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BEST COMPANIESTO WORK FOR IN TEXAS!

2020

The 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas

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COVER BY EMILY CRITZ

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

As many companies face the current chal-

lenges of a tight labor market, Ryan remains

focused on attracting and retaining the right

talent by o� ering a variety of innovative and

customized workplace programs and benefi ts

that help employees manage their personal and

professional lives at all levels of their careers.

The Firm’s award-winning workplace

culture is rooted in implementing some of

the most appreciated and unique platforms

and programs that are focused on improving

a productive environment for Ryan’s more

than 2,700 employees globally. The myRyan

program establishes expectations for team

members and provides the fl exibility to decide

when and where to get their work done. The

fl exibility and trust built into myRyan is just

one way the Firm focuses on its people and

needs. RyanPRIDE, an online platform, allows

team members to express appreciation and

recognition for coworkers in real time, on

a global scale. RyanInnovates was created

to give employees the opportunity to o� er

suggestions for improving the workplace and

business. These unique employee-driven

platforms have resulted in a happy and engaged

workforce, which leads to happy clients and

the delivery of superior client service.

Guided by a relentless pursuit of excel-

lence and mission to create one of the best

work cultures in Texas and globally, Ryan is

proud to once again be recognized as a Best

Company to Work for in Texas for the tenth

consecutive year.

The world’s largest Firm dedicated exclusively to

business taxes places culture and employee experience

at the forefront of its work environment.

EXEMPLIFYING AND GUIDING A THRIVING WORK CULTURE

TOP: Ryan’s Houston team members volunteer at the Houston Food Bank for RyanSHARES day. BOTTOM: Austin team members partner with Together We Rise to provide bicycles and skateboards for kids in foster care.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

At Apex, we care about our clients,

partners, and each other. Our freight-

factoring services are rated world-class by our

clients. Our aim is to make a positive impact

on the lives of truckers.

Within Apex, we are on an unending

journey to become smarter, happier, and

healthier versions of ourselves, which has

earned us a “Best Places to Work in Texas”

award each year since 2009. We take a holistic

approach by providing mind and body

wellness programs.

Employee empowerment drives our success

as a company. We are committed to company-

wide transparency and encourage employees

to continue their professional and personal

growth through a range of training programs

and opportunities. Apex strives to create a

fun environment, where a workplace is more

than just a cubicle. We celebrate birthdays,

anniversaries, milestones, and each other. We

get the job done, and have a great time doing it.

We foster a friendly workplace through

practices, activities, and events that promote

trust among co-workers. We are committed

to open and honest communication and want

to make sure employees feel included and

supported from day one. Our belief in caring

for others and making a dierence drives our

Corporate Citizenship Program. We organize

a wide variety of fundraising and volunteer

events throughout the year that include an

annual golf tournament, various cook-os, a

bowlathon, and many other events.

Apex President David Baker’s heartfelt

vision prevails: “To create a company with a

culture second to none, that would instill fear

in the hearts of the competition, and where

people could go home knowing they made a

dierence in the life of someone that day.”

APEXCAPITAL

AT APEX,IT’S ABOUT THE

PeopleAt Apex, we’re in the business of

helping people, and that desire

permeates everything we do, both

inside and outside our walls. This is

professionally expressed through the

top notch �nancial services we

provide to small and mid-size

trucking companies.

This program was designed to recognize the best employers in the state, the ones that make it a priority to create better workplaces for their employees. Best Companies Group and its partners, the Texas Association of Business and Texas SHRM, are breaking ground in Texas with this program.

The list of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas 2020 program—published here in order of their ranking—names companies with the best practices among Texas employers. An awards banquet, coordinated by the Texas Association of Business, will be held April 2 to recognize each of the 100 companies.

Best Companies Group, an independent workplace excellence research fi rm managing over 50 programs like this all over the globe, launched its survey in Texas in the summer of 2019. According to Peter Burke, president of Best Companies Group, “Identifying outstanding employers is a very e ective way of recognizing the importance of creating cultures where employees love to come to work. From recruiting advantages to increased morale, these organizations will enjoy many benefi ts from this prestigious distinction. All companies that participated also received the results of their employee survey, which will be used to help make their companies even better places to work.”

Companies that chose to participate completed a two-part survey, including an organizational overview of the company's policies and procedures as well as an in-depth employee questionnaire. The survey, analysis, and list selection were conducted by Best Companies Group. Participation was available to for-profi t and nonprofi t companies with 15 or more employees working in Texas. Each company that participated, whether it made the Top 100 list or not, received an Employee Feedback Report. This report included a summary of the employee responses and state benchmarking.

In today's competitive business

environment, it is a distinction

to be named one of the 100 best

companies to work for in Texas.

HOW THE 100 BEST COMPANIES

WERE SELECTED

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1 UMC Physicians2 Edward Jones3 ArcBest4 University Medical Center5 Insperity6 Point B7 BENCHMARK, A Global Hospitality Company8 Computer Services, Inc.9 LGI Homes10 Protiviti11 Ryan, LLC12 Navy Federal Credit Union13 Texas Mutual Insurance Company14 RGP15 Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union16 Encompass Health - Home Health & Hospice17 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.18 Allegiance Bank19 Burns & McDonnell20 SRC, Inc.21 Total Quality Logistics22 Galen College of Nursing23 BNSF Logistics, LLC

1 F1 Payments, LP2 Scribe Media3 54 Satori Capital5 ATKG, LLP6 LiquidAgents Healthcare7 Möbius Partners8 The Steam Team9 HRNCIR Construction10 Headspring11 Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.12 FrogSlayer13 Pegasus Technology Solutions14 Capsher Technology, Inc.15 Texan Bank16 Q1Media17 Attorney Dean Boyd, PLLC18 Imperative Information Group, Inc.19 CrateBind, LLC20 Pearl Brewery, LLC21 Beaird Harris22 Praxent23 Longnecker & Associates24 Door, Inc.25 WPT Power Corporation26 The Medicus Firm, Inc.27 Omega Builders28 Globalscape, Inc.29 Visual BI Solutions, Inc.30 Silver Ventures, Inc.31 EBCO General Contractor, LTD32 Cloud 8 Sixteen, Inc.33 QuantumDigital, Inc.34 Versacor Enterprises, LLC35 Intelligent Logistics36 McKinley & DiMarco Insurance Services37 Providence Risk & Administrative Services

1 Eagle’s Trace2 A#1 Air, Inc.3 Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc.4 Advancial Federal Credit Union5 Community National Bank & Trust of Texas6 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake7 Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A.8 Improving9 SouthWest Bank10 CalTech11 Duke Realty12 Portfolio13 Funeral Directors Life14 Austin Bank15 Accountable Healthcare Staffi ng16 Apex Capital Corp17 Targetbase18 Credera19 Campus Life & Style20 Arch-Con Corporation21 PKF Texas22 VeraBank23 Jasper Ventures, Inc.24 Vista Bank25 Publishing Concepts26 Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas27 Rausch Coleman Homes28 Kluber Lubrication, NA LP29 HCSS30 Stylecraft31 Cody Pools, Inc.32 NatureSweet33 Texas Bank & Trust34 Nutrabolt35 Sendero36 Capitol Home Health37 Velocity Credit Union38 One Technologies, LLC39 CSC Corptax40 Milestone Electric

Medium Company Winners

100 499 U . S . E M P LOY E E S

Small Company Winners

15 99 U . S . E M P LOY E E S

LargeCompany Winners

500+ U . S . E M P LOY E E S

The 100 Best Companies to work for in Texas is a project of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas SHRM, and Best Companies Group.

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C O M I N G I N AT

NUMBER ONE

5219 City Bank Parkway, Suite 160, Lubbock 79407 | umchealthsystem.com Industry: Healthcare | U.S. Employees: 503

Our vision is, “The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.” Our 130+ physicians and practitioners provide quality healthcare to Texans at 34 medical clinics. We improve the quality

of life in our communities by providing the best experience to every patient. We understand that we have to serve each other in order to serve our patients. It starts internally: We have to

take care of each other. We have to be a family. Then, and only then, can we begin to think about taking care of our patients.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A LOur Company Picnic

Employees and their families get together for an evening of food prepared by leadership, contests and games,

and thrills at the local amusement park.

