Fort Worth Inc.’s 2020 Best Companies to Work For in Fort Worth was easily the most challenging of the five we’ve done in the five-year history of this magazine.
We love the annual opportunity we get to visit with business owners about what makes great workplaces. This year’s contest caught our eventual award winners amid COVID-19. This issue is full of their stories, what they learned about the nature of work in their workplaces, what keeps employees going, and how to maintain productivity.
The contest is run independently of the magazine’s ownership and staff. In short, we have no say in the outcome. The Best Companies Group, a research firm that manages more than 70 Best Companies programs worldwide, runs our contest. Best Companies assesses applicants in two segments.
First is an examination of company practices in everything from benefits to diversity in recruitment; methods and frequency of employee reviews; training, education, and career development; leadership development and succession planning; communication and encouragement of employee feedback; employee recognition; and family friendliness and work-life balance.
The second segment is the results of confidential surveys of employees that Best Companies Group runs. Contestants have access to detailed data on their employees’ feedback from the Best Companies Group.
Small/Medium Companies: Up to 249 U.S. employees
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Willie Houston III Houston touts Satori’s benefits program that includes such perks as group workouts, executive health screenings, a personal concierge service, an on-site chiropractor, and Optimal Living guest speakers. “Beyond these exceptional benefits, I deeply appreciate Satori’s sense of purpose and commitment to embodying its core values. I draw great meaning and fulfillment from building something so special.”
1 Satori Capital - Fort Worth
What they do: Investment firm
Employees: 33
Satori Capital, a multistrategy investment firm founded on the principles of conscious capitalism, has continued to rapidly grow, increasing assets under management, number of portfolio companies, and team size, to 33 this year from 23 in 2016. “We are fortunate that COVID has not had a significant negative impact on our business,” Willie Houston III, the firm’s chief operating and chief financial officer, says.
“We were able to immediately and seamlessly shift our entire team to working remotely without losing any productivity, and the vast majority of our portfolio companies and partners have been successfully navigating the associated upheavals in the economy and financial markets.”
COVID-19’s meant disruptions — at least temporarily — to the company’s collegial culture, which has included everything from meditating before staff meetings to daily chef-prepared employee lunches and working out together. “We have worked to extend our culture outside the office,” providing each employee with the necessary equipment and providing the chef lunches through weekly contactless delivery, Houston says. “We also converted all team meetings to online formats and have even held a few happy hours in a virtual format.”
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Dr. Robert Geiger, VP of product development “I joined BPS Technology a year ago. The company has all of the hallmarks of a great place to work, but for me it’s really about the team that I’m working with and the technology behind the projects we focus on.”
2 BPS Technology - Argyle
What they do: Technology for energy and agriculture markets
Employees: 38
BPS Technology is a fast-growing technology firm whose SymMAX chemical manufacturing technology can, the company says, dramatically reduce the amount of chemicals needed across industries by end users. The firm’s plan for 2020 was to sell SymMAX to new customers, but COVID-19 and swooning oil prices altered those plans, CEO Bravis Brown says. BPS began producing hand sanitizer; diversified its energy line, offering midstream and downstream solutions; and created a business unit to address the global need for food security spotlighted by COVID-19. To advance work-life balance, this summer BPS provided half-day Fridays. It equipped employees to work by remote and offered flexibility to parents with school-age children. The company also donated 40,000 bottles of hand sanitizer through mid-October to various organizations.
3 VLK Architects - Fort Worth
What they do: Architecture firm
Employees: 209
VLK’s principals spend a lot of time working on making sure their employees have work-life balance and are challenged by their work. Every employee is assigned a fellow mentor/mentee from another department to work with throughout the year. VLK hosts regular chats between the agency’s leaders and employees, including a monthly staff-wide Friday breakfast called the Fireside Chat. Its monthly VLK University meetings with staff revolve around conversations of lessons learned. The company regularly sends staff members to conferences. The agency ties everything to its core values, which include integrity, continuous improvement, honesty, quality, and personal growth. COVID-19 forced the conversations online with VLK setting up for more telecommuting. VLK also reduced common area use and put up signs teaching proper social distancing.
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Andre Holston, Engineering team lead “Koddi is fast-paced, ahead of the curve, and the emerging leader in its market, but it’s the people and the commitment to those people that ultimately make Koddi great.”
