TSP Ranks 47th on The Dallas Business Journal’s 2017 Middle Market 50 List

(DALLAS) June 16, 2017 TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, ranked 47th on the The Dallas Business Journal’s 2017 Middle Market 50 list. This ranking, announced last night during a special event at the Ritz-Carlton in Dallas, represents the second consecutive year TSP has been honored as part of the Middle Market 50.

“This achievement is something we could not have done without the hard work and dedication of our #TSPRockstars,” said Frank Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO of TSP. “As a company, we are devoted to providing the best services to clients with the utmost integrity, and this ranking represents that commitment.”

Each year, The Dallas Business Journal sets out to identify the fastest-growing middle market companies in North Texas. Known as the Middle Market 50, this list includes both public and private companies with annual revenue between $25 million and $750 million and is ranked on a weighted growth index from years 2013 to 2016.

“We are honored to be included in this ranking for the second consecutive year. We hope to continue to grow along with our customers, while joining forces with new clients for years to come,” said Rick Skaggs, co-founder and president of TSP.

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

Frank Gonzalez of TSP Named a Finalist for D CEO’s 2017 Latino Business Awards

(DALLAS) June 15, 2017TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, is proud to announce that Frank Gonzalez, CEO and co-founder of TSP, was recently named a finalist for the D CEO’s Latino Business Awards.

“I have had the privilege of working alongside Frank for many years and there is no one more deserving of this recognition,” said Rick Skaggs, co-founder and president of TSP. “This nomination is a testament to his work ethic and commitment to both the company and the community.”

A partnership between D CEO Magazine and the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos, the Latino Business Awards recognizes outstanding Latino leaders, companies and organizations in the North Texas region.

“I am honored to be a finalist among such an impressive group of Latino business professionals,” said Gonzalez. “It is truly with the help of my friends, family and all our employees that I am able to do what I do and bring further recognition to TSP.”.

Winners of the D CEO Latino Business Awards will be revealed in August at an exclusive event and all finalists will be recognized in the September issue of D CEO.

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

Finalists Named: Latino Business Awards

D CEO is proud to announce the Latino Business Awards finalists for 2017. A partnership between D CEO Magazine and the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos, the program honors outstanding Latino leaders and companies and organizations in the North Texas region.

TSP Announces Strategic Partnership with Global Process Automation

(DALLAS) May 10, 2017TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, announced the creation of a strategic partnership with Global Process Automation (GPA), an industry leader in distributed control systems, PLC applications, information technology, and cyber security.

“We are proud to be the largest third-party Quality Control Systems (QCS) service provider in North America,” said Frank Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO of TSP. “To think that our industrial automation group has grown from zero to over 100 dedicated employees in a few short years is simply incredible. This partnership with GPA will undoubtedly allow us to continue that growth pattern, supplying additional and innovative solutions to TSP’s industrial clients.”

TSP’s Industrial Automation and Control practice focuses on QCS, in which engineers maintain and optimize the systems controlling the process in production entities, such as paper mills and rubber manufacturers. TSP’s field engineers monitor the equipment and manage the QCS environment, ensuring top-quality production, increasing productivity and profitability, and ultimately ensuring customer production specifications are adhered to.

Solution Highlights Include:

  • QCS and DCS service and support
  • Preventive and emergency maintenance
  • Thermal imaging and infrared camera services
  • Process analysis
  • Control optimization
  • Radiological testing and associated services

“I see this as a win-win for both our companies,” said Roel Harsta, president of GPA. “TSP has developed a great reputation in the industry, and we’re looking forward to working together.”

Historically, both companies worked in parallel verticals within the industrial automation and process controls sector. The services that TSP and GPA did not do were either referred to various partners or passed on all-together. Now, this joint partnership allows TSP and GPA to offer complimentary solutions to their extensive client portfolios.

“TSP and GPA are uniquely aligned in company culture and how we handle business with clients,” said Bill Weiss, director of sales and operations for Industrial Automation Solutions at TSP. “Part of our growth strategy is to seek out strategic partnerships and alliances, and GPA certainly fits the bill. We are excited to see how this partnership will enhance our services and client experience.”

The partnership is effective immediately. Please contact sales@mytsp.net to speak about these services, or any services that TSP can offer.

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

About Global Process Automation
Global Process Automation (GPA) is headquartered in Wilmington NC with regional offices in Pryor, OK; Nashville, TN and Little Rock, AR and is a recognized leader in process automation, control and information systems. GPA has been involved in the pulp and paper, life science, and specialty chemical industries for over 20 years. Working with many leading DCS platforms, GPA has designed, engineered, integrated, and migrated many legacy DCS systems to modern platforms – which are needed in today’s ever-changing manufacturing environment. GPA’s staff of over 35 engineers, many of which are factory trained, bring years of process control experience to all facets of automation projects. Also, with a strong IT staff which understands the unique needs of process control, GPA is able to provide its clients with leading edge solutions in data analytics, networking, data center design, virtualization, and cyber security. For more information on Global Process Automation, visit www.global-business.net.