Family Comes FirstLeadership understands that a healthy work-life balance is essential to

the well-being of our employees. This includes flexible hours, time off for errands, early shut down before holidays, and paid time off for volunteer work.

Rewards and RecognitionWe formally recognize and celebrate our outstanding performers

at a monthly luncheon with the executive leadership team, where our stars share thoughts and ideas on how we can make

UMC Physicians the very best place to work.

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W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Workplace chaplain program: Our chaplains are vital to

our team’s success. One chaplain comes to every Friday stand-up meeting, and after we share prayer concerns, they close the meeting with a prayer.

• Work schedule flexibility: We recognize the importance of celebrating our private lives as well as our work time. When our teammates have an important date with their children or grandchildren, we’ll do everything we can to make sure they’re present for it.

• Dress for Your Day: Our new personal appearance policy has been a huge hit. Every day, team members may wear jeans to work (if they choose) unless some-thing on their calendar calls for business casual. 

 4. University Medical Center602 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock 79415 mchealthsystem.com | Industry: Healthcare U.S. Employees: 3,596

UMC’s team has more than 4,600 diverse employees who serve an organization that Best Companies Group has recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.  Employees are appreciated for their skills, strengths, and talents, and they have the freedom to be innovative and bring their ideas to senior leadership. We use those ideas to improve patient care and employee services. UMC wants employees’ experience to be one of respect, caring, fun, and service. UMC’s team of employees, medical sta, and volunteers aim for a common goal: “Service is our Passion.” Our “why” is to serve our patients in the best hospital in the nation, and our commitment to building a work-place where employees are a priority sets us apart.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Flexible work schedule, chair massages, parties,

picnics, culture fairs, team challenges, a robust wellness program, and great benefits

• An open and inviting culture where everyone is respected, honest, and truly happy 

• Teamwork, accessible leadership, respect for employees’ experience and knowledge, and recognition for going above and beyond to provide the best patient care 

5. Insperity19001 Crescent Springs Drive, Kingwood 77339 insperity.com | Industry: ServicesU.S. Employees: 3,400

Insperity recognizes the vital role that people play in the success of the company. Many Insperity employees view their position as a calling—an opportunity to do what they do best and support the company’s mission to help businesses succeed so communities prosper. This high level of commitment is supported by a corporate culture that endorses work-life balance, family-friendly values, and an effective combination of individual and team contributions. 

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Twelve hours per quarter of paid time off for

volunteer service

• A comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

• 100 percent company match up to 6 percent on 401(k) plans

2. Edward Jones3701 Gaston Court, Louisville, MO 40241edwardjones.com | Industry: Financial ServicesU.S. Employees: 45,085

Edward Jones associates enjoy flexible, family-friendly workplaces and gratifying work helping clients in the neighborhoods where they live and work. Financial advi-sors and branch oce administrator teams who serve clients well earn the firm’s high-est honors. Community involvement is encouraged, and associates embrace causes such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s—a firmwide eort. 

An associate-owned firm, Edward Jones oers long-term career and leadership opportunities. Compensation includes tri-mester bonuses, annual profit sharing, and limited partnership. Benefits include paid parental leave for births or adoptions—16 weeks for primary caregivers and two weeks for secondary caregivers.

  W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Every associate has a unique opportunity to own part

of the firm. Any associate in good standing with three years of service can be offered partnership. Nearly 50 percent of associates are owners.

• When associates face personal or professional diffi-culties, we stand by them. This might mean quick assistance in a natural disaster, paid leave or medical exceptions, gift cards, or dozens of associates attending a funeral.

• Volunteerism is fundamental to our culture, and asso-ciates love the opportunity to give back. Home-office associates get one paid Day of Caring annually and in our branches, volunteerism during the workday is common and expected. 

3. ArcBest1206 Hatton Road, Wichita Falls 76302 | arcb.com Industry: Logistics | U.S. Employees: 2,036

The team at ArcBest Wichita Falls loves visitors, and it shows. This hard-working, fun-loving group of people knows how to get the job done and enjoy ourselves along the way. If you’re lucky enough to find your-self near our office, stop in and get a real sense of Texas hospitality.  Friday morning meetings, complete with a cowbell round-up, are full of useful information on weekly business results, company values, upcom-ing opportunities, and fellowship. With customer satisfaction numbers steadily rising, our team is a super example of what can be done when business meets fun. ArcBest employees enjoy excellent ben-efits, a comfortable work environment, and continual opportunities for growth and development.

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6. Point B111 Congress Avenue, Suite 400, Austin 78701pointb.com | Industry: Consulting | U.S. Employees: 844

Our firm was founded by three consulting veterans who were looking to create a place where top consulting talent could make a di�erence and thrive without having to sac-rifice their lives to achieve great things for their clients. While most firms o�er plane tickets and hotel stays, for the past 24 years, Point B has promoted wrapping work around life, rather than the other way around. And we’re seeing now that we were way ahead of the game. We see candidates across the age spectrum who all want the same thing, which is why Point B’s culture has been the corner-stone of our success.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Annual associate getaway: We recognize both

our associates and their guests with a fully sponsored two-night, three-day getaway.

• Point B takes culture seriously. So much so that we assign leadership to culture. In each of the 12 cities in which Point B has an office, we have a cultural leader who is charged with ensuring our culture and traditions don’t fall by the wayside.

• Point B gives to their people so we can give: Point B focuses on local causes through sponsorship and volunteer programs. We also support associate giving with corporate dollars and board leadership training.

7. BENCHMARK, a Global Hospitality Company1780 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 400, The Woodlands 77380 | benchmarkglobalhospitality.com Industry: Hospitality | U.S. Employees: 7,447

It’s the Benchmark Mosaic that defines and guides us to the right thing and make a dif-ference in the lives of others. When you enter our Home Oce, the visual that greets you isn’t a shiny corporate logo. Instead, it’s a piece of art. A colorful, large-scale mosaic that represents the people, properties, and partnerships that make up our company. To create a successful mosaic—or a success-ful company—all the di�erent pieces have to work in harmony. Each piece is impor-tant to the whole, but no individual piece is more important than another. The mosaic represents the fabric of who we are: dedi-cated employees who bring their unique talents, expertise, and experiences to work every day.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Hotel discounts: We manage many luxury hotels and

resorts and offer discounted employee and family rates on spa treatments, food and beverage, golf, and more.

• Dragon boat races: Employees look forward to this annual team building event that supports the local YMCA. 

• Generous PTO: Employees can begin using PTO at 91 days of employment. New hires receive 20 days of PTO

annually, employees with three years of tenure receive 25 days of PTO annually, and employees with five or more years of service receive 30 days.

 8. CSI6200 Bell Street, Amarillo 79109 | csiweb.com Industry: Financial Services | U.S. Employees: 1,184

Good companies stand behind their products; great companies also stand behind their people. That has been CSI’s philosophy for more than 50 years. Thanks to our devoted employee population, working in more than 20 locations across the United States, CSI has emerged as one of the most regarded global providers of financial technology and regulatory compliance solutions. We strive to be on the leading edge of product innovation, all while bolstering our reputation for providing the best customer service in the industry. We’re proud of our long-standing tenure and innovative spirit, but perhaps the accomplishment that we’re most proud of is having the greatest employees who always give their best every day.

