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3 dynamic trends reshaping Colorado’s real estate market

By Sara B. Hansen

Special to The Denver Post

Colorado real estate companies anticipate a year of change, as more agents leave the business, the market continues to stagnate because of high interestrates, anda growing number of companies merge or close.

Commission changes

Despite last summer’s landmark court settlement by the National Association of Realtors, which was expected to lower commissions, Denver-area real estate compa-

nies say they have experienced few changes.

“We have seen a change, but so far it has been a modest change,” said Jon Larrance, broker-owner of Corcoran Perry Co., which ranked sixthfor small businesses on this year’s Top Workplaces list.

The lawsuit also set the stage for higher commission rates and “paved the wayfor real estate agents to charge upfront retainers like lawyers and other respected professionals do. The best practitioners will always demand the highest compensation rates while part-time agents ﬁght over clients

lookingfor the deepest discounts.”

New Home Star Market Strategist Dan White said while agent commissions might decrease, real estate companies can keep agent pay steady by increasing fees.

A tough market

Real estate agents continue to navigate a challenging market with interest rates above 6%. Despite inventory increasing in the past few months, home prices remain elevated, and sales aren’t keeping pace.

The metro recorded 1,061 closed salesfor the ﬁrst quarter of 2025.

That’s up 7% from 988 in 2024, up 22% from 870 in 2023, down 8% from 1,147 in 2022, and up 20% from 885 in 2021.

The median home sale price in Marchfor the Denver metro was $599,000. That’s down 3.9% from its April 2022 peak, but it still shows an annual appreciation of almost 7% over the past ﬁve years.

The housing market has remained largely stagnant for the past two years, followinga surge during the pandemic.

That may encourage some agents to leave the job.

“Yes, the market is challenging, and some agents will leave,” said

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Real estate signs in the South Park Hill neighborhood on July 1, 2023, in Denver.

How Colorado’s best builders thrive despite challenges

Industry embraces innovation to meet tariff costs, labor shortages

By Sara B. Hansen Special to The Denver Post

As the construction industry grapples with rising costs, tariffs, staffing shortages and immigration challenges, companies are innovating and adapting.

With material prices surging anda shrinking labor pool, industry leaders are ﬁnding creative solutions to ensure projects stay on track while maintaining quality andefficiency.

Amid these hurdles, a renewed focus on workforce development and collaboration is emerging.

Material costs keep climbing

Uncertainty about tariffs, including the current 10% tariff on all foreign products anda 145% tariff on Chinese goods, may prompt homebuilders to pause or adjust their strategies, potentially leading to higher home prices.

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index estimates that tariffs could increase the average cost of a new home by $10,900.

Denver-area constructionlead-

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operations manager Liliana Mendez with Madison& Co Properties, which ranked ﬁrst for midsize businesses on this year’s Top Workplaces list.

“However, experienced, well-supported agents like those at Madison are well-positioned to thrive and gain market share.”

Stacie Staub, West + Main CEO, said the company has lost afew agents and doesn’t anticipate losing many more.

“We have better retention and higher growth than our competitors, partly because our fees and commission splits are moreaffordable than most, allowing agents to maintain their license with us even if they are not doing as many sides

ers say the new tariffs can also affect supply chains.

Byron J. Haselden, CEO and president of Haselden Construction, a

as they typically do,” she said.

Real estate companies need to provide support to their agents, said New Home Star market director Chris Laskowski.

“Asa leader in new home sales, we pride ourselves on our ability to bolster sales agents in slower selling seasons and celebrate alongside them during busy ones—something all new home sales companies should do to retain talented agents.”

Larrance said that despite predictions that agents would ﬂee the industry, that isn’t happening, and he hasn’t seen a signiﬁcant reduction in the number of real estate licenses.

“It’s not that expensive to maintain an active real estate license while having a full-time job in another industry,” he said.

However, buyers and sellers face additional risks when working with

contracting company that builds schools, municipal buildings and hospitals, including Intermountain Health’s newLutheran Hospi-

part-time agents.

“The upshot of that is we see more unprofessional behaviors and unethical treatment of the consumer played out by those parttime agents due to the fact that they are not actively engaged in the business or the changing regulations,” Larrance said.

Will agencies

close or merge?

Colorado real estate companies anticipate more shakeups in their industry, including agency closures and mergers.

Earlier this year, Rocket Companies,a leading mortgage broker, acquired Redﬁn, a digital real estate brokerage. The Wall Street Journal reported that Compass is in advanced talks to acquire BerkshireHathaway’s HomeServices of America, which includes Den-

ver-based Kentwood Real Estate. White with New Home Star, which ranked 60th among the best small businesses, predicts that mergers and the increasing prevalence of homebuyers using internet listing sites like Zillow, Redﬁn, and Realtor.com will lead to a leaner workforce with fewer real estate agents.

Smaller brokerages may struggle, Mendez said However, Madison’s strong foundation, reputation, and adaptability position us for continued success, even with market shifts.

Staub said West+Main, which ranked second for midsize businesses this year, is often approached about potential interest in selling or merging. She said the industry is experiencing mergers and acquisitions not only between brokerages but also with ﬁnance, mortgage, and title companies.

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tal, said the company closely monitors global supply chain dynamics usinga strategy that focuses on

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proactive procurement planning, strong vendor relationships, and continuous market monitoring.

Haselden ranks 16th for midsize companies and has earned a spot on the Top Workplaces list for the past decade.

“While we haven’t made drastic changes yet, we have adopted a thoughtful and strategic approach to procurement, collaborating with trade partners and suppliers to anticipate challenges and mitigate risks,”Haselden said.

“Our strategy is built on early procurement planning, strong vendor relationships, and continuous market monitoring, ensuring that we remain agile and well-informed. This proactive approach helps us manage cost ﬂuctuations effectively and keep our projects on track, even in a rapidly changing economic landscape.”

Haselden said the company doesn’t accept cost hikes at face value, and assesses whether they are truly tariff-driven or inﬂuenced by other market factors.

“Byfostering strong communication and strategic adaptability, we continue to navigate market complexities minimizing disruption the best we can, protecting the interests of all stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards in our work.”

Dave Blumenthal, director of talent acquisitionfor Vivax Pros, an exterior home painting company, said the company continuously assesses its procurement strategies to mitigate cost increases and ensure valuefor clients. Vivax Pros ranks seventhfor the best midsize company. This is the company’s fourth time being ranked on the Top Workplaces list.

SEMA Construction, a full-service construction ﬁrm specializing in heavy construction and civil infrastructure projects, maintains a “Buy American” policy SEMA ranks 43rd for midsize companies and has earned a spot on the Top Workplaces list four times.

Lifetime Home Remodeling also uses American-made products, said Kelly Shearer, vice president of human resourcesfor the company, which made its ﬁrst appearance on the Top Workplaces list this year, ranking 59th among the best small

companies.

“Thankfully, our products are American-made, so our purchasing methods remain unchanged,” Shearer said.

Meeting staffing needs

The construction industry relies heavily on foreign-born labor, primarily from South and Central America. Roughly 30% of workers in the U.S. construction industry are immigrants.

The construction industry has long faced challenges in recruitment and retention.

Haselden said his company monitors policy changes that canaffect its workforce.

“While stricter immigration policies have not signiﬁcantly impacted our staffing to date, we continue to work closely with our HR and legal teams to stay informed and compliant.”

The company’s staffing approach focuses on long-term workforce planning, strategic recruitment, and talent development.

“We also partner with industry organizations and educational in-

stitutions to strengthen the pipeline of future talent and provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds,” Haselden said.

“Ultimately, our focus is on building a sustainable, skilled workforce that reﬂects the communities where we live and build—now and in the future.”

Blumenthal said Vivax Pros remains committed to maintaining a diverse and talented workforce.

“While immigration policies can inﬂuence staffing, we focus on compliance and supporting all employees through any policy changes,” he said.

SEMA Construction, a full-service construction ﬁrm specializing in heavy construction and civil infrastructure projects, has always relied on a diverse workforce.

“We continue to hire great people, verify work eligibility, and invest in training. We don’t care where you’re from, what school you went to, or what mistakes you’ve made—if you’re in the right spot and aligned with our values, we’ll invest in your success,” the company said in a written statement

prepared by Raena Whitney, marketing and proposal coordinator, and T. Brett Ames, CEO.

“Asa result, we’ve built a workplace where diversity is one of our strengths and each team member is united by the drive to build something better.”

SEMA ranks 43rd for midsize companies and has earned a spot on the Top Workplaces list four times.

ECC, an employee-owned company that provides design-build, construction, and environmental remediation services, ranks 29th for best small companies and has earned a spot on the list three times.

“ECC has a great reputation within our industry as a great place to work,” said Prashant Khanna, company vice president.

ECC is committed to providing customized training for all employees.

“ECC assesses every employee’s position, background, and skill set to develop a customized training program with supplemental training through ECC University, ECC’s

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Haselden Construction crews are renovating the Clark Building at Colorado State University Constructed in 1968, the building is the busiest on campus with more than 95% of students taking classes there.

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Leadership Development Program, our employee resources groups, and more.”

What to expect this year

The construction industry is poised for significant changes, driven bya growingfocus on environmental sustainability and the adoption of innovative technologies.

As companies strive to meet customers’ demandsfor faster service and transparent communication, teamwork will be crucial.

Haselden anticipates the industry will continue to integrate technology, including AI.

“At Haselden, we’re actively leveraging these advancements to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve planning and execution across every phase of our projects From ﬁeld operations to supporting departments, technology is helping us

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SEMA Construction, a full-serviceconstructionfirm specializing in heavy construction and civil infrastructure projects, maintainsa “Buy American” policy.

work smarter, faster, and more efﬁciently.”

Hiring and keeping skilled workers will continue to be challenging, which is why Haselden will con-

tinue to invest in programs to develop talent.

“We’re committed to building that pipeline—both internally, through training and development

programs, and externally, through strong partnerships with local schools, trade programs, and community organizations.”

SEMA said clients will continue to expect faster delivery and greater transparency.

“That requires contractors to evolve or fall behind,” the company said in a prepared statement.

“The industry will see more collaborative partnerships, more focus on carbon footprint, and an increased emphasis on technology-enabledefficiency, without losing the hands-on, boots-on-theground leadership that makes or breaks a project.”