4 Koddi - Fort Worth
What they do: Advertising technology and media management for travel industry
Employees: 165
The fast-growing Koddi made quick work of adapting to COVID-19, closing its offices March 6 for disinfecting. “Knowing that a work-from-home order would last months, not weeks, all employees were given $500 to make their home workspace more enjoyable, productive, and efficient,” says Sabour Huml, vice president, people and culture. Koddi provided mental health resources and brought in financial advisers to help employees plan. Koddi gave all employees a $100 stipend in September for health and wellness expenses. “And working parents were offered a child care/tutoring reimbursement up to $800 per month, as well as support finding child care and tutors via an employer-sponsored plan with Care.com.”
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Brad Frost, Sales manager “Tarrant Roofing is the best place to work. Our owner, Danny Leverett, goes above and beyond to ensure a positive and healthy work environment. We recently built a new headquarters in Fort Worth, and our owner made sure that all the employees had a large break room, nice restrooms, and most importantly, modern and spacious workspaces. He is adamant that we have the best and most efficient tools to do our jobs. Our pledge is ‘quality first and profit second.’ Having a great place to work allows us to establish lasting relationships with our customers. We promote almost 100% from within, and that really inspires our team to work hard every day.”
5 Tarrant Roofing - Fort Worth
What they do: Roofer
Employees: 33
Established roofing company recently completed a new headquarters facility with ample space for meetings, company get-togethers, and informal social gatherings. Owner likes to promote from within. Company has telecommuting options.
6 Construction Cost Management - Fort Worth
What they do: Cost estimating services
Employees: 14
It’s been a big year for Construction Cost Management, which sells cost estimating services to architecture and engineering firms pursuing government contracts. COVID-19 forced the closure of many government offices, slowing CCM on its jobs. “We capitalized on the slowed pace by procuring extra training and certifications to better serve our clients,” owner Katy Abraham says. “September saw the reopening of many government offices, and we are now seeing a steady uptick in contracts.” The company revamped its offices in the Fort Worth Stockyards to create social distancing and uses Microsoft Teams to have staff meetings and regular “Coffee with Katy.” “Our in-person parties and food experiences will have to wait,” Abraham says, referring to the cross-cultural get-togethers CCM likes to host, given a number of its employees are from overseas. Abraham this year added health and vision benefits and has a 401(k) plan in the works. Her benefits include unlimited vacation, a nod to employees who need to travel to see family internationally.
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“2020 Lessons: What has true value? There is value in leadership that gives employees a sense of peace and security that was so desperately needed this year.”
Susanna Larseingue, Director of humanresources and PR “In my three years with MineralWare, it has been incredible to watch the amount of growth the company has undergone and innovation we have brought. Our approach gives our highly driven team members the unrestricted opportunity to excel.”
7 MineralWare - Fort Worth
What they do: Mineral management software
Employees: 25
The fast-growing MineralWare has kept up its pace, expecting to close 2020 with nearly 300 clients, up from 60 at the end of 2018. COVID-19 and the subsequent plunge in oil prices “did create an environment of uncertainty, but thankfully, it had a minor impact on our company,” Pete O’Brien, executive vice president of operations, says. That’s because the firm’s software has simplified the arcane world of mineral management. The company’s culture is built on “S.E.R.V.E. — Service, Excellence, Relationships, Virtues, Excellence.” Employees receive quarterly feedback on their alignment with the values.
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Heather Rogers, Home residential supervisor “As I’ve grown, I’ve watched Gladney grow, too. Adoption is hard. It comes from heartbreak. Adoption is also extremely beautiful. At Gladney, we walk through these dichotomies together. We create life-changing moments.”
8 The Gladney Center - Fort Worth
What they do: Adoption agency
Employees: 87
The Gladney Center has faced myriad challenges from COVID-19 that impeded the adoptions the agency has arranged for 133 years. When COVID-19 temporarily forced the agency into working remotely, “we lost some of the social connectedness that is the foundation of our culture,” CEO Mark Melson says. To counter that, the agency implemented virtual lunches, increased “town hall” communications, and reworked events such as baby and wedding showers, staff retreat, appreciation lunches, and flu shot clinics for safety.
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Kasey Harris, Payment posting specialist “The leadership at Medisource regularly looks for ways to grow the company based on our individual passions. They ask us what we are interested in doing and how we would like to see our own career unfold before making changes that might impact our trajectory.”
