31 Millennium - Twentieth Edition 30 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE FOUNDER, OWNER Horizon Interiors LLC Bloomingdale, IL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Elite Construction Services Honolulu, HI RUDY KADIRIC Since creating Horizon Interiors LLC in 2020, Rudy Kadiric has led the company to success. In his leadership role, he oversees bidding, business development, project management, estimating and daily business operations. Prior to Horizon Interiors, he owned and operated Titan Interiors LLC, building the business from the ground up and growing it to over $10 million in annual revenue. In addition to his experience in entrepreneurship and business, Mr. Kadiric holds an associate degree in architectural and building sciences from Grand Rapids Community College. He is a member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and won the ABC Excellence in Construction Award in 2017 for his work on the Holiday Garden Inn. He has also been featured in the articles “AWCI Member Spotlight: Horizon Interiors LLC” from Construction Dimensions and “Over the Horizon” from Walls & Ceilings. Mr. Kadiric attributes his success to his unwavering loyalty to his company, customers and community, as well as his perseverance. Looking to the future, he aims to continue growing his business and contributing to his community in Bloomingdale, Illinois, and the United States by creating jobs. Joe B. Miller celebrates 30 years of success in business development and construction services. He serves as the president of three construction companies and has been with Seal Masters of Hawaii since 1996, Elite Construction Services since 2011, and Purpose since 2024. In these positions, he is responsible for coaching and supporting the other leaders of the companies and their departments. Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Miller supports the American Red Cross and Maui wildfire recovery efforts. For his exemplary business performance, he was ranked among the 40 under 40 Businesspeople in Hawaii. Mr. Miller attributes much of his success to his continuous pursuit of education. In the coming years, he envisions a future tailored toward coaching and enabling others to succeed. To wit, he hopes to exit his chief executive officer roles, passing them to individuals within his leadership teams and transitioning into a coaching role or position on the board of directors. Mr. Miller is also working to become a Metronomic-certified coach, a certification focused on supporting executives and their leadership teams in achieving goals by building healthy, effective teams. JOE B. MILLER ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE Among his other ventures, Mr. Wells became a franchisee for Blockbuster Video, opening stores in Huntington, West Virginia, and in Ashland and Pikeville, Kentucky. During this time, he also obtained his IFR Pilots License and became an aerobatic pilot. When he sold his Blockbuster Video stores, he returned to the real estate industry, constructing several commercial buildings, including three 4,400-square-foot stores, which he leased to AT&T Wireless. Alongside these endeavors, Mr. Wells founded Gemini Investments Inc. in 1995, a company he led until his retirement in 2020. Mr. Wells considers his most notable achievement to be the friendships he has cultivated throughout his career. Many of his former peers and employees have established their own offices, and he remains friends with those he worked with over 50 years ago. Looking to the future, he plans to enjoy his retirement and continue his support of charitable initiatives. After joining the United States Army at 18 years old, James Wells was accepted into the White House Army Signal Agency, where he encoded topsecret messages for former Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy. Following his service, he joined the Kentucky State Police, where he became one of the first Kentucky State Police undercover narcotics detectives. Mr. Wells was later inspired by his father to obtain his broker’s license and launch a company. Working alongside his father, he established James R. Wells Realty, which became one of the largest regional real estate firms. He also served as the local board president and director for the Kentucky Association of Realtors. After seven successful years, Mr. Wells moved to Florida, sold his company and became the president of Foster Pate Realty. He then served as the president of Florida Home Finders, with offices from Ocala to Miami, managing over 10,000 homes. Later, he developed a wholesale car business focused on buying and selling cars at dealer-only auctions. While in Florida, Mr. Wells’ wife, Brenda, applied to enter the McDonald’s owner franchise program. They ultimately opened six stores in Coral Springs, Florida, which they operated for 20 years until her retirement. JAMES WELLS FOUNDER (RETIRED) Gemini Investments Inc. Lake Wylie, SC
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