Once again we shine the spotlight on 50 firms that stand out in management, marketing, sales, and design. For their outstanding business acumen, top-notch service, and ability to create exciting and dynamic companies that stand as models for the industry. Remodeling salutes the Big 50 Class of 2003.

Over the years, Mason Hearn’s partners have retired or left the industry, leaving him sole owner of McGuire, Hearn & Toms. He’s made some changes to adjust to his new role. He is grooming his architect to take charge of the design side, bringing in a full-time estimator, and training his project manager to run production.

Hearn and his original partners came from a commercial construction background, which he feels started the company off with professional systems — especially in documentation. But, he says, he is reviewing and rethinking all the company’s policies. By delegating responsibility, he has the time to spend on increasing the number and quality of his leads.