9 Medisource RCM - Colleyville
What they do: Revenue management for medical offices
Employees: 15
Medisource RCM has seen its growth steadily rise, even through the pandemic, Nichole Kyser Crites, the managing partner, says. “We have been strongly considering opening the door to new applicants but have remained cautious for now in an attempt to avoid any situation which might necessitate a reduction in force during the current crisis,” she says. Medisource’s owners founded the company to support working remotely, Crites says. With remote work and flexible schedules already in place, “for us, it was more important to regularly check in with our people.”
10 Worthington National Bank - Fort Worth
What they do: Banking
Employees: 53
Worthington National Bank has continued to grow through COVID-19, adding loans and deposits. A big piece of the company’s culture is its care for employees and customers. “We try to support each other through life events that impact us all,” Greg Morse, CEO, says. “The pandemic has showcased just how much our employees care about each other.”
Lucas Sawyer, Senior vice president, commercial lending “It’s easy for bankers to jump around every couple years for more money, but it’s hard for bankers to find a family of coworkers who genuinely care about them. The bank is always supportive of employees taking personal time to serve their families and community.”
11 Schaefer Advertising Co. - Fort Worth
What they do: Full-service advertising agency
Employees: 44
Schaefer Advertising has seen 193% revenue growth over the last four years, working with clients in health care, real estate development and destination and entertainment. CEO Ken Schaefer set three goals when COVID-19 hit: Keep all of the agency’s people, break even for 2020, and emerge stronger. “We’ve been able to exceed all three of those goals,” says Sara Hull, executive vice president.
The agency’s mission is to Make Life Better for employees and customers. Early in the pandemic, Schaefer delivered Melt Ice Creams to every employee. Four babies have been born to agency employees in the last 10 months. “We’ve had drive-through baby showers, virtual babysitting sessions, and countless baby picture showings,” Hull says. “We’ve even built out a special moms’ room called The Nest.”
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Will Ausburn, Insurance compliance manager “One of the most important aspects of working here at SFC is the encouragement of balancing our workload with a successful home life, producing a unique family atmosphere.”
12 Sutton Frost Cary - Arlington
What they do: Full-service CPAs
Employees: 42
Sutton Frost Cary has enjoyed steady growth trajectory over the last several years, at 3% - 5% annually, the firm says. “Fortunately, even before the pandemic hit, we had the tools and technology in place to work in a virtual environment,” Kim Crawford, a partner, says. “This has allowed us to continue to provide services to our clients without disruption.” The firm is projecting an increase in revenue this year over last year. “We expect our growth trend to continue, and our client relationships have grown stronger than ever.” Employees tout the firm’s strong work-life balance, which Crawford said starts with ensuring adequate staffing.
13 University Building Specialties - Haltom City
What they do: Distributor of commercial doors, frames, hardware, toilet partitions, and accessories
Employees: 40
Willie Dubuis has built the culture piece by piece since he took over ownership of University Building Specialties a few years ago. The company offers 100% paid health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance. It has a 401(k) and bonus program. The company’s recent clients have included the new Dickies Arena and Greek houses at TCU. When COVID-19 hit, one of the first things Dubuis did was meet with employees and tell them none would lose their jobs or hours. “We would continue to offer all of our benefits and not take a cut in anything.” The company took out a federal Payroll Protection Program loan. UBS readily agreed to allow employees who had child care conflicts to work from home.
Robert Sherman “What makes UBS great is how they make staying family-oriented a priority, no matter what.”
14 Pacheco Koch - Fort Worth office
What they do: Engineering
Employees: 227
Pacheco Koch opened its Fort Worth office in 2009 with three employees and today has 67. The firm, based in Dallas, moved the local office last year to a newly built 25,000-square-foot building in the Waterside development off of the Trinity River. The firm’s projects include public infrastructure and site design for development. “Development and construction have not slowed down during COVID,” Brian O’Neill, the Fort Worth principal, says. “For this, we are grateful, because we design what gets built. While we have had some projects go on hold due to economic uncertainty, we have continued to grow and meet our goals as a company.” When the firm picked the location for its new offices, “we prioritized the office location to where our staff lives, instead of where the executives live,” O’Neill says.
Lauren Taylor, Marketing manager “Muckleroy & Falls feels like an extension of my family. Everyone is treated with respect and empowered to be a leader.”
