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Companies to Watch 2009


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2009 Companies to Watch Winners
A Packaging Systems LLC
Todd Cannon, president
Current leadership since 2003
Founded: 2003
Location: La Porte
Primary business: manufactures custom packaging equipment
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 31 in 2008; 28 expected in 2009
www.apackaging.com

Aerodyn Engineering Inc.
David Lawrence, president
Current leadership since 2002
Founded: 2002
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: gas-turbine instrumentation and testing
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 31 in 2008; 36 expected in 2009
www.aerodyneng.com

Albanese Confectionery Group Inc.
Scott Albanese, president
Current leadership since 1984
Founded: 1984
Location: Merrillville
Primary business: candy manufacturer
Sites in Indiana: 2
Sites elsewhere: 0
www.albaneseconfectionery.com

Alexin LLC
Thomas Horter, president
Current leadership since 2006
Founded: 2006
Location: Bluffton
Primary business: aluminum recycling
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
www.alexinllc.com

Aptera Software Inc.
TK Herman, president/CEO
Current leadership since 2003
Founded: 2003
Location: Fort Wayne
Primary business: computer software and systems
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 27 in 2008; 30 expected in 2009
www.apterainc.com

Blood Hound Underground
Mark A. Mason, president/CEO
Current leadership since 2000
Founded: 2000
Location: Brownsburg
Primary business: utility locating
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 1
Full-time equivalent employees: 23 in 2008; 26 expected in 2009
www.bhug.com

Bluefish Wireless Management Inc.
Michael G. Browning II, managing director
Current leadership since 2001
Founded: 2001
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: telecommunications
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 7
Full-time equivalent employees: 83 in 2008; 100 expected in 2009
www.bluefishwireless.net

BlueLock LLC
John Qualls, president/ CEO
Current leadership since 2006
Founded: 2006
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: Internet services
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 1
Full-time equivalent employees: 11 in 2008; 20 expected in 2009
www.bluelock.com

Bright Automotive Inc.
John Waters, CEO
Current leadership since 2008
Founded: 2008
Location: Anderson
Primary business: automotive manufacturing
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 20 in 2008; 90 expected in 2009
www.brightautomotive.com

Eagle Adjusting Services Inc.
Mark Swick, CEO
Current leadership since 1999
Founded: 1999
Location: Noblesville
Primary business: financial services and insurance
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 147 in 2008; 176 expected in 2009
www.eagleadjusting.com

EHOB Inc.
James G. Spahn, founder/CEO
Current leadership since 1985
Founded: 1985
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: medical products manufacturer
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
www.ehob.com

eImagine Technology Group Inc.
Joel Russell, president
Current leadership since 1998
Founded: 1998
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: computer software and systems
Sites in Indiana: 2
Sites elsewhere: 1
Full-time equivalent employees: 31 in 2008; 39 expected in 2009
www.thinkETG.com

Electronic Commerce Inc. (ECI)
Jeffrey M. Lacy, president/CEO
Current leadership since 1996
Founded: 1996
Location: Elkhart
Primary business: computer software and systems
Sites in Indiana: 2
Sites elsewhere: 3
www.ecipay.com

En’Urga Inc.
Yudaya Sivathanu, president
Current leadership since 1994
Founded: 1994
Location: West Lafayette
Primary business: research and development
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 9 in 2008; 13 expected in 2009
www.enurga.com

ENTAP Inc.
Tracy E. Barnes, president
Current leadership since 2004
Founded: 2004
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: computer software and systems
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 17 in 2008; 27 expected in 2009
www.entap.com

enVista Corp.
Jim Barnes, president
Current leadership since 2002
Founded: 2002
Location: enVista
Primary business: management consulting
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 18
www.envistacorp.com

Health Systems International LLC
Russell Sherlock, CEO
Current leadership since 2003
Founded: 1987
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: health and medical services
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 3
Full-time equivalent employees: 141 in 2008; 230 expected in 2009
www.us-hsi.com

