, JD ’80)
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Cruise Planners
Travel planning agency for cruise getaways
Madison, AL
Honorees:
- Isaiah Banks (MBA ’15)
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Daniel Long Agency Inc.
Providing a broad range of insurance options
Statesboro, Georgia
Honorees:
- Daniel Long (AB ’04)
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Data Science Connect
Platform connecting global AI and data professionals
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Brian Mink (AB ’11)
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Dearth Law, LLC
Law firm planning for families’ futures
Alpharetta, GA
Honorees:
- Marc Dearth (BBA ’01)
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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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DF International Group
Technology provider for asset and vehicle tracking
Weston, FL
Honorees:
- Diego Arteaga (AB ’85)
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Ellsworth Cleaning & Facility Services
A sustainable cleaning service
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Michael Vestal (AB ’03)
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enewton
A jewelry and lifestyle brand
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Elizabeth Newton (ABJ ’99)
- Rebecca Nixon (BBA ’97)
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Event Management Technologies, LLC
A full-service conference management group
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- David Mook (AB ’91)
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FirstPage Marketing
A digital marketing agency
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- Erica Palmisano (BSA ’04)
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FranBridge Consulting
The ‘Non-Food’ franchise brokerage firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Jon Ostenson (BBA ’02, MBA ’06)
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Georgia Boy Properties, LLC
North Georgia-based commercial real estate firm
Monroe, GA
Honorees:
- Corey Arnold (BBA ’01)
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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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Helping Mamas Inc.
Organization providing maternal and infant products to families in need
Norcross, GA
Honorees:
- Jamie Lackey (MSW ’02)
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Hess Media Inc.
Media agency developing nationwide strategic campaigns
Gallatin, TN
Honorees:
- Jennifer Hess (AB ’94)
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Historic Athens
Preserving Athens’ historic neighborhoods and landmarks
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Tommy Valentine (AB ’10, MPA ’15, PHD ’24)
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I Buy All Shoes
Online shoe reseller
Alpharetta, GA
Honorees:
- Tyler Boerema (BBA ’24)
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ImagineX
Technology firm building AI-powered enterprise solutions
Sandy Springs, GA
Honorees:
- Shaun Bank (BBA ’01)
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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 firm
Newnan, GA
Honorees:
- Ryan Brown (AB ’14)
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Jacobs Land Management, LLC
Landscape Contractor offering design, installation and maintenance services
Augusta, GA
Honorees:
- James Jacobs (BLA ’06)
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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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Kairos Government Affairs
Helping shape North Carolina legislation
Raleigh, NC
Honorees:
- Betsy McCorkle (BSES ’08)
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KBH Industrial
An energy industry professional services firm
Smyrna, GA
Honorees:
- Tarun Ganeriwal (MBA ’09)
- Kyle Ganeriwal (BBA ’20)
- Kasey Kramer (BBA ’19, BBA ’19)
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Keystone Land Surveying
Land surveying company serving Metro Atlanta
Lawrenceville, GA
Honorees:
- Alex Carey (BSCE ’18)
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King’s Pharmacy
A patient-centric pharmacy
Blairsville, GA
Honorees:
- Dorris Hyer (PHARMD ’12)
- John Hyer (PHARMD ’12)
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Lakeside Tree Experts, LLC
Tree service company specializing in safe removal and land clearing
Hartwell, GA
Honorees:
- Mark Boy (BBA ’20)
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Latitude Seafood Co.
Seafood spot crafting coastal flavors
Midlothian, VA
Honorees:
- Kevin Grubbs (BBA ’21)
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Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers
Personal injury law firm serving Georgia and South Carolina
Augusta, GA
Honorees:
- Leland Malchow (BBA ’82)
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Manly Shipley LLP
Savannah-based personal injury law firm
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- John Manly (AB ’04, AB ’04, JD ’08)
- Jim Shipley (BBA ’97)
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Marion Body Works Inc.
Custom truck body manufacturer
Marion, WI
Honorees:
- Kevin Ignacio (BSED ’14, BBA ’14)
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Marlin Construction Partners Inc.
