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ANY CHALLENGE. ANY RISK. ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. We’re committed to recommending what is in the client’s best interest — not ours — and delivering our promises! The story of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is nearly 90 years in the making, comparable to few and as unique in strengths as it is rich in history. Founded on the cornerstones of integrity, innovation, teamwork and empathy, Gallagher has built its legacy one success at a time. Today, our employees adhere to these same values, weaving them into their daily work. At Gallagher we know the importance of being a socially responsible company. That is why we strive every day to promote environmental, social and economic benefits to the communities in which we live and work. We believe in running our business with integrity and strong values, and pride ourselves in a culture that embodies both. Whether we are working to help our communities and the environment, or striving to always be an ethical company, Gallagher’s employees are making a difference around the world.
FOR THE FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW, GALLAGHER WAS NAMED ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES BY THE ETHISPHERE INSTITUTE. © 2016 Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. | AJG.COM 28624A
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introduction The besT places To Work in oklahoma
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Publisher Bill Bleakley
orty outstanding Oklahoma Companies met the challenging qualifications to be selected as a 2016 Best Places to work in Oklahoma Company. We proudly submit their company profiles and salute their achievements. Companies are required to have 25 employees working in Oklahoma to be considered for eligibility. Small to medium businesses must have less than 250 employees, and large businesses must have over 250 nationally. Numerous businesses apply each year to Best Companies Group, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which independently surveys, compiles and analyzes a comprehensive list of information.
From there, a list of finalists is created and BCG selects winners. BCG then notifies the winners and partners with Tierra Media Group to promote the honorees in this special publication, 2016 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma; okc.BIZ (the program sponsor); and Oklahoma Gazette. “Despite challenging economic conditions in our state, these outstanding companies have maintain strong workforces and high levels of esprit de corps among their employees. We congratulate all of them for their achievements through the promotion of health, wellness, training, green practices, community service and fun,” said Tierra Media Group Publisher Bill Bleakley.
produced by oklahoma GazeTTe and okc.biz company profiles by CHRiStiNe eddiNGtON If you would like to find out how your business can participate in 2017 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma, please go to bestplacestoworkok.com. To view comprehensive recipient profile listings, please go to okc.BIZ and to view this section online, please go to okgazette.com.
Partners
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Leading the way to building better communities through effective nonprofit management is at the heart of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. For over 30 years, the organization has been providing training, consulting, advocacy, membership, networking, recognition and more for Oklahoma nonprofits.
OKHR State Council As the official state affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management, OKHR represents over 14,000 human resource professionals in Oklahoma. As an advocate of the human resource professionals, OKHR provides training, education, certification, networking and many other leadership opportunities. The organization also raises funds to contribute to the national foundation’s programs funding academic research, scholarships and more.
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Making Oklahoma City a better place to live, work, play and visit is the primary job of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. As a unified group of businesses, the organization works to enhance existing businesses while inspiring the growth of new companies. They are able to achieve these goals by having strong programs focused on economic development, community redevelopment, government relations, education and workforce development and tourism.
State Chamber of Oklahoma Speaking out and advocating for business is the business of the State Chamber of Oklahoma. The organization is a voice for business in the halls of the Oklahoma State Capitol and represents more than 1,000 businesses with over 350,000 employees. Simply put, with strength in numbers, the State Chamber has been speaking on behalf of thousands of Oklahoma businesses since 1926.
Thank you To our Table sponsors: BIS Delta Dental of Oklahoma Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma Eide Bailly First Fidelity Bank NA Foundation HealthCare, Inc. Guardian Security Systems, Inc. High Plains Technology Center
INSURICA JE Dunn Construction Company Mercury Network Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Public Strategies, Inc Regent Bank Roderick H. Polston TBS Factoring Service, LLC Vox Printing O kg a z e t t e . c O m | s e p t e m b e r 2 8 , 2 0 1 6
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Rank in 2015
Years on list
Millennial employees in state
% male
% female
Executive team % male
Executive team % female
% Rate of voluntary turnover last fiscal year
Edward Jones
1
1
11
135
42
58
83
17
4
Eide Bailly, LLP
2
4
11
36
41
59
72
28
14
JE Dunn Construction Company
3
N/A
1
20
82
18
100
0
3
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma
4
3
11
217
25
75
62
38
15
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
5
10
3
22
40
60
50
50
12
INSURICA
6
N/A
6
52
31
69
85
15
8
180 Medical, Inc.
7
6
2
201
40
60
75
25
21
First United Bank
8
8
8
290
35
65
74
26
18
Capital One Auto Finance
9
5
9
230
45
55
74
26
N/A
Mars Pet Care U.S.
10
9
3
146
85
15
71
29
18
Safelite AutoGlass
11
11
2
55
77
23
75
25
27
First Fidelity Bank NA
12
12
7
131
35
65
90
10
6
Encompass Home Health and Hospice
13
7
7
164
12
88
60
40
16
Cintas Corporation
14
13
8
143
64
36
100
0
18
Guardian Security Systems, Inc.