 WHY WE’RE SPECIAL• Employee appreciation events, including cookouts,

lunches, and on-site sno-cone truck

• Fun holiday parties for employees and spouses with games and other activities

• New employee welcome package, including branded backpacks, tumblers, tech kits, and more

9. LGI Homes1450 Lake Robbins Drive, Suite 430, The Woodlands 77380 | lgihomes.com | Industry: Real Estate U.S. Employees: 943

LGI Homes has been making the dream of home ownership come true since 2003. Our mission is simple: Give first-time and long-time homebuyers quality homes at a�ordable prices. LGI maintains a rich company culture focused on people, process, and constant and never-ending improvement. Unlimited training opportunities, employee recognition, and a commitment to the “LGI Way” are a few ways in which we live our culture each day. Recognition is paramount, and many exciting awards are presented throughout the year. An all-expenses paid vacation with the company, loyalty rings, aggressive bonuses, and employee photos on the NASDAQ in Times Square are some of the ways we recognize our top performers.

  W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Employee recognition

• Company culture

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• Flexible work arrangements and additional parent-ing benefits like backup childcare: We understand the importance of work-life balance and are always willing to help working parents. 

11. Ryan, LLC13155 Noel Road, Suite 100, Dallas 75240 | ryan.comIndustry: Corporate Tax Advisory Services U.S. Employees: 1,754

Ryan, an award-winning global tax ser-vices and software provider, is the largest firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With global headquarters in Dallas, the firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and interna-tional tax services on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology ser-vices. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely rec-ognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multi-disciplinary team of more than 2,200 professionals serves over 14,000 clients in more than 50 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5,000 companies.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Our flexible, results-orientated workplace encourages

employees to balance their work life and personal life. All employees are measured on results—not face time in the office.

• Employees love the open communication from Ryan Leadership. Our CEO holds regular Team Talk confer-ence calls with company updates and a Q&A session. Our COO hosts a podcast, and our U.S. President shares monthly video updates.

• RyanTHRIVE, our new well-being platform, provides employees with the tools to thrive in four pillars of well-being: physical, financial, emotional, and career.

12. Navy Federal Credit Union820 Follin Lane SE, Vienna, VA 22180navyfederal.org | Industry: Financial ServicesU.S. Employees: 17,784

Since 1993, Navy Federal Credit Union has grown from seven to 8.6 million members. Our vision statement has always remained focused on serving our unique field of membership:

10. Protiviti10 Almaden Blvd., Suite 900, San Jose, CA 95113 protiviti.com | Industry: ConsultingU.S. Employees: 2,700

At Protiviti, a global consulting firm, we have created a sense of community within our Houston and Dallas oces through ensuring our employees are oered interesting and challenging client project work; a good work/life balance; extensive training and mentor-ing programs; fun opportunities to socialize with their colleagues; and the chance to help and support the local community. In short, we oer many ways for everyone to make a dierence. We are honored to be named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Texas®.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• A sabbatical program with a stipend that allows eligible

consultants to take up to three months off to pursue their personal passions and adventures

• Exceptional professional development opportuni-ties, including innovative and award-winning training programs. After the first year, Protiviti employees average more than 112 hours of accredited training annually.

mance touch screen laptops, and adjustable sit/stand desks.

• Our employees love our retirement plan. With the automatic company contribution of 4 percent and the 100 percent match up to 6 percent of employee contributions, TXM contributes up to 10 percent of what employees pay into their retirement account.

• Our employees love our community service program. The program provides volunteering and fundraising opportunities to help our charity part-ners, including Ronald McDonald House, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and local community food banks.

14. RGP15301 N. Dallas Parkway, Tower 1, Suite 1050, Addison 75001 | rgp.com | Industry: ConsultingU.S. Employees: 2,797

RGP is a global consulting firm solving complex business challenges around trans-actions, transformations, implementations, and regulations. Our specialized profession-als work as an agile extension of our clients’ teams, bringing real-world experience to deliver the tools and insights that navigate risk, reduce complexity, and drive results. We believe that hard work leads to great accomplishments. At RGP, we connect you to work that matters, putting your talents to their best use while developing skills for today and tomorrow. The result is a career defined by you, supported by RGP, and based on real accomplishments. The impact is helping transform how some of the world’s most recognized companies work.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Training is always provided and encouraged

• Work/life balance

• Fun team building events

 15. Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union1 IKEA-RBFCU Parkway, Live Oak 78233 | rbfcu.orgIndustry: Financial Services | U.S. Employees: 2,100

The best benefit employees enjoy at Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union comes every day when they walk through the doors to serve more than 800,000 diverse, hard-working, and conscientious mem-bers. Our members love RBFCU because our employees have maintained three primary objectives that our founders established in 1952: We provide a safe facility for regular savings, we make loans at a low cost and for good purposes, and we help members use buying power to their advantage. When our leadership team hears our members saying,

“thank you,” the first thing we do is to thank employees—in so many ways—for making it all happen. 

WHY WE’RE SPECIAL• Our leaders say, “thank you!” This year, when RBFCU

was named No. 1 Best Place to Work by the San Anto-nio Business Journal, our CEO wrote a special message to thank employees, followed by a fun afternoon to enjoy snacks and fellowship.

• Leadership puts their money where their mouth is. Our employee bonus has grown for several years straight, and many of our employees have seen a 25 percent pay increase within the past two years.

• Employees are empowered to help each other. RBFCU has come up with innovative ways for employees to contribute and assist one another when we are in a time of need.

16. Encompass Health - Home Health & Hospice6688 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1300, Dallas 75206encompasshealth.com | Industry: HealthcareU.S. Employees: 10,830

Encompass employees enjoy a purposeful mission, as well as a culture of professionalism, ethics, and excellence. They’re provided with some of the best tools and resources to assist them in providing outstanding service to our patients. Encompass prides itself on being an industry leader where employees are challenged and supported to grow professionally. Through strong diversity, inclusion, and teamwork practices, all employees are held accountable to perform at their best, deliver exceptional customer service, keep a positive spirit, and find the light even in the most dicult situations. At Encompass Health, meaningful work is not only a career to our employees, it’s a calling.

  W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• We maintain high ethical standards and practices for

all employees

• Leadership visits each branch at least once a year to interact with employees and solicit feedback

• Celebration ceremonies for Years of Service award recipients

17. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.4600 Alliance Gateway Freeway, Fort Worth 76177 aboutschwab.com | Industry: Financial Services U.S. Employees: 19,840

Success takes a team of talented and com-mitted people who believe the work they do

“Be the most preferred and trusted financial institution serving the military and their families.”

To support this mission, our execu-tive leadership ensures an incredible work environment to fully support and recog-nize the performance of our employees from branch oces globally to headquar-ters locations across the nation. A nine-time consecutive award winner of Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For acknowledges the outstanding benefits available to our employees.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• We provide generous annual and sick leave.

Team members can earn between 13 and 26 days of annual leave per year and 5 to 10 days of sick leave per year depending on completed years of service with the company.

• Our Employee Perks Program offers discounts for movie and sporting event tickets, theme parks, childcare, cell phones, restaurants, hotel lodging, car rental, Costco memberships, loan rates, adoption assistance, and more. 

• Employees have the opportunity to earn our Partners in Performance yearly bonus incentive. The program awards a certain percentage of a team member’s annual salary as a bonus based on the individual’s performance in conjunction with company goals.

13. Texas Mutual Insurance Company2200 Aldrich Street, Austin 78723texasmutual.com | Industry: InsuranceU.S. Employees: 987

Texas Mutual is the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, provid-ing coverage to 43 percent of the market and representing 70,000 companies and 1.5 mil-lion workers.

We support the personal and profes-sional growth of our employees by providing leadership training, professional develop-ment, and a positive work-life balance that includes comprehensive well-being and fit-ness resources and honoring time away from the oce.

Our success is built by our employees, who share our mission to build a stronger, safer Texas. Our community aairs program, known as TXM for Texas, builds camaraderie and reinforces our commitment to caring for all Texans through investments in safety and workforce development around the state.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Our employees love our offices, which have been

redesigned with comfort and teamwork in mind. Our new workspace includes open meeting areas, coffee bars, focus rooms, lightweight high-perfor-

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everything we do. We call it “The Allegiance Way,” which describes the power of our mis-sion, “Making a di erence, together.” Our vision is to be an extraordinary bank with extraordinary people and an enduring cul-ture of contribution. Our core values align with our employees, who are passionate about serving this great community with a generous spirit. Allegiance Bankers under-stand that our customers are not just an account number. As a customer, they become part of our Allegiance Bank family.