Shearer anticipates that clients may be hesitant to invest in housing projects due to economic uncertainty; therefore, the company will offer a range of ﬁnancing options to address this concern.

“We are a local and trusted partner in our community and want to help every homeowner achieve their remodeling dreams. We’re not just in the construction industry, we’re in the people industry—and we’re here to help.”

Nakupuna Supports Customer Missionsfromthe Ground Up

When federalagenciesfacehigh-stakes challenges, they need apartner whocan delivercomplex solutions with speed,integrity,and ingenuity. Enterthe Nakupuna Companies.

Ownedbya Native Hawaiian Organization andrecently recognized as aTop Workplace, Nakupuna hasspent more than adecadedeliveringcriticalservicesthat span defenseoperations, environmentalremediation, IT modernization,and more.Now,the companylooks to expand itsimpactinDenverand across thebroader West andCentral U.S.

From CleanupstoConnectivity

Whetherremediating persistent environmental contaminants or keepingcriticalinfrastructuremission ready, Nakupuna risestoany challenge. Onearea wherethe companyismakinga meaningful impact is PFAS remediation.Short forper-and polyfluoroalkyl substances,PFASare long-lasting chemicalsfound in everything fromfirefighting foam to packaging andposesignificant health risks. Nakupunaoffers full-service programmanagementthatincludessite assessments,mitigation planning,and remediation oversight. In collaboration with technology partners at theforefront of thefield, Nakupuna helpsagencies implementinnovative solutionsthataddress contaminationeffectively.

“Wecombine theright experts, technologies,andfieldtested strategies to help ouragencypartnersmake

meaningful progress,”saidPatrick Korn,a Nakupuna ProgramManager.“It’s fulfillingtoknowourefforts contribute to making ourcountry cleanerand safer.”

Nakupuna’s environmentalexperienceismatched by itsreputation forsupporting federalfacilities. Itsteams have ledmajor networkmodernization andinfrastructuremaintenanceefforts forthe U.S. Marine Corpsand groups like theDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency.Whether trenchingcable or reconfiguring building communicationsstructures, Nakupuna approaches theworkassystems thinkers.

“Every installation functionsasa unitin serviceofa larger goal,” said Managing Director LarryScherer.“We manage with themission in mind.”

Rooted in Service, Readyfor Colorado Nakupuna’spresenceinColoradoreflectsacommitment to public serviceand acreative mindsetthatadapts to anyterrain—literally.Drawing on expertise in

ecology, engineering, andhydrology,the company hassupported restoration projects to improveaquatic organism passages at road-streamcrossings.Onone remote projectwiththe U.S. Forest Service, Nakupuna turned to an unconventional buteffective solution to complete criticalrestoration work:packllamas. Even in challengingenvironments, Nakupuna combines ingenuitywithpracticality to achievecustomersuccess.

Beyond localfieldoperations, Nakupuna’s Denver presenceofferstop IT professionalsopportunities to contribute to mission-criticalefforts nationwide while stayingrootedinColorado. Throughflexible hybrid andremoteroles,employees providevital capabilities such as software development, cybersecurity, AI and machinelearningfor high-impactprograms. Backed by an organizational culturecelebratedbyits employees, Nakupuna deploysskilled teamstoagenciesthatneed agile, reliable supportacrossa rangeofmissions.

Nakupuna’s commitmenttoimpactextends beyond supporting itscustomers.Employees regularly volunteer in riverand trailcleanups, as well as bike build-and-give events forlocal second graderswith Wish forWheels, aDenver-basednonprofitthathas partneredwithNakupunafor sevenyears.Whether in thefieldorthe community,Nakupunaleads with purpose, bringing resourcefulnessand care to every projectitundertakes.

More information is availableatnakupuna.com.

Colorado businesses harness AI to revolutionizehiring

Employers weigh AI efficiency against human connection in hiring

By Sara B. Hansen

Special to The Denver Post

As Colorado companies are increasingly turning to artiﬁcial intelligence to streamline their hiring processes, they face a complex landscape of challenges that could impact the quality of the new talent they attract.

While AI tools promiseefficiency and enhanced candidate sourcing, concerns about bias, the reliability of automated screening, and the authenticity of applicant materials are prompting employers to navigate the ﬁne line between technological advancement and human judgment.

AI’s role in the hiring process

In Colorado, businesses are becoming creative in their use of AI in hiring processes.

Pinnacol Assurance utilizes AI to automatetedious tasks to improve efficiency The company uses advanced sourcing platforms to identify and attract candidates.

Elevations Credit Union uses AI to scan applications and resumes for keywords.

Bloom Healthcare utilizes AI to streamline administrative tasks and reﬁne its approach to identifying top talent.

“We’re using it to build better hiring tools and source candidates whose experience and values align with what it takes to thrive at Bloom,” said Jeanine Lally, Bloom Healthcare co-founder.

“It allows our team to focus more on meaningful conversations and making strong, people-centered hiring decisions.”

Not all companies are jumping on the AI bandwagon.

Liliana Mendez, operations manager at Madison& Co. Properties, said the real estate company decided not to rely on AI.

“At Madison, we believe hiring is deeply personal, so we’ve chosen not to rely on AI in our hiring process. Human connection is at the heart of what we do, and we value in-person conversations to truly assess ﬁt, character, and potential,” she said.

Randy Morris, CEO of Summit Wealth Group, said the company

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isn’t using AI “We believe in a hands-on approach.”

AI drives application volume

Using AI makes it easier to apply for jobs, which is boosting the number of applicants per job, representativesfor Madison& Co. and Elevations Credit Union said.

“Since job seekers have discovered the ability to use AI to apply for jobs, we have seen a signiﬁcant uptick in applications, especially for certain specialized roles,” said Alex Dutton, manager of talent acquisition and inclusionfor Elevations Credit Union.

Screening candidates

Liz Johnson, Pinnacol Assurance’s public relations director, said the company initially screened resumes and applications to distinguish between those who were using AI to generate their application materials and those who weren’t.

“Policing the users and the non-users isn’t anefficient use of our time, and because our company embraces the use of AI, knowing that candidates have ﬂuency is an indication of another skill they have in their skill set.”

However, screening potential job candidates remains a relatively manual and human-centric process.

Dutton said the company uses AI to scan applications and resumes for keywords.

Mendez said Madison & Co. doesn’t use AI to screen or track candidates.

“We rely on real conversations and direct engagement to get to know applicants. For us, it’s about building relationships from the

very beginning.”

Julie Wooten, Coral Tree Hospitality’s senior vice president for people service, said the company uses AI to help with candidate follow-up but doesn’t use it to screen or track candidates.

Hiring college graduates

Nationally, managers are increasingly reluctant to hire recent college graduates because of concerns about work ethic, professionalism and interview preparedness.

But in Colorado, employers remain enthusiastic about hiring recent grads.

“We are always looking for talent in any and all talent pools that we believe can deliver future team members with the skills and potential we need to continue to thrive,” Johnson said.

“Our involvement withthe University of Denver Risk Management Program further ensuresa strong pipeline of skilled professionalsfor the insurance industry.”

Mendez said the company welcomes recent graduates who are eager to learn and grow.

“Whether on the staff or agent side, weoffer mentorship, training, and a supportive environment to help them build the skills they need We value drive, curiosity, and a strong work ethic.”

Lally said hiring recent graduates has always been a vital part of Bloom Healthcare’s strategy.

“They bring fresh perspectives and strong potential. We invest heavily in onboarding and development to set them up for success,” she said. “And that investment consistently paysoff in retention and

growth within the organization.

Wooten said hiring recent college graduates brings fresh perspectives to Coral Tree Hospitality. The company often initiates these relationships during internships that enable students to gain experience in the hospitality industry.

“We believe that fresh talent brings innovative ideas and new perspectives that are invaluable to our company,” she said “By welcoming recent graduates, we not only enhance our team’s diversity but also foster adynamic environment where creativity and fresh thinking thrive.”

Morris said Summit is open to hiring recent graduates, especially those who complete a certiﬁedﬁnancial planner program.

“We believe that designation indicates the individual will have a bright future in this industry,” he said.

Talent outlook

So far in 2025, Pinnacol has experienced a signiﬁcant increase in applicants from laid-off federal employees.

“We anticipate that, at least in the short term, the job market will favor companies hiring rather than applicants seeking work,” Johnson said.

Morris anticipates employers will have more options as the pool of qualiﬁed candidates continues to grow.

“With more options available, it becomes easier to ﬁnd the right ﬁt,” he said.

“When applicants explore Summit’s culture, our momentum for growth, and the beneﬁts weoffer, we believe many will feel encouraged and inspired to take the next step and apply.”

Jean Ingram, vice president of total rewardsfor Elevations Credit Union, anticipates stagnant wage growth due to uncertainty from layoffs and budget cuts in boththe federal and private sectors.

“Our compensation philosophy has been, and will continue to be, based on a combination of an individual’s experience, internal equity, and our research into what similar roles are paid in the market,” she said.

“We are thoughtful about longterm attraction and retention, so we will continue to pay competitively, even as the market softens.”

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Elevations Credit Union builds a stronger community

By Sara B. Hansen Special to The Denver Post

As Elevations Credit Union adapts to the changing ﬁnancial services landscape, it remains dedicated to its community, members, and employees.

Many financial institutions face significant challenges during economic fluctuations and periods of high interestrates.

However, Elevations Credit Union maintainsa robust business model that enables it to weather these storms with minimal disruption, said Kathleen Hoxworth, vice president of communications and talent strategy.

Elevations’ dedication to community involvement is evident in its Local Change Foundation, which has contributed more than $4 million since 2010.

“Our employees have numerous opportunities to give back through our volunteer timeoff program, which provides full-time employees with up to 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually,” Hoxworth said.

Community focus

The company’s commitment fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, transforming Elevations into more than just a workplace. It’s also a community hub.

Elevations’ members are the heart of the business, and it prioritizes its members’ economic well-being over proﬁt.

The credit unionoffers complimentary seminars, educational resources, and counseling services to help members achieve their ﬁnan-

NO.1

Elevations Credit Union

Years ranked: 3

Founded: 1952

Headquarters: Boulder Employees: 565Locations: 20

Facts: Elevations is an award-winning Coloradofinancial institution with over $3billion in assets and over 170,000members.

cial goals.

