Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced the inclusion of Design Drywall West, Inc. (DDW) in the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.
“Making the Inc. 5000 list is a proud moment that highlights the reputation Design Drywall has earned on job sites across the Southwest,” says Ray Espino, Vice President of Operations at Design Drywall West, Inc. The distinction caps an impressive three-year revenue expansion of 114 percent—and marks the third time DDW’s ownership and leadership group has guided a company onto the Inc. 5000, following sister firms DBSI, a leading retail transformation firm, and CFM, now Kinective.
“Making the Inc. 5000 list is a proud moment that highlights the reputation Design Drywall has earned on job sites across the Southwest. This recognition belongs to every one of our team members who make each project possible, and to our clients for the continued trust in us as their preferred drywall partner,” says Ray Espino, Vice President of Operations at Design Drywall West, Inc. This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. DDW’s inclusion signals similar staying power for the Arizona-based specialist whose drywall craftsmanship shapes many of the state’s most complex commercial environments.
“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”
For more information about Design Drywall West, Inc., including capabilities, recent projects, or to request a bid, visit designdrywallwest.com and follow the company on LinkedIn.
Methodology
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Design Drywall West, Inc.
Design Drywall West, Inc. (DDW) is Arizona’s trusted leader in drywall solutions, serving the Southwest for over 50 years. DDW delivers quality end-to-end drywall and painting services—including design consultation, material procurement, installation, and finishing—with a commitment to being on time, and on budget. Built on craftsmanship, safety, and dependability, the company has earned a reputation as a preferred partner to builders and developers across the region. The DDW team brings precision and professionalism to every project, building lasting partnerships and contributing to the communities it serves. Learn more at designdrywallwest.com.
About Inc.
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