Houston, TX (September 12, 2012) – Sun Coast Resources, LLC, wholesale marketer of quality petroleum fuels,  lubricants, and related services to thousands of  industrial, governmental, retail, educational, utility, telecommunications, marine, airline, transportation, and construction operations across the United States, has earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list, and on the Houston Business Journal’s Houston Fast 100 List for 2012.

This is the fifth time Sun Coast Resources, LLC has been listed on the Inc. 5000 list.  The prior years were 1992, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Five time honorees receive Honor Roll recognition for continued growth spurring innovation, providing jobs, and driving the economy forward.  Sun Coast Resources, LLC ranked 4,684th, with a three-year growth of 16%, and an industry ranking of 99th.

“It’s really amazing how we continue to grow year after year, said Kathy Lehne, Sun Coast’s founder and president. It’s a testament to the tireless work and commitment from our amazing employees and loyalty from our treasured customers.”

In addition to its revenue growth and new product and service offerings, Sun Coast has nearly doubled the number of jobs within the company since 2008, and increased its market area to over thirty-five states.

The Houston Business Journal’s Fast 100 ranked companies percentage growth over the past two years. Sun Coast’s revenues grew 121% from 2009 to 2011, earning a ranking of 34th. All of the companies on the list are headquartered within the 10-county Houston metropolitan area and have been doing business for a minimum of five years.

For a complete breakdown of Sun Coast Resources, LLC’s profile on the Inc. 5000 listing, visit the following link for more information:  http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/sun-coast-resources.

For the Houston Business Journal’s Fast 100 profile series, go to http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/2012/08/meet-houstons-fast-100-northstar.html.