15
N/A
1
145
47
53
100
0
20
CompSource Mutual Insurance Company
16
N/A
1
86
38
62
71
27
N/A
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Rank in 2016
Large Companies
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edward Jones
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large business
U.S. Corporate Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri | edwardjones.com | Year Founded 1922 Company Leader Mary Maddux, financial advisor and regional leader | Status Private | Employees in State 539
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he working culture at Edward Jones fosters respect, transparency and a client-centric focus. As a result, associates love working there. Financial advisors choose locations convenient to their family and community activities and set hours for that branch. It is understood that branch associates will make time for important personal activities while serving clients well. They work from anywhere using smartphones, laptops and firm-provided remote access. Financial advisors are paid to study for licenses and then go on salary while earning commissions and bonuses and receive subsidized benefits in their early years. They eventually transition to commission earnings supplemented by profitability bonuses and profit sharing and are even offered the possibility of limited partnership. As the last remaining partnership among major financial firms, Edward Jones now is owned by 20,000 limited partner associates. About half of all associates own a piece of the firm.
eide bailly, LLP U.S. Corporate Headquarters Fargo, North Dakota | eidebailly.com | Year Founded 1917 Company Leader Greg Jones, partner in charge | Status Private | Employees in State 71
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ationally, Eide Bailly, LLP is a top 25 CPA firm with 1,600 employees and 29 offices in 13 states serving 59,000 clients and focuses on affordable housing, ag producers, closely held businesses, construction, dealerships, financial institutions, gaming, government, health care, insurance, manufacturing and distribution, nonprofits, oil and gas, renewable energy, tribes and utilities. The corporate culture statement is a downloadable bookmark and encourages employees to care for one another, conduct themselves with a high level of integrity, trust and support one another and recognize the importance of maintaining a balance between work and home life. Eide Bailly offers its employees wellness benefits, parties at the office, chair massages, casual Fridays, a healthy work-life balance and recognition programs. There’s also a tuition-reimbursement program and financial support to help employees study for and take CPA exams. The company also makes sure to provide significant training for staff members, which means they’re confident and ready for anything.
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Je dunn Construction Company
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large business
U.S. Corporate Headquarters Kansas City, Missouri | edunn.com | Year Founded 1924 Company Leader Trent Wachsnicht, senior vice president | Status Private | Employees in State 76
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E Dunn Construction Company is a 92-year-old business with offices from coast to coast. Ranked 10th nationally as a domestic general contractor, the company builds buildings with an emphasis on integrity, collaboration, wisdom, quality, sustainability and safety. What began as a small, family-run residential contractor in 1924 has become one of the top general building contractors in the country with approximate annual revenues of $2.7 billion and 20 office locations in the United States. Employees at JE Dunn can count on lots of fun and great perks and benefits. They enjoy employee and family night at Bricktown Ballpark, the opportunity to engage in community volunteer activities, skills training and development, paid time off to participate in nonprofit activities, and a progressive and collaborative office environment. All regular, full-time employees are eligible for JE Dunn’s annual cash incentive program, which shares company profits with employees based on their role in the company and individual performance.
diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | dlolab.com | Year Founded 2001 Company Leader Bill Mosteller, CEO | Status Public | Employees in State 725
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s a health care organization, DLO organically has a culture of service. Not only does DLO serve its patients, they also serve each other, creating a family atmosphere,” said Bill Mosteller, Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma CEO. More than 7,000 clients per year receive testing with a state-of-the-art core laboratory in Oklahoma City, two rapid response labs for emergency and same-day testing in Norman and Tulsa and 10 hospital laboratories across the state. DLO employees enjoy great benefits and perks including a matching 401(k) program, an employee stock purchase plan through Quest Diagnostics, paid holidays and vacation and a goal sharing plan through which they are recognized and rewarded. The company’s employees are on the go, and being healthy helps the individuals and the bottom line. DLO offers a comprehensive program called Blueprint for Wellness, designed to educate, motivate and reward employees to act and engage in healthier lifestyles. DLO employees also get lab benefits.
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large business
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. U.S. Corporate Headquarters Itasca, Illinois | ajg.com | Year Founded 1927 Company Leader Jerry Roberts, area president | Status Public | Employees in State 99
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rthur J. Gallagher & Co. was founded in Chicago in 1927 by Arthur Gallagher. Already a successful insurance agent when he decided to build a business of his own, Gallagher pioneered the concept of risk management. He knew that by understanding his customers and helping them save money by identifying and reducing their risks, he would build strong relationships. The Arthur Gallagher consulting team helps clients design, implement and manage cost-effective benefits programs that reduce costs, improve workforce productivity, educate employees, mitigate risk and help attract, retain and develop top talent. Some of the best perks include a free vacation day within the employee birthday month, a flexible Friday schedule allowing employees to leave at noon every other Friday, flexible work hours, an annual company picnic, two floating holidays each year to be used in any manner the employee wishes and a social committee whose members build morale by organizing monthly events.
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iNSURiCA U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | insurica.com | Year Founded 1959 Company Leader Michael F. Ross, president and CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 177
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NSURICA insurance management network is an independent insurance agency that specializes in core industries and business disciplines, from construction to healthcare, energy to education and beyond. “Having a fun and innovative workplace is critical to our future,” said Michael F. Ross, INSURICA president and CEO. “To sustain growth, we have to be able to demonstrate that working for INSURICA is an experience that young professionals simply cannot ignore.” Perks and privileges enjoyed by staffers include hourlong lunches, great benefit packages including competitive salaries, renovated office space with a great lunchroom and training facility that will accommodate all OKC colleagues, community involvement by company and colleagues, fun events each month sponsored by the Colleague Council and an annual holiday party. Add to that discounted tickets to various entertainment venues in and out of state, including a zoo pass, and INSURICA employees definitely have something to smile about.
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180 Medical, inc.