  W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• We care about our employees and their families, and

our core values align.

• Compensation, profi t sharing, and benefi ts refl ect shared success.

• Paid volunteer time gives employees the freedom and fl exibility to contribute their time and talent to personal /or work-related community organizations.

 19. Burns & McDonnell9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114 burnsmcd.com | Industry: Engineering, Architecture & Construction | U.S. Employees: 6,563

Burns & McDonnell is a family of compa-nies made up of more than 6,500 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scien-tists, consultants, and entrepreneurs. As a 100 percent employee-owned fi rm, each of our professionals brings an ownership mental-ity to our projects. We plan, design, permit, construct, and manage facilities across the world. We rank No. 10 on the widely watched

for their clients can make a real di erence. Our people are driven by a simple purpose, to champion clients’ goals with passion and integrity. Our spirit of service fosters employee engagement as well as client loy-alty, making Schwab a special place to work. We are a driven team, dedicated to building and maintaining a dynamic organization and culture, in a team-oriented, collegial envi-ronment, refl ecting the individual strengths of every person who is part of the company.

  W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Schwab Volunteer Week: Each May, Schwabbies across

the country engage in community services projects in their cities and towns. Schwab Volunteer Week held its 16th annual event in 2019.

• Sabbaticals: For every fi ve years of service, Schwab employees earn four weeks of time off in addition to regular vacation time.

• Executive Council Visits: Schwab’s executive leadership holds in-person meetings at major locations across the country and meets with employees in small groups,breakfasts, panels, town halls, and luncheons.

18. Allegiance Bank8847 W. Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 200, Houston 77040 | allegiancebank.comIndustry: Banking | U.S. Employees: 574

Allegiance Bank is Houston’s largest com-munity bank exclusively focused on serving the 11-county region. Because those who choose to call Allegiance home know that our customers are placing their trust in us, we created a set of principles that guides

Engineering News-Record (ENR) list of Top 500 Design Firms, and we received the No. 2 spot on the Engineering News Record (ENR) ranking of Top Design fi rms in the Texas region in 2019. We’re proud to have been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas® by Best Companies Group since 2009.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Our employee stock ownership plan means our people

aren’t just employees—they’re 100 percent owners of the fi rm. They share directly in the company’s profi t and success.

• Entrepreneurial spirit: Employee-owners are empow-ered to make important decisions, develop new ideas and strategies, participate in our internal innovation program, and chart their own paths. Their decisions and suggestions are valued and implemented.

• We connect employee-owners with meaningful opportu-nities to give back through STEM outreach, giving, and volunteering. In 2019, we raised $378,959 for United Way chapters across Texas.

 20. SRC, Inc.7502 Round Pond Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212 srcinc.com | Industry: Technology | U.S. Employees: 1,557

SRC, Inc., supports a range of government orga-nizations in the areas of defense, environment, and intelligence. SRC supports employees with great benefi ts, a 10 percent employer contribution to retirement and at least four weeks of PTO, so they can focus on what really matters. SRC has a strong focus on volunteer and philanthropic eff orts in the communi-ties where our employees live and work. The

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industry. Our fast-paced, energetic sales model and proprietary technology have propelled us from a Cincinnati startup to one of the larg-est freight brokerage firms in North America. Fierce dedication to the company’s winning principles—integrity, honesty, and team-work—motivates us to continually exceed the expectations of our employees, customers, and carriers, and makes TQL a company people are proud to be associated with.

  W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Lunch with leaders is a big deal at TQL, and every loca-

tion puts their own twist on it. In Houston, it’s reserved for new hires, giving them the opportunity to get advice from proven leaders. In Austin, it’s a reward for sales contest winners.

• Our corporate engagement team plans Year-End Celebrations for every TQL location. In addition, at least one executive attends every party to thank employees personally.

• Tailgates are a big deal in Texas. Team Austin tailgates at University of Texas games, while Team Houston attends Astros and Dynamo games.

 22. Galen College of Nursing1031 Zorn Avenue, Suite 400, Louisville, KY 40207 galencollege.edu | Industry: EducationU.S. Employees: 884

Galen College of Nursing is dedicated to provid-ing the best experience for our students and employees. We understand this takes faculty and staff who are not only committed to their role in Galen’s promise of extraordinary nurs-ing education, but who embrace this promise as their own. And we know that this doesn’t happen without constant attention to the cultivation of a culture where employees feel empowered to lead—to know that their voice matters, no matter their role. A culture where we ask all employees to help identify areas for continuous improvement, as well as offer solu-tions. Galen is committed to expanding access to quality nursing education and delivering indisputable excellence in all we do, every day.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Our campus leadership team takes new employees out to

lunch on their first day. This offers a warm welcome and helps establish an immediate connection.

• Early dismissal on Fridays gives employees a chance to begin the weekend early and spend extra time recharging with their friends and families. Along with casual dress, Fridays have easily become the favorite day of the week.

• We hold regular Town Hall meetings at each campus, providing updates to all employees on the state of the College. Our CEO also engages in a live Q&A session with employees.

 23. BNSF Logistics, LLC2710 S. 48th Street, Springdale, AR 72704 bnsflogistics.com | Industry: TransportationU.S. Employees: 780

BNSF Logistics is a subsidiary of Burling Northern Santa Fe, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company. BNSF Logistics is a multi-modal, third-party logistics services provider specializing in movement of freight around the globe, featuring uncommon service scope, resources, and finan-cial depth. The company operates more than 30 offices throughout North America, with more than 120 FCPA-certified Global Service Providers (GSPs) for import and export of general and project cargo throughout the world.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Employee recognition month

• Volunteer program

• Diversity and inclusion initiative

company offers volunteer opportunities to get employees engaged in their communities while supporting causes they believe in. SRC’s community internship program offers employ-ees’ college-aged dependents paid summer internships at local nonprofit organizations.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Flexible schedules to meet individual needs, including

teleworking, summer half-day Fridays, and accommo-dating family responsibilities to help employees meet the demands of everyday life

• Focus on volunteer and philanthropic efforts within the community

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with four+ weeks of PTO, 10 percent employer contribution for retirement, and 100 percent tuition support

21. Total Quality Logistics4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45245 | tql.comIndustry: Transportation | U.S. Employees: 5,500

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is a multi-billion-dollar leader in the third-party logistics

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14703 Eagle Vista Drive, Houston 77077 | ericksonliving.comIndustry: Nonprofit | U.S. Employees: 498

Erickson Living is a business of personal relationships. How we treat our colleagues, our residents, our prospective residents, and the greater com-munity is crucial to our success. For that reason, we value teamwork and

open communication. Employees and residents are empowered to actively engage their time and resources for the betterment of the larger communi-ty. That sense of responsibility is at the core of our mission: We share our gifts to create communities that celebrate life. We recognize that a work-force refl ecting the rich and dynamic diversity of our nation’s population

is essential to our success. We support causes and organizations important to the individuals who live and work there.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A LChair massages

Family Night Out activities

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W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Mentoring program: A program for professional and

personal growth that develops leadership skills, team-work, and self-awareness, adding value to employees and the organization

• Flexible schedule: This helps create an environment for better management of life’s demands and fosters posi-tive attitudes toward work.

• Culture: An atmosphere that encourages fun competi-tion through recreational activities, such as basketball, ping pong, pickle ball, billiards, and daily exercise routines in the firm’s on-site workout facility

4. Advancial Federal Credit Union1845 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 1300, Dallas 75201 | advancial.org | Industry: Financial Services | U.S. Employees: 226

Advancial is a growing company with amaz-ing people, great work-life balance, and lots of opportunities for career growth and development. There is a strong culture of innovation, pride, and passion among employ-ees. Advancial thrives on making its employees happy, knowing that makes for happy custom-ers as well.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Advancial employees have fun. Each year, Advancial

hosts “Celebrate Advancial,” a company-wide celebra-tion where all employees travel to a central location and enjoy food, fun, and entertainment.