A commercial general contractor
Lake City, FL
Honorees:
- Todd Smith (BSAE ’05)
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Marlow Landscape Services
Family-owned landscaping company
Cumming, GA
Honorees:
- Parker Marlow (BBA ’20, BBA ’20)
- Payton Marlow (BBA ’23)
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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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Mary Sells Atlanta
Real estate advisor serving Metro Atlanta
Marietta, GA
Honorees:
- Mary McMath (BSFCS ’05)
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Matthews Motors
Commercial truck dealer offering sales, service, parts, and custom builds
Augusta, GA
Honorees:
- Aaron Matthews (BBA ’10)
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Merit Partners
Luxury car dealer specializing in collector cars
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Robert Strange (AB ’93)
- Jonathan Hull (BBA ’10)
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Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward – The Thumbs Up Guys
South Carolina personal injury lawyers
North Charleston, SC
Honorees:
- Jeffrey Ward (BS ’09)
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Murray Osorio
A national full-service immigration law firm
Fairfax, VA
Honorees:
- Brian Murray (AB ’03)
- Benjamin Osorio (AB ’04, JD ’11)
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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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Pathwise CPA Group
A strategic tax and financial advisory practice
Watkinsville, GA
Honorees:
- David Miller (BBA ’11, MACC ’12)
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PinDot Media
Delivering qualified leads through targeted marketing
Roswell, GA
Honorees:
- David Cogdell (ABJ ’76, MA ’83)
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Pittman and Greer Engineering
Civil engineering firm supporting Georgia land projects
Watkinsville, GA
Honorees:
- Frank Pittman (BSAE ’98)
- Justin Greer (BLA ’05)
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Porter Steel Inc.
Building structural steel with precision
Lilburn, GA
Honorees:
- Cole Porter (AB ’10)
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Rebel Raw
An all-natural raw pet food provider
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Tina Manwiller (MBA ’03)
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ResiBuilt
Residential construction firm developing affordable communities in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- C. Jay Byce (BBA ’98)
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Richardson Law, LLC
Workers’ compensation law firm serving Georgia
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Veronica Richardson (BBA ’02, JD ’06)
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RichLife Advisors
Retirement planning firm with a focus on purpose-driven retirement
Gainesville, GA
Honorees:
- Beau Henderson (AB ’03)
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Rise Property Group
A boutique commercial real estate firm serving Atlanta and beyond
Marietta, GA
Honorees:
- Jason Chaliff (BBA ’10)
- Jared Siegel (BBA ’20)
- Josh Yao (BBA ’20)
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Robin Burnett Design
A full-service interior design studio
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Robin Burnett (ABJ ’99, BSFCS ’00)
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Rugged Road
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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Scarbor Land Planning, LLC
Offering turnkey site development solutions
Tifton, GA
Honorees:
- Chad Scarbor (BSAE ’03)
- Kelly Scarbor (MED ’02)
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Scena
Leader in 3D capture services for real estate, construction, and commercial spaces
Marietta, GA
Honorees:
- Troy Rushing (BBA ’98)
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Scotland Wright Associates
A commercial real estate brokerage, construction management, and investment services firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Michael Tucker (AB ’09)
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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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Shore Coaching
A professional coaching company
Athens, GA
Honorees:
- Holly Ward (BSED ’87, MED ’95, PHD ’03)
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Shuma Sports
A provider of team sports uniforms, equipment, spirit wear, corporate apparel, and promotional items
Lawrenceville, GA
Honorees:
- Jordan Shumate (BBA ’12)
- Zach Shumate (BBA ’14)
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SlicedHealth
An AI-powered revenue intelligence platform for community hospitals and specialty physician practices
Woodstock, GA
Honorees:
- Reed Liggin (BSPH ’94)
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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 Luxury Homes
Building custom lakefront residences
Greensboro, GA
Honorees:
- Kevin Aycock (AB ’02, MBA ’15)
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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
Atlanta, GA
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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Starface
Skincare brand offering playful, effective acne products
New York, NY
Honorees:
- Brian Bordainick (AB ’07, BSED ’07)
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Stratus Property Group
Full-service commercial real estate brokerage with a national reach
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Jeff Koon (BBA ’05)
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Tailfin Marketing
Brand and marketing agency delivering insights, strategy, and creative
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Greg Abel (ABJ ’95)
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Technology Pathfinders Consulting, LLC
Cloud infrastructure and engineering firm
Alpharetta, GA
Honorees:
- Kevin Herrin (M ’93)
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Texga Farms
A direct-to-consumer beef provider
Clarkesville, GA
Honorees:
- Caroline Lewallen (BSA ’11)
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The Abundant Life Institute Inc.