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large business
U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | 180medical.com | Year Founded 2002 Company Leader Ron Howell, CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 262
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odd Brown founded 180 Medical, Inc. to help others in situations similar to his. After he suffered a spinal cord injury, he very intentionally created a company based on relationships, respect, compassion and a lot of fun. It’s called the 180 Way, and it guides every employee of 180 Medical, from the top down, in everything they do and every decision they make. Though the work is serious, the environment is casual. Employees wear shorts and flip flops to work all summer and enjoy halfday Fridays with a rotating schedule that allows employees to work 40 hours by noon on Friday then have the afternoon off. At five years, employees are gifted with a personalized bobble head that incorporates their hobbies and interests. Employees are eligible for a quarterly incentive based on a combination of company and individual performance. Managers are encouraged to have fun activities for their teams, like a quick game of Nerf hoops, dart wars with Nerf guns or special food/snack days with their team. And there’s a dance party at 9 every Friday morning in the billing department.
First United bank U.S. Corporate Headquarters Durant | firstunitedbank.com | Year Founded 1900 Company Leader Greg Massey, CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 619
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l arge business
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irst United Bank opened its doors in Blue County, Choctaw Nation Territory, now known as Durant, on Oct. 2, 1900. Today, it is recognized as one of the largest, well-capitalized banking organizations in the Southwest region of the United States with assets of more than $3 billion. “Our purpose at First United is to inspire and empower others to spend life wisely, starting with our employees. We provide an environment that encourages employees to make their financial well-being, health and wellness, personal growth and faith a priority,” said Greg Massey, CEO. “When they lead their life to its fullest potential, they will then inspire and empower others along the way, creating rippling positive change in the world.” First United Bank offers employees many ways to do just that. A comprehensive wellness program includes an onsite fitness center for corporate employees and reimburses those who are not in close proximity to the corporate headquarters for fitness memberships. Flexible work schedules allow employees time to attend family functions and events.
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Capital One Auto Finance
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large business
U.S. Corporate Headquarters McLean, Virginia | capitalone.com | Year Founded 1988 Company Leader John Cook, Director, area market president | Status Public | Employees in State 440
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apital One Auto Finance, a Fortune 500 company, is a diversified financial services company with more than 65 million customer accounts worldwide, and branch locations in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. It offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. Employees enjoy a great work environment, which includes flexible work schedules, great benefits and a team-oriented culture. There are team fun days, associate engagement days and off-site town hall events, table tennis, pool and foosball tables and a video game console. Capital One encourages its associates to take responsibility for their health so they can enjoy the fruit of their labor for years to come. Associates receive gift cards for completing a variety of wellness related activities like annual health assessments. Since 2009, Tulsa Capital One Auto Finance (COAF) has been certified Gold Fit by the American Heart Association.
Mars Pet Care U.S. U.S. Corporate Headquarters Franklin, Tennessee | mars.com | Year Founded 1911 Company Leader Ronnie Taylor, plant manager | Status Private | Employees in State 146
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ars Pet Care U.S. makes and distributes dry, wet, semi-moist and treat pet food. If you have a pet, chances are you know what the good folks at Mars Pet Care make: Eukanuba, Iams, Cesar, Whiskas and Pedigree are some of the company’s flagship brands. The Mars Pet Care Vision is simple: Make a better world for pets. In the process of making kitties and puppies happy, it also makes nearly 150 Oklahomans happy. Mars Pet Care employees enjoy generous vacation time and a nice retirement plan. The company gives everyone full benefits from date of hire, ample paid time off and annual variable bonuses. The Mars Volunteer Program begins on day one, too, and allows associates to support causes dear to them while pursuing their career goals with the company. Associates also enjoy tuition reimbursement, town hall meetings, peer mentoring, employee awards program, paternity leave, adoption assistance, lactation facilities, onsite personal development and stress management workshops, seminars and classes.
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Safelite AutoGlass U.S. Corporate Headquarters Columbus, Ohio | safelite.com | Year Founded 1947 Company Leader Nathan Paul, district manager | Status Private | Employees in State 87
BP T W 2016 okC .BIz
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S
afelite AutoGlass is the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services with 6,800 MobileGlassShops™ and company stores in all 50 states. Founded in 1947, the Columbusbased company employs approximately 13,000 people across the United States. “At Safelite, we believe that happy, talented and engaged people create happy, loyal customers,” said Nathan Paul, district manager. Safelite employees love being a part of a large organization that truly cares about them and shows it. Safeliters band together to help the community. They volunteer at the food bank and other charities. Safelite works with its staffers’ schedule needs, allowing them to get their kids to school without worry. Add to that tuition reimbursement for associates who want to earn college degrees, two paid volunteer days each year for associates to volunteer their time at 501(c)(3) organizations and generous incentives and bonuses. Safelite also offers multiple discounts for fitness clubs and weight management programs.
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First Fidelity bank NA
BP T W 2016 okC . BIz
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | ffb.com | Year Founded 1920 Company Leader Lee Symcox, president and CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 310
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irst Fidelity Bank NA is a locally owned and operated national bank that has served the banking needs of Oklahoma and Arizona for more than 90 years. Ownership is shared by two Oklahoma families that merged their banking interests in 1992. Sure, First Fidelity employees enjoy competitive salaries and great benefit packages, but it goes beyond that. They are offered sophisticated training and career development, financial support for professional organizations they choose to join and generous paid time off. Every year, First Fidelity hosts Employee Appreciation Week, wherein each day is a fun surprise for employees and includes food and drinks, T-shirts and merchandise, drawings for concert tickets and more. Employees have a lot of fun with that, decorating their offices and taking team photos. There is also a quarterly luncheon at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club recognizing employees that have been with the company for more than five years.
