1998 Hall of Fame--A Mentor, An Advisor, A Leader

His consolidation strategy itself was conceived following Davis' experience at the prestigious accounting firm of Arthur Andersen, where he had observed other fragmented industries being consolidated. The strategy to keep each company's name and its management team, says Davis, is a no-brainer.

"If you've got a successful company, there's some reason why it's successful," Davis explains. "Typically, clients patronize a business because they are getting good service and a good product at a reasonable price."