About Brad W Burns
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.
https://www.forbes.com/next1000/
Wayne Contracting Ranks No. 750 on the 2019 Inc. 5000
Issued by Inc. Magazine · Aug 2019
Associated with Wayne Contracting
Wayne Contracting Ranks No. 750 on the 2019 Inc. 5000
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 583% Percent
http://www.inc.com/inc5000
Inc. 5000 List
Issued by Inc. · Aug 2020
Associated with Wayne Contracting
For the second year in a row, Wayne Contracting has been listed as one of the fastest growing private companies in America! Wayne Contracting is listed at #2691 with an impressive 150% growth rate!
https://lnkd.in/etH6vsW
Inc 5000 - America's Fastest Growing Companies - #309
Issued by Inc Magazine · Aug 2023
Associated with Vizex Branding
Meet the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
$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.
https://www.inc.com/inc5000
Inc 5000 - America's Fastest Growing Companies - #1282
Issued by Inc Magazine · Aug 2024
Associated with Wayne Contracting
Meet the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. They thrived in spite of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain woes. Here’s what you can learn from their success.
Inc. 5000 2024: Meet the Companies Building the Future
Inc 5000 - America's Fastest Growing Companies - #1253
Issued by Inc Magazine · Aug 2024
Associated with Vizex Branding
Meet the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. They thrived in spite of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain woes. Here’s what you can learn from their success.
Inc. 5000 2024: Meet the Companies Building the Future
"The America's Fastest Growing Companies 2020"
Issued by Financial Times · Apr 2020
Associated with Wayne Contracting
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.
https://www.ft.com/americas-fastest-growing-companies-2020
"The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2021"
Issued by Financial Times · Apr 2021
Associated with Wayne Contracting
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https://www.ft.com/content/ac773779-98ba-442d-a1f2-a14f1a67ddfe
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.
https://www.ft.com/content/ac773779-98ba-442d-a1f2-a14f1a67ddfe
Inc 5000 - Regional - Ranked #208
Issued by Inc Magazine · Mar 2021
Associated with Wayne Contracting
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.
https://www.inc.com/inc5000/regionals/midwest
Inc. 2023 Regionals - Fastest Growing Companies in the Midwest #18
Issued by Inc. Magazine · Mar 2023
Associated with Vizex Branding
Inc. Regionals 2023
The 1,125 Fastest-Growing Companies From Every Corner of the Country
https://www.inc.com/regionals/midwest
Inc 5000 - Regionals - Midwest Fastest Growing Companies #28
Issued by Inc · Feb 2024
Associated with Wayne Contracting
Companies on the 2024 Inc. Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2022.
Meet the 172 Companies Making an Outsized Impact in the Midwest
Inc 5000 - Regionals - Midwest Fastest Growing Companies #30
Issued by Inc · Feb 2024
Associated with Vizex Branding
Companies on the 2024 Inc. Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2022.
Meet the 172 Companies Making an Outsized Impact in the Midwest
SBM Future 50 Awards
Issued by St. Louis Small Business Monthly · Sep 2020
Associated with Wayne Contracting
The hardest working people in small business. Get inspired by the areas top small companies.
https://www.pageturnpro.com/St-Louis-Small-Business-Monthly/96396-STL-SBM-September-2020/flex.html#page/28
Small Business Monthly - Future 50 Awards
Issued by Small Business Monthly · Sep 2021
Associated with Wayne Contracting
https://www.pageturnpro.com/St-Louis-Small-Business-Monthly/101367-STL-SBM-September-2021/sdefault.html#page/24
Small Business Monthly - Future 50 Awards
Issued by Small Business Monthly · Sep 2022
Associated with Meramec Hardscapes and Concrete
https://www.pageturnpro.com/St-Louis-Small-Business-Monthly/105871-STL-SBM-September-2022/sdefault.html#page/23
Small Business Monthly - Future 50 Awards
Issued by Small Business Monthly · Sep 2022
Associated with Vizex Branding
https://www.pageturnpro.com/St-Louis-Small-Business-Monthly/105871-STL-SBM-September-2022/sdefault.html#page/17
Small Business Monthly - Future 50
Issued by Small Business Monthly · Sep 2023
Associated with Vizex Branding
https://www.pageturnpro.com/St-Louis-Small-Business-Monthly/109476-STL-SBM-September-2023/sdefault.html#page/28
Future 50 - Small Business Monthly
Issued by Small Business Monthly · Sep 2024
Associated with Burns Holdings Corp
The hardest working people in small business!
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50 Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis
Issued by Saint Louis Business Journal · Oct 2019
Associated with Wayne Contracting
Wayne Contracting was ranked #17 on the list of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis” from 2016 to 2018 with a growth rate of 121.95% over that time period.