I Power Energy Systems LLC
S. Michael Hudson, chairman/CEO
Current leadership since 2005
Founded: 2001
Location: Anderson
Primary business: develops and manufactures energy generating systems
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 25 in 2008; 40 expected in 2009
www.ipoweres.com

iasta Inc.
David Bush, CEO
Current leadership since 2000
Founded: 2000
Location: Carmel
Primary business: computer software and services
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 4
www.iasta.com

iGoDigital
Eric Tobias, founder/president
Current leadership since 2004
Founded: 2004
Location: Fishers
Primary business: computer software and systems
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 1
Full-time equivalent employees: 10 in 2008; 13 expected in 2009
www.igodigital.com

Kids Kloset
Kim Cassel, owner
Current leadership since 1999
Founded: 1999
Location: Greenwood
Primary business: franchises resale stores
Sites in Indiana: 6
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 24 in 2008; 37 expected in 2009
www.kidklosetstore.com

Kylin Therapeutics Inc.
Eric Davis, CEO
Current leadership since 2006
Founded: 2006
Location: West Lafayette
Primary business: scientific research and development
Sites in Indiana: 2
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 6 in 2008; 9 expected in 2009
www.kylintherapeutics.com

Livemercial
Johnny Mathis Jr., CEO
Current leadership since 2003
Founded: 2003
Location: Valparaiso
Primary business: Online sales and marketing
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
www.livemercial.com

Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles Inc.
Scott J. Tuttle, president
Current leadership since 2002
Founded: 2002
Location: Wakarusa
Primary business: Manufactures recreational vehicles
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 13 in 2008; 23 expected in 2009
www.livinlite.com

MediaSauce
Bryan Gray, CEO
Current leadership since 2002
Founded: 2002
Location: Carmel
Primary business: interactive media agency
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
www.mediasauce.com

My Health Care Manager LLC
Alan C. Stanford, president/CEO
Current leadership since 2005
Founded: 2005
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: health and medical services
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 21 in 2008; 32 expected in 2009
www.myhealthcaremanager.com
NESCO LLC
Rob Troxel, president
Current leadership since 1988
Founded: 1988
Location: Bluffton
Primary business: utility equipment provider
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
www.nescosales.com

New Carbon Co. Inc.
Rick McKeel, president/CEO
Current leadership since 1998
Founded: 2001
Location: South Bend
Primary business: wholesales waffle mix
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 1
Full-time equivalent employees: 68 in 2008; 69 expected in 2009
www.goldenmalted.com

Nyhart
Thomas Totten, managing partner
Current leadership since 2006
Founded: 1943
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: financial services/insurance
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 1
Full-time equivalent employees: 71 in 2008; 74 expected in 2009
www.nyhart.com

Omnitech Systems Inc.
Gregg A. VanDusseldorp, president
Current leadership since 1994
Founded: 1994
Location: Valparaiso
Primary business: medical device manufacturer
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 35 in 2008; 38 expected in 2009
www.omnitechsystems.com

Option Six
William West, president/founder
Current leadership since 2001
Founded: 2001
Location: Bloomington
Primary business: develops e-learning programs
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 30 in 2008; 35 expected in 2009
www.optionsix.com

Orbis Education
Daniel Briggs, CEO
Current leadership since 2003
Founded: 2003
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: educational services
Sites in Indiana: 2
Sites elsewhere: 3
Full-time equivalent employees: 25 in 2008; 42 expected in 2009
www.orbiseducation.com

OrthoPediatrics Corp.
Nick Deeter, chairman/president/CEO
Current leadership since 2006
Founded: 2006
Location: Warsaw
Primary business: medical devices
Sites in Indiana: 5
Sites elsewhere: 35
Full-time equivalent employees: 37 in 2008; 55 expected in 2009
www.orthopediatrics.com

Passageways LLC
Paroon Chadha and Christopher Beltran, co-founders/vice presidents
Current leadership since 2003
Founded: 2003
Location: West Lafayette
Primary business: computer software and systems
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 27 in 2008; 31 expected in 2009
www.passageways.com