While ﬁnancial success is vital, the core of Elevations’ mission is service. “We exist not to sell but to serve, and we will continue to approach our work with that mindset,” Hoxworth said.

Elevations remains committed to evolving with its members’ needs as the ﬁnancial landscape continues to shift.

“Our commitment to our Big HairyAudacious Goal remains steadfast: delivering unrivaled service to every member, every time,” Hoxworth said.

“We are dedicated tooffering solutions that not only meet but exceed our members’ expectations.”

Employee beneﬁts

To keep employees happy and productive, the credit union strikes a balance between ﬂexibility, professional development, and attractive employee beneﬁts, while maintaining exceptional service.

“We prioritize work-life balance and competitive beneﬁts to ensure our employeesfeel valued,” Hoxworth said.

The companyoffers:

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• Hybrid work arrangements for support staff require only 50% in-office presence.

• Generous benefits package that includes paid timeoff, volunteer timeoff, and anniversary leave.

• Employee assistance program offering virtual coaching and therapy.

• Financial beneﬁts include: a 4% match on 401(k) contributions, discounts on Elevations products and select businesses and 12 weeks paidleave for new parents.

“As an employer, we strive to make Elevations the best place our employees have ever worked, relying heavily on our culture of learning, excellence, caring and purpose,” Hoxworth said.

The workplace of tomorrow will incorporate innovative technologies designed to enhance employee productivity, said Tammy Teitscheid, the credit union’s chief peopleofficer.

“At Elevations, our People team continuously monitors current trends, seeks employee feedback, and updates our programs and beneﬁts to ensure they remain relevant and valuable to our staff.

Elevations plans to embrace artiﬁcial intelligence and automation this year, allowing staff to focus on more meaningful and rewarding tasks rather than repetitive ones.

“Continuous improvement is deeply embedded in our culture,” Teitscheid said.

Fostering an innovative environment enhances operational efﬁciency and attracts and retains top talent.

Working in Colorado enhances Elevations’ ability to serve its memberseffectively.

Founded in 1952 on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, the credit union established strong relationships with realtors and community organizations.

Pinnacol champions workplace safety,community engagement

By Sara B. Hansen Special to The Denver Post

Pinnacol Assurance, a leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Colorado, distinguishes itself through its blend of care and performance.

Pinnacol has createda culture that prioritizes employee satisfaction and well-being. This internal success is reﬂected in exceptional customer service anda legacy that has been reinforced over a century of dedication to Colorado.

Liz Johnson, public relations director, said the company’s deeprooted commitment to Colorado and its workforce sets it apart from national competitors who view Colorado merely as a marketplace.

“We’re not just here to sell policies; we’re embedded in Colorado, supporting its workforce and businesses through philanthropy, volunteering, apprenticeship, and our grant and scholarship programs,” Johnson said.

Pinnacol is dedicated to supporting all employers in Colorado, regardless of their risk proﬁles. To improve workplace safety, it provides tailored services to help create safer workplaces.

“We invest heavily in safety services, providing businesses with the tools and support to navigate risk and create safer workplaces. Ultimately, it’s about people—our employees, our policyholders, and the Colorado workforce. That’s what drives us,” Johnson said.

Helping improve the workplace

Pinnacol Assurance

Years ranked: 9

Founded: 1915

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 662

Facts: Pinnacol Assurance provides workers’ compensationprotection to 57,000Colorado employers and their employees.

Pinnacol collaborates with its clients to enhance workplace safety by promoting preventive strategies that reduce the risk of injuries and illnesses.

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Ambitious goals

As Progressive looks to the future, its goals are ambitious.

“This is a year for us to builda greater work environment,” Lenane said.

Progressive strives to continually improve its culture and com-

“We’ve seen a decades-long trend of workplaces leveraging preventative strategies to avoid injuries or illnesses,” Johnson said.

“We invest heavily in Colorado to provide tailored support to businesses so their employees stay healthy and their businesses can keep humming along.”

Pinnacol data shows that claims drop signiﬁcantly in the year after a visit from one of the company’s certiﬁed safety consultants—the largest team of its kind in Colorado.

Meeting customer needs

In recent years, Colorado’s business landscape has undergone signiﬁcant changes due to technological advancements and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pandemic had a profound effect on businesses in Colorado. The state continues to have one of the highest rates of remote workers, with over 50% of businesses employing personnel outside Colorado.

“Our customers are running businesses in a rapidly changing world, and they expect us to evolve withthem,” Johnson said.

To meet these expectations, Pinnacol has adopted technology, providing straightforward online access to policies while maintaining

munity involvement, while also developing new products that cater to customer needs.

The company’s goal is to be a destination insurer that provides all the products its customers may need so they feel connected and supported throughout their lives.

Innovation is crucial for successful workplaces.

This commitment involves leveragingtechnology responsibly to enhance customer communica-

Pinnacoloffersa hybrid work environment that allows employees to work inoffice or remotely The company holds quarterly meetings with most employees attending in person These meetings serve as opportunities for connection, team building, and volunteer projects like collecting school supplies or working in a community garden

a human touch in customer service.

Looking ahead, Pinnacol is committed to fostering a supportive and inspiring workplace that prioritizes employee satisfaction and operational excellence.

“Our goals center on fostering a culture that deeply values our employees, building an inspiring environmentfor them, enabling superior operational performance, enabling the most modern technology, and supporting our customers’ evolving businesses and their workers.”

“For Pinnacol and the American worker, tomorrow’s workplace is increasingly ﬂexible, meeting in-

tion and streamline processes, enabling more meaningful human contact when it matters most.

“We must use AI appropriately and responsibly, ensuring it helps us become moreefficient and effective service providers,” Lenane said.

The company can utilize AI to develop new methods for communicating with customers and provide valuable insights, while streamlining certain work processes, allow-

dividuals where they are with remote, hybrid, or in-office options,” Johnson said.

Pinnacol will continue tooffer its employeesa hybrid work environment.

“Some team members come in regularly, while others choose to work remotely,” she said.

“We provide robust technology solutions to optimize collaboration and communication in this environment. We also hold quarterly all-hands meetings, where most employees are physically present, and we use these opportunities for connection, team building, and volunteering together.”

ing employees to devote more time to human interaction.

Colorado has become asigniﬁcant hub for Progressive, boasting a robust information technology organization and a strong claims presence.

The state will continue to play a vital role in the company’s strategy, he said.

“Colorado has been good to us, and we will continue to invest there where appropriate.”

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The best large companies to work for in Colorado

Editor’s note: The information in this list was taken from the Energage database. The businesses provide the data, and it may have changed since it was ﬁrst entered.

NO.4

LINX

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 2003

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 750, with 500in Colorado

Facts: LINX is one of the largest technology integrators in the United States It unifies network cabling, multimedia, security, and wireless systems under one umbrella and has completed more than $1billion of technology-related solutions in all 50states.

NO.5

Charles Schwab & Co.

Years ranked: 13

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Founded: 1973

Headquarters: Westlake, Texas

Employees: 35,000, with 4,595in Colorado

Locations: 6in Colorado

Facts: Charles Schwaboffersa full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management, and financial advisory services to indi-

vidual investors and independent investmentadvisers.

NO.6 Ibotta Inc.

Years ranked: 7,2consecutive

Founded: 2012

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 964

Facts: Ibotta provides a free app thatoffers cash-back rewards at over 2,000retailers, including grocery stores, pharmacies, clothing stores, and restaurants.

NO.7

Edward Jones

Years ranked: 13

Founded: 1922

Headquarters: St Louis, Mo

Employees: 54,000, with 922in Colorado

Locations: 366

Facts: Edward Jones has near-

ly 19,000financial advisors who work directly with7million clients, helping them create personalized investment strategies.

NO.8

Encore Electric Inc.

Years ranked: 7

Founded: 2003

Headquarters: Lakewood

Employees: 1,178

Locations: 6

Facts: Encore Electric’s award-winning team excels at complex technical projects, including hospitals, universities, data centers, office buildings, and museums.

NO.9

Breckenridge Grand Vacations

Years ranked: 11,6consecutive

Founded: 1985

Headquarters: Breckenridge

AllHealth Networkgrows by investinginemployees

AllHealthNetwork hasbeen nameda Top Workplacefor theseventh consecutiveyear thanks to acarefully-crafted companyculture that centersonemployees.

When Bill Henricks joined AllHealthNetwork as CEOeight yearsago,the behavioral healthcare organization wasina less-than-ideal place. Henricks wasimmediatelyconfronted with therealitiesofhighstaffturnover andlagging revenue —but beneaththe challenges, he noticed somethingthatgavehim hope.

“WhatI sawwas tremendous potential— dedicatedstaff,a critical mission,and an opportunitytorebuild trust from theinsideout,” Henricks said.

In theyears since, Henricks andhis team have takenthose glimmers of potentialand transformedthemintoa thriving organization. Today, AllHealthNetwork is notonlyfinancially sound,but itoffersemployees asafe, engaging andmission-orientedplace to work.

Theresults areevident in AllHealth’sstandard of care as well as theorganization’s2025 recognitionasa TopWorkplace —the seventh straight year that theorganizationhas received theaward.

Shaping acommunity-firstculture

AllHealth’s secret?Afocus on people.

AllHealth Network provides abroadspectrum ofbehavioralandaddictioncareresources, meaning its providersmustbuild ahighlevel of trust withthecommunity to makeadifference.

But Henricksandotherleadershipbelieve that making external communitiesfeelseenand heardisn’t enough— that culture has to extend to AllHealth’s employees, whoshould feel engaged,valuedand connectedatwork.

“Webelieve that whenwecareforour employees, theyare betterequipped to care for our community,”Henrickssaid.“Therelationships we’vedeveloped —between teams,withleaders andacrosstheorganization— arerooted in mutual respectand ashared commitmentto service. That alignment betweenmission and workplacecultureiswhatdrivesour successand sustainsour impact.”

Whilethereare plenty of non-tangibleefforts thatgointocreatingapeople-first workplace, AllHealth’s cultureisn’t justaboutmantras or missionstatements. Theorganizationenforces its company culture with practical resources like mentalhealth days,flexible working environments, and counselingand wellness services foremployees.

