Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) announces 2025 honorees

The Association for Corporate Growth is pleased to announce the final selection of New Jersey companies have been chosen for their innovative strategies, nurturing a culture that encourages continuous excellence and demonstrating sustained growth from their efforts.  

  • Amerlux: Tom Nowakowski, vice president 
  • Dr. Praeger’s:  Andy Reichgut, CEO 
  • Kuehne Chemical Co.: Zach Kuehne, CEO 
  • Michael Graves: Joseph Furey, president & CEO 
  • RelPro Inc.: Martin Wise, founder & CEO  

“These companies distinguished themselves by their rigorous commitment to innovation, excellence, and corporate growth,” said Michael Corridon, president of ACG NJ and CFO of United Window & Door.   

“I’m excited to celebrate some of New Jersey’s top businesses as we recognize the five companies honored with the ACG NJ Corporate Growth Award. Their innovation, industry leadership, and dedication to their communities set them apart as some of the finest companies in the state,” said J. Michael Fischer Jr., co-chair of ACG NJ’s Corporate Growth Conference & Awards and managing director of DBD Investment Bank. 

Alongside an engaging keynote address from Buddy Valastro, The Cake Boss, executives from the five honored companies will share their insights and real-life experiences on driving innovation for sustained excellence and corporate growth. The event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, N.J. 

“We are expecting a sellout crowd,” said Corridon. “Every astute C-Suite executive, business owner, service provider and others focused on corporate growth and the M+A community in New Jersey and beyond are going to want to hear how these leaders achieved such a high level of success in their corporations. Given that we are recognizing middle market companies with annual revenues between $5 million and $500 million, there will be something for everyone in the room to immediately adapt to their own situations and company culture.” 

For more information about the 2025 Association for Corporate Growth NJ Corporate Growth Conference and Awards event, or to reserve your seat, purchase a table or sponsorship, click here.