PayGOV.US
Michael D. Hiatt, owner
Current leadership since 2007
Founded: 2004
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: financial services/insurance
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 1
Full-time equivalent employees: 10 in 2008; 18 expected in 2009
www.paygov.us

Perpetual Technologies Inc.
Ryan K. Stephens, president/CEO
Current leadership since 1997
Founded: 1997
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: computer software and systems
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 97 in 2008; 142 expected in 2009
www.perptech.com

Quality Hardwood Sales Inc.
Devon R. Hochstetler, president/owner
Current leadership since 2001
Founded: 2001
Location: Nappanee
Primary business: manufactures hardwood components
Sites in Indiana: 2
Sites elsewhere: 0
www.qualityhardwoodsales.com

Radian Research Inc.
Tim Everidge, president/CEO
Current leadership since 2007
Founded: 1983
Location: Lafayette
Primary business: manufactures testing and calibration instruments
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 69 in 2008; 71 expected in 2009
www.radianresearch.com

Safis Solutions LLC
Ping Poulsen, president/CEO
Current leadership since 2002
Founded: 2002
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: scientific research and development
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 23 in 2008; 36 expected in 2009
www.safis-solutions.com

Strategic Healthcare Group LLC
Tim Hannon, president/CEO
Current leadership since 2006
Founded: 2006
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: healthcare consulting and medical informatics
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 7 in 2008; 11 expected in 2009
www.bloodmanagement.com

SynCare LLC
Stephanie E. DeKemper, CEO
Current leadership since 2007
Founded: 2005
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: case management
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 30 in 2008; 40 expected in 2009
www.syncarellc.com

Techshot Inc.
Mark S. Deuser, president/CEO
Current leadership since 1988
Founded: 1988
Location: Greenville
Primary business: technology development
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
www.techshot.com

The AME Group
Mark Gerkin, president
Current leadership since 1985
Founded: 1985
Location: Vincennes
Primary business: IT consulting and maintenance
Sites in Indiana: 13
Sites elsewhere: 11
Full-time equivalent employees: 122 in 2008; 117 expected in 2009
www.theamegroup.com

The RND Group Inc.
Tim DeFrench, president
Current leadership since 1997
Founded: 1997
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: computer software and systems
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 26 in 2008; 29 expected in 2009
www.rndgroup.com

TruPay Corp.
Mark Rutledge, president
Current leadership since 2003
Founded: 2003
Location: Mishawaka
Primary business: financial services and insurance
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 1
Full-time equivalent employees: 25 in 2008; 33 expected in 2009
www.trupay.com

Unified Group Services Inc.
Richard L. Mousty, president/CEO
Current leadership since 1996
Founded: 1996
Location: Anderson
Primary business: financial services and insurance
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 108 in 2008; 117 expected in 2009
www.UnifiedGrp.com

Vontoo Inc.
Robert Compton, co-founder/chairman
Current leadership since 2005
Founded: 2005
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: telecommunications
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 25 in 2008; 30 expected in 2009
www.vontoo.com

VOT Arthroscopic Solutions LLC
Tom Sherer, COO
Current leadership since 2009
Founded: 2005
Location: Warsaw
Primary business: medical devices
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 8 in 2008; 12 expected in 2009
www.votechnology.com

WebLink International Inc.
DJ Muller, president/CEO
Current leadership since 1996
Founded: 1996
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: computer software and systems
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 0
Full-time equivalent employees: 42 in 2008; 43 expected in 2009
www.weblinkinternational.com

Wellfount Pharmacy Corp.
Paul Leamon, president/CEO
Current leadership since 2006
Founded: 2006
Location: Indianapolis
Primary business: health and medical services
Sites in Indiana: 1
Sites elsewhere: 2
Full-time equivalent employees: 41 in 2008; 55 expected in 2009
www.wellfount.com
 
2009

 
"Large companies creating hundreds of new jobs make headlines, but it's the hard work and determination of Indiana's small businesses that continue to drive Indiana's economic growth."

- Governor Mitch Daniels