Gator100 recognizes the world's fastest-growing businesses owned or led by University of Florida alumni. After debuting at #97 in 2024, Port Orange, Florida-headquartered Thompson Pump has climbed to #61 in 2025.
Thompson Pump founder and chairman Bill Thompson, a 1970 UF graduate, served as a section advisor in Murphree Area, a member of the Theta Chi fraternity, and a member of the Army Reserves. In 1999, his son Chris Thompson, a Chi Phi fraternity member and UF graduate, joined the family business. Today, as president, Chris leads Thompson Pump in full-service manufacturing and sales across the United States and several countries worldwide.
“It is an honor to be a part of the Gator100 for a second year,” said Chris Thompson. “We’re proud of the team, several of whom are UF alumni, who helped get us here. From a small family business to an international operation with more than 125 employees, this recognition speaks to the strength of our Gator roots and our commitment to growth.”
Fellow Gator alumni at Thompson Pump include vice president of Sales Bobby Zitzka (UF Class of 2000), Municipal Sales Manager David Perry (UF Class of 2004), Municipal Sales Representative Allan Curry (UF Class of 2013) and Engineering Manager Ryan Intriago (UF Class of 2018).