15 Muckleroy & Falls - Fort Worth
What they do: General contractor
Employees: 53
Muckleroy & Falls figures to have a “strong” 2020, given the construction industry’s procurement cycle, Zachary Muckleroy, vice president-business development and marketing, says. “Most of our 2020 business was sold in 2019,” he says. “The real impact of COVID-19 will show up next year as we’ve had to reduce our sales goal by 55%. Since July, market activity has picked up, and we have been fortunate to have won several projects over the summer and into the fall.”
16 Comfort Experts - Fort Worth
What they do: Air conditioning and heating
Employees: 69
Comfort Experts is one of the most progressive small companies among our Best Companies when it comes to the flexible workplace. Accounting workers at the air conditioning and heating company work from remote, a policy the company tried a few years ago when it almost lost a valued employee who asked for the flexibility. Air conditioning technicians enjoy a four-day week and queue up to pick their shifts based on a system that includes customer reviews. The family-owned firm makes the first payment for an employee who buys a car or home, checks CEO Brett Hobson hands out during staff meetings.
17 Steele & Freeman, Inc. - Fort Worth
What they do: General contractor
Employees: 78
Steele & Freeman continues to see growth in projects in progress and in revenue, focusing on securing repeat business with major clients such as city governments. The company does no bid work. “Though corporate growth is not a priority to us, it just happens organically when you have a talented team” that’s providing service, Dena Rowland, vice president of operations, says.
The company operates under its “23 Fundamentals,” which include employee safety and blameless problem-solving. The company’s familial culture, which includes fish fries and clay shoots, has been impeded by COVID-19. “We have maintained a fun company culture through virtual gatherings and outside, socially-distanced activities,” Rowland says. CEO Michael Freeman handwrites letters to families of new hires and gives out gift cards at weekly staff meetings to employees who’ve received complimentary letters from customers. The company has flexible hours for family needs.
Darin D. Whitlock, Post-construction manager “Steele & Freeman started a mentor/mentee program in 2019, and we also implemented our 23 Fundamentals in 2017. These 23 Fundamentals describe the values, behavior, principles, and practices that are the foundation of our unique culture. They explain how we relate to each other, our clients, and partners.”
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Sherry Horner, Leasing manager “In September 2018, I walked away from 30 years in the car business. I knew I wanted to serve others and did not think it was possible in the auto sales industry. It is so great to hear my customers say, ‘Wow, I’ve never had anyone explain things to me like that; it makes perfect sense now.’ My only regret with D&M is not finding them 20 years earlier.”
18 D&M Leasing - Fort Worth
What they do: Auto leasing
Employees: 200
D&M Leasing’s business model, which limits physical contact with customers, has been in place for years, serving the company well during COVID-19. “D&M has been fortunate to thrive despite COVID-19 and the challenges it has presented,” Greg Buell, chief financial officer, says. “We had to make some adjustments, but we never had to furlough any employees or vendors.” D&M worked with its financing partners to offer payment deferments and other assistance to customers impacted by the virus. D&M estimates 70% of its business is repeat; its model keeps agents in touch with customers through their lease terms.
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Kathy Kassabian Reid, Associate attorney “As a new mother, I really appreciate the firm’s interest in working with my specific needs and those of others and their families, taking into account the need for flexible schedules for child care and home-schooling issues due to COVID, and at the same time making sure we handle the needs of our clients.”
19 McDonald Sanders, P.C. - Fort Worth
What they do: Law firm
Employees: 43
McDonald Sanders describes its office culture as an “excellent mix of professionalism and friendliness.” The firm moved in January to new offices within its downtown Fort Worth building. The new office is designed in a traditional layout with private offices. “This was fortuitous as it has made our new offices ideal for COVID protocols,” George Haratsis, director and shareholder, says.
Natasha Martinez, Territory manager “Work Wear Safety Shoes is such a fun and rewarding place to work. Every day, we all feel like we serve a greater purpose — keeping our customer safe, happy and productive on the job.”
20 Work Wear Safety Shoes - Fort Worth
What they do: Safety shoe distributor
Employees: 85
When COVID-19 hit earlier this year, Work Wear Safety Shoes, which helps companies set up and manage footwear programs for their employees, proclaimed, “Partners don’t leave partners at a time like this.” Says CEO Coleman McDonald: “As long as our essential-businesses customers were on the job, then we had a job to do keeping them safe. A line was clearly drawn between us and our competitors: They are shoe stores that happen to sell some safety footwear. We are the safety footwear professionals.”