encompass Home Health and Hospice
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Dallas | ehhi.com | Year Founded 1998 Company Leader Lisa Cahill, regional vice president | Status Subsidiary of a public company | Employees in State 611
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ncompass Home Health and Hospice is one of the largest Medicare certified home health, hospice and pediatric services providers in the nation. Encompass provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and additional services to more than 95,000 patients. Employees are equipped with a state-ofthe-art electronic medical records system, extensive training and development, career advancement opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off. There are regular celebration ceremonies for Years of Service award recipients, and the company’s Encompass Rewards Program is unique: Employees earn points, which are redeemed for merchandise and/or services, for exemplary performance and conduct. The Encompass Cares Foundation provides financial resources to employees to go on medical mission trips and to assist if there is an employee hardship. Administrative time also is provided to work out in the gym located on-site or to attend one of the other wellness options offered at the clinic.
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Cintas Corporation U.S. Corporate Headquarters Cincinnati, Ohio | cintas.com | Year Founded 1929 Company Leader Brad McNeese, Central Plains Region vice president | Status Public | Employees in State 377
BP T W 2016 okC .BIz
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intas Corporation provides highly specialized products and services to over 900,000 customers ranging from independent auto repair shops to large hotel chains. Cintas leads the industry in supplying corporate identity uniform programs and providing entrance and logo mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services and industrial carpet and tile cleaning. It operates more than 400 facilities in North America, including six manufacturing plants and eight distribution centers. The company plans monthly endearment events on a calendar in advance of the fiscal year, with activities such as shaved ice trucks, NCAA March Madness celebration, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day activities, Fourth of July cookouts, and “just because” days with nachos, root beer floats, popcorn or popsicles. The company offers an annual health screening with a 34-panel comprehensive screening, health history questionnaire and age- and gender-specific tests. Participants can receive discounts off their weekly insurance premiums for participating.
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Guardian Security Systems, inc.
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Tulsa | csg-guardian.com | Year Founded 1999 Company Leader Richard Ginsburg, CEO | Status Public | Employees in State 335
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uardian Security Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Central Security Group, remodeled its corporate offices and employee fitness center and provided every staff member with ergonomic chairs and desks that can be used sitting or standing. Central Security Group is a top 10 provider of monitored security and home automation services in the United States. The company operates Guardian Security Systems, Oklahoma’s largest security company for 40 years, and maintains a state-of-theart monitoring and customer service center in Tulsa. The company also provides affordable and convenient monitored security, home automation and energy management solutions that create more convenience, comfort and peace of mind. Among its many charms are its quarterly town hall meeting with the CEO and company leadership, a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, free healthy snack days, a casual dress code and lots of employee recognition. There is Starbucks coffee provided on-site at no cost to employees, and bonus opportunities abound.
CompSource Mutual insurance Company U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | compsourcemutual.com | Year Founded 1933 Company Leader Jason Clark, president and CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 359
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ompSource Mutual Insurance Company is the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Oklahoma and has protected Oklahoma’s workforce for more than 80 years. The company culture focuses on providing outstanding customer care experiences for its stakeholders, which is achieved with the support of a phenomenal employee base. In fact, employee commitment is one of CompSource Mutual Insurance Company’s six guiding principles. Whether it’s the robust benefits package, paid time off to volunteer, tuition reimbursement or parental leave, CompSource Mutual is invested in being one of the best places to work in Oklahoma. “We want employees to feel valued and to understand how each of them contributes to the overall success of CompSource,” said Jason Clark, president and CEO. All full-time employees are offered lucrative incentives such as a plan based on company performance metrics and individual performance levels. A custom employee recognition program also includes awards for exceeding standards.
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kc.BIZ recognizes contributions by companies and individuals that enhance and advance the business community in central Oklahoma. okc.BIZ endeavors to accomplish this through three annual programs: Best of Business, Best Places to Work in Oklahoma and Forty Under 40. All programs are available online at okc.BIZ.
Best of Business recognizes local businesses chosen by their peers in 24 categories. Votes are cast online throughout the year for their favorite suppliers and business partners. Best of Business honorees voted in the top five within each category receive an award at the annual awards luncheon.
3701 N. Shartel Ave. OKC, OK 73118 405.528.6000
recognizes Oklahoma businesses that represent ideal workplace environments through dedication, creativity and commitment to their employees. Through an employee participation survey, employers are graded and required to meet a minimum standard to be included in the honor. Companies that reach this benchmark are then ranked by Best Companies Group in large and small company categories. Information can be found at www. bestplacestoworkok.com
individuals who have made significant contribution to shaping the Oklahoma City landscape before reaching 40 years of age. The okc.BIZ Forty Under 40 program accepts candidates through a nomination process, with hundreds of potential honorees. After a stringent application, review and board-led deliberation, the honorees for each year are chosen and celebrated at an annual cocktail awards event.
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Rank in 2015
Years on list
Millennial employees in state
% male
% female
Executive team % male
Executive team % female
% Rate of voluntary turnover last fiscal year
Foundation Medical Staffing
1
1
4
13
52
48
75
25
1
Public Strategies, Inc.
2
8
6
25
31
69
0
100
27
Nextep, Inc.
