The Dallas 100: SMU Cox Unveils Its Ranking of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in DFW

Irving-based ShiftKey—which uses proprietary tech to directly connect healthcare professionals with facilities that have immediate shift vacancies—has been named the region’s fastest-growing entrepreneurial company in the annual SMU Cox Dallas 100 ranking.

As Dallas-Fort Worth’s No. 1-ranked company, ShiftKey saw more than 2,000% sales growth over the past three years.

The SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship revealed ShiftKey’s No. 1 status along with the rankings of 99 other top local entrepreneurial companies at the annual Dallas 100 Awards Gala Wednesday at the Dallas Hyatt Regency. The winners were announced in ranked order from 100 to 1.

Top company is ‘doing well by doing good’

(L to R) SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship Executive Director Simon Mak; Susan Fisher, Justin Mulligan and Michael Parks, partners at Dallas 100 gala sponsor Thompson Coburn LLP, ; Tom Ellis, president and CEO of ShiftKey; and Sartouk H. Moussavi, Thompson Coburn partner. [Photo: SMU Cox]

“We’re pleased to recognize this year’s No. 1 Dallas 100 company for ‘doing well by doing well,’” Simon Mak, executive director of the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox School of Business, said in a statement. “During the peak of COVID, healthcare facilities struggled to staff their shifts 24/7. The platform that ShiftKey provided was literally a lifesaver. It’s easy to see why the company experienced such phenomenal growth over the past three years.

In June, ShiftKey was one of the 11 winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Central Plains Award.

The Dallas 100 generated a collective $9 billion from 2019 to 2021

Collectively, the 2022 Dallas 100 companies generated more than $9 billion from 2019 to 2021, the last year for which complete financial records are available. They created more than 12,000 jobs in the same time frame, growing average sales by 141%. In 2021 alone, all 100 companies together generated sales of over $4.5 billion, the Caruth Institute said. That’s a Dallas 100 record high for the last 13 years, according to executive director Mak

“These companies deserve recognition for their contributions to the area economy, especially over the past three years when the pandemic took a huge toll on how we all live and do business,” Mak said. “They did so much more than survive—they all thrived.”

To qualify for the Dallas 100 competition, companies must have revenue earnings of $500,000 to $100 million dollars.

Ranked by percentage growth and absolute dollar growth

The winners—a broad spectrum of businesses in Dallas and 16 surrounding cities—were ranked by the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship based on percentage growth and absolute dollar growth over the previous three years.

The 2022 Dallas 100 program and event sponsors included The ActOne Group; FORVIS, LLP; Bluecrest Financial Alliances; Dallas Business Journal; Executive Press; JLL; KRLD NewsRadio 1080; MarketScale; Texas Capital Bank; Thompson Coburn, LLP; and USI.

The Top 10 winners in the 2022 Dallas 100

Company leaders and team members from the 2022 Top 10 Dallas 100 winning companies gather after the awards. [Photo: SMU Cox]

The top 10 companies were given special recognition at Wednesday’s gala:

ShiftKey—Founded in 2016, the Irving-based human resources software company is a scheduling and credential management platform focused on the healthcare industry. The platform aims to disrupt the way facilities typically find professionals to fill available shifts. “Our hope is to help alleviate the incredible pressure the industry is under to provide the best quality care while optimizing costs and creating transparency,” President and CEO Tom Ellis said in June.
Blue Hammer Roofing—The Irving-based commercial roofing company ranked No. 17 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies across the U.S., with a three-year growth rate of 15,911%.
Advantis Medical Staffing—The Dallas-based agency is an industry leader in travel nursing job placements, offering competitive pay packages, traveler care, and a nationwide job search tool.
Elevate—The Grand Prairie-based company is a leading manufacturer of contemporary, energy-efficient windows and doors for residential applications.
LiquidAgents Healthcare—Founded in 2003, the Plano-based healthcare staffing agency provides clinical staffing solutions to public and private health systems across the U.S. for travel nursing, travel allied and permanent placement.
Newline Interactive—The Allen-based leader in interactive touch display technology offers an interactive ecosystem powered by an innovative set of digital tools for workspaces, schools, and corporations.
Citra Urgent Care—The Dallas-based urgent care company has seven locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, with two more on the way, offering COVID care, urgent care, virtual visits, and CitraPro occupational health plans.
Sol-Ark—Founded in 2013 by local veterans and security-minded power engineers, the Plano-based solar and energy storage tech firm builds innovative solar battery hybrid systems.
Aligned—The Plano-based data center company provides scale data centers and powered shell/build-to-scale solutions with adaptive infrastructure and industry-leading cooling technology, deployed sustainably at a record-setting pace.
AIM Recycling—The Dallas-based full service recycling company calls itself “profitably green,” providing innovative solutions that eliminate industrial waste and increase profitability.