• Employees consistently praise our benefits program. For example, employees pay only a small fraction of insurance premiums for themselves and their family, and Advancial contributes 8 percent of pay to a 401(k) for every employee.

• Advancial employees have up to five nights per year to stay in a fully furnished vacation home in Destin, Florida. Employees may use the Advancial-owned prop-erty with their friends and family to relax and get away at no cost.

5. Community National Bank & Trust of TexasP.O. Box 624, Corsicana 75151 | mybanktx.com Industry: Banking | U.S. Employees: 185

Every employee at CNB&T feels that they are one piece of a larger expedition toward excel-lence. Employees appreciate that they’re not just a number and are always welcome in the CEO’s office to chat. With 15 branches across Texas, the distance doesn’t seem to make a difference for this banking family. We all work together for the greater good and are rewarded for it with our year-end bonus and generous PTO plan. An emphasis on the importance of volunteering makes employees feel like their company values each of our communities. Working for CNB&T is a privilege, evidenced by multiple employees with well over 20 years of tenure.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Year-end bonuses

• Christmas party

• Generous PTO plan

6. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake1545 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake 76092texashealthsouthlake.com | Industry: Healthcare U.S. Employees: 150

Texas Health Southlake prides itself on being a great place to work for employees, a great place to practice for physicians, and a great place for patients to receive compassionate care.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Leadership Rounding helps leaders stay

abreast of what is happening throughout the organization and helps employees feel cared about

2. A#1 Air, Inc.601 E. Corporate Drive, Lewisville 75057anumber1air.com | Industry: HVAC U.S. Employees: 340

For 29 years, under the ownership of James and Sherry Green, A#1 Air has consistently made its mission to treat everyone like family. Every decision is made from the premise of that value. Being named a Best Companies to Work for in Texas® commemorates our 30th year in business and acknowledges the unrivaled dedication of our employees—those we call “family”—who provide 24/7 service to the communities in which they live, often in sweltering and freezing temperatures. Our 250+ company trucks with photos of the Greens, along with their cell phone number, is a familiar sight on highways and county roads around the Metroplex, signaling that unparalleled service with a smile is on its way to another customer.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Our annual company Extravaganza features tableside

food preparation, customized caricatures, magic demonstrations, cash prizes, dessert bars, stilt walkers, and five open bars.

• We allow employees to bring their children and grandchildren to work instead of having to pay for childcare or use vacation time on Spring Break, school holidays, and summer vacation.

• Our company owners personally recognize each employee’s anniversary and birthday by hand addressing each card and enclosing a generous gift card as each milestone is celebrated.

3. Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc.5237 N. Riverside Drive, Suite 100, Fort Worth 76137 tnpinc.com | Industry: Engineering U.S. Employees: 199

TNP is a consulting firm providing professional civil engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, SUE, construction management, and ROW acquisition services. We are a fun and intentionally others-focused culture. Our one-on-one mentoring program helps our staff develop and grow, both professionally and personally. Next-generation leaders are given an opportunity and a platform to improve who they are and become contributors and high-impact players at TNP. Our servant leadership management philosophy is rooted in principles of honesty, integrity, respect, and the highest ethical standards. We strive to build long-term collaborative relationships with clients and offer value through a commitment to responsive and personal service.

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• End of the month celebrations feature an on-site ice cream truck

• Hospital Week

7. Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A.P.O. Box 1158, Mount Pleasant 75456-1158gnty.com | Industry: Banking | U.S. Employees: 483

We’re humbled by the fact that our employ-ees’ responses are what determined that our organization is one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas® for the eleventh straight year. Credit goes to the entire team, including past leaders that laid the groundwork for our company’s culture, and the leadership that is in place today.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• We provide a family-friendly work environment

and recognize employees for a job well done with service awards, Raving Fans incentives, and annual Christmas parties.

• We encourage our staff to excel as employees and community members through the Raving Fans program. Quarterly cash drawings are held as an incentive for participating in Raving Fans.

• We offer competitive pay with semi-annual bonuses, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

8. Improving5445 Legacy Drive, Suite 100, Plano 75204improving.com | Industry: TechnologyU.S. Employees: 402

We are dedicated to creating and maintain-ing a culture that exemplifies teamwork, excellence, and fun—a culture that encour-ages the inspiration and motivation to achieve amazing things. We believe our first job every day is to build and maintain envi-ronments of trust, not only with each other, but with our customers, partners, communi-ties, and others. Our three company values of Excellence, Dedication, and Involvement are not just words on our walls, but can be seen in every Improver. Every year, Improving invites all employees on a company retreat to Las Vegas for a fun team-building event. We also host monthly events, including movie nights, beer tastings, and 5K runs.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Improving is committed to establishing and maintaining

environments of trust through transparency, delivering results, continuously improving, clarifying expectations, and keeping commitments.

• We are active and evangelistic supporters of Conscious Capitalism, which believes businesses should exist for a purpose beyond profit, have a stakeholder model (vs. a shareholder model), company culture, and conscious leadership.

• We give back to the industry and community by open-ing our doors (and providing food and drink) to more than 700 professional meetings with more than 17,000 attendees each year.

9. SouthWest Bank4800 E. 42nd Street, Suite 100, Odessa 79762 southwbank.com | Industry: Banking U.S. Employees: 107

SouthWest Bank is where people in West Texas go to bank with people who are commit-ted to helping customers and communities succeed every day. Formed in 1999 in Odessa, our objective has always been to provide a community bank where you can do business with locals who are involved in the commu-nities they serve. SouthWest Bank has since expanded into the Midland and Lubbock communities with the same philosophy of relationship banking.

We are more than just a bank—we view customer service as more than convenient hours and a friendly smile. At SouthWest Bank, service is a calling to do more for others than what’s expected of you.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Our environment is family- and relationship-oriented.

If you ask anyone what SouthWest is about, they’d say, “family.”

• We have monthly leadership lunch-and-learns in which we watch videos from recognized speakers and discuss how they can make us better people at work and in our communities.

• We offer an employee- and employer-funded “family fund” for unprecedented expenses. Staff can nominate peers or self-nominate for financial help.

10. CalTech940 Arroyo Street, San Angelo 76903 | caltech.comIndustry: Technology | U.S. Employees: 102

CalTech, an IT company focused on help-ing companies stress less about their IT systems, has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas® for the seventh consecutive year—an accomplish-ment we do not take lightly. We focus on bringing in team members that will enhance our company’s culture and our mission, vision, and values. A core component of our mission is to build lasting relationships. This isn’t exclusive to our customers; instead, it is extended to all stakeholders in the company. In doing so, we don’t solely focus on an indi-vidual’s career goals, but on their personal goals as well. Our leadership team believes in leading with a servant’s heart. At CalTech, we truly care about putting people first.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Paid time off for volunteer work

• All expenses paid training and study materials for certi-fication testing

• Annual employee appreciation party

11. Duke Realty14241 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1000, Dallas 75254 dukerealty.com | Industry: Real EstateU.S. Employees: 401

Duke Realty is a company whose associates are driven by its values—Respectful, Resourceful, and Responsible—and that is committed to providing a strong culture of teamwork,

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collaboration, and inclusiveness. We are honored to be named as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• We offer 3 p.m. dismissal on the last Friday of the

month during the summer.

• Our health and wellness program enables employ-ees to accumulate points to receive gift cards, one to three days of extra vacation time a year, and insurance discounts.

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase plan, contributions to a Health Spending Account to offset deductibles, and more.