3
9
6
51
27
73
67
33
8
Allegiance Credit Union
4
N\A
1
39
21
78
40
60
21
Mercury Network
5
N\A
1
28
74
26
37
63
14
People Source Staffing Professionals
6
N\A
1
27
26
74
50
50
1
InterWorks
7
3
6
52
83
17
87
13
7
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
8
N\A
2
19
44
56
25
75
10
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
9
15
6
77
23
77
50
50
13
VI Marketing and Branding
10
N\A
1
44
38
62
67
33
2
Regent Bank
11
N\A
1
20
33
67
100
0
11
TBS Factoring Service, LLC
12
2
3
96
28
72
40
60
5
High Plains Technology Center
13
12
2
11
40
60
100
0
0
Sunbeam Family Services
14
18
2
72
9
91
20
80
28
Swagelok Oklahoma | West Texas
15
N\A
1
10
69
31
57
43
11
Delta Dental of Oklahoma
16
13
2
51
21
79
60
40
10
Industrial Controls of Oklahoma, LLC
17
5
2
85
95
5
75
25
7
Vox Printing
18
10
10
19
73
27
75
25
4
Roderick H. Polston
19
N\A
1
48
27
73
20
80
12
Republic Bank & Trust
20
17
6
81
33
67
50
50
33
BIS
21
6
4
38
74
26
89
11
13
Gemini Industries, Inc.
22
N\A
1
57
87
13
100
0
10
Foundation HealthCare, Inc.
23
16
2
40
32
77
65
35
1
MONSCIERGE USA LLC
24
N\A
1
25
57
43
87
13
25
Company
Rank in 2016
Small/Medium Companies
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Foundation Medical Staffing
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small business
U.S. Corporate Headquarters Salt Lake City, Utah | foundationmedicalstaffing.com, a division of CHG Healthcare Services (chghealthcare.com) | Year Founded 1999 Company Leader Matt Rice, senior director | Status Private | Employees in State 29
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s a corporation, Foundation Medical Staffing has specialized in temporary and permanent dialysis staffing services for medical facilities nationwide since 1999. The dialysis nurses, dietitians, managers and patient care technicians for whom Foundation finds assignments value the company’s dedicated efforts on their behalf. Foundation Medical Staffing is part of the CHG Healthcare family of companies. Wellness is a big priority at Foundation Medical Staffing. The company holds an annual Rock Your Body weight-loss contest and personal fitness goal program. Its Wellness Pays program allows employees to receive a discount on health insurance, and the Families in Fitness program promotes healthy living at home. Other wellness programs include a fitness journal, a healthy pregnancy program, smoking cessation and a patient advocacy service that is free to employees. A nurse practitioner visits the office each month for health coaching.
Public Strategies, inc. U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | publicstrategies.com | Year Founded 1990 Company Leader Mary Myrick, chief executive officer | Status Private | Employees in State 72
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ublic Strategies, Inc. is a private, values-driven project management and strategic planning firm serving sectors such as education, faith, child welfare and family/relationship-building programs. Its portfolio includes the National Marriage Resource Center, Family Expectations and Urban Services. Under the leadership of president and CEO Mary Myrick, Public Strategies has grown from a one-woman operation to a comprehensive project management and communications firm. At the present time, 56 percent of the employees in the company’s workforce identify as part of a minority group. There are also free tickets to community events such as Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma productions and OKC Thunder and Dodgers games and company-paid or reimbursed incentives to maintain health and fitness, like gym reimbursement, weight-loss incentives and immunizations. Food trucks make regular appearances on-site, and there employee summer hours and competitive benefits. Add to that extended paid holidays, employee recognition programs and casual dress days.
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Nextep, inc.
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Norman | nextep.com | Year Founded 1996 Company Leader Brian Fayak, founder, president and CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 79
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extep, Inc. is a professional employer organization (PEO) acting as an offsite human resources department for small- to medium-sized businesses and manages key employee-related functions such as payroll, employee benefits, tax and HR compliance and workers comp. Nextep provides everything a business owner needs for worldclass HR. Workspaces have sit/stand desks, and there is a break room with a PlayStation 4, a quiet room, a nursing room and a coffee bar. Nextep financially contributes heavily to benefits and employee development. It provides SmartDollar, a Dave Ramsey financial wellness program, for free, and employees can serve the community via Nextep’s paid community service program. Fun annual activities and events include its softball team, the Memorial Marathon, a family fun day, Dragon Boat racing, and a Christmas party with Santa gifts for Nextep progeny. Quality and contribution bonuses, employee referrals, employee client referrals and Christmas bonuses are also part of Nextep’s incentive program.
Allegiance Credit Union
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | allegiancecu.org | Year Founded 1963
Company Leader Lynette Leonard, president and CEO | Status Nonprofit financial cooperative | Employees in State 80
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llegiance Credit Union offers its staff a plethora of pertinent perks that include tuition reimbursement, a clothing allowance, a 401(k) matching program, holiday bonuses for both full- and part-time employees, plenty of vacation and sick time accumulation and a paid birthday holiday for each employee. Most impressive, however, is what 2015 Allegiance employee of the year Lynn Pahdoco calls “the most positive management style she’s ever encountered.” Allegiance’s promise of cultivating friendly people who give smart service has created an efficient, competent work environment that includes a spirit of innovation, creativity and community service. “While we are very intentional about providing the best service for our members, we are always mindful that we must provide the best work environment for our employees,” said Carol Gill, human resources director. “We have several employees who are embarking upon their third and fourth decade as an employee here at Allegiance. That speaks volumes and is the ultimate testament that perhaps we’re on the right track.”
