August 2010 - Luke & Associates earns the No. 3 spot of Inc. Magazine's 500 fastest-growing private companies.

Brevard-based company rated third fastest-growing private company in US

August 18, 2010

MERRITT ISLAND, FLA. – Luke & Associates, Inc., a leading provider of medical and clinical services for the U.S. military, announced today that the company was named to Inc. magazine’s prestigious 2010 Inc. 500 list, which spotlights the top entrepreneurial and fastest-growing companies in the U.S.

In its first year on the list, Luke earned the No. 3 spot out of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The ranking comes after a 3-year growth rate of 16,636.6 percent and $37.5 million in revenue for 2009. Luke also placed No. 1 in government services for the United States, the second largest business sector and first in generating jobs.

Luke & Associates president and CEO Jim Barfield commented on the award.

“The growth we are experiencing is a direct result of the employees at Luke,” Barfield said. “Each employee understands the importance of the work we do for our troops and their families, and is committed to quality care.  It is exciting to see Luke continue to grow, but it is even more exciting to see our employees make a difference; that is what it is all about.”

Headquartered on the Space Coast of Florida, Luke formed in 2004 and has grown exponentially to become one of the largest providers of health care for the U.S. military. After six years, Luke employs more than 1,100 medical and support personnel – a 114.84 percent increase since the end of 2009.  Luke’s sales projections for 2010 are $100 million.

Luke provides medical services and primary care for the federal government at clinics, hospitals and medical centers. The company employs 55 people in Brevard County and 190 in the State of Florida.

In 2006, Luke was awarded a 10-year, $1.9-billion contract to provide clinical support services for the U.S. Air Force at medical treatments facilities in the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Guam. Last year, Luke was awarded $1.27 billion in contracts to provide direct care medical services for the U.S. Army in four separate regions across the U.S.

Luke continues to grow and expand and is on track to continue to increase its presence in Brevard County and the U. S.

Contact: Jim Barfield, (321) 452-4601; Jim.Barfield@lukeassoc.com

May 2010 - Luke & Associates sponsored and participated in the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Medical Symposium.

Luke participated in the AUSA Medical Symposium from May 16 through May 21 in San Antonio, TX.

January 2010 - Luke & Associates participates in the U.S. Department of Defense's 2010 Military Health System (MHS) Conference

Luke is participating in the 2010 Military Health System (MHS) Conference sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense from January 25th to the 28th. This event takes place at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland. Luke's booth number is #313. For more information call 1-866-452-4601.

January 2010 - Luke & Associates personnel now staff 58 Military Treatment Facilities across the U.S. and Europe

Luke & Associates has recently been awarded additional healthcare work by the U.S. military. As a result, Luke personnel now work at a total of 58 Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) across the United States and Europe.

December 2009 - Luke & Associates Awarded Information Technology Services Contract for WorkSource

Luke & Associates, Inc. (Luke) has been awarded an Information Technology Services contract to provide IT Infrastructure Management, Project Management, and Consulting Services to WorkSource in Jacksonville, Florida. WorkSource is a regional Workforce Investment Board (WIB) which provides job training and placement services to dislocated workers, veterans, and a variety of other groups who are either unemployed or underemployed. WorkSource is funded by both Federal and State sources and serves over 85,000 people each year in its six-county region in Northeast Florida.

June 2009 - Luke & Associates Awarded $1.27 Billion in Contracts to Provide Direct Care Medical Services to the U.S. Army

Luke & Associates, Inc. (Luke) has been awarded $1.27 billion in contracts to provide Direct Care Medical Services to the U.S. Army. The contracts consist of Ancillary Medical Services ($347 million), Nursing Services ($511 million) and Physician Services ($416 million) and cover all four regions of the U.S.—Northern, Pacific, Southern and Western. Work will be issued to Luke through task orders with the initial task order awards valued at $239 million. The contracts cover five years and will include all U.S. Army medical treatment facilities in the four regions.

The Merritt Island-based medical and clinical services company will provide healthcare professionals to support U.S. Army medical personnel. Services will be provided for active military and their dependents at U.S. Army medical treatment facilities.

“We are very excited to have the opportunity to provide medical services for our military and their families”, said Jim Barfield, President, Luke & Associates, Inc. “With these awards, Luke now provides medical services for all U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force medical facilities in the continental United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska.”

Headquartered on the Space Coast of Florida, Luke was formed in 2004 and has steadily grown to become one of the largest providers of healthcare for the U.S. military. In 2006, Luke was awarded a 10-year, $1.9 billion contract to provide clinical support services for the U.S. Air Force at medical treatment facilities located in the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Guam. Luke provides medical services and primary care for the federal government at clinics, hospitals and medical centers.

September 2006 - Luke & Associates Awarded $1.9 Billion Contract to Provide Clinical Support Services to the U.S. Air Force

Luke and Associates has been awarded a contract to provide Clinical Support Services for Air Force Medical Treatment Facilities nationwide. This contract has a potential value of $1.9 billion over 10 years. Luke will recruit, qualify and retain clinical personnel of all levels, including physicians, dentists, nurses and pharmacists to provide care at a total of 63 Military Treatment Facilities in 58 geographic locations.

The contract, limited to qualified small businesses, was awarded by Wright Patterson Air Force Base and will be managed from Luke's Merritt Island facility. Luke was formed in 2004 to staff medical personnel for the U.S. Government.

“We formed Luke to address the unique medical staffing needs of the government, specifically the military,” the president of Luke, Jim Barfield says. “The military is shifting its active military resources to focus on the warfighter. As a result, military medical treatment facilities are relying on contractors to provide fully qualified and credentialed healthcare providers to work under the direction of the military. We look forward to providing these very important personnel for the Air Force.”

Headquartered in Merritt Island, Florida, Luke specializes in providing medical support services personnel for the Government in all specialties and ancillary positions.