21 Cancer Care Services - Fort Worth
What they do: Free support services for cancer patients in Tarrant County
Employees: 34
Demand for Cancer Care’s programs and services has grown dramatically over the last year, CEO Melanie Wilson says. In 2019, the nonprofit hired two former clients — both certified community health workers — to provide culturally responsive outreach in underserved neighborhoods. The agency also hired a financial advocate to help clients avoid bankruptcy. Cancer Care has a navigator who works solely with caregivers beginning this year. In March, Cancer Care created a COVID Emergency Fund in response to clients’ needs for food and shelter.
Carlene King, Community health worker “I am a 13-year breast cancer survivor, and I have been connected with Cancer Care since 2008. Cancer Care Services was an integral part of my cancer journey. I have been an advocate for this organization from Day One.”
22 Urban Air Adventure Parks - Bedford
What they do: Indoor entertainment
Employees: 92
COVID-19 has been tough on Urban Air, which operates 150 indoor trampoline parks. “The pandemic has been hard on the organization and the culture,” CEO Michael Browning says. “Like many companies, we did have to let go some of our family members, and this is always hard. The remaining team willingly took a 15% pay cut to ensure that everyone else could stay employed. And what has been the most difficult is that, to stay within social distancing guidelines, we are on an A/B schedule in the office.” Communication has been the important to bringing Urban Air through COVID, Browning says. “The key to supporting our Urban Air family has been regular, honest communication, balancing encouragement with a realistic vision for what the company was going to go through.”
23 Warren Douglas Advertising - Fort Worth
What they do: Advertising agency
Employees: 26
COVID-19 has tested Warren Douglas in a way it’s never been tested, CEO Doug Briley says. “The COVID environment has accentuated our team’s drive and commitment to excellence that has always been present but never tested in the way a global pandemic has. Our teams have been more accountable, more productive, more focused, and more successful in driving results for our clients.” In April, the agency launched improvements to proprietary project management software that increased productivity by more than 20%, Briley says. The firm’s employees have been working from home since COVID-19 broke out. Staff members volunteered to go without a paycheck if needed, he says. “Every team member was patient when, in the one and only time in agency history, payroll was delayed by a few days.”
Frank Laudo, Executive creative director “Being selected as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Fort Worth by Fort Worth Inc. magazine is an honor, to say the least, but not really a surprise to anyone who works here. Why? Warren Douglas has created a space that’s conducive to creativity and collaboration. But this year was different, for all the obvious reasons. Our true mettle was tested.”
24 Fossil Creek Tree Farm and Nursery - Fort Worth
What they do: Tree farm, nursery
Employees: 34
When COVID-19 broke earlier this spring, Josh and Terra Richards at Fossil Creek Tree Farm in Fort Worth moved quickly. “COVID forced us immediately to shift and take our selection online to serve our community in their homes,” Terra Richards says. “We offered free delivery throughout the spring months to allow families to shop online. We also provided classes each week on Facebook Live and YouTube to inspire and educate families to garden together at home.” The moves went to the company’s cultural values of inspiring, educating, and serving. “We give our team paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s. We realize how important family is.”
Ed Tavender, Nursery manager “As rare as it may seem, Josh and Terra truly and sincerely care about the people who work here. To celebrate our successes, they’ve brought in a lobster food truck for all of us to enjoy. To bring joy to a neighborhood when the pandemic jeopardized daily livelihood, they personally went door to door delivering 200 blooming hydrangeas as a random act of kindness.”
Large Companies: 250 and more U.S. employees
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Jennifer Siehling, Project manager “Beck is forward-thinking and cares about its people. We invest in each other’s lives, families, and careers. The firm also provides an opportunity to build strong relationships with owners, subcontractors, and end-users — many of which I have worked with across multiple projects. We built many unique Fort Worth projects like Sundance Square, TCU Worth Hills and Greek Village, BRIT, The Shops at Clearfork, and Dickies Arena that will shape the city of Fort Worth for years to come. It brings me joy to show my kids each project and point out the parts that were my responsibility.”
1 The Beck Group - Fort Worth office
What they do: Architect and general contractor
Employees: 800 companywide
The Beck Group has had a strong run of signature projects in Fort Worth, most recently finishing Dickies Arena. The company’s built its culture around values of integrity, caring, integration, and innovation. In an industry not necessarily known for it, “integrity really resonates with our people,” Scot Bennett, Fort Worth office regional director, says. “We attract those kinds of people, and we retain those kinds of people.” With COVID, “we’ve had to lean on integrity and caring in the last year.” Most construction projects have continued, but a few went on hold. Beck first furloughed some employees so they could maintain benefits but then had to convert some to layoffs.
