Florida State University recognized the fastest-growing companies owned or led by FSU alumni during the 7th annual Seminole 100 award ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. 

Among the honorees were Kerigan Marketing Associates Inc. of Mexico Beach (coming in at No. 58) and Aaron Rich Marketing of Panama City (coming in at No. 77). In the top spot was Southern Spear Properties, LLC, led by FSU alumnus Sean W. Compton (B.S. ’08), named the 2024 No. 1 fastest-growing business.

The complete list of 2024 Seminole 100 businesses may be seen at Seminole100.fsu.edu.

“We take great pride in recognizing the achievements of our exceptional alumni,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “As trailblazers, they contribute essential products, services and solutions, fostering job creation and fortifying communities. They epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit flourishing at Florida State University and inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders.” 

The Florida State University Seminole 100 Celebration honors FSU’s top entrepreneurs and allows them to share valuable business insights. During the celebration, each company learned its numerical ranking and received an award, culminating in the announcement of the top company. 

Seminole 100 companies were ranked by the global financial services firm EY, which verified the information provided and ranked the companies based on their compound annual growth rate over the past three years.

Kerigan Marketing Associates Inc. (KeriganMarketing.com) is led by spouses Jack Kerigan (a Notable Nole with an MBA and master’s degree in Marketing from FSU) and Dana Kerigan (an FSU 100More award-winner with a bachelor's degree from FSU, master’s from University of Florida, and a graduate certificate from MIT).

Aaron Rich Marketing (PanamaCityWebsiteDesign.net) is led by spouses Aaron Rich (a Notable Nole with a master’s degree from FSU PC) and Heather Rich.

Nominations for the 2025 Seminole 100 will open on March 1 at Seminole100.fsu.edu.