2022 Dallas 100 winners, ranked

Here’s the complete list of the SMU Cox Dallas 100 companies for 2022, listed from one to 100:

1	ShiftKey	Irving	Healthcare facilities finder
2	Blue Hammer Roofing	Irving	Commercial roofing
3	Advantis Medical Staffing	Dallas	Travel healthcare staffing
4	Elevate	Grand Prairie	Vinyl windows and doors manufacturer
5	LiquidAgents Healthcare	Plano	Full-service healthcare staffing solutions
6	Newline Interactive	Allen	Interactive displays, intuitive software
7	Citra Urgent Care	Dallas	Non-emergent urgent care
8	Sol-Ark	Plano	Solar engineering company
9	Aligned	Plano	Data center provider
10	AIM Recycling	Dallas	Full-service scrap metal recycling
11	O9 Solutions, Inc.	Dallas	AI software platform provider
12	Dynamic SLR	Richardson	Solar sales and construction company
13	Valor Healthcare, Inc.	Dallas	Healthcare services contractor
14	Veryable, Inc.	Dallas	Flexible industrial sector labor solutions
15	Glorious, LLC	Dallas	PC accessories for gamers and enthusiasts
16	Scout & Cellar	Farmers Branch	Direct-to-consumer wine company
17	Dent Mavericks	Dallas	Automotive hail repair
18	AM RE Syndicate, Inc.	Dallas	Risk transfer between MGAs and investors
19	Fortress Building Products	Garland	Innovative outdoor building product solutions
20	NGV Global Group	Dallas	Installs technology on heavy-duty vehicles
21	Linear Roofing & General Contractors, LLC	Addison	Residential and commercial insurance re-roofing
22	Rudick Construction Group	Dallas	Full-service commercial general contractor
23	SIO Logistics	Southlake	3rd party logistics services
24	Focus Staff	Dallas	Travel healthcare staffing services
25	BBG	Dallas	Commercial real estate services
26	Appspace	Dallas	Workplace experience platform
27	SYNERGEN Health, LLC	Dallas	Technology-driven revenue cycle services
28	Bython Media	Frisco	Digital publishing and marketing company
29	Cherry Coatings	Carrollton	Subcontractor in new construction
30	SignaPay	Irving	Credit card processing
31	Embark Dallas	Dallas	Business advisory firm
32	Alwood	Richardson	Aluminum extrusion and hardware merchants
33	Ironside Human Resources	Dallas	Healthcare staffing
34	Accelerate	Plano	Real asset management
35	Blueprint to Practice	Celina	Automated clinical programs for doctors
36	SupportNinja	Dallas	Employee outsourcing
37	Apex Dental Partners	Dallas	Administrative support services to dentists
38	Sentinel Peak Capital Partners	Dallas	Apartment community management
39	CommunityMed Urgent Care Systems, LLC	Plano	Urgent care/healthcare
40	Cariloop	Richardson	Human-powered caregiver support platform
41	Vandelay Hospitality Group	Dallas	Restaurant brands and services
42	pawTree, LLC	Southlake	Customized pet food and supplements
43	Anders Group, LLC	Irving	Allied health recruiters
44	Town Square Mortgage & Investments, LLC	Dallas	All-inclusive mortgage lender
45	Take Command	Dallas	Tech startup healthcare system
46	Premier LogiTech, LLC	Coppell	Supply chain solutions
47	CityVet, Inc.	Dallas	Veterinary medical care and pet services
48	Zimperium	Dallas	Mobile security platform
49	Repairify, Inc.	Plano	Automotive repair for data-intensive vehicles
50	Eyeful Media	Dallas	Digital marketing agency