TSP Named to DBJ Middle Market 50 for the Second Year in a Row

For the third consecutive year, the Dallas Business Journal set out to find the fastest-growing middle market companies in North Texas. Our Middle Market 50 List includes private and public companies with annual revenue between $25 million and $750 million. The List is ranked by a weighted growth index from 2014 to 2016. Here is this year’s Middle Market 50 (shown in alphabetical order).

Global Process Automation Partners with TSP

Global Process Automation (GPA) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Industrial Automation Solutions group of TSP (Technology Service Professionals). This joint partnership allows GPA and TSP to offer complimentary solutions to their extensive client portfolio.

EY Announces Frank Gonzalez and Rick Skaggs of TSP Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award Finalists in the Southwest Region

(DALLAS) May 4, 2017TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, is proud to announce co-founders Frank Gonzalez and Rick Skaggs were recently named as finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Southwest Region. If named regional award winners, Gonzalez and Skaggs are then eligible for consideration for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® national competition on November 18.

“When we founded TSP nearly 15 years ago, we never dreamed we would be the company that we are today,” said Frank Gonzalez, CEO and co-founder, TSP. “While TSP began with just the two of us, we have grown to nearly 650 employees, all of whom continue to strengthen our company culture and provide top quality services to all clients in the TSP family.”

The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Gonzalez and Skaggs were selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges after undergoing a written application and in-person interview.

“It is such an honor to be considered for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award two years running,” said Rick Skaggs, co-founder and president at TSP. “As any business-owner knows, running a company is hard work, but recognition such as this continues to prove the work is worth the reward.”

Now in its 31st year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Saturday, June 24 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance, and the local community. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in over 145 cities and more than 60 countries.

EY announces Finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Southwest Region

EY today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 Award in the Southwest region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. These business leaders were selected by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

TSP Sponsors Fifth Annual Leighton’s Ride, a Charity Motorcycle Ride on May 20 Benefitting Leighton’s Gift

(DALLAS) May 2, 2017TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, announced it will be the signature sponsor of the fifth-annual Leighton’s Ride. The fundraising event will benefit Leighton’s Gift, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 with a mission to turn a tragedy into something positive.

The ride will occur on May 20, starting and finishing at Old Celina Park (12670 FM 428, Celina,TX 75009). For those who may not own or ride a motorcycle, there will also be an open celebration and classic car show, featuring live music from Cross Atlantic and Faded Blue, as well as food from In-N-Out Burger.

“Giving back to the community is one of our favorite things to do as a company and we’re once again proud to sponsor Leighton’s Ride,” said Frank Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO, TSP. “Seeing this charity event grow throughout the years has been rewarding and we love supporting an important cause dear to one of our own #TSProckstars, Chris, and his wife Amy.”

The annual ride is the main source of fundraising for Leighton’s Gift, which was co-founded by Chris Skaggs, TSP’s senior director of talent and brand management, and his wife Amy Skaggs, after their experience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with their son Jaxon, and late daughter, Leighton. The foundation’s current project is dedicated to installing webcams into the NICU at various hospitals – enabling parents to connect with their infants at any time from their computer, smart phone, tablet or other web-enabled device.

“TSP’s continued support has made all the difference in what we are able to do as an organization,” said Chris Skaggs. “To date, we have provided 45 NICU webcams at Texas Health Plano. As we continue to raise awareness and funds for Leighton’s Gift, we rely on the support of TSP and our community.”

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

About Leighton’s Gift
Leighton’s Gift is 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2013 by Chris and Amy Skaggs with a mission to turn a tragedy into something positive. After the premature birth and subsequent neonatal intensive care (NICU) admission of both Jaxon and Leighton, they were inspired to give back. Jaxon came home from the NICU after 74 long days; however, Leighton earned her angel wings three short weeks after birth due to a late-onset group B strep infection. It was the couple’s desire to create a lasting legacy for Leighton that was the main driving force behind the creation of the foundation. To learn more, visit http://leightonsgift.com/.

TSP Announces New Data Migration Service and Other Advanced Professional Service Offerings

(DALLAS) April 25, 2017TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, announces the addition of data migration services and other advanced professional services. The new offerings enhance the company’s existing project and managed service offerings by TSP’s IT infrastructure and data management and cloud solutions practices.

“As the IT industry is holistically making a shift to decentralized management, the ability to be flexible, reduce operational costs and decrease time to market is imperative to stay competitive in the marketplace,” said Rick Skaggs, co-founder and president of TSP. “The vision for IT is evolving to redirect daily tasks to business enablement through technology versus reactive internal systems management.”