2 Burns & McDonnell - Fort Worth office
What they do: Employee-owned engineering firm
Employee-owners: 7,600
Burns & McDonnell has the distinction of being the only employee-owned company among our 2020 Best Companies, having converted to an ESOP years ago. The reason: “Employee-owners are empowered to make important decisions, develop new ideas and strategies, and chart their own path,” the company says. The company boasts strong benefits, training initiatives, recognition programs, and community outreach, with STEM initiatives and cash gifts directed by employee-owners. The Burns & McDonnell Foundation donated $1.5 million to the United Way COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. To keep employee-owners safe during the pandemic, Burns & McDonnell set up most of its workforce to work from home.
3 Apex Capital Corp. - Fort Worth
What they do: Financial services for transportation, primarily small to midsize trucking firms
Employees: 302
Apex’s business has grown steadily over several years and quickly rebounded during a drop caused by COVID-19, president Chris Bozek says. “Our volume dipped for a few months. Over the past four months, our business has returned to pre-COVID levels, and September was our best month on record.” The company has long focused on improving productivity and “did not see an impact from COVID. Even with the dip in volume, we did not have to lay off or reduce hours for a single employee. This continues a 25-year trend of no layoffs.” Apex has built its culture around growth, connection, and fun.
Mario Tarradell, Bilingual communications specialist “I’m a gay Cuban-American who had a long career in journalism, and I was instantly welcomed in the marketing department of a financial services corporation. That’s because all of us contribute to the company’s success.”
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Angela Blair, Director of organizationaldevelopment “At Olympus Property, we truly care for each of our Olympians. I believe we are all working toward a common goal. I believe that what we do is not just leasing apartments but also providing homes to families where they have a place to come and be restored.”
4 Olympus Property - Fort Worth
What they do: Own and manage multifamily property nationally
Employees: 425
Olympus has nearly doubled in size in five years, owning 54 properties today. “Even through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have remained strong financially and have consistently collected higher percentages of rent than other management companies in the industry,” Sarah Gencarella, marketing director, says. “We attribute this success to our patient and dedicated team members as we have worked with numerous residents to create rent payment plans.” COVID-19’s forced a change — at least temporarily — in the company’s regular employee celebrations. “Through virtual happy hours, a virtual leadership conference, virtual summertime sweepstakes, holiday goodie boxes, and more, we have been able to connect our employees across the country.” The company shed no employees, Gencarella says. Instead, founder Chandler Wonderly paid each employee a $1,000 bonus.
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Cory D. Session, Jr., Sales consultant, Cadillac “The one that stands out in my mind is that Will and Corrie know all of their 180 employees in Tarrant County by name and face.”
5 Frank Kent Motor Co. - Fort Worth
What they do: Eight auto dealerships, three auto parts distributorships, real estate, Cadillac Wines, businesses including Fort Brewery brewpub and Heim Barbecue partnership.
Employees: 180
Frank Kent, run today by the twin great-grandchildren of founder Frank Kent, began aggressively expanding its business portfolio outside of autos in 2013. During COVID-19, Kent avoided layoffs by slashing prices with internet pricing and shipping vehicles nationally to buyers. The company let employees know their jobs were safe and gave some the opportunity to work from home.
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Rosana Ornelas “I have worked for USHEALTH for 21 years and would not want to be anywhere else. Our CEO, Troy McQuagge, sincerely cares about our people. He has created our company’s culture of HOPE (Helping Other People Every day), and it is felt here in our work environment and in our community.”
6 USHEALTH - Fort Worth
What they do: Insurance holdings
Employees: 534
USHEALTH Group provides health insurance coverage for self-employed people and small-business owners, serving more than 15 million customers through its insurers. Employees tout the Helping Other People Every day — HOPE — culture, which plays internally and through community outreach. Employees cite opportunity for advancement, the downtown environment, and benefits like health insurance and 401(k). When COVID-19 broke, the company equipped employees with the tools required to work remotely. Its agents already had the tools, Bill Shelton, senior vice president of marketing, says. The company is “ahead of plan” for year-over-year growth.