– Tuesday, August 12, 2025 –

NEW YORK – Inc. magazine today announced that Fastek Services, LLC has been named to its 2025 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Ranked No. 3790, Fastek is one of only two companies from Owensboro to ever earn this honor––joining Canteen’s 2014 recognition.

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. The company delivers managed IT services, advanced cybersecurity solutions, and compliance expertise to industries where data protection is critical—including financial and professional services, healthcare, and manufacturing.

“It’s an honor to represent Owensboro on a national stage,” said Murphy. “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.”

With its full-stack approach to IT and cybersecurity, Fastek helps businesses protect their data, streamline operations, and embrace digital transformation—all while providing fast, personal support from a team that understands the stakes.

The Inc. 5000 list celebrates companies that have not only grown but thrived during times of economic uncertainty, labor shortages, and rapid technological change. Past honorees 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.”

To qualify for the Inc. 5000 list, a company must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company). It must meet a minimum revenue threshold for both the first and most recent year in the evaluation period.

The application process begins with an online submission through Inc.’s official portal, where companies provide detailed financial information, including annual revenue figures for each year in the qualifying period. Applicants must verify their data through supporting documentation—such as tax returns or audited financial statements—which is reviewed by Inc.’s verification team. Once validated, companies are ranked according to their percentage revenue growth over the three-year span.

For more information about Fastek, visit https://fastekllc.com.
For the full 2025 Inc. 5000 list, visit www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Fastek Services, LLC
Fastek is a national managed services provider (MSP) headquartered in Owensboro, Kentucky. Specializing in cybersecurity, compliance, and IT management, Fastek serves clients in more than 20 states with solutions that safeguard data, optimize technology, and empower business growth. Founded in 2014 by Chris Murphy, Fastek has built its reputation on quick response times, high customer satisfaction, and a commitment to protecting organizations in today’s digital economy.

About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.