Faith-based counseling for healing and growth
Winder, GA
Honorees:
- Betsy Mejias (MSW ’09)
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The Georgia Smile Group
Network of dental practices serving Southeast Georgia
Saint Simons Island, GA
Honorees:
- Zach Powell (BS ’94, BS ’94)
- Elizabeth Powell (BBA ’95)
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The King Firm, LLC
Georgia-based personal injury law firm
Tifton, GA
Honorees:
- J.L. King II (JD ’05)
- Ben Hancock (BSA ’19, JD ’22)
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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 Whole Tooth
Comprehensive care dental practice
Dunwoody, GA
Honorees:
- Jason Bongiovi (BS ’01)
- Ashley Starnes (BS ’00)
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Tioga Capital
A private real estate investment firm
Atlanta, GA
Honorees:
- Paxton Griffin (BBA ’05)
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Toler Law, LLC
Residential and commercial real estate law firm
Savannah, GA
Honorees:
- Matthew Toler (AB ’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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Vertical Earth Inc.
A civil construction contractor
Cumming, GA
Honorees:
- Brett Johnson (M ’99)
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Weezie Inc.
Offering elevated bath essentials with Southern charm
Austell, GA
Honorees:
- Liz Eichholz (BFA ’12)
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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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Williams Teusink
Atlanta attorneys for real estate, business and government
Decatur, GA
Honorees:
- Eric Teusink (AB ’03, AB ’03)
- R. Lawton Jordan (JD ’00)
- David Metzger (BBA ’02)
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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 ’95)
- Stuart English Watson (ABJ ’97)
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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)
What makes a Bulldog 100 business?
Bulldog 100 Selection Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 Bulldog 100, businesses must meet the following requirements:
- Been in business since January 2021.
- Have verifiable revenues of $250,000 or more in the calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Operate in a manner consistent with the Pillars of the Arch and in keeping with the values and image of the University of Georgia.
In addition, the business must meet one or more of the below to be eligible. A former UGA student:
- Must have founded the company and been active as a member of the most senior management team from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Must have owned 50% or more of the company from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Must have served as the company’s chief executive (for example chairman, CEO, president, or managing partner) from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Companies will be ranked based on the compounded annual growth rate for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. All qualified businesses, regardless of location, are encouraged to participate.
How to Nominate a Bulldog 100 Business
Nominations for the 2026 Bulldog 100 are open through July 31. Nominate a deserving bulldog-owned or -led business today!
Bulldog 100 Selection Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 Bulldog 100, businesses must meet the following requirements:
- Been in business since January 2021.
- Have verifiable revenues of $250,000 or more in the calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Operate in a manner consistent with the Pillars of the Arch and in keeping with the values and image of the University of Georgia.
In addition, the business must meet one or more of the below to be eligible. A former UGA student:
- Must have founded the company and been active as a member of the most senior management team from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Must have owned 50% or more of the company from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Must have served as the company’s chief executive (for example chairman, CEO, president, or managing partner) from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
- Companies will be ranked based on the compounded annual growth rate for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. All qualified businesses, regardless of location, are encouraged to participate.
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.
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
- 2025: Ben Ross (PHARMD ’08), Clark Drug, Coastal Drug, Ross Drug
In addition, donations to the Michael J. Bryan Bulldog 100 Scholarship Fund will support need-based scholarships for students.
Important Dates
Mid-April, 2025: Nominations open for 2026 Bulldog 100
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
December 2025: 2026 honorees notified and event registration opens
Winter 2026: 2026 Bulldog 100 Celebration
Spring 2026: 2027 Bulldog 100 nominations open
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