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Mercury Network U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | mercuryvmp.com | Year Founded 2008 Company Leader Jennifer Miller, president | Status Private | Employees in State 67
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ercury Network is a leading provider of appraisal vendor management and workflow software to institutional lenders and appraisal management companies. More than 700 lenders and AMCs rely on Mercury Network to power more than 10,000 appraisal deliveries a day. That’s why Mercury’s perks are so spoton. They start with free food. There’s a fully stocked kitchen area for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Staff enjoys generous Christmas vacation: Two weeks fully paid in addition to normal paid time off. Add to that flexible work hours, fun stuff like a basketball court, a pingpong table, darts and workout machines, free Pilates workouts during lunch three days a week, a swanky annual party and a generous bonus plan averaging $300-$500 per month. An employer-sponsored employee assistance program is made available. Mercury also offers daily walking groups to offset daily desk sitting. To blow off steam, the company has indoor snowball fights.
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People Source Staffing Professionals
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | peoplesourceok.com | Year Founded 2002 Company Leader David Bozalis, owner | Status Private | Employees in State 26
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eople Source Staffing Professionals provides temporary associates to companies that need help in all areas of business. It provides a wide range of staffing services to about 200 clients, including Hobby Lobby and Kimray, Inc. “My vision is to create and maintain a workplace where everyone would love coming to work because they are working with people who care for them,” said People Source founder and OKC native David Bozalis. According to staff, People Source has an “unbelievable owner that provides a great family environment.” It also has a host of great perks, including company-paid benefits, flexible working schedules designed around family, spot bonuses for great work, random lunches brought in for appreciation and incentive plans for the sales development and branch management. Staff earns service awards and luncheons, there is a sabbatical program, early departure and rotating schedules for time off and each staff member enjoys two additional paid holidays off.
interWorks U.S. Corporate Headquarters Stillwater | interworks.com | Year Founded 1996 Company Leader Behfar Jahanshahi, CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 94
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rom servers and storage to development and visualization, InterWorks provides the best in full-spectrum IT and data solutions. Leveraging innovative technology from partners like Dell and Tableau Software, the company helps organizations across the globe build foundations for sustained success. “Ever since we began 20 years ago, we’ve made it a point to break away from stuffy corporate norms and let our employees define what we want to be as a company. This sense of ownership and camaraderie definitely makes for happier employees, ” said Behfar Jahanshahi, the consulting firm’s CEO. Take 94 IT professionals and add to that a laid-back work environment, company-sponsored events (such as barbecues, a huge holiday party, Oklahoma Freewheel, team meetups and sporting events) and free memberships to gyms and zoos. Additionally, employees enjoy in-office pingpong, pool tables, video games and snack bars, mix a dash of monthly massage, coffee days and frequent catered lunches. It also offers employees a health care FSA, dependent care FSA and group accident, group disease and group disability coverage.
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Southern Oklahoma technology Center
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Ardmore | sotc.edu | Year Founded 1966
Company Leader David Powell, superintendent | Status Public | Employees in State 90
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n August 1966, Southern Oklahoma Area Vocational and Technical Center (SOTC) opened as part of Ardmore Public School District I-19. It was governed by the Ardmore Board of Education through June 1977, when the district was formed into a separate vocational-technical school district (VT-20). Southern Oklahoma Technology Center recognizes that the success of local economic development efforts is directly connected with the area’s ability to supply the required, technically trained workforce. The center continues to serve high school students and adults. SOTC has a capacity for 760 students and served 749 students in 2015. At SOTC, work/life balance is a priority, and employees receive ample time off. Wellness Committee activities throughout the year have a $1,000 total budget. There’s a 403(b) employer-matching retirement plan, Certified Healthy Workplace Initiatives, an indoor/outdoor walking and jogging track, Christmas bonuses and a tuition reimbursement program, and the SOTC Board of Education pays for health insurance and offers dental and vision plans.
Oklahoma City indian Clinic
U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | okcic.com | Year Founded 1974 Company Leader Robyn Sunday-Allen, CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 167
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klahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) serves more than 19,000 American Indians in central Oklahoma, providing culturally sensitive health and wellness services from talented and devoted employees. OKCIC is a unique organization serving Native Americans from more than 220 federally recognized tribes with a vision “to be the national model for American Indian health care.” Staff and their dependents enjoy a robust benefit package paid 100 percent by the clinic. There’s an annual performance bonus based on performance review score for qualified employees. The clinic offers a 401(k) after 90 days of employment. Staff meetings are conducted quarterly, and one is an annual off-site retreat with a motivational speaker. Benefits also include birthday leave and generous PTO (15-42 days) with rollover and cash-out options, Christmas bonuses, casual Fridays and administrative time provided to work out in the on-site gym or attend one of the other wellness options offered make OKCIC a great place to work.
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Vi Marketing and branding
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | vimarketingandbranding.com | Year Founded 1989 Company Leader Tim Berney, president | Status Private | Employees in State 60
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resident Tim Berney’s company, VI Marketing and Branding, launched in 1989, after the media buying company he worked for went belly-up. Necessity is the mother of invention, and Berney took a leap, scored a few clients and struck out on his own. Before long, he had enough business to hire a staff, and the accounts just kept coming. The agency has done work for the The Oklahoma City Zoo, Little Caesars, Trane, Taco Mayo and many others. Colorado and Missouri offices followed. How do you keep 60 creative employees happy? Pay them well and make work fun. Add to that quarterly profit distribution, summer hours, sponsorship of employee sports teams and race entries, efficiency bonuses and soul-satisfying pro-bono and financial support for United Way, Variety Care and Destiny School for troubled teens and the picture becomes clear. The entire culture is built around the notion that work should include an element of fun. Staff programs include beer club and Family Feud contests. VI’s philosophy is to get the work done well — not work eight hours per day with your head down.
