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These central Ohio companies have gone the distance—and they’re not done satisfying their customers and helping them succeed.
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Metro Development Building on a Legacy That Started 55 Years Ago
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etro Development LLC is building on a legacy more than 55 years in the making. A unit of the Donald R. Kenney Company, Metro was formed in 2008 to develop multifamily com-
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munities and extended stay projects, since then delivering some of the region’s most reputable projects such as Lincoln Pointe, Gage Crossing and Emerson Park. Just recently, the organization’s student housing project T-H-E GRIFF received the
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Multifamily Development Project of the Year Award from the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Office and Industrial Properties. “Metro Development is instrumental to the overall vision and success of our full-service commercial real estate company,” says founder Donald R. Kenney. “With an attention to detail and dedication to service, we are proud of the reputation we’ve built and the results that have consistently placed us among the top commercial real estate companies in Central Ohio over the years.” With more than 1,500 units under construction at any given time, Metro creates developments of all sizes to fit the unique needs of communities and specific sites. It is
particularly innovative in its approach of “condominiumizing” individual developments in order to sell blocks of units to fit the needs of individual investors. And Metro ensures the highest quality through its affiliated construction management unit, while providing excellent services by keeping property management and maintenance services in-house through its Ardent Property Management affiliate. “They handle all of the important details and they do a tremendous job,” Tre’ Giller, CEO of parent organization DRK, says of the collaborative relationship. “They understand what the customer is looking for and what should be the customer experience
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throughout our communities. In order to deliver an exceptional customer experience you need to have a group of individuals dedicated to the customer experience.”
Rich History A native of Columbus, Kenney attended The Ohio State University before founding Donald R. Kenney & Company Realtors in 1966 and, since then, has overseen the development of more than 50,000 multifamily and extendedstay units. He’s seen the ups and downs of the real estate market—and evolved to continually provide the product that’s in demand. “It’s unmistakable that Don is the driving force of our organization,” Giller says. “The fact that we have continued to grow
and add new offerings like Metro Development speaks to his entrepreneurial spirit, and how we view ourselves as an organization—his business acumen pushes us forward and shapes great customer experiences.” Today, DRK provides a full suite of real estate services including development, investment, sales and leasing, buyer and tenant representation and property management, operations and maintenance. The services extend to a wide array of markets such as
Metro Development LLC 470 Olde Worthington Road # 100 Westerville, OH 43082 (614) 540-2400 Websitename.com
industrial/flex, medical, multifamily, office, retail, commercial condominiums and commercial owners associations. It was a strategic play to formalize the multifamily and extended stay unit in 2008. “Right after the downturn, we formed Metro Development to help address what we viewed as a lack of supply in the multifamily market,” Giller says. “What we found is there’s a niche in the market for highly amenitized yet affordable workforce housing—and we believe it still is underserved.” In addition to building high-quality homes for renters, Metro offers a stable product to investors with a sound ROI, having a proven track record of helping clients reduce the
costs and risks associated with their real estate. “While we’re a development company with a property management arm, we construct our buildings in such a way that we do draw interest from owner/investors looking for high-quality multifamily opportunity,” Giller says. “In those cases, our in-house sales team expertly handles asset sales.” The organization’s agents and managers partner with clients and invest the time and resources to learn their businesses and fully understand their specific goals and needs. In today’s highly competitive marketplace, DRK and its affiliates, including Metro, strive to produce the highest level of consumer satisfaction, which drives the overall success of the organization.
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The new Cleary Company office on Old Henderson Road - Coming Spring 2019
The Cleary Company Treating Clients Like Family For 25 Years
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here’s an unexpected relationship that forms when working with The Cleary Company. “Once clients hire us, they become part of our family,” says owner George Cleary, CR. The Cleary Company was founded in 1994 remodeling homes in Upper Arlington and Clintonville. Its focus started and continues to be on building a client base through personal relationships. The truth about home remodeling is that it can be a hard, messy process,
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but treating clients like family helps ensure the final product and the client experience is exceptional. The Cleary Company’s ability to stay connected, coupled with an incredible team of skilled professionals, helps create client satisfaction and, in most cases, clients for life. In fact, over 60 percent of the company’s projects built in 2018 were from George Cleary with his dog Russell
repeat clients and referrals. A vital part is learning about clients’ personal tastes, budgets and lifestyles. The Cleary Company gains in-depth understanding of clients’ greater visions for their homes and their lives. The mission of The Cleary Company ensures that each client has the opportunity to have a better life through our unique remodel-designbuild process while also taking the time to have fun while doing each project. Part of that fun factor is including every family member when remodeling. Russell, George’s golden retriever and best buddy, is always the official greeter at the office. He inspires creative ways to ensure each member of a family has a positive experience with Team Cleary. George sums up these first 25 years in just three words: Thankful, grateful and blessed. As The Cleary
Company celebrates its 25th anniversary milestone, the business is excited to announce it will move to 989 Old Henderson Road in the spring of 2019. The Cleary Company has been bursting at the seams in its current location and is thrilled that when construction is complete at its new building, employees will have a new design library with more products and finishes from our most trusted partners. The Cleary Company appreciates all of the relationships built these past 25 years. It is our clients who provide us the purpose and opportunity to share our craftsmanship to enhance their lives!