“Ihave theflexibilityand independencetodo my job,”one employee said.“Ifeelsupportedand genuinelyappreciated.”

Whenemployeesare caredfor and have their needs met, they have“greaterpresence, patience, and purpose”intheirclinical work,Henrickssaid.

Learning together

At AllHealth,supportingemployees doesn’t stop at providingscheduleflexibility andmental health resources. Henricksandhis teamalso work to build aplace whereevery employee can have theirvoice heardand grow.

AllHealth reliesonLeaderFactor’s 4Stagesof PsychologicalSafety framework, afour-tier path to creating aworkplace whereeveryone cantake ownershipoftheir work,share constructivethoughts andexperiences without fearandultimately, help build amore innovativeorganization.

Henricks creditsthe framework— andthe stepsAllHealth leadership takes to implement it —withhelping AllHealth encourageopen communication, listening, empathyand change.

AllHealth leadership also prioritizes transparency,a valuethat’sbecomeincreasingly importantintheuncertainbehavioralhealth industry. As thefieldchanges, AllHealth employees aren’t left in thedark.

“Inresponsetoboththe growingdemandfor our services andthe increasinguncertainty within thebehavioralhealth industry, we’vemadeita topprioritytostrengthen transparency andcommunication fromour executiveteam,”Henricks said.“Leadersare engaging more frequently andmoreopenly with staff through regular updates, town halls andlistening sessions.”

Furthering growth

In theyear sinceAllHealth Networklastreceived theTop Workplacerecognition, theorganization

hasexperienced significant growth,which is sustainedbyahard-wonculturalfoundation. In summer 2024, AllHealthmergedwith HarmonyRecovery, anaddictionand behavioral healthtreatmentcenterthathas served Coloradans formorethanfive decades. AllHealth recently expanded Harmony Recovery’s services to Medicaid patients, ensuring that thecenter’sessentialresourcesare availabletoclients at anyleveloffinancialneed.

AllHealth hasalsolaunchedthe Assessment Center,a hub forbehavioralhealthprofessionals to intakeandassess patients whoare connected withtheright resourcesfor theirpersonalhealth needs. Now, AllHealthisworking to strengthen itscrisisresourcesfor ruralColoradans, ensuring that physical location neverstands betweena patientand life-saving behavioral healthcare. Ultimately,each of thesestrategic growth initiativesispossiblebecause of AllHealth’s dedication to beinga people-firstemployer,a commitmentthatensuresemployeescanoffer thehighest levelofcaretoall Coloradans and continue to expand AllHealth’sofferings.

“Employees arecentral to alloftheseefforts,” Henricks said.“From shapingprogram design to deliveringcare, advocating forclients andcollaborating with community partners, our staff aretheheartofour mission. Their compassion, innovationand commitmentare what make growth possibleand what ensure that our impact remainsgroundedintrust, equity andservice.”

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NO 23

HCA HealthONE Rose

Years ranked: 11

Founded: 1948

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 1,210

Facts: HCA HealthONE Rose, formerly Rose Medical Center, is aleader in comprehensive women’s health, surgical and endoscopy services, heart and vascular, orthopedics and spine surgery, total joint replacement, bariatrics and sports, and internal and aesthetic medicine It was the first Denver hospital to allow Jewish, African American, and female physicians to practice medicine.

NO 24

Aurora Organic Dairy

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 1976

Headquarters: Boulder

Employees: 760

Facts: Aurora Organic Dairy is the leading producer of store-brand organic milk for U.S. retailers. The dairy operates organic dairy farms in Colorado and Texas, and organic dairy processing plants in Colorado and Missouri.

NO 25

Primoris Renewable Energy Inc.

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2019

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas

Employees: 12,123, with 1,100in

Colorado

Facts: Primoris Renewable Energy (PRE) specializes in self-performing EPC services for the energy sector, with an emphasis on solar photovoltaics, energy storage, and other renewable energy technologies.

NO 26

PENN Entertainment

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1972

Headquarters: Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

Employees: 23,000, with 614in

Colorado

Facts: Penn Entertainment, formerly Penn National Gaming, operates integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gambling. It manages 43properties across 20states, under brands including Hollywood Casino, Ameristar, and Boomtown.

NO 27

Jefferson Center For Mental Health

Years ranked: 13

Founded: 1958

Headquarters: Wheat Ridge

Employees: 700

Locations: 9

Facts: The Jefferson Center has been a nonprofit,community-focused mental health care and substance use treatment provider for 65years and is part of the statewide mental health crisis system.

NO. 28

Zynex Medical

Years ranked: 3

Founded: 1996

Headquarters: Englewood

Employees: 1,100, with 613in Colorado

Locations: 4

Facts: Zynex Medical specializes in the manufacturing and sale of non-invasive medical devices for pain management, rehabilitation, and patient monitoring.

45 yearsstrong: HowBrotherscontinues to grow

When Lynn Tomasek, JustinKansteinerand Michelle Carwin took over thefamilybusinessin2015, they knewthe stakes were high.Since 1980, Brothers Plumbing,Heating &Electric hasbeen afamily-ownedbusiness. Sustaining acompany forthatlongdoesn’t happen by accident —ittakes good businesssense, teamwork,and apassion forpeopletohelp thebusinessnotonly survivebut thrive.

Thethree siblings arecommitted to keepingthe Brothers’ culturealive.That’swhy it’s no surprise they’reagaina DenverPostTop Workplacein2025.

An environmentofsafety, value, and support

Developing lasting relationshipswhere everyone wins is themissionof Brothers.Theyensurenotonly that their clientsand community know they care,but also theirteam members. Thecompany’s safe,honest, andhelpful working environmentdemonstratesthiscommitment.

“Brothersvalueseachteammember, providinga supportive work environmentthatencouragesgrowthand skill enhancement,”saidJeff J.,anHVACtechnician.“In addition tocompetitive compensation,Brothersoffersongoing training andopportunities forcareeradvancement.”

Safety is also of absolute importance to theBrothersculture. Aboveall, thecompany wantstoensureits team members areupdatedonthe latest safety techniquesandprocedures to ensure theirwell-being. Thecompany does this througha varietyofprogramsatitstraining center andwithmonthly safety meetings. In 2025, theState of Colorado recognized BrothersasWorkplace Safety PCC Certified.

Five-starreviews from employeesand customers

When it comestoteammemberculture,Brothersishard tobeat. In addition to steadyhours, competitive pay, and comprehensivebenefits,leadershipgetshighmarks forhow they treatteammembers.

“Managementiscaring, industriousand workshardto createanatmosphereoffunandaccomplishment,”saidBee,

aBrothers’ Dispatcher.“Theentire organization is ateam effort, andmanagementalwaysmakes sure we know exactly whatwe’re worthwithwords of encouragement, bonuses, awardsand specialevents.”

Havinghappyteammembers positivelyaffects service. AndBrothers knowsthatwhenteammembers enjoytheir work, they aremorelikelytogothe extramilewithclients. Brothers’multitude offive-starcustomerreviews back that up —asdothe many clientswho sharetheir experiences.

“Jeff wasextremely knowledgeableabout therepairs and communicated exactlywhatwas goingonand what needed tobedonetofixit,”saidcustomerMichael A.,whohired Brothersfor asprinkler repair.“[He] gave me severaloptions as to howwecould proceed,and Ifeltheput thebest interest of doingthe jobrightfirstwhile also trying to give me themostcost-effective solution.”

Techniciansoften teachclients aboutthe equipmentand even do things like shovelingsnowoncoldwinterdaysor bringingflowerstoclients whoare goingthrough atough time.Takingthetime to do things like this isn’ta value exhibitedbyteammembers at allcompanies.Ittakesa special type of person andenvironment to foster that kind ofhappiness.

Team membersare truly‘GEMs’

When team membersatBrothersdogothe extramile, anew programcalled“GEM” rewardsthem. Through GEM,teammembers cannominateeachother or brag on themselvesfor showingthatextra layerofcareBrothersgive its clientsand team members. Insteadofusing aone-sizefits-all approach,GEM recipients arerecognizedatcompany functionsandhave theopportunity to paytheir recognition forward throughcharitabledonationswhile also receiving points throughBrothersnew Star Rewardsprogram.Team Memberscan usetheir points to select from awiderange of giftsthrough athird-party website.

“The Star Rewardsgiveusanopportunity to shinelight on ‘aboveandbeyond’performance,the team is recognized throughoutthe year formeeting KPIs,achieving anniversary milestones andvarious othercelebratory moments. ThroughStartheynow getpoints,”saidJamie Ready, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Brothers.

Notonlydoteammembers interact andcollaborate during workinghours.Brothersalsorecentlycreated a“Dungeons andDragons”teammemberclubinaddition to existing health andwellnessgroupsand monthlybookclubs.

Brothers’ bright path toward thefuture

This year marksBrothers’ 45th year of business. Onereason it’sremainedsucha covetedemployerand serviceprovider in theDenverareafor so long isitsstrongbrand recognition.

“Our reputation continuestobuild andgrowthroughout the Denver metro, whichI alwaysfind very impressive,” said Ready. “I serveasour recruiter, when Italktopeople interested in employment,I askhow they heardaboutus. Countlesstimestheysay,‘I’ve seen your trucks.I know you throughthe industry.’”

Thecompany hasalsobeenstrategic aboutits growth.

“We’ve always hada very steady growth plan.” said Ready. “Webuild on ourvisiontobeknown forabove andbeyond serviceand that reputation resultsina very steady growth pattern.”

Thepeoplewhoseethegrowththemostarelong-timeteam members.

“I have been workingfor Brothers Plumbing since2000,” said Plumbing Technician Joe R. “I plan on retiringhere and encourage [others] to join ourteam.”

Brothers’strongteammemberculture is supportedeach year with a“cornerstone”theme that aligns withtheirgoals forthe year.Thisyear’stheme?“Buckle Down:Discipline SecuresSuccess.”

“We’re usingthisyear’stheme both to getbackto fundamentalsand continuebuildingonthe legacy that got us to 45 years,”saidReady.“Andwe’re delighted to continue focusing on ourkey buildingblocksthatmakeBrotherssuch aspecial workplacefor thenext45.”