Regent bank U.S. Corporate Headquarters Tulsa | bankregent.com | Year Founded 1898 Company Leader Sean Kouplen, CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 60
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egent Bank is a locally owned community bank founded almost 120 years ago in Nowata. Regent has since opened additional offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City and is dedicated to becoming the state’s premier business bank. The same set of core values that guides the bank’s business practices guides how employees are treated. Regent Bank employees can count on a family-like atmosphere with coworkers, free snacks, holiday parties, an employee relief fund, fitness and wellness challenges and paid volunteer time during work hours. All employees are also eligible to participate in Regent’s stakeholders bonus program. When it comes to staying healthy, Regent pays 100 percent of health insurance premiums for full-time employees, offers lactation facilities for nursing moms and offers paternity leave. Free or discounted tickets to local family entertainment or sporting events and on-site personal development and/or stress management workshops, seminars or classes go even further toward helping staff maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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tbS Factoring Service, LLC U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | tbsfactoring.com | Year Founded 2004 Company Leader Wood Kaufman, owner and managing member | Status Private | Employees in State 130
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BS Factoring Service, LLC provides simple and flexible cash flow solutions with freight bill factoring. TBS also provides financial solutions to companies outside the transportation niche through TBS Capital Funding. “When customer service is how you differentiate yourself in the marketplace, it’s important to treat our employees like we want them to treat our clients,” said Wood Kaufman, TBS owner. Employees enjoy a generous bonus program based on company profitability, 100 percent paid health benefits, company picnics and holiday parties, regular employee appreciation events, great associate development programs and paid time off for community service. The list goes on: yearly on-site wellness checks for employees, TBS-sponsored sports teams, Holistic Wellness Lunch and gym access help staffers stay fit in more ways than one. TBS also offers tuition reimbursement to encourage its team members to further their education and paid training to gain the necessary knowledge in their fields to advance their careers.
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High Plains technology Center
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Woodward | hptc.edu | Year Founded 1982 Company Leader Dwight Hughes, superintendent and CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 50
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igh Plains Technology Center is part of a network of 29 career technology centers in the Oklahoma Career and Technical Education system. The center offers dozens of full-time career programs, short-term day and evening classes and public access for meetings and training opportunities — from practical nursing to oil and gas industry training — to make career education a reality for high schoolers, adults and businesses and industries in northwest Oklahoma. The working environment at High Plains is family-friendly and life-friendly. Everyone has periodic emergencies and/or issues that need to be handled, and even with the wide variety of positions and tasks, staff schedules allow for flexibility so coworkers can willingly jump in to ensure everything runs smoothly when someone is called away from work. The company pays 100 percent of employee health, prescription, vision and dental insurance and teacher retirement system premiums and offers an alternate Social Security plan with contribution to an annuity.
Sunbeam Family Services U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | sunbeamfamilyservices.org | Year Founded 1907 Company Leader Jim Priest, CEO | Status Nonprofit | Employees in State 159
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unbeam Family Services has provided help, hope and opportunity to people of all ages at all stages of life since founder Lizzie Swisher went door-to-door in Heritage Hills and Mesta Park neighborhoods and began collecting funds for a children’s home in 1907. Services include individual, child and family counseling; early childhood education like Head Start and Early Head Start programs; foster care family recruitment; and education, senior services and support to grandparents raising grandchildren. Employees receive a generous benefit package, including very affordable medical coverage for less than $20 a month. Sunbeam recognizes one or more employees each month, features a peer recognition program and offers paid time off awarded on longevity. Paid time off starts with 10 days per year, and Sunbeam closes between Christmas and New Year’s, providing paid time off so employees can rest and observe the season according to their customs. Qualified personnel are offered a salary, and financial incentives are available if they reach specified goals.
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Swagelok Oklahoma | West texas
U.S. Corporate Headquarters Broken Arrow | okwt.swagelok.com | Year Founded 1977 Company Leader Tim Barney, president | Status Private | Employees in State 36
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wagelok Oklahoma | West Texas focuses on the sales and distribution of gas and fluid systems components, such as tube fittings, valves, tubing and gauges. Oklahoma Fluid Solutions LLC (dba Swagelok Oklahoma | West Texas) was founded in 1977 and has served as the authorized sales and service center for customers seeking the highest quality fluid system products and solutions in the industry. Founded in 1947 in Solon, Ohio, the privately held company eschews pressure for short-term results, developing a worldwide business worth $2 billion. Each year, its charitable foundations and trusts support more than 100 charities with donations of $3.5 million. In addition, Swagelok associates serve on over 70 local nonprofit boards. Swagelok employees enjoy a collaborative work environment that is relaxed yet professional, monthly birthday lunches, a quarterly associate incentive program for operations, extended time off benefits, bonuses for referring new hires, profit sharing, recycling and community outreach programs and its Giving Means Living program, which gives each associate $500 per year to donate to charity.
We like the feel-good aspect of helping people get jobs, this is what makes People Source Staffing the best place to work!