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/subscriber-only/2019/10/10/st-louis-fastest-growing-private.html
50 Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis
Issued by Saint Louis Business Journal · Oct 2020
Associated with Wayne Contracting
Wayne Contracting made the list at #32 with a 62.74% rate of growth from 2017 to 2019
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
Issued by Saint Louis Business Journal · Jun 2024
Associated with Vizex Branding
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
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Saint Louis Business Journal - Fast 50 - Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis #20
Issued by Saint Louis Business Journal · Jun 2024
Associated with Wayne Contracting
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
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Saint Louis Business Journal - Fast 50 - Fastest Growing Companies in Saint Louis #48
Issued by Saint Louis Business Journal · Jun 2024
Associated with Meramec Hardscapes and Concrete
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
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Corporate Philanthropy Awards
Issued by Saint Louis Business Journal · Apr 2023
Associated with Wayne Contracting
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.
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/subscriber-only/2023/04/21/st-louis-largest-corporate-philanthropists-small-companies.html
Corporate Philanthropy Awards
Issued by Saint Louis Business Journal · Apr 2024
Associated with Wayne Contracting
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.
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/subscriber-only/2024/04/12/st-louis-largest-corporate-philanthropists-small-companies.html
CREA Global Awards
Issued by Brainz Magazine · May 2024
Associated with Burns Holdings Corp
The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.
https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/brad-burns
Titan Business Awards - Entreprenuer - Small Companies - Gold Award
Issued by Titan Business Awards · Apr 2024
Associated with Burns Holdings Corp
The TITAN Business Awards is an international platform that recognizes and honors the titans of the industry who pave the way with their innovation, leadership, and outstanding achievements. The award celebrates business excellence worldwide, acknowledging both startups and established giants that continually push the boundaries of excellence, setting standards that inspire others to reach greater heights.
Titan Business Awards - Entreprenuer - Platinum Award
Issued by Titan Business Awards · Apr 2024
Associated with Burns Holdings Corp
The TITAN Business Awards is an international platform that recognizes and honors the titans of the industry who pave the way with their innovation, leadership, and outstanding achievements. The award celebrates business excellence worldwide, acknowledging both startups and established giants that continually push the boundaries of excellence, setting standards that inspire others to reach greater heights.
2020 American Business Awards - Entrepreneur of the Year - Materials & Construction
Issued by American Business Awards · May 2020
Associated with Wayne Contracting
More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Live Event of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. Brad Burns was nominated as the Entrepreneur of the Year for Materials and Construction category.
https://stevieawards.com/aba/entrepreneur-awards
2023 American Business Awards - Entrepreneur of the Year - Materials & Construction
Issued by American Business Awards · Apr 2023
Associated with Wayne Contracting
More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Live Event of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. Brad Burns was nominated as the Entrepreneur of the Year for Materials and Construction category.
https://stevieawards.com/aba/entrepreneur-awards
Saint Louis Magazine - A List Readers Choice Winner - Concrete and Driveway Installation & Repair
Issued by Saint Louis Magazine · Jun 2021
Associated with Meramec Hardscapes and Concrete
St. Louis Magazine congratulates all of this year’s winners and finalists and sends our appreciation to those who supported local businesses by participating in the A-List ballot. Cheers to another year of celebrating the region’s finest!
https://www.stlmag.com/alist?utm_campaign=A-List&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=134722865&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_WXt7e3hMj36hc_p531aN_YGv3hX1lD-ow_WfRO81Nq7CJsHxc-I9OSX2mNfuPPbKO0BMpf-keDejKO-4eE1yLksCkoGQDNLAHqGo3zolTBkV3-Ks&utm_content=134722865&utm_source=hs_email#/gallery?group=371215
“Top 100 St. Louisans To Know to Succeed In Business.”
Issued by Small Business Monthly · Apr 2020
Associated with Wayne Contracting
Honoring St. Louis difference makers, some of the most influential people in the business community
https://www.pageturnpro.com/St-Louis-Small-Business-Monthly/94640-STL-SBM-April-2020/flex.html#page/20
2018 Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America
Issued by Entrepreneur Magazine · Dec 2018
Associated with Wayne Contracting
Wayne Contracting has been named one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur Magazine’s ENTREPRENEUR 360™ LIST. Wayne Contracting is ranked #337 out of 360 companies.
#360companies
https://lnkd.in/eGB6N5T
2019 Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America
Issued by Entrepreneur Magazine · Oct 2019
Associated with Wayne Contracting
Wayne Contracting has been named one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur Magazine’s ENTREPRENEUR 360™ LIST. Wayne Contracting is ranked #176 out of 360 companies.
#360companies
https://www.entrepreneur.com/360
Best of Houzz
Issued by Houzz · Jan 2019
Associated with Wayne Contracting
Awarded Best of Houzz for Customer Service
Angies List Super Service Award 2020
Issued by Angieslist.com · Jan 2021
Associated with Meramec Hardscapes and Concrete
Angi's List - Super Service Award - 2021
Issued by https://www.angi.com/ · Mar 2022
Associated with Meramec Hardscapes and Concrete
Your hard work, dedication and commitment to your customers is something to be proud of — and we’re proud to include you in this prestigious group of best-in class providers.
Micro Business of the Year - GOLD GLOBEE® WINNER
Issued by Globee Awards · Sep 2023
Associated with Wayne Contracting
https://globeeawards.com/leadership/winners/