12. Portfolio25541 Commercentre Drive, Suite 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | portfolioco.com | Industry: InsuranceU.S. Employees: 127

Portfolio is a leading independent provider of finance and insurance products and services to automotive dealers across the country with an emphasis on reinsurance management. We develop, sell, and administer automotive dealer extended warranty programs including vehicle service contracts, gap insurance, and ancillary products.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Monthly production bonus, holiday bonuses, and annual

performance bonus

• 100 percent employer-paid medical benefits for employee and their dependents

• 401(k) Plan with 5 percent employer contribution

13. Funeral Directors Life6550 Directors Parkway, Abilene 79606funeraldirectorslife.com | Industry: InsuranceU.S. Employees: 202

Funeral Directors Life (FD) is on a mission to help families plan and prepare for one of life’s most difficult moments: the loss of a loved one. With a heart for service and a passion for excellence, our people are driving innovation and putting our company at the forefront of thought leadership in our profes-sion. Because we couldn’t possibly accomplish our mission without exceptional people on our team, our company is dedicated to creat-ing a workplace that honors our employees through state-of-the-art facilities, a positive and encouraging atmosphere, great work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth and leadership development. We love to go above and beyond for our employees because our it’s our people who truly make the difference.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Regular chances to celebrate, from baby showers to

wedding showers, birthdays, company milestones, and annual parties. We recently enjoyed an ice cream social to celebrate our highest sales month in company history.

• Access to our onsite wellness clinic, which is staffed with a nurse practitioner for annual physicals, vaccines, and routine care

• Tickets to Texas Rangers baseball games, complete with a flight on the company jet, a delicious dinner before the game, and great seats behind the dugout on the third-base line.

14. Austin BankP.O. Box 951, Jacksonville 75766 | austinbank.comIndustry: Banking | U.S. Employees: 486

The Austin family has personified banking in East Texas for four generations—more than 110 years. They realized the need to maintain a bank that would provide financial stability and trust, in turn contributing to the growth and prosperity of the communities they serve. As a true community bank, we are part of our communities and have a genuine inter-est in the growth, welfare, and future of East Texas. Now serving the needs of families and businesses across 12 counties, employees are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of customers. Each year, as part of our ongoing commitment, our employees give countless hours of volunteer service and the bank contributes monetarily in direct support of local education, the arts, and health and housing needs.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Annual employee appreciation gift, such as corporate

branded apparel and gift cards

• Flexible time off for school events, medical appoint-ments, and more

• Freedom for local offices to make decisions best for their market—including decorations and community event participation—while working to achieve corporate goals

15. Accountable Healthcare Staffing999 Yamato Road, Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL 33431 ahcstaff.com | Industry: StaffingU.S. Employees: 287

At Accountable, we cherish our people as an invaluable resource. We want our people to look forward to coming to work. In fact, we want them to have a hard time leaving because they enjoy the challenges, their co-workers, and the atmosphere. While the tasks at hand may be difficult, we design our culture to

alleviate the potential for work-related stress. When you put a focus on culture, you’ll have guiding principles. People will know your orga-nization for this.  Employees will live by it. A positive culture sustains employee enthusi-asm, which creates a platform for success. A toxic culture is devastating—it erodes produc-tivity and profitability. 

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Recognition and awards, including Drop the Mic, Samu-

rai, and Rock Star

• Employees know how they fit into the company’s future. Team members have clear roles, plans, and goals.

• A fun, friendly work environment that fosters a culture of mutual respect and support

16. Apex Capital Corp6000 Western Place, Suite 1000, Fort Worth 76107 apexcapitalcorp.com | Industry: Financial ServicesU.S. Employees: 287

Apex was founded on the belief that “It’s About the People.” That shows in how we go about our business every day; the way we inter-act with each other, our clients, and vendors. We are not an organization that can attract candidates by name recognition or because of our lofty humanitarian mission. People want to work at Apex because of the opportunity to work for a place where they feel valued and cared for and can make a difference in the lives of others at the same time. We care about our employees 24/7, not just during the time they are in the office. This is demonstrated by our investment in programs and opportunities that add value to every aspect of employ-ees’ lives. That is why we are all proud to call ourselves Apexers.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Quarterly profit-sharing program: Each quarter, all

employees with at least a year of service receive a cash bonus based on the profitability of the company. 

• Free soft drinks, fruit, and month-end lunches

• Family-oriented events, including a family picnic and a night at the rodeo

17. Targetbase7850 N. Belt Line Road, Irving 75063targetbase.com | Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing | U.S. Employees: 240

As a data-driven, strategic communications agency, we believe our clients become stronger when they leverage the wealth of information consumers provide every day. At Targetbase, we integrate technology, analytics, creative, and strategy to create a better consumer experience, which improves consumer engage-ment and drives a more profitable outcome

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W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• We honor and celebrate all of our employees and

their families by acknowledging life events such as marriages, births, home purchases, and other exciting personal events with cards and gifts.

• We take employee feedback and implement it into the fabric of the company to improve as we grow.

• Arch-Con has implemented a “summer schedule,” allowing employees to choose from three schedule options to enhance work-life balance.

21. PKF Texas5847 San Felipe Street, #2600, Houston 77057 pkftexas.com | Industry: AccountingU.S. Employees: 129

Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) is a firm of CPAs and advisors committed to our team, our clients, and our community. Our award-winning culture is strategically designed to help our team members grow and engage while providing them the knowl-edge, resources, and technology they need to provide excellent, personalized client service. Our slogan says it all: PKF—People the Key to our Future®. The people first, profits follow approach to building our firm has made it a destination workplace in Houston. Get to know us at PKFTexas.com.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Work anywhere, anytime flexibility including virtual

training, plus 160-240 PTO hours annually

• Free drinks and food, including fresh fruit, snacks, busy season meals, and breakfast every Wednesday, as well as frequent trainings that include breakfast and lunch

• Great perks, great offices, the latest tech and systems, a safe workplace, and respectful interactions with management

for clients. Targetbase applies its experience in acquiring knowledge and key consumer insights and turning them into relevant data that its creative team uses to generate brand experiences consumers want. The agency brings together direct marketing principles, the innovative nature of digital thinking, and the intelligence of marketing analytics across a range of industries and verticals.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Summer Fridays: Half days between Memorial Day and

Labor Day

• Pie Day: Each employee receives a pie for their family to enjoy at Thanksgiving

• Rest and Recharge Holiday Break: Our office is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s so our employees can rest, relax, travel, and enjoy time with their families during the holidays.

18. Credera15303 Dallas Parkway, #300, Addison 75001 credera.com | Industry: Consulting U.S. Employees: 360

We are incredibly grateful to be named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas®for the eighth year in a row. We believe the credit for an award like this goes to all the people who make up Credera. Our employ-ees live out our core values of professionalism, integrity, excellence, and humility as they work alongside our clients to accomplish their goals. Credera is more than just a place to work, it’s truly a family—and we work hard to invest in our culture of servant leadership, connected-ness, and personal and professional growth. 

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Credera promotes service and giving back. Together,

the Credera family spends time serving local charities multiple times a year. One is Bold Idea, where Dallas employees meet with refugee children to host computer lab sessions and teach computer science.

• At Credera, we desire to build transparent, high-trust relationships with employees and clients. Once a month, Credera’s CEO hosts a company-wide Fireside Chat where no question is off limits.

• Every employee is assigned a formal mentor that is a career coach and advocate. Thanks to our culture of mentorship, employees have opportunities for informal mentorship as well. Partners have a history of making time for all levels.

19. Campus Life & Style7500 Rialto Blvd., Building 2, Suite 290, Austin 78735 clsliving.com | Industry: Real EstateU.S. Employees: 285

Campus Life & Style provides a fresh approach to student housing—one that

drives productivity through people-centered management processes. Our living spaces’ innovative design complements our employ-ees’ dedication to customer service for an exceptional experience. We strive to deliver outstanding career and resident-living expe-riences. We create value through building a team of passionate individuals, a commitment to a positive company culture, and delivering groundbreaking style and design.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Consistent recognition for a job well done by

providing formal awards, monetary incentives, e-mail shout-outs, and more

• Quarterly team events and a casual workplace environment

• An exceptional work-life balance with flex hours, work from home options, and the ability for families to join at various events and charity functions

20. Arch-Con Corporation1335 West Gray, Suite 210, Houston 77019arch-con.com | Industry: ConstructionU.S. Employees: 178

It is such an honor to be named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas® because it means Arch-Con was voted the best by its employees. We strive to build a world-class organization that is focused on our employees and our culture in order to bring our spirit and energy to our customers and the community. Arch-Con is a commercial general contrac-tor with offices in Houston, Dallas, and Los Angeles. We have been building in Texas for nearly two decades in the office, industrial, retail, hospitality, multifamily, healthcare, corporate interiors, and nonprofit sectors and we look forward to many more years to come.