TSP’s Data Migration Service Highlights Include:

  • Storage vendor agnostic
  • Heterogeneous and homogeneous environments
  • SAN and NAS
  • Application specific such as SQL, Exchange, and Oracle
  • Virtualization storage moves and/or redesign to meet best practice of new storage
  • On premise to off premise, or hybrid for cloud environments

Additional Advanced Professional Services Assessment Offerings from TSP Include:

  • Storage and virtualization health checks
  • Virtualization capacity planning
  • Infrastructure optimization
  • Cloud readiness

“We have built our reputation on providing a portfolio of services that enable our customers to focus on their primary business objectives,” said Frank Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO of TSP. “The delivery of the data migration service provides customers with best practice tools, methodologies, and planning to ensure data integrity, while simplifying what can be a complex process.”

TSP uses multiple methods to migrate data depending on what best suits the customer needs.  As a Cirrus Data Partner, TSP is able to utilize its technology, allowing the introduction of the migration appliance to be non-intrusive as it simplifies deployment of new destination storage and minimizes outage during cutover to maintain customer SLA’s.

If you would like to speak to a TSP representative about these new service offerings, or any of TSP’s service offerings, please email sales@mytsp.net.

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

B2B Marketing: Turning Employees Into Brand Ambassadors Increases Social Media Followers for IT Services Firm

With no marketing or brand presence for the first decade of TSP’s history, the company still saw yearly double-digit revenue growth. With those kind of stats, how do you justify marketing spends? That question was answered with ensuring that TSP was attracting the best candidates in the job market. By amplifying its reach and profile, TSP would make sure to have a presence not only with customers, but potential future employees.

TSP’s Director of Talent Management, Kristi Suddock, Named First Runner-Up for ADDISON Magazine’s Top Female Executive Awards

(DALLAS) March 3, 2017TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, is proud to announce Kristi Suddock, the company’s director of talent management, as the first runner up for ADDISON Magazine’s 2017 Top Female Executive Awards.

“Not only was it a great honor to be named as one of the finalists for this award, I am thrilled to have been chosen as first runner-up,” said Suddock. “Working at TSP is already a rewarding experience, and I am truly flattered that my family, friends and colleagues took the time to vote on my behalf.”

Suddock joined the TSP team in August of 2014, and was then promoted to director of talent management in January of 2016. In this leadership role, Suddock is responsible for coordinating the people enterprise functions of TSP in accordance with the mission, vision and core values of the company.

“We are so proud to have one of our own #TSProckstars recognized as one of Addison’s top female executives,” said Frank Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO of TSP. “This award is a true testament to Kristi’s tenacity, her previous career achievements, and dedication to our company.”

Sixteen finalist were selected based from nominations submitted by individuals, staff, respected community leaders and associations. Voting for the eighth annual Top Female Executive Awards concluded on February 17, where the winners were announced during an awards luncheon at the Bent Tree Country Club on March 1. Along with Suddock’s recognition, Angie Buckmeier, chief nursing officer at Medical City Children’s Hospital, was recognized as the winner of this award, while Farrah Vargas, senior vice president of Allied Affiliated Funding, was named second runner-up.

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

Kristi Suddock Named as Finalist for 2017 Top Female Executive Awards

Kristi Suddock, TSP’s director of talent management, has been nominated for Addison Magazine’s 2017 Top Female Executive Awards. The 16 finalists for the Top Female Executive Awards were selected from nominations submitted by individuals, staff, respected community leaders and associations.

Kristi Suddock, TSP’s Director of Talent Management, Nominated for ADDISON Magazine’s Top Female Executive Awards

(DALLAS) February 1, 2017TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, recently announced Kristi Suddock, the company’s director of talent management, has been selected as a finalist for ADDISON Magazine’s 2017 Top Female Executive Awards.

“We’re thrilled to hear that one of our own #TSProckstars, Kristi, is being recognized as one of Addison’s top female executives,” said Frank Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO of TSP. “This well deserved nomination is a testament to Kristi’s hard work, accomplishments, and dedication to TSP. We couldn’t be more proud.”

Kristi joined the TSP team in August 2014 and was promoted to director of talent management in January 2016. In this role, Kristi is responsible for coordinating the people enterprise functions of TSP in accordance with the mission, vision and core values of the company.

“I’m honored to be nominated among such a great group of women,” said Suddock. “Working with our #TSProckstars is a rewarding experience and I am happy to bring further recognition to this wonderful team.”

The 16 finalists for the Top Female Executive Awards were selected from nominations submitted by individuals, staff, respected community leaders and associations. Voting opens February 1 and will close 2-3 weeks later. The winner, first and second runner-ups will be announced at a special Awards Luncheon on March 1 at Bent Tree Country Club.