Top midsize companies

27 Ulteig

Electric

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. 26 Galloway & Company, Inc.

EOG Resources, Inc.

Biodesix

Delta Dental Of Colorado

CableLabs

Total Quality Logistics— TQL

Energy Systems

42 CBIZ

43. SEMA Construction, Inc.

44 Adolfson & Peterson Construction

45 HCA Healthcare Continental Division/HCA HealthONE

46 UDR, Inc.

47 The Gallegos Corporation

48. Wiland, Inc.

49 Vantage Data Centers

50 Westwood Professional Services

51. Globus family of brands

52 Stewart Title

53.Lohmiller& Company

Madison& Co. redefines success with people-first focus

By Sara B. Hansen

Special to The Denver Post

In today’s competitive real estate market, Madison& Co. Properties is a leader ininnovation and support.

“Our high retention rates speak to the value we provide, from award-winning marketing and cutting-edge technology to exceptional support and training. But beyond the tools and resources, it’s our collaborative ‘we’ mindset that deﬁnes us,” said Liliana Mendez, the company’s operations manager.

“Wefoster a culture of teamwork, shared success, anda deep sense of community, where agents and clients alike feel supported every step of the way.”

Ambitious goals

As the real estate sector grapples with ﬂuctuating interest rates and shifting commission structures, Madison has remained resilient.

“Madison is thriving,” Mendez said “We’ve remained strong by staying adaptable andforward-thinking.”

Madison’s strategic goals remain ambitious. The company wants smart, sustainable growth, with a keen focus on expanding services into new markets and reﬁning lead generation strategies.

“Our vision is clear: to grow with purpose and deliver an exceptional

Madison & Co. Properties

Years ranked: 12

Founded: 2008

Headquarters: Greenwood Village Employees: 160 Locations: 3

Facts: Madison& Co focuses on providing broker support, a collaborative team environment, and an extensive mentoring program. NO.1

experience at every level,” Mendez said.

Lookingforward, while technological advancements, particularly in AI, are on the rise, the essence of real estate will always remain rooted in the human touch. The ﬁrm plans to blend advanced tools with relationship-driven service, ensuring that personal connections remainintegral to its operations.

“In real estate, the human touch remains irreplaceable, so we’re committed to blending technology with relationship-driven service,” Mendez said.

The need for innovation is paramount. “The industry is evolving rapidly. Staying ahead requires continuous innovation.”

Keeping employees happy

Madison is committed to the well-being of its employees.

“To retain top talent, we emphasize a supportive culture, strong leadership, professional growth, and a focus on work-life balance. Flexible work options and a strong sense of community help our agents and staff thrive.”

Madison’s multiple offices in the Denver metro area allow team members to enjoy a healthy worklife balance.

“Our employees truly embody the Colorado spirit,” Mendez said, reﬂecting on the values of outdoor living and community engagement that the state champions.

To attract and retain top talent, Madison prioritizes a supportive culture, strong leadership, and opportunities for professional growth. Flexible work arrangements anda shared sense of community empower staff to thrive in their roles and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

“Talent attraction is always competitive, but our strong culture, reputation, and beneﬁts give us a unique advantage in recruiting top agents and staff without relying solely on higher compensation,” Mendez said.

West + Main staystrue to human-focused service

By Sara B. Hansen Special to The Denver Post

West + Main is an independent, woman-owned real estate agency, and it plans to stay that way.

“There isn’t another brokerage of our size that has this magical combination of being both agent and consumer-centered, along with the ability to be creative and nimble, all with a mission with Fair Housing at its heart,” CEO Stacie Staub said.

“Our agents tell us all the time, there’s no place that they would rather work.”

Despite growth, geographic expansion and production volume increases, West + Main maintains its culture.

“We still feel like the small indie boutique we founded over eight years ago,offering our agents a supportive and innovative full-service environment so they canfocus on their clients,” Staub said

“We don’t have aformal road-

NO.2

West + Main Homes

Years ranked: 7

Founded: 2017

Headquarters: Lakewood

Employees: 380

Facts: West + Main is an independently owned and operated boutique real estate company specializing in residential properties along the Front Range and mountain communities.

map or plans for change, but as we like to say, we’ll evaluate every opportunity. If it makes sense and will improve the lives of our agents and staff, we’ll always say yes and then ﬁgure it out.”

Keeping employees happy

Instead of building a large, traditionaloffice space, West + Main operates several storefrontlocations

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Bloom focuses on patient care, staff well-being

By Sara B. Hansen Special to The Denver Post

Bloom Healthcare, a homebased primary care company serving vulnerable seniors in the Denver metro, succeedsby prioritizing patient-centered care and employee well-being.

Co-founded by Jeanine Lally and her husband, Dr. Thomas Lally, Bloom Healthcare works to enhance its services by prioritizing personalized care and innovative technology, while creatinga supportive workplace culture that promotes patient dignity and staff satisfaction.

“Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation allows us to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring that our services are both efficient andeffective,” Lally said.

In addition to focusing on patient care, Bloom Healthcare emphasizes fosteringa supportive workplace culture that enables its

NO.3

Bloom Healthcare

Years ranked: 6

Founded: 2002

Headquarters: Wheat Ridge Employees: 390

Facts: Bloom Healthcare’s providers deliver coordinated, hands-on care in assisted living communities and private homes to help patients age in place. The company works to reduce seniors’ risk of needing emergency room or inpatient care.

employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

“We recognize that our teammates are at the core of our success,” Lally said.

“Thisfocus on employee well-being translates into higher job satisfaction and better patient care.”

Company goals

Bloom Healthcare has ambitious

2023.

Shoutout to ouramazing team for making Climba TopWorkplace for twoyears in arow—and thekindof placepeoplewanttobe.

Checkout whywe’re aTop Workplaceat climbcu.org/careers.

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The best midsize companies to work for in Colorado

Editor’s note: The information in this list was taken from the Energage database The businesses provide the data, and it may have changed since it was ﬁrst entered.

NO.4

RE/MAX Professionals

Years ranked: 6,4consecutive

Founded: 1982

Headquarters: Lakewood Employees: 575, with 490in Colorado

Locations: 8

Facts: RE/MAX Professionals leads the real estate industry in sales, technology, and professionalism.

NO.5

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

Years ranked: 4

Founded: 1996

Headquarters: Madison, Wis. Employees: 4,500, with 193in Colorado

Facts: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, a mortgage lender, has over 500branches.

NO.6

General Air Service& Supply

Years ranked: 6

Founded: 1969 Headquarters: Denver Employees: 195

Locations: 9

Facts: General Air Service & Supply is a third-generation, family-owned business, and Colorado’s largest independent gas and welding supplier.

NO.7

Vivax Pros

Years named: 4

Founded: 2004

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 180 Locations: 2

Facts: Vivax Pros protects and beautifies homesbyoffering exterior and interior painting, siding, and gutter installation. The company also plants a tree for every customer it serves.

NO.8

Visiting Angels of Denver

Years named: 13

Founded: 2008

Headquarters: Wheat Ridge Employees: 191 Locations: 3

Facts: Visiting Angels of Denver offers supportive home care services for seniors and adults, enabling them to remain safely in their homes and providing peace of mind to their families.

NO.9

Mortenson

Years named: 10

Founded: 1954

Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minn.

Employees: 152

Facts: Mortenson has built some of Denver’s most iconic projects, including Denver International Airport Hotel and Transit Center, Coors Field, Pepsi Center, Denver Art Museum, and the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center.

NO 10

IntraNerve Neuroscience

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2006

Headquarters: Colorado Springs Employees: 265

Facts: IntraNerve Neuroscience is aleading national provider of neurodiagnostic and telemedicine services Itoffers comprehensive, 24⁄7 neuroscience and telehealth services nationwide.

NO 11

StoneAge Inc.

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1979

Headquarters: Durango Employees: 166

Facts: StoneAge engineers and manufactures high-pressure waterblast tools and automated equipment for industrial cleaning.

NO. 12

Colorado PERA

Years ranked: 4

Founded: 1931

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 330

Facts: Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) is the state’s largest public pension plan, providing retirement and other benefits to more than 630,000 current and former public employees.

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The call center on the secondfloor of the Colorado PERAoffices in Denver on Oct. 9, 2019.

Midsize

NO. 13

Turner Construction Co.

Years ranked: 8

Founded: 1902

Headquarters: New York Employees: 11,482, with 212in Colorado

Facts: Turner Construction Company completes $15billion of construction on 1,500projects annually.

NO

LONG Building Technologies

Years ranked: 11

Founded: 1965

Headquarters: Littleton Employees: 516, with 320in Colorado

Locations: 5

Facts: LONG Building utilizes building technology services to automate, enhanceefficiency, make facilities greener, and ensure safety for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities of all types and sizes.

NO. 15

Nextworld

Years ranked: 4

Founded: 2016

Headquarters: Greenwood Village Employees: 415, with 211in Colorado

Facts: Nextworld is a cloud-based enterprise applicationsplatform that helps businesses innovate Its softwareoffers analytics, reporting, security, process automation, testing, system administration and more.

NO. 16

Haselden Construction

Years ranked: 10

Founded: 1973

Headquarters: Centennial Employees: 415, with 322in Colorado

Locations: 3

Facts: Haselden Construction is a top general contractor on the Front Range. It provides exceptional, client-centric construction services in Colorado, Wyoming, and the Western United States. The companyoffers a range of services, including general contracting, construction manage-

Employees work the dispatch center at Applewood Plumbing Heating& Electric on March 18, 2019, in Denver.

ment, design-build, turnkey development, and preconstruction services.

NO. 17

Home Care RN

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 2011

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 326

Facts: Home Care RN provides patient-centered home health care by partnering with patients, their families, and their providers to serve patients while supporting staff professional and personal aspirations.

NO. 18

Cornerstone Home Lending

Years ranked: 11,4consecutive

Founded: 1988

Headquarters: Houston, Texas

Employees: 1,231, with 212in Colorado

Locations: 49in Colorado

Facts: Cornerstone Home Lending is a full-service residential mortgage banker Cornerstone’s home loan transactions are handled inhouse to ensure the company meets its agreed-upon closing date.

