Over 3 Dozen Proforma Distributor Owners Nominated for Inc. 5000 List

TAMPA, Fla. (May 14, 2026) – Proforma, the largest family-owned and operated distributorship in the print and promotional products industry, is proud to announce that more than three dozen Distributor Owners have been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The nominations highlight the entrepreneurial drive of Proforma’s Distributor Owners and reflect the continued strength and growth of the Proforma Network.

Since 1982, Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list has celebrated innovation, business growth, and entrepreneurship across the United States. To qualify for the 2026 list, companies must be privately held and generate revenue exceeding $100,000 in 2022 and more than $2 million in 2025.

“The rigorous criteria required for nomination speaks volumes about the entrepreneurial spirit and business performance of our Distributor Owners,” said Jeff Myers, Chief Financial Officer at Proforma. “Having so many Proforma Distributor Owners nominated demonstrates the collective strength, resilience, and momentum of the Proforma Network.”

Proforma Distributor Owners nominated for the 2026 Inc. 5000 list achieved impressive revenue growth during the three-year evaluation period, with increases ranging from 50% to 367%.

“For more than 30 years, members of the Proforma Network have earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 list, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to helping Distributor Owners build successful, growing businesses,” said Brian Roney, Chief Revenue Officer at Proforma. “With Proforma’s recent acquisition of Safeguard, we anticipate even more distributorships Powered by Proforma will be positioned to qualify for future Inc. 5000 recognition.”

“At Proforma, we are committed to equipping Distributor Owners with the tools, support, and expertise they need to thrive from day one,” said Michelle Dalton, Senior Vice President of Owner and Supplier Success at Proforma. “From our Support Center Team and success coaches to our Preferred Supplier Network, every part of our organization is focused on helping Distributor Owners turn opportunity into measurable growth and long-term success.”