Fastek Services, LLC has earned a spot in Inc. magazine’s ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Owensboro-based IT and cybersecurity firm came in at No. 3790 of the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.
Founded in 2014 by Chris Murphy from his Owensboro home, Fastek has achieved 199% revenue growth over the past three years, serving clients in more than 20 states, according to a release from the company. Fastek delivers managed IT services, advanced cybersecurity solutions, and compliance expertise to industries such as financial and professional services, healthcare, and manufacturing.
“It’s an honor to represent Owensboro on a national stage,” Murphy said. “This recognition belongs to our incredible team and the clients who trust us. By putting people first — both our employees and our customers — we’ve been able to help small and mid-sized businesses navigate an increasingly complex cybersecurity and technology landscape.”
Inc. says this year’s honorees thrived despite economic uncertainty, labor shortages, and rapid technological change. Past recipients include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.
“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,” said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses didn’t just weather the storm — they grew through it.”
The list is based on percentage revenue growth over a three-year period, with qualifying companies required to be U.S.-based, privately held, and for-profit, and to meet minimum revenue thresholds.
For more information about Fastek, visit fastekllc.com. For the full 2025 Inc. 5000 list, visit inc.com/inc5000.
A release from Fastek said they join Canteen’s 2014 honor as the only local companies to ever make the list.
By Ryan Richardson The Owensboro Times