NO 19

Donor Alliance Inc.

Years named: 12

Founded: 1985

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 185

Locations: 2

Facts: Donor Alliance is the organ and tissueprocurement agency for Colorado and most of Wyoming. The not-for-profit organization serves 6.3million residents and more than 117hospitals.

NO 20

Housecall Pro

Years ranked: 3

Founded: 2013

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 986, with 152in Colorado

Locations: 1

Facts: Housecall Pro is dedicated to supporting home service professionals and helping them succeed with comprehensive software for scheduling, dispatching, job management, and more. The company serves over 25,000HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning, and other field service businesses.

NO. 21

AIR Communities

Years ranked: 12,3consecutive

Founded: 2020

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 804, with 245in Colorado

Locations: 10

Facts: AIR Communities is a leader in Real Estate Investment Trusts, providing quality apartment homes in 15states and the District of Columbia.

NO. 22

G.H. Phipps Construction Companies

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1952

Headquarters: Greenwood Village Employees: 209

Facts: G.H. Phipps is a full-service general contracting company headquartered in Greenwood Village with branchoffices in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Cheyenne and Laramie.

NO. 23

BC Services

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1925

Headquarters: Greenwood Village

Employees: 230

Facts: BC Servicesoffers payment resolution and collection services to utility companies,financial service

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Midsize

provides dental benefits to 1.5 million members, making dental care more accessible andaffordable through easy-to-use and managed plans.

NO. 37

CableLabs

Years ranked: 3

Founded: 1988

Headquarters: Louisville Employees: 200

Facts: CableLabs is the global broadband industry’s leading R&D lab for next-generation technology.

NO. 38

Sonsio

Vehicle Protection

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1984

Headquarters: Arvada Employees: 183

Facts: Sonsiooffersaffordable vehicle protection plans to help keep vehicles safe on the road and maintain their like-new appearance.

NO. 39

CGI

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 1976

Headquarters: Fairfax, Va.

Employees: 91,000, with 271in Colorado

Facts: CGI is one of the world’s largest independent IT and business consulting servicesfirms. The company delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, including strategic IT and business consulting, systems integration, managed IT and business process services, and intellectual property solutions.

NO 40

Total Quality Logistics TQL

Years ranked: 6

Founded: 1997

Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio

Employees: 9,603, with 152in Colorado

Facts: TQL collaborates with a network of over 160,000carriers to connect customers with shipping needs to carriers with available

capacity and serviceofferings The company moves3millionloads of freight annually.

NO. 41

Crusoe Energy Systems

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 2018

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 552, with 196in Colorado

Facts: Crusoe Energy provides climate-aligned digital infrastructure by converting excess natural gas,oftenflared in oilfields, into electricity for data centers. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions andoffersa cost-effective alternative to traditional energy sources.

NO 42

CBIZ

Years ranked: 5

Founded: 1996

Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio

Employees: 6,800, with 162in Colorado

Facts: CBIZ is one of the nation’s top accounting, tax, and advisory services providers.

NO. 43

SEMA Construction Inc.

Years named: 4

Founded: 1991

Headquarters: Centennial Employees: 860, with 250in Colorado

Facts: SEMA Construction is a full-servicecontractor that provides civil and industrial construction services Approximately 80% of its business comes from government contracts awarded through a competitive bidding process.

NO. 44

Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Years ranked: 9,8consecutive

Founded: 1946

Headquarters: Aurora Employees: 640, with 321in Colorado Locations: 2

Facts: Adolfson & Peterson Construction is a family-owned company consistently ranked among the nation’s top construction managers and general contractors.

NO. 45

HCA Healthcare Continental Division/HealthONE

Years ranked: 4

Founded: 1991

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 209

Facts: The HCA Healthcare Continental Division/HealthONE is among the largest healthcare systems in the metro Denver area It has seven acute care hospitals, a pediatric hospital,a rehabilitation hospital, several free-standing emergency departments, numerous ambulatory surgery centers, CareNow urgent care and occupational medicine clinics, physician practices, and imaging centers.

NO 46

UDR Inc.

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1972

Headquarters: Highlands Ranch Employees: 323

Facts: UDR is a real estate investment trust focusing on multifamily apartment communities, owning and managing properties across various U.S. markets.

NO 47

The Gallegos Corporation

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1970 Headquarters: Wolcott Employees: 179 Locations: 5

Facts: The Gallegos Corporation is based in the Vail Valley and has offices in Aspen, Denver, and Big Sky, Montana. It specializes in residential and commercial construction.

NO. 48

Wiland Inc.

Years ranked: 7,5consecutive Founded: 2005

Headquarters: Niwot

Employees: 267, with 179in Colorado

Facts: Wiland is aleading marketing intelligence agency that provides data-driven marketing solutions to thousands of clients across the United States.

NO. 49

Vantage Data Centers

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2012

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 1,016, with 250in

Colorado

Facts: Vantage Data Centers, which operates onfive continents, enhances reliability,efficiency, and sustainability, enabling rapid scalability to meet market needs.

NO. 50

Westwood Professional Services

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1972

Headquarters: Minnetonka, Minn. Employees: 1,712, with 159in Colorado

Facts: Westwood is an award-winning surveying and engineering services provider, specializing in commercial, public infrastructure, residential development, and renewable energy projects.

NO 51

Globus

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1972

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 800, with 492in Colorado

Facts: Globus is a collection of travel companies thatoffer a variety of escorted tours, river cruises, and independent travel packages.

NO 52

Stewart

Title

Years ranked: 3,1

Founded: 1893

Headquarters: Houston, Texas Employees: 7,000, with 175in Colorado

Facts: Stewart Title is a customer-focused, global title insurance and real estate services company.

NO. 53

Lohmiller and Company

Years named: 10,3consecutive

Founded: 1990

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 216

Locations: 5

Facts: Lohmiller and Company is an independently owned wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, parts, and supplies The company primarily distributes Carrier products in Colorado and Wyoming.

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Two caregivers for Homewatch Caregivers in their personal protective equipment,ready to provide care.

Homewatch

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clients look forward to seeing them.

“It is a strong motivator to bring their A-game every day.”

Homewatch Caregivers prides itself on providing ongoing employeeeducation and is developing specialized training programs to help veterans and clients with dementia.

Employees appreciate the specialized training, which enables the company to care for

them while teaching them how to provide even better care to their clients.

While some employers may hesitate to hirerecent college graduates, Homewatch welcomes them.

“We’ve found there is a place for everyone in our company,” Ahrens said.

“Some of our clients really enjoy the young energy that our recent college graduates bring. And some clients request our very oldest care partner because they want more of a peer to help with their care.”

Summit Wealth expands services to meet client needs

By Sara B. Hansen Special to The Denver Post

Summit Wealth Group, a rapidly growing independent wealth management firm, is redefining financial planning with its innovative “planning-first” approach.

Initial conversations with clients begin withthe question, “What does it mean for you to ‘Live Fully?”‘ said Randy Morris, Summit Wealth Group CEO.

“From there, everything else investment management, tax planning, insurance, retirement income strategies falls into place around that personal vision.”

The company has rapidly expanded from 30 to 70 employees and increased its branchoffices from 6 to 10 over the past decade.

In the coming year, Summit plans to focus on growth by adding new clients and recruiting advisors who align with the company’s culture and values.

Colorado beneﬁts

Havingoffices in Colorado reﬂects the company’s “Live Fully” mantra.

“From the outdoors to the aspens, the mountains, and the breathtaking beauty of God’s creation, Colorado offers a daily reminder of what it means to truly live,” Morris said.

“When we ask clients to deﬁne what ‘Live Fully’ means to them, we often hear about Colorado living; the crisp mountain air, the sunshine, and the sense of peace and possibility this place brings We aim to bring that

Summit

Wealth Group

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2002

Headquarters: Colorado Springs Employees: 66

Facts: Summit Wealth Group is a financial advisoryfirm that provides services, includingfinancial planning, wealth management, and investment strategies. NO.2

same light, life, and joy to our team and the clients we serve.”

Keeping employees happy

To recruit and keep employees, Summit emphasizes competitive wages, robust beneﬁts, work-life balance, early-release Fridays, and ﬂexible work arrangements.

“We believe productivity flows from balance. That’s why we encouragea healthy work-life balance, empower our team to take ownership of their roles, and celebrate hard work through bonuses and peer-nominated recognition,” Morris said.

It alsooffers work-from-home and hybrid options and has no plans to eliminate them because they’ve increased productivity and job satisfaction while lowering turnover rates.

“Some team members work fully in-office, others fully remote, and many do a mix of both,” Morris said.

“What we’vefound is that productivity not location is what drives results.”

COURTESY OF SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP Summit Wealth Groupoffers competitive wages, robust benefits, work-life balance, early-release Fridays, andflexible work arrangements It alsooffers leadership development training and volunteer opportunities for employees.

The best small companies to work for in Colorado

Editor’s note: The information in this list was taken from the Energage database. The businesses provide the data, and it may have changed since it was ﬁrst entered.

NO.4

Brighton Hospice-Colorado

Years ranked: 3

Founded: 2020

Headquarters: Sandy, Utah

Employees: 672, 102in Colorado

Facts: Brighton Hospice strives to provide patients and their families with the highest quality physical, emotional,and spiritual care.

NO.5

Footers Catering

Years ranked: 6,4consecutive

Founded: 1981Headquarters: Arvada

Employees: 50

Facts: Footers Catering is a second-generation family-owned business that caters to more than 450full-service events and feeds more than 100,000guests each year.Footers prepares all its menus on-site to provide the highest quality possible.

NO.6

Corcoran Perry & Co.

Years ranked: 3

Founded: 1971

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 122

Facts: Corcoran Perry & Co. is a locally owned and operated real estate company with a tradition of integrity, client service and satisfaction.

NO.7

Cain Travel Group Inc.

Years ranked: 8,4consecutive

Founded: 1975

Headquarters: Boulder

Employees: 62

Facts: Cain Travel is a full-service travel agency focused on corporate and group travel management

With an 80% female team, Cain Travel is proud to be one of the largest woman-owned companies in Colorado.

NO.8

Prime Jet

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2002

Headquarters: Englewood

Employees: 86

Facts: Prime Jet is a premier provider of personalized private charter, aircraft management, and 24⁄7 logistics support for private luxury travel.