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25. Publishing Concepts4835 LBJ Freeway, 11th floor, Dallas 75244publishingconcepts.com | Industry: Publishing/Print-ing | U.S. Employees: 349

PCI is a culture-driven organization focused on inspiring dreams and transforming lives for our associates and clients. We do this by demonstrating our values and client prom-ises every day in an atmosphere of servant leadership. We believe in transparency in communication as we strive to make our associates the best-informed partners in the business. Our associates are empowered to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to satisfy our clients’ needs. We see their inno-vation and great service every day. No matter what area of the country we operate in, we are proud to be known as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Open-door policy with leadership

• Fun contests, office decorations, and pizza and hot-dog parties 

• Flexible work schedules allow employees to work from home when needed.

26. Better Business Bureau, Serving the Heart of Texas1805 Rutherford Lane, Suite 100, Austin 78754bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-serving-the-heart-of-texasIndustry: Nonprofit | U.S. Employees: 113

Better Business Bureau Serving the Heart of Texas prides itself on being the leader in advancing marketplace trust. Our dedicated staff is the key to ensuring BBB can make our vision for an ethical marketplace where buyers

22. VeraBank200 N. Fredonia Street, Longview 75601verabank.com | Industry: BankingU.S. Employees: 485

VeraBank is a proudly independent commu-nity bank serving Texas since 1930. Each of our employees is dedicated to serving our customers and our communities with zeal and passion, and we exercise the same zeal and passion when taking care of our employees. We pride ourselves in offering products and services that make banking easy and conve-nient, delivered with a uniquely personalized level of service by the best and brightest bankers in our communities. VeraBank is not only a great place to bank, it’s a great place to work.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• All employees receive a year-end bonus, plus a cash

Christmas gift 

• We have a huge annual all-employee party for all employees plus a guest, featuring live music and entertainment, catered food, cash booths, games, and door prizes 

• We have a year-round business casual dress code with weekly “blue jean Fridays,” when employees can wear blue jeans for a $2 donation to a designated charity.  

23. Jasper Ventures, Inc.101 Glenda Street, Whitehouse 75791jasperventuresinc.com | Industry: Oil & Gas U.S. Employees: 383

There are many reasons our company is one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas®—the immense growth, competitive wages and benefits, the outstanding service

we provide to our clients, the business part-nerships that boost the Texas economy, and the generous way we support our commu-nities. But what really makes our company amazing is our people and what they do every day to make Jasper Ventures a great place to work. We are very proud of all our company has accomplished and love seeing our busi-ness, and more importantly our people, honored as one of the best.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Profit sharing

• Giving to the community

• We care about our employees

24. Vista Bank5840 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas 75225vistabank.com | Industry: BankingU.S. Employees: 156

Both within our organization and in our communities, Vista Bank consistently puts People First. That’s why we’ve been a recipi-ent of Best Banks to Work For and the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas® multiple years in a row, always moving up in the rank-ings. With a leadership team who ensures our team feels valued and appreciated, Vista lives and does business with our core values always in mind.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Leadership genuinely appreciates the effort employees

put into their work on a daily basis.

• A monthly company newsletter keeps employees informed about everything happening across the orga-nization.

• Generous benefits, including 401(k) matching 

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and sellers trust each other a reality. We strive to provide an environment that provides the space for learning, growth, work-life balance, and joy. We know empowered, engaged, and supported employees make our organization a workplace they want to come back to every single day. The trust, passion, and effort that our employees invest in us is what makes us a great place to work.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Summer bash and an end-of-year holiday party to

celebrate our achievements

• Monthly Friday meetings for the entire organization in which we provide coffee and breakfast, discuss upcom-ing events, announce the employee of the month, and introduce new team members 

• BBB sends hand-signed cards to accredited BBBs and employees to celebrate accomplishments, anniversa-ries, birthdays, and other milestones. 

27. Rausch Coleman Homes4058 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703 careers.rauschcoleman.com | Industry: ConstructionU.S. Employees: 317

Our mission is “improving quality of life, one home at a time.” While that is certainly true for our homebuyers, it also rings true for our team members. We are committed to improv-ing the lives of our team members through the work environment and compensation and benefits we offer. Team member engage-ment is at the forefront. We enjoy having fun at work with food days, birthday and service anniversary celebrations, dress-up events, and more. We are constantly seeking ways to better serve our team by studying leading employee-focused companies and conducting team member roundtable discussions for insight on what matters most to them. As a result, we are continually cultivating a “best” place to work.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Great compensation and benefits 

• Flexible scheduling and a good work/life balance

• Fun work environment 

28. Kluber Lubrication, NA, LP9010 County Road 2120, Tyler 75707 | klsummit.comIndustry: Manufacturing | U.S. Employees: 213

At Kluber Lubrication, we believe creating an environment where people are valued, appre-ciated, and respected sets a scene whereby each employee can enjoy their work and just as importantly, their co-workers. Certainly, we look to do the little things to add a little fun to the job, like celebrating diversity with themed meals, chair massages, and iced

treats to temper the summer heat. We do a lot of that. But at the end of the day, it is the relationships with co-workers and the commitment of management to the welfare of our employees that make Kluber Lubrication a great place to work.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Employee Appreciation Week: The company treats

employees to a weeklong list of events, including food, bowling, contests, games, and more.

• Christmas bonuses: Bonuses equal to one month’s pay per employee are distributed a couple weeks before the holidays.

• Relaxed atmosphere and company culture: Our employ-ees enjoy great working relationships and friendships after the workday is complete.

29. HCSS13151 W. Airport Blvd., Sugar Land 77478 | hcss.comIndustry: Technology | U.S. Employees: 319

Since 1986, HCSS has been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today, we are recognized as a pioneer and leader in our market, serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. Year after year, we continue to innovate, refine, and expand our products as the industry evolves. Our mission at HCSS is to help customers dramat-ically improve their business through our innovative, high-quality software and excep-tionally helpful service, while providing a great life for our employees.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Substantial profit sharing (31.5 percent of salary in

2018) and equity sharing

• A collaborative culture where serving customers is priority, casual dress code, flex hours, and work from home once every two weeks

• An amenity-rich campus with a basketball court, gym, running track, outdoor walking trails, game room, slide, climbing net, video game areas, commercial kitchen, and laundry facilities

30. Stylecraft4090 State Highway 6 South, College Station 77845stylecraft.com | Industry: ConstructionU.S. Employees: 126

Stylecraft Builders is one of the fastest-growing production homebuilding companies in Central Texas, with model homes in more than ten cities. Based in College Station, Stylecraft Builders boasts a small-town family feel with big-city benefits. Employees enjoy competitive pay and an extensive benefits package. One of the best perks is the employee discount on a brand-new home. After two years of employment, qualified employees are eligible for an 8 percent discount on a home—or more! We offer fun extras like candy in the breakroom and holiday parties, and we frequently celebrate employees with baby showers and birthday lunches. 

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Community involvement

• Flex time

• Stylecraft Family Day

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31. Cody Pools, Inc.2300 W. Parmer Lane, Austin 78727 | codypools.comIndustry: Construction | U.S. Employees: 120

Residential and commercial pool builder Cody Pools has been raising the bar in engagement, motivation, and leadership since 1994. We’re an award-winning pool company, in design, construction quality, and business conduct. We’re proud of this recognition since it reflects on our commitment to quality, customer and employee satisfaction, and our respected standing in the industry. 