The Cleary Company 4766 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220 (614) 459-4000 Clearycompany.com
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25 years of delivery done right
HMB Founders Mark 25 Years Since Their leap
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he information technology (IT) industry was growing and in the early stages in the 1990s. Tom Harris (H), John Mackessy (M) and Patrick Brennan (B) worked together at a central Ohio consulting firm, bonding over their belief in the future of technology and the idea that “we can do this better.” The three technologists took the leap in 1994 and formed HMB, a technology solutions company. “It was a big risk in terms of our careers and the fact that we all had young kids at the time,” Mackessy says. “But the need for technology solutions done right and done well was in demand. Armed with faith, trust and
a strong work ethic, we were confident we would be successful.” One of the things they knew they could do better was to create a company that employees wanted to be a part of. “One of our founding statements is we’re an employee-focused
company; our people are our greatest product,” Harris says. This combination of expertise in cutting-edge technology, the ability to find solutions for a growing number of clients, and empowering team members has proven to be a winning formula. HMB is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is one of central Ohio’s largest and most highly regarded technology solu-
tions companies. What began as three people in 1994, HMB now employs more than 260 and is headquartered in Westerville, with a satellite office in Louisville, Kentucky. HMB had record revenues of almost $60 million in 2018. HMB was built upon a foundation of “finding solutions,” Harris says, adding this began with developing custom application systems for companies. “We have continued to expand our service offerings over time and now, for example, infrastructure services is a big part of what we do.” Harris adds, “At the end of the day, our clients engage us to deliver professional and effective solutions. Winning for our clients is what motivates us, it is how we are measured.” One might say they have “done it better”. They are doing something right and the future looks bright for HMB.
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Holbrook & Manter A Century of Trust
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hat began as a single office accounting firm in Marion is now a five-office operation. Holbrook & Manter is proudly celebrating its centennial. In addition to still being in Marion, you can also find them in Columbus, Dublin, Lewis Center and Marysville. Serving family-owned and closely-held businesses has been a specialty of the firm since day one. H&M attributes its longevity to the relationships it shares with its clients. The firm’s expertise in accounting, assurance and all things financial is well-known, but its relationships set it apart. H&M’s Managing Principal, Bradley Ridge, reflects, “what a terrific feeling it has been to be a part of many client successes over the decades. We are grateful for our client’s loyalty, and when we thoughtfully consider that they have placed a century’s worth of trust in us, it is overwhelming.” Clients across a wide range of industries work with the firm. H&M is skilled at serving those in agribusiness, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit and professional services. No matter the industry, H&M leans into its 10 decades of insight while
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Principals of Holbrook & Manter serving its clients. H&M’s growth is also reflected in the way its service offerings have evolved. While traditional accounting remains at the core, H&M is an industry leader in several services that many believe are only offered by larger firms, such as SOC Reporting & Family Office service. “We can serve small local companies, to large
multinational corporations,” says H&M principal, Justin Linscott. “No matter the company or service, our clients can count on us to fit their mold. We don’t expect them to fit ours. We customize what we do to meet their needs.” H&M is proud of its team. The firm hires professionals who exude a certain level of grit and an unmeasurable amount of passion for what
they do. H&M invests in its employees by offering continuing education, flexible scheduling and a chance to serve the community. H&M staffers support and volunteers for various charities—they most recently prepared a meal for families at the Ronald McDonald House. This milestone anniversary also serves as a catalyst for H&M’s refreshed look. New logos, colors and brand messaging usher the firm into the next century. “This was the appropriate time to reflect, capture and embrace a new look that uniquely represents who we are,” states H&M principal, Stephen Smith. “We are approachable, experienced and committed to client satisfaction.”
Holbrook & Manter, CPAs 775 Yard St Suite 160, Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 494-5300 Also with offices in Dublin, Lewis Center, Marion & Marysville. HolbrookManter.com
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Healthcare Warriors making a difference for over 20 years.
