Brad W. Burns is a dynamic entrepreneur and the owner of Burns Holdings, LLC, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of businesses operating both nationally and locally. With a strong commitment to unparalleled customer satisfaction and fostering enduring business relationships, Brad brings extensive leadership experience to his roles as owner, co-owner, and CEO of the companies within his portfolio.
Brad holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri Columbia and earned an Executive Master’s from Saint Louis University in 2009. His career began by pioneering business development strategies for prominent national commercial construction and real estate firms. This foundation led him to establish Wayne Contracting in 2014, a premier General Contracting and Construction Management firm that has gained a reputation for excellence in remodels, roll-outs, and renovations for national commercial clients.
In 2019, Brad expanded his entrepreneurial ventures by co-founding Vizex Branding, a distinguished graphics installation company servicing top-tier brands nationwide. He also launched Meramec Hardscapes, specializing in concrete and hardscaping services for residential customers throughout the St. Louis Metro and surrounding areas. Most recently, Brad co-founded City Seafood, which supplies seafood to restaurants and country clubs, and is now expanding to direct consumer sales. His latest venture, Arch City Group, focuses on opening and operating franchise QSR concepts in the St. Louis metro area.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Brad is dedicated to giving back to his community. He serves as a board member for Junior Achievement and holds the position of Board Chair at Haven House, a local charitable organization. Brad resides in Kirkwood, MO, with his wife, Sara, and their five children: Chloe, Drew, Connor, Ryan, and Maggie. His blend of business acumen and community involvement reflects his dedication to both professional excellence and personal growth.
Honors & Awards
Forbes Next 1000
Issued by Forbes · Jun 2021
Associated with Burns Holdings Corp
America is rich in small businesses. To shine a light on these entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes created the Next 1000. This year-round initiative showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite drive and hustle.
Wayne Contracting Ranks No. 750 on the 2019 Inc. 5000
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 583% Percent
Inc. 5000 List
Inc 5000 - America's Fastest Growing Companies - #309
$358 billion in 2022 revenue. 1,187,266 jobs created. And 5,000 examples of how to scale your business. Nowhere else will you find a list of companies with a greater impact on the U.S. economy.
Inc 5000 - America's Fastest Growing Companies - #1253
"The America's Fastest Growing Companies 2020"
The FT list was compiled with Statista, a research company, and ranks entrants from across the Americas by compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue between 2015 and 2018.
Yet the ranking also highlights 500 businesses across the continent for whom innovation and creativity have paid off — attributes that will underpin resilience and enable many of them to thrive once the worst effects of the pandemic are behind them.
"The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2021"
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The second annual FT Americas ranking offers a snapshot of the relative strength of companies as they entered the Covid pandemic — and points to those likely to have the resilience to emerge from the crisis in good health.
Inc 5000 - Regional - Ranked #208
Inc. 5000 Regionals: 2021 – RANKED #208
Introducing the 1,500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 6 Major U.S. Regions
The Inc. 5000 Regional honorees are hungry, optimistic and ready for anything.
Inc. 2023 Regionals - Fastest Growing Companies in the Midwest #18
The 1,125 Fastest-Growing Companies From Every Corner of the Country
Inc 5000 - Regionals - Midwest Fastest Growing Companies #30
SBM Future 50 Awards
Small Business Monthly - Future 50 Awards
Small Business Monthly - Future 50 Awards
Small Business Monthly - Future 50 Awards
Small Business Monthly - Future 50
Future 50 - Small Business Monthly
50 Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis
50 Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/subscriber-only/2020/12/04/st-louis-fastest-growing-private.html
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2020/10/13/meet-st-louis-2020-fast-50-companies-31-40.html
Saint Louis Business Journal - Fast 50 - Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis #11
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/subscriber-only/2024/06/13/st-louis-fastest-growing-private-companies.html
Saint Louis Business Journal - Fast 50 - Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis #20
The 50 fastest-growing private companies in the St. Louis region posted a broad percentage growth range in this year’s list. To be considered for the Fastest-growing Private Companies List for 2024, companies must have a three-year sales history with revenue of more than $1 million in fiscal 2023 and be locally based, independent, private businesses, not a subsidiary or franchise. The ranking is based on each company’s two-year revenue growth percentage from 2021 to 2023.
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/subscriber-only/2024/06/13/st-louis-fastest-growing-private-companies.html
Saint Louis Business Journal - Fast 50 - Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis #48
The 50 fastest-growing private companies in the St. Louis region posted a broad percentage growth range in this year’s list. To be considered for the Fastest-growing Private Companies List for 2024, companies must have a three-year sales history with revenue of more than $1 million in fiscal 2023 and be locally based, independent, private businesses, not a subsidiary or franchise. The ranking is based on each company’s two-year revenue growth percentage from 2021 to 2023.
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/subscriber-only/2024/06/13/st-louis-fastest-growing-private-companies.html
Corporate Philanthropy Awards
Corporate giving is one of the qualities that makes St. Louis special. At this year’s Corporate Philanthropy Awards, we’ll highlight the companies and individuals that are making corporate giving shine.
Our Innovation in Philanthropy awards honor local partnerships for going above and beyond standard philanthropic practices in new and creative ways.
Corporate Philanthropy Awards
Our Innovation in Philanthropy awards honor local partnerships for going above and beyond standard philanthropic practices in new and creative ways.
CREA Global Awards
Titan Business Awards - Entreprenuer - Small Companies - Gold Award
Titan Business Awards - Entreprenuer - Platinum Award
2020 American Business Awards - Entrepreneur of the Year - Materials & Construction
2023 American Business Awards - Entrepreneur of the Year - Materials & Construction
Saint Louis Magazine - A List Readers Choice Winner - Concrete and Driveway Installation & Repair
“Top 100 St. Louisans To Know to Succeed In Business.”
2018 Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America
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