This year marks the Eighth Annual Top Female Executive Awards. Previous winners include Amber Olson Rourke of Nerium International, Anne Crews of Mary Kay and Katie Berg of Interprise. To cast your ballot for ADDISON Magazine’s Top Female Executive Awards, visit addisonmagazine.com.

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

New Contracts Bring Over $1.5 Million in Annualized Revenue to TSP

(DALLAS) January 24, 2017TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, ended last year with multiple new contracts with longstanding customers and commenced the new year by securing several additional contracts.

Since November 2016, recent wins comprise more than $1.5 million in annualized revenue. These wins represent deals within TSP’s various service solutions, particularly Consulting, Maintenance and Managed Services. TSP conducts a “gong ringing” at corporate headquarters to celebrate new deals and expanded contracts as a team.

Consulting Services Wins:

  • Four senior storage engineers assigned to a multinational storage and data management company located in Reno, NV; Englewood Cliffs, NJ; Denver, CO and Seattle, WA
  • Senior web developer directly hired at a customer site in Irving, TX
  • An operations manager and an assistant architect project manager directly hired at customer sites earlier this month in Grand Prairie, TX and Austin, TX respectively
  • Facility technician placed into a new contract-to-hire position for a long-time TSP customer located in Dallas, TX

Maintenance Services Wins:

  • Three full-time employees, who can service Honeywell and ABB equipment, placed at a customer site in Longview, WA
  • A part-time hardware maintenance contract with a customer in Michigan started earlier this month
  • A full-time, six-month contract servicing web inspection systems for a customer in Pine Bluff, AR
  • Annual maintenance contract, servicing Honeywell equipment, was awarded from a customer in Elmwood Park, NJ

Managed Services Wins:

  • An IT infrastructure managed services contract was started at an addiction treatment facility in Tioga, TX
  • Two senior storage engineers were identified and placed at customer sites in Houston, TX and Portland, OR
  • An associate storage engineer was assigned to a customer site in Louisville, KY

“These recent wins demonstrate the tenacity and hardworking nature of our employees,” said Frank Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO of TSP. “It is always great day when we hear the TSP gong ring to represent a new win, and we are beyond appreciative to our existing customers for trusting TSP to do more for them. Not only do these wins show the value we bring to our clients, our expanded work allows our clients to focus on and achieve their business objectives.”

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

A Year In Review: TSP Earned Award Recognition and Expanded Suite of IT Services in 2016

(DALLAS) January 3, 2017TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a privately held IT services company, enjoyed another successful year in 2016, achieving the following company milestones:

As TSP grows, the company remains dedicated to living out its vision of being a company that retains and nurtures its strong beliefs and culture by: serving clients with integrity; honoring employees; and investing time and money into the communities where we live, work and play.

TSP’s notable 2016 charitable initiatives include sponsoring: the North Texas Christian Academy’s 11th Annual Golf Tournament and Chicken Chow Down & Auction, the 17th Annual Texas Instruments Alumni Association (TIAA) Charity Golf Tournament, the annual Cornerstone Golf Tournament, and The Power Group’s mission trip to Nicaragua with Journey333.

For the first time, TSP also participated in the City of Richardson’s Corporate Challenge, which raised $220,000 for The Special Olympics of Texas. Along sharing in the company vision, employees of the TSP family also generated their own philanthropic ideas including the 4th Annual Leighton’s Ride, the 18th Annual Log A Load Klays for Kids event, Readers 2 Leaders and the 9th Annual Kansas City Vision Walk.

“This year has provided tremendous opportunities for our company and the people who make TSP great – our employees and valued clients,” said Frank Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO of TSP. “We anticipate an even more successful 2017, and look forward to continuing to give back to our employees, customers, and community.”

About TSP
TSP is an award-winning and customer-endorsed staffing and IT solutions company. Throughout the United States and Canada, we create custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions that amplify your team and simplify your service. From workforce recruiting and staffing to network, server and storage maintenance, we create an entirely positive, above and beyond service experience. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software. Our product is our people — dedicated and talented individuals focused on your long-term success above our short-term gain. To learn more, visit mytsp.net.

Contributed Article to IT Briefcase: 3 Reasons Why Companies Fire Their IT Service Providers

Retention is often talked about among IT professionals and organizations, given the ongoing transformations in the industry – which show no signs of slowing down. As outdated practices are replaced with newer technology trends, IT providers that aren’t agile enough to adapt their service offerings to the modern IT climate may get the boot from their customers.

TSP Ranks #69 On This Year’s Dallas 100

Southern Methodist University released the rankings of its 2016 Dallas 100 class late Tuesday, November 29th, at the Omni Dallas hotel. 2016 marks the second year in a row TSP has been named to this prestigious list.

The Dallas 100 list features the 100 fastest-growing private companies in North Texas. SMU evaluates all nominated companies on increased growth in sales and, taking into account the absolute dollar growth and percentage of growth, ranks the independent companies according to their three-year change