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Production sous chef Walter James, left, and Austin Cruz, right, tasting chef, work on preparinga tasting menu for a business event in the kitchen at Footers Catering on April 25, 2023, in Arvada.

NO.9

Carlton Electric

Years ranked: 5

Founded: 1993

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 101

Facts: Carlton Electric is a full-service electrical contractor that serves customers in Colorado and Wyoming.

NO 10

Strategic Alliance Business Group

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2013

Headquarters: Fairfax, Virginia Employees: 330, with 50in

Colorado

Facts: Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC is a privately owned professional services company, certified as both a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Business It provides support to commercial and federal clients in program management, acquisition, strategic planning, mission operations, intelligence, logistics, and engineering.

NO.

Xentity Corporation

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 2001

Headquarters: Golden Employees: 74

Facts: Xentity specializes in data programs focused on big data, geospatial data, open data, and IoT/ remote sensing.

NO. 12

Denver Scholarship Foundation

Years ranked: 6,3consecutive

Founded: 2006

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 85

Facts: The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship was established to supportfirst-generation, economically disadvantaged college students pursuing post-secondary education.

NO. 13

The Nakupuna Companies

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2003

Headquarters: Honolulu, Hawaii Employees: 1,300, with 55in

Colorado

Facts: The Nakupuna Companies consist of eight small businesses ownedbya Native Hawaiian Organization that provides IT, logistics, and environmental services.

NO. 14

City Light & Power Inc.

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1995

Headquarters: Honolulu, Hawaii Employees: 340, with 69in Colorado

Facts: City Light & Power builds and manages power distribution systems for customers nationwide.

NO 15

Vanguard Skin Specialists

Years ranked: 5

Founded: 2009

Headquarters: Colorado Springs Employees: 140 Locations: 7

Facts: Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology, plastic surgery, and aesthetic practice specializing in dermatology, Mohs surgery, dermatopathology, plastic surgery, and aesthetics.

NO 16

CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Years ranked: 4,2consecutive

Founded: 2003

Headquarters: Brecksville, Ohio Employees: 8,000, with 125in

Colorado

Facts: CrossCountry Mortgage is a nationwide full-service lender that’s been named to the Inc. 5000List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies 10times.

NO 17

CAP

Logistics

Years ranked: 4

Founded: 1982

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 74

Facts: CAPLogistics specializes in providing freight solutions to industries that cannotafford expensive downtime.

NO. 18

ICAT

Years named: 9,2consecutive

Founded: 1998

Headquarters: Broomfield Employees: 148

Facts: ICAToffers catastrophe insurancecoverage to business owners and homeowners in areas of the United States exposed to hurricanes and earthquakes.

NO 19

CRS Insurance Brokerage

Years ranked: 3

Founded: 1993

Headquarters: Englewood Employees: 72

Facts: CRS is an insurance brokerage that provides 24⁄7 service and expert advice to help reduce risk, maximize potential, and boost profitability.

NO 20

Camden Property Trust

Years ranked: 4,2consecutive

Founded: 1982

Headquarters: Houston Employees: 1,776, with 74in Colorado

Locations: 10

Facts: Camden Property Trust is a real estate investment trust that owns and manages 172apartment communities across the United States. The company’s name is derived from combining the founders’ names, Ric Campo and Keith Oden.

NO 21

National Valuation Consultants Inc.

Years ranked: 4

Founded: 1991

Headquarters: Centennial Employees: 120, with 62in Colorado

Facts: National Valuation Consultants, Inc. is the largest privately held commercial real estate appraisalfirm in the United States. NVC has additionaloffices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Francisco, and South Florida.

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AboutUs Bloom Healthcare,a Denver-based leader in patient-centered chronicillness care forover20years,deliverstailored, high-qualityhealthcareinhomes andseniorcommunities.Founded by Dr.Tom Lally,weare atrusted partner providingcompassionate andcomprehensive support to patients,families, andcarepartners.

ServiceArea

Offering services alongthe Colorado FrontRangefrom Fort Collins to Colorado Springs*NowServing SanAntonio,Texas

PalliativePrimaryCare

Providingpreventative care tailored to your individualgoals,withdiagnostics andtreatments alignedtoyourneeds.

ChronicCareManagement

Offering comprehensivecareplanning,care coordinationand support ensuring your chronic conditions arewell-managed.

AccountableCare

Oneofthe fewHigh-Risk AccountableCare Organizations(ACOREACH)inthe region,proud to deliverthe best outcomes nationwide for keepingour patients healthy, outofthehospital, andcomfortably at home.

Wound Care

Treatinga varietyofwounds, including chronic,acute,andnon-healingwounds, and providingspecialized care to help them heal.

Behavioral Health

Providingin-person mental, emotional, andbehavioralhealthcounseling, helping individualsimprovetheir mental well-being andquality of life.

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Providingsame-dayornext-day appointments,inpersonorvia telehealth, forpatientsneeding quicksupport between scheduledvisits.

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experienced, fully integrated real estatefirm that provides services in commercial and multifamily property management, development, and construction.

NO. 38

GPT Industries LLC

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2023

Headquarters: Wheat Ridge Employees: 122, with 72in Colorado

Facts: GPT Industries manufacturespipeline sealing and electrical isolation products with an emphasis on safety, performance, and reliability, serving theoil and gas, water, hydrogen,construction, and infrastructure sectors.

NO. 39

Logical Systems LSI

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 1985

Headquarters: Memphis, Tennessee

Employees: 300, with 60in Colorado

Facts: LogicalSystems is a global systems integrator specializing in automation, systems integration, electrical engineering, and process optimization.

NO 40

RMH Group

Years ranked: 6,3consecutive

Founded: 1961Headquarters: Lakewood Employees: 70

Facts: The RMHGroup provides comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and industrial services, encompassing planning, design, LEED consulting, ENERGY STAR consulting, energy modeling, and lighting and daylighting modeling.

NO 41

Brighton Hospice-Colorado

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2012

Headquarters: Sandy, Utah

Employees: 670, 97in Colorado Facts: Brighton Hospice strives to

provide patients and their families with the highest quality physical, emotional,and spiritual care.

NO. 42

S3 Shared Service Solutions

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 2012

Headquarters: Baltimore, Maryland

Employees: 900, with 111in Colorado

Facts: S3Shared Service Solutions, LLC is aCredit Union Service Organization that provides banking, real estate lending, andfinance services to credit unions.

NO. 43

Wavelynx

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 2013

Headquarters: Broomfield

Employees: 104

Facts: Wavelynx is aleader in mobile-first identity and access control solutions, designing and developing essential open hardware and software, including readers, controllers, and mobile credentials, for the growing access control market.

NO. 44

WilmerHale

Years ranked: 3

Founded: 2004

Headquarters: Washington, D.C.

Employees: 2,042, with 62in

Colorado

Facts: WilmerHale is an international lawfirm dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services, fosteringa diverse team of lawyers and staff, and promoting public service.

NO. 45

LPR Construction Co.

Years ranked: 4

Founded: 1979

Headquarters: Loveland

Employees: 400, with 50in Colorado

Facts: LPR Construction Co specializes in structural steel erection. Initially focused on commercial and industrial projects, it expanded into industrial construction and plant services in 2005 It is recognized as aleading contractor across the U.S.

NO. 46

Walker & Dunlop LLC

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 1937

Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland

Employees: 1,390, with 63in Colorado

Facts: Walker & Dunlop LLC is a commercial real estatefinance and advisory servicesfirm.

NO. 47

Enverus

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1999

Headquarters: Austin, Texas Employees: 1,596, with 106in Colorado

Facts: Enverus is a SaaS company that uses generative AI to deliver analytics and insights, providing benchmark cost and revenue data from over 95% of U.S. energy producers. Itenhances production, distribution, and renewable energy development, serving over 6,000 customers in 50countries.

NO. 48

Melco

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 1972

Headquarters: Westminster Employees: 73

Facts: Melco designs and manufactures commercial embroidery machines and software.

NO. 49

Koniag Government Services

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1975

Headquarters: Chantilly, Virginia Employees: 2,667, with 50in Colorado Locations: 3

Facts: Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned Corporation that provides solutions and services to Federal Government Agencies.

NO. 50

DM Construction

Years named: 4,3consecutive

Founded: 1985

Headquarters: Sheridan

Employees: 120, with 88in Colorado

Facts: DM Construction is a

full-service exterior cladding contractor thatoffers over 15services, including stone, stucco, brick, and renovation.

NO 51

Aledade Inc.

Years named: 1

Founded: 2014

Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland

Employees: 1,534, with 63in Colorado

Facts: Aledade serves as the largest network of independent primary care in the United States It helps independent practices, health centers, and clinics deliver better care to their patients.

NO. 52

Copic

Years named: 1

Founded: 1981

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 137

Facts: COPIC is aleading medical liability insurance provider focused on improving patient safety and reducing medical errors.

NO 53

Sargent& Lundy

Years named: 1

Founded: 1891

Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois

Employees: 4,055, with 95in Colorado

Facts: Sargent&Lundy is a global leader in power and energy, focusing on decarbonization, renewable energy, nuclear power, and carbon capture. Thefirmoffers services including consulting, design, construction management, and operations, with a focus on quality and safety.

NO. 54

ERO Resources Corporation

Years named: 3

Founded: 1981

Headquarters: Lakewood Employees: 93

Locations: 3

Facts: ERO Resources Corporation is an environmental services company that specializes in natural resource and environmental assessment, planning, and permitting.

NO 55

Haynie & Company

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 1960

Headquarters: Indianapolis Employees: 437, with 64in Colorado

Locations: 2

Facts: Haynie & Company is a tax, audit, and business consultingfirm with 14locations across Utah, Colorado, Texas, Nevada, and Arizona.

NO. 56

Ascend Inc.

Years ranked: 3

Founded: 2003

Headquarters: Boulder Employees: 131

Facts: Ascend was formed through the merger of HRMS Solutions and ATS Management Consulting As a UKG partner, itoffers services for UKG Pro and Workforce Management solutions, with a focus on implementation, support, and managed payroll services.