51	HealthMark Group	Dallas	Healthcare information management technology
52	Synaptic Pediatric Therapies	Richardson	Pediatric speech and occupational therapy
53	Rogers Healy and Associates	Dallas	Full-service real estate company
54	Utility Concierge	Farmers Branch	Simplified home service connection
55	Qentelli, LLC	Dallas	Digital & Cloud Technology
56	Dialexa	Dallas	Digital product development consultancy
57	Critical Start	Plano	Threat detection and response
58	Legacy ER & Urgent Care	Plano	Emergency Room & Urgent Care
59	Octed, LLC dba Programmers.io	Dallas	Experts in AS400/IBMi programming
60	SMC Squared, LLC	Plano	IT Outsourcing
61	Summit Endeavors, LLC dba Georgetown Building Solutions	Addison	Importer of finish-out building materials
62	Zalat Pizza	Dallas	NYC style pizza
63	Wheeler Staffing Partners	Plano	Professional staffing and recruiting services
64	Warrior Logistics, Inc.	Coppell	Long-haul freight transportation provider
65	Taylor Counseling Group	Dallas	Mental health services
66	MStone Stone and Tile	Dallas	Stackstone, pavestone, flooring
67	Exposed Flooring Design Group	Dallas	Construction industry services
68	PICKUP	Plano	Big and bulky last-mile delivery
69	Maple Distributing	Irving	Premium appliances distributor
70	AmeriPac, Inc.	Grapevine	Contract Packaging/Fulfillment
71	Ideal Impact, Inc.	Grapevine	Energy savings to Texas schools and ministries
72	Pella Windows and Doors DFW	Grapevine	Marketing, sales, installation of windows/doors
73	Precision Appliance Leasing, LLC	Farmers Branch	Washer/Dryer leasing
74	Med Couture	Farmers Branch	Fashion-forward healthcare industry scrubs
75	Billboard Source, Inc.	Dallas	Outdoor advertising media placement
76	Ready Construction Services, LLC	Dallas	General Contractor – Commercial Construction
77	Red River Logistics, LLC	Haltom City	Third-Party Logistics
78	Zeal IT Consultants	Dallas	Software development consultancy
79	Limetree	Dallas	Full-service marketing agency
80	McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, Grinke	Dallas	Law firm
81	First Place Foods, LLC	Garland	Fermented & refrigerated pickles & peppers
82	TreeNewal Certified Arborist	Argyle	Certified arborist services and education
83	PureWine, Inc.	Southlake	Wine filters
84	Tolleson Wealth Management	Dallas	Financial services of all kinds
85	Vista Bank	Dallas	Banking services
86	Publishing Concepts, LP	Dallas	Collector of oral histories
87	WRA Architects	Dallas	Architectural design
88	AspireHR	Dallas	HCM advisory and implementation services
89	Direct Orthopedic Care	Addison	Full-service orthopedic clinics
90	MapRight, LLC	Dallas	Interactive mapping system
91	MangoChango	Dallas	Software development
92	United Protective Services	Dallas	Contract security services
93	Cloudmellow	Frisco	Digital marketing and branding services
94	iiPay	Dallas	Global payroll services
95	Hazel’s Expedited Freight	Carrollton	Expedited freight industry
96	Chorbie	Frisco	Skilled trade services
97	Online Rewards	Richardson	Custom & turnkey solutions program manager
98	Sunnyland	Dallas	Outdoor Furniture & Accessories
99	Lone Star Analysis	Addison	Prescriptive analytics, guided artificial intelligence
*100*	Sirius Building Company	Addison	Finish-out construction