the lodge & club the river club epping forest yacht club gate precast gate lands about ushistory careers charity contact us welcome to gate . gate listed as one of the largest privately held companies in florida is a highly diversified company that operates in the retail construction materials hospitality and commercial land development sectors . one of the largest privately held companies in florida gate was founded in 1960 by herbert h. peyton . gate also operates eight precast concrete plants a host of real estate ventures a hospitality division fuel services and fleet services . gate petroleum company continues to grow and better serve the community because of the willingness of its more than 3 000 employees and the valued support of its customers . recently celebrating its 50th anniversary the company s name was derived from the 1960 s chamber of commerce slogan jacksonville gateway to florida . gate flourished in the 1960s with gate stations emerging throughout the southeast gate marketing gate hospitality gate precast gate lands copyright 2015 gate petroleum company . all rights reserved .