NO. 57

SambaSafety

Years ranked: 5

Founded: 1998

Headquarters: Greenwood Village Employees: 315, with 104in Colorado

Facts: SambaSafety is the industry leader in cloud-based driver risk management software SambaSa-

fety helps companies identify their high-risk driving populations, making roads safer for everyone.

NO. 58

Climb Credit Union

Years named: 2

Founded: 1951

Headquarters: Arvada Employees: 139 Locations: 5

Facts: ClimbCredit Union, formerly Sooper Credit Union, has 40,000 members.

NO. 59

Lifetime Home Remodeling

Years named: 1

Founded: 2009

Headquarters: Denver Employees: 244, with 140in Colorado

Facts: Lifetime Home Remodeling offers services including window and door replacements, siding installation, and bathroom renovations.

NO. 60

New Home Star

Years named: 1

Founded: 2008

Headquarters: Elmhurst, Illinois Employees: 486, with 50in Colorado

Facts: New Home Star is the largest private seller of new homes in America.

NO 61

Pinyon Environmental Inc.

Years ranked: 5,3consecutive Founded: 1993

Headquarters: Lakewood Employees: 90

Facts: Pinyon Environmental is a woman-owned environmental consultingfirm serving Colorado clients. Itoffers air quality and noise services, biological resources, engineering and compliance, industrial hygiene, landscape architecture, and more.

NO 62

Bibbeo Ltd

Years ranked: 4

Founded: 2012

Headquarters: Aurora Employees: 476, with 75in Colorado

Facts: Bibbeo is a nationally recognized technology solutions provider thatoffers services and installations across the United States.

NO 63

ezCater

Years ranked: 5,3consecutive Founded: 2007

Headquarters: Boston Employees: 1,019, with 94in Colorado

Facts: With a network of 100,000plus restaurants across the U.S., ezCater providesflexible and scalable food solutions for everything from daily employee meals to sales meetings.

NO. 64

Accuris

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1959

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 350, with 157in Colorado

Facts: Accuris (formerly IHS) helps engineers and innovators address challenges, enabling their clients to leverage smart software and enhance engineering, supply chain, and product processes.

NO 65

KidsCare Home Health

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 2003

Headquarters: Dallas

Employees: 925, with 103in Colorado

Facts: KidsCare Home Health is a pediatric home health agencythat serves children with special needs. Services include nursing, speech

therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and case management.

NO. 66

AFC Urgent Care Denver

Years ranked: 6

Founded: 2013

Headquarters: Denver

Employees: 122

Facts: AFC Urgent Careoffers fast and comprehensive medical care with short wait times and reasonable rates. The company provides prompt and comprehensive healthcare services, featuring an on-site laboratory and digital X-ray machine, to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries.

NO. 67

ENSCO

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 1969

Headquarters: Vienna, Virginia Employees: 768, with 115in Colorado

Facts: ENSCO, Inc. is a technology company with $180million in revenue. It provides engineering and technology solutions in aerospace, national security, and surface transportation, with a focus on safety and reliability.

NO 68

Power Design Inc.

Years ranked: 1

Founded: 1969

Headquarters: St Petersburg, Florida

Employees: 2,848, with 64in Colorado

Facts: Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor specializing in innovative construction across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies.

NO. 69

Thompson Thrift

Years ranked: 2

Founded: 1986

Headquarters: Indianapolis Employees: 612, with 85in Colorado

Facts: Thompson Thrift is a full-service real estate company that develops multifamily, mixeduse, retail, industrial, and commercial projects across the nation.

Here’s howa company earns the honor

By Bob Helbig Energage

If you want to really know what’s happening at work, ask the people on the front lines.

That’s the foundation of the Top Workplaces award. For the 14th year, employee survey company Energage has partnered with The Denver Post to honor the best places to work in Colorado.

This award can’t be bought; it has to be earned, based on employee feedback Winners are chosen througha scientiﬁc survey process. Positive employee feedback equals recognition. Workplaces that don’t have strong feedback are excluded from the winners list.

Energage crunches the data based on a 25-question survey that takes just a few minutes to complete. The survey asks employees for their feedback on such factors

as pay and beneﬁts, direction, leadership, meaningfulness, and appreciation. Energage scorescompanies based on the responses.

Organizations do not pay any fees to survey employees or to earn a Top Workplaces designation. If they choose, organizations can purchase the survey data. There is no obligation for winners to purchase any product or service.

For the 2025 winners list, 4,139 organizations were asked to survey their employees, and 226 agreed to do so. Based on the survey feedback, the top 150 employers have earned recognition as Colorado Top Workplaces.

“Top Workplaces awards are a celebration of good news,” said Eric

Rubino, CEO of Energage. “They exemplify the signiﬁcance of a people-ﬁrst workplace experience, reminding us that employees are the heart of any thriving organization.”

The winners list is intended to reﬂect on the state’s workforce. To qualify for Top Workplaces recognition, employers must have at least 50 workers in the state. Survey results are valid only if 35% or more employees respond; employers with fewer than 85 employees have a higher response threshold, requiring responses from at least 30 employees.

Employers earn Top Workplaces recognition if their aggregated employees feedback score exceeds national benchmarks. Employers are grouped into similar sizes to best compare similar employee experiences. Energage has established those benchmarks based on feedback from about 30 million employ-

SPECIAL AWARDS ACROSS ALLCATEGORIES» denverpost.com for the rest of the winners

LEADERSHIP

“I have confidence in the leadership team of this company.”

Large: Gerry Agnes, Elevations Credit Union

Midsize: Tom Lally, Bloom Healthcare

Small: Leisle Chung, Vanguard Skin Specialists

DIRECTION

“I believe this company is going in the right direction.”

Large: Progressive Insurance

MANAGERS

“My manager helps me learn and grow.”

Midsize: Nextworld

NEW IDEAS

“New ideas areencouraged at this company.”

Large: Ibotta Inc.

DOERS

“At this company, we do thingsefficiently and well.”

Small: Homewatch Caregivers of NorthSuburban Denver and Boulder County

MEANINGFULNESS

“My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful.”

Large: Craig Hospital

VALUES

“This company operates by strong values.”

Small: Summit Wealth Group

CLUED IN SENIOR MANAGEMENT

“Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company.”

Midsize: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

COMMUNICATION

“I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company.”

Small: CoralTree HospitalityGroup

APPRECIATION

“I feel genuinely appreciated at this company.”

Small: Green Spoon Sales

WORK/LIFE FLEXIBILITY

“I have theflexibilityI need to balance my work and personal life.”

Midsize: CableLabs

TRAINING

“I get the formal trainingI want for my career.”

Midsize: West + Main Homes

WELL-BEING

“This company does a great job of prioritizing employee well-being.”

Midsize: StoneAge Inc.

BENEFITS

Criteria: “My benefits package is good compared to others in this industry.”

Small: Muller Engineering Company Inc.

ees over 19 years. They are ranked within those groups based on the strength of the survey feedback.

Why mighta particular employer not be on the list? Perhaps it chose not to participate, or perhaps it did and employee feedback scores were not strong enough Energage also runs tests on survey feedback and in some cases may disqualify an organization if, for example, a high number of employees said they felt pressured to answer positively.

To participate in the 2026 Top Workplaces awards, or for more information, go to the nomination page at http://www.denverpost. com/nominate.

Bob Helbig is media partnerships director at Energage, a Philadelphia-based employee survey ﬁrm. Energage is The Denver Post’s survey partner for Top Workplaces.

Helbig

THE 150 WINNERS

24. Applewood Plumbing Heating& Electric

25 NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.

26 Galloway & Company, Inc. 27 Ulteig

Alchemer

29. PorchLight Real Estate Group

30 Burns& McDonnell

Esler Companies

32 Colorado Access

33.Griffis Residential

34 EOG Resources, Inc.

35 Biodesix

36. Delta Dental Of Colorado

37 CableLabs

38 Sonsio Vehicle Protection

39 CGI

40 Total QualityLogistics— TQL

41.Crusoe Energy Systems

42. CBIZ

43 SEMA Construction, Inc.

44 Adolfson & Peterson Construction

45. HCA Healthcare Continental Division/HCA HealthONE

46 UDR, Inc.

47. The Gallegos Corporation

48 Wiland, Inc.

49 Vantage Data Centers

50 Westwood Professional Services

51 Globus family of brands

52 Stewart Title

53.Lohmiller & Company

Small company category

1. Homewatch Caregivers of North Suburban Denver and Boulder County

2. Summit Wealth Group

3. CoralTree Hospitality Group (Corporate)

4. Brighton Hospice Denver

5. Footers Catering

6. Corcoran Perry & Co.

7. Cain Travel Group, Inc.

8. Prime Jet

9. Carlton Electric

10 Strategic Alliance Business Group

11 Xentity Corporation 12 Denver Scholarship Foundation 13 The Nakupuna Companies 14 City Light& Power, Inc

15 Vanguard Skin Specialists

16.CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

17 CAPLogistics

18 ICAT

19 CRS Insurance Brokerage

20 Camden Property Trust

21 National Valuation Consultants Inc.

22 The Garrett Companies

23 Pella Denver and Northern Colorado

24 Muller Engineering Company Inc.

25 CCIG

26 Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors

27 Atlas Real Estate

28.Green Spoon Sales

29 ECC

30. Rand Construction Corporation

Evans and Associates

Digible

33 Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric

34 American Indian College Fund

35.Greystone Technology

36 Dividend Restaurant Group

37 Simpson Housing

38. GPT Industries, LLC

39.LogicalSystems

40 The RMH Group Inc.

41 Brighton Hospice

42 S3Shared Service Solutions

43 Wavelynx

44. WilmerHale

45 LPR Construction Co

46 Walker & Dunlop, LLC

47 Enverus

48 Melco International

49 Koniag Government Services

50 DM Construction

51. Aledade, Inc.

52 COPIC

53 Sargent&Lundy

54 ERO Resources

55 Haynie & Company

56 Ascend, Inc.

57. SambaSafety

58 ClimbCredit Union

59 Lifetime Home Remodeling

60 New Home Star

61 Pinyon Environmental, Inc.

62. Bibbeo Ltd

63. ezCater

64. Accuris

65 KidsCare Home Health

66 AFC Urgent Care Denver

67 ENSCO

68. Power Design Inc.

69 Thompson Thrift