Quantum Health Helping Consumers for 20 Years
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ara Trott is a pioneer. “There wasn’t anything else like this at the time, there were no other consumer healthcare navigation companies in 1999,” says Trott, the founder and CEO of Quantum Health. The concept of navigating and guiding employees through an increasingly complex and expensive healthcare system to improve experiences and outcomes and the bottom line for the employers providing healthcare benefits, was just that: A concept. And an unproven one at that. Trott, who has a background in both retail planning and law, founded Quantum Health based on this idea. “We mapped
out the critical points on a consumer’s healthcare journey to identify where and how people became lost in the healthcare system” Trott says. This included intercept points, information flow and most importantly, where specially trained patient navigators can engage with the consumer. The result was improved efficiencies, reduced healthcare costs and healthier, happier employees. Jump ahead a couple of decades and Trott and Quantum Health are celebrating their 20th anniversary. The Columbusbased company has more than 900 employees and has changed the way healthcare is delivered. “On an annual basis,
we help nearly 1.3 million people navigate their way through the healthcare system, which represents about $7.5 billion a year in medical expenditures,” Trott says. “We’re the first and largest consumer healthcare navigation company. As employers recognize this as an essential part of their benefit solution, the space is becoming more defined and all support for patients is improving.” Kara Trott, CEO
Quantum Health’s clients are self-insured companies, ranging from Fortune 500 to mid-market to smaller, privately held companies. These 161 companies save an average of 5 percent to 6 percent on healthcare costs their first year, followed by average cost reductions of nearly 12 percent by the third year. Quantum Health has a Net Promoter Score of 74 from their members and 77 from their clients; both well above health insurance industry norms of 20 for consumers. “Everything will continue to change around us, medical care, technology, behavioral health, but what doesn’t change is the human healthcare experience,” Trott says. With an average growth rate of 30 percent per year, Quantum Health will continue to be on the forefront of connecting consumers with the right solutions during their healthcare journeys.
Quantum Health 7450 Huntington Park Dr # 100, Columbus, OH 43235 (614) 846-4318 Quantum-health.com January 2019 l ColumbusCEO
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ReVision LASIK & Cataract Surgery enjoys 20 years of success
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trong and enduring are characteristics of platinum, a symbol used to commemorate 20th anniversaries. It’s also a fitting description for ReVision LASIK & Cataract Surgery, a central Ohio ophthalmology practice celebrating this impressive milestone. ReVision began serving patients in Mansfield in 1993 under the direction of Dr. James Schumer, an ophthalmologist at the forefront of cataract, LASIK and vision correction surgery. As the practice quickly grew, Dr. Schumer recognized the need to expand. He opened the doors to a new practice in Columbus located on Polaris Parkway in the spring of 1999. “The Polaris area—and our practice—have grown so much in 20 years,” Schumer says. “I’m glad ReVision was one of the first businesses to call this thriving community home.” Giving patients a fresh outlook on life is a lifelong passion for Dr. Schumer. He is fellowship trained, a global teacher and lecturer in his specialty.
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Surgical suite at ReVision LASIK & Cataract Surgery But Dr. Schumer’s most distinguishing characteristic is his devotion to patient experience and care. This commitment defines ReVision and sets the expectation for the team surrounding Dr. Schumer every day. ReVision takes pride in
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utilizing the most advanced laser technology to provide patients with the highest degree of safety, accuracy and customizable visual outcomes. This technology, paired with new advancements in vision correction options, allows Dr. Schumer to provide solutions to patients who have dealt with poor sight for many years. A patient’s personal lifestyle and vision goals are primary considerations at ReVision when discussing treatment options. Many choose vision correction procedures—such as LASIK and implantable contact lenses—because it brings added comfort and convenience to daily life. Keeping track of glasses, re-ordering contacts and buying cleaning solution becomes a distant
memory. For others, vision correction is vital to reclaim personal independence and safety. “We can actually help patients see better than they’ve ever seen in their entire lives,” Dr. Schumer says. As ReVision commemorates its 20th anniversary, Dr. Schumer continues to look ahead with plans for an exciting remodel of the Columbus practice. “It’s exciting to be part of the continued evolution of Ophthalmology in Central Ohio,” Dr. Schumer says.
ReVision LASIK and Cataract Surgery 1080 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH 43240 (614) 781-0499 ReVisionEyes.com
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Standley Law Group 25 Years of IP Legal Expertise
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ince 1994, Standley Law Group LLP has always focused on helping clients with their intellectual property needs, whether that be in the form of patents, trademarks, copyrights, computer system contracts and other instances where technology and law intersect. The firm has six paralegals and 11 attorneys plus staff members and has been a proud resident of central Ohio since inception. Clients range in size from individual inventors to Fortune 100 companies. Due to the varied scientific backgrounds of each
Trisha Beachy-Bryant of the firm’s attorneys (including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, chemical engineers, software engineers and biotech), they are able to assist clients in practically
all technical fields. The firm is managed by Managing Partner Jeff Standley and an executive committee of attorney partners. Day-to-day operations are administered The office located on Riverside drive.
by General Manager Trisha Beachy-Bryant. The firm has responsibilities for client matters in the U.S. and over 100 foreign countries, where it helps U.S.-based clients obtain foreign protections for their inventions and their brands. Firm litigators have represented clients in federal and state courts in at least 18 different states. The firm has been responsible for helping clients obtain and maintain thousands of patents and trademarks and hundreds of copyright registrations. The firm has enjoyed helping many clients with royalty-generating license agreements. “We are so appreciative of reaching this 25-year milestone, and we look forward to continuing to help clients for many years to come,” BeachyBryant says. Standley Law Group has been listed as a top IP firm in national magazines and by Columbus CEO. The firm wishes to thank all of its clients and suppliers. With technological innovation, brand marketing and overall creativity continuing to be major driving forces in the economy, the future appears bright for IP law, and Standley Law Group is well situated to help clients with these needs.
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