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Flexible work schedule

• Casual dress code

• Career growth opportunities

32. NatureSweet2338 N. Loop 1604 West, Suite 200, San Antonio 78248 naturesweet.com | Industry: AgricultureU.S. Employees: 345

At NatureSweet, we’re dedicating the effort and passion that’s required to continue

crafting our culture. We recently unleashed the power of 780 associates through a train-ing program at our two U.S. locations and our five plants in Mexico, which consisted of exciting activities and conversations that were only one phase of this ongoing learn-ing process. We’re constantly evaluating our commitments and opportunities to recog-nize our associates for living out our culture through the “You Are the Difference” recogni-tion program. 

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• One-hundred percent company-paid

benefits for associates and their families, including health, dental, and life insurance 

• Our organization-wide Academic Excellence program recognizes our associate’s 6,000+ children for getting good grades. The students get recognized at work and receive better prizes for every consecutive year they get good grades.

• “Out of Office” meetings called UPOP Sessions are held at fun locations like Top Golf, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, Main Event, and iFly. 

33. Texas Bank & Trust300 E. Whaley Street, Longview 75601texasbankandtrust.com | Industry: Banking U.S. Employees: 482

Founded on the principles of integrity, profes-sional excellence, and corporate responsibility, Texas Bank & Trust is a $2.6 billion institution recognized as one of the strongest indepen-dent community banks in the state. 

• TBT’s We Care Fund provides emergency financial assis-tance to staff members.

• The TBT Leadership Class and Corporate University programs provide leadership develop-ment programs for staff.

• Staff appreciation events include service anniversary dinners, tailgate parties, and Christmas gift cards.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• We contribute more than $400,000 annually while staff

members give their time and talent to more than 300 local charitable organizations and initiatives through our Spirit of Giving program.

• Our We Care Fund provides emergency financial assistance to staff members.

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W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Coaching and Mentorship: Sendero provides these

opportunities through formal training and daily experi-ences. Every employee has a dedicated peer Buddy and a Career Advisor that provides advice and guidance on growth and development opportunities.

• Philanthropic Support: Sendero supports its employees’ passions and their involvement with nonprofits through Paid Volunteer Time, pro-bono project work, volunteer events, and donation matching.

• Employee Connections: Sendero provides opportunities for employees to connect with one another including hosting Pizza Fridays, regular happy hours, volunteer opportunities, off-site quarterly meetings, and partici-pation in internal committees.

36. Capitol Home Health9015 Mountain Ridge Drive, Suite 210, Austin 78759CapitolHH.com | Industry: HealthcareU.S. Employees: 102

What makes Capitol a “best” place to work? We give back to our communities and support our staff in their professional and personal lives by showing our appreciation throughout the year while making sure they enjoy coming to work.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Monthly birthday and work anniversary celebrations

that include catered lunches and luxury gifts

• Weekly in-office table massages

• Annual employee appreciation and holiday parties

• Our Leadership Class and Corporate University programs provide employees with leadership development programs.

• Staff appreciation events include service anniversary dinners, tailgate parties, and Christmas gift cards.

34. Nutrabolt3891 S. Traditions Drive, Bryan 77807 | nutrabolt.comIndustry: Life Science/Biotechnology U.S. Employees: 214

A global leader in sports nutrition and the maker of America’s No. 1 Selling Pre-Workout Brand, C4®, and the World’s No. 1 BCAA Brand, XTEND®, Nutrabolt has committed to making fitness accessible to all since 2002. Since our launch in 2011, C4® has become the undisputed pre-workout champ, with over two billion serv-ings sold. Today, Nutrabolt makes a full range of clinically studied, cutting-edge supplements and on-the-go drinks, including the explosive growth of our carbonated C4® performance energy drink, for athletes of all levels and goals.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• We strive to celebrate and recognize our employees

and their achievements no matter how grand or small. There is always an opportunity to high-five someone or go out for a team lunch.

• We create opportunities for our employees to boost their career development within their team or cross-functionally. This gives them a chance to be exposed to different perspectives and skill sets and work on proj-ects outside of their normal day-to-day.

• We provide employees the freedom to accelerate at their job and be present for important life milestones. We encourage hard work, and care just as much about the quality of our employees’ personal lives as their professional lives.

35. Sendero2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 400, Dallas 75201senderoconsulting.com | Industry: ConsultingU.S. Employees: 221

At Sendero, our mission is simple: be the management consulting partner most respected for our people, our culture, and the results we deliver to our clients. Our experts come from top consulting companies, as well as talent nurtured and grown here. They provide guidance in strategic planning, technology consulting, and organizational effectiveness across a variety of industries, with clients rang-ing from emerging leaders to Fortune 500. We are committed to partnering with clients to navigate the unique challenges of their busi-ness while focusing on designing practical, high-value solutions. We define success with our clients—not for them—enabling them to grow wisely.

37. Velocity Credit Union610 E. 11th Street, Austin 78701 | velocitycu.comIndustry: Banking | U.S. Employees: 210

Velocity Credit Union is a full-service finan-cial institution that provides our community value through a local banking alternative. As one of the largest and strongest credit unions in Texas, we uphold long-established Credit Union Movement ideals, including coopera-tion, self-help, and independence. We are committed to our members, providing them with excellent products and service; to our employees, offering a true work/life balance, approachable management, advancement opportunities, and a professional, family atmosphere; and to our community by enthusiastically sponsoring organizations in our service areas, providing both financial resources and eager volunteers. 

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• We provide a platform for employees to

recognize and reward each other in a meaningful way.

• We provide a family-friendly work environment that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance.

• We host special celebrations for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day, employee birthdays and anniversaries, and Employee Appreciation Day.

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It’s all about people.We’ve been a fixture in Texas communities for more than eight decades, largely because of something we’ve been practicing since opening our first bank in 1934: treat everyone like a neighbor. That holds true whether it’s a client or a fellow employee. It’s one of many reasons Community National Bank & Trust of Texas is recognized as one of the best places to work—and do business—in Texas.

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38. One Technologies, LLC8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 600, Dallas 75231onetechnologies.net | Industry: e-CommerceU.S. Employees: 145

One Technologies, LLC harnesses the power of technology, analytics, and—most impor-tantly—real people to create solutions that empower customers to make more informed decisions about their financial lives. Through platforms like ScoreSense®, our industry-leading online provider of consumer credit information and identity monitoring, we pro-vide our customers with personalized insights about their credit standing.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Annual company vacation

• Holiday parties and gifts

• Casual work environment and diverse culture

39. CSC Corptax2100 E. Lake Cook Road, Suite 800, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 | corptax.com | Industry: TechnologyU.S. Employees: 354

Corptax simplifies the business of corpo-rate tax. Through our unique, single-system solution, we unlock the value of the tax func-tion, transforming it into a center of insight and efficiency. Corptax integrates all tax data and processes it into one common system of record. Our company values—Service, Teamwork, Tenacity, Agility, and Genuine—represent how we interact with each other and our customers. Our culture is built on cohe-sive relationships and a unanimous belief that customer service is a top priority.

W H Y W E ’ R E S P E C I A L• Flexible work arrangements, including start/stop times

and remote work options

• Organization-wide Customer Service Week celebration 

• Outstanding benefit programs that are enhanced year after year

40. Milestone Electric2360 Crist Road, Suite B900, Garland 75040callmilestone.com | Industry: ServicesU.S. Employees: 394

Milestone Electric was founded on the princi-ples of honesty, integrity, and excellence. We

provide electrical, heating, cooling, and plumb-ing services throughout the DFW Metroplex. Thousands of satisfied customers rely on us as their go-to company to get the job done right, the very first time, and we’re flattered that the largest portion of our business comes from repeat customers and customer referrals.

Our core values define our culture: Faith is the cornerstone to our company. Every deci-sion we make is determined by this guiding principle. We also believe a healthy, balanced home and work life is key to a happy team culture, and we decide every day on what type of company we will be by our attitude.

Milestone has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas®, as well as a Dallas Morning News To