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delta dental of Oklahoma
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | deltadentalok.org | Year Founded 1973 Company Leader John Gladden, president and CEO | Status Nonprofit | Employees in State 129
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dvancing the oral wellness of all Oklahomans is part of the company’s not-for-profit mission. Delta Dental of Oklahoma has established itself as the market leader by providing quality dental benefit programs and superior service to its clients while offering dental plans designed to fulfill the needs of its constituents. The crew at Delta Dental enjoys employee appreciation week and lots of treats — ice cream day, holiday parties, coffee and smoothie day and hot chocolate day — offset with a team rowing event at Devon Boathouse and an onsite wellness area with treadmills, a bike, free weights and an elliptical machine. The company pays for flu shots for employees and their dependents. Many employees enjoy half-day and casual Fridays. The company holds an annual, sevenday celebration, Employee Appreciation Week, which is dedicated to thanking staff. Cultivating a positive workplace uplifts our employees and strengthens their resolve to deliver a superior experience to all of our customers,” said John Gladden, president and CEO.
industrial Controls of Oklahoma, LLC
U.S. Corporate Headquarters Tulsa | ico-llc.com | Year Founded 1980 Company Leader Michael Huckaby, manager | Status Private | Employees in State 80
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ndustrial Controls of Oklahoma, LLC (ICO) is an industrial electrical contractor that furnishes electrical construction services to large corporate customers in the northeastern Oklahoma region. Its projects and expertise span everything electrical, from the smallest electrical measurement signals to the largest incoming power lines at thousands of volts. ICO is a place where people want to build their careers for the long-term. The company’s culture, programs and training are intentionally planned to help people reach and expand their full potential. Perks include a four-day workweek with flexible time off, an in-house educational system offers many career development programs, annual summer and holiday parties and paid time off to volunteer with community service partners, and practical programs like tool discounts, college reimbursement programs and safety recognition lunches. There is a wide array of incentives and bonuses available to employees at all levels. The company also has a robust matching retirement plan.
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Vox Printing
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | voxprint.com | Year Founded 1971 Company Leader LaVerna Reid, CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 67
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or more than 46 years, Vox Printing has been a leader in the printing of materials — tray liners, placemats, coupons, direct mail pieces and newspaper inserts — for quick-service restaurants. Vox also prints promotional items like bag stuffers and pads. If Vox hits its annual revenue goal, which it has the last few years, employees receive a $1,000 bonus. One of the more unique perks is its company chaplain. A pastor visits each week for confidential mental, emotional and spiritual guidance. One hundred percent of employee health insurance premiums are paid by the company, and the vice president of production makes each employee a cake on his or her birthday. The Vox workout room is equipped with treadmills and weights, and employees’ families are welcome to use it, too. There are employee-led boot camp classes, a racquetball court that can be converted to basketball or volleyball court, a disc golf course and soccer and softball fields. There is also a playground and walking paths around the Vox campus.
Roderick H. Polston
U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | irshelpoklahoma.com | Year Founded 2001 Company Leader Roderick H. Polston, president and senior attorney | Status Private | Employees in State 69
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oderick H. Polston helps individuals and business owners who owe money to the IRS or state. It is one of the largest tax resolution firms in the country and successfully resolved nearly 2,000 cases in 2015. The firm has over 80 employees in seven offices spanning two states. Polston’s passion for his employees and clients does not stop at the front door of his office. Polston’s Servant Heart Foundation has donated thousands of dollars to causes in Oklahoma. Although the firm is pleased with the recognition it has received from its many business and legal accomplishments, the employees at Polston are most proud of giving back to the communities they serve. In addition to annual Christmas family donations, Polston’s staff enjoys celebrating one another through the Employee of the Month program and the Innovator of the Year award, wherein employees submit ideas to improve the firm. The top winner receives a trip to New York City, and runner-ups receive gift cards. Company happy hours and office or department potlucks add to the family feeling of the business.
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Republic bank & trust
U.S. Corporate Headquarters Norman | rbt.com | Year Founded 1988 Company Leader Chuck R. Thompson, president and CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 156
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he bank was established in 1988, and in the years since, it has opened locations in Norman, Noble and south Oklahoma City. It is the only bank originally chartered in Norman, which means it’s the only one not owned by out-of-towners. Republic Bank & Trust is all about incentives. It has established a performance-based incentive (PBI) program, which compensates bankers based upon their individual job performance with a bank financial performance component included as well. Republic offers a referral incentive program for a variety of services that provide monthly or quarterly payouts to bankers for each qualified and sold referral. Republic has a merit-based program that allows bankers the chance to be recognized for exhibiting one or all of our core values of attitude, accuracy and action. Republic hosts an annual health fair in which employees can receive free health screenings and healthy lifestyle education. Bankers also have access to the professional, health and wellness reimbursement program. They also are eligible for discounts at local fitness centers.
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biS
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U.S. Corporate Headquarters Edmond | bisok.com | Year Founded 1986 Company Leader Danny Rotelli, president and CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 87
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IS is a full-service information technology provider and integrator of highquality document and data management systems. Since its founding in 1986, the company has continually kept pace with the ever-changing tech landscape. Employees love having the freedom to do their work without being micromanaged or made to feel like they’re in a corporate environment. BIS’ great benefits package, generous bonuses, company-owned mobile food trailer that regularly caters meals for employees, stress relievers like a pingpong table and video games, random parties, events, gatherings and product challenges that can award up to $1,500 for creative uses for BIS products and/or services open to sales, development and professional services make it feel far from corporate. “Our team members are our greatest assets, and we are committed to continuing to look for ways to make BIS a family-friendly place that our employees are proud to call their home away from home,” said Danny Rotelli, president and CEO.
Gemini industries, inc. U.S. Corporate Headquarters El Reno | gemini-coatings.com | Year Founded 1964 Company Leader David Warren, CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 107
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l Reno’s Gemini Industries, Inc. was founded by William H. Smith in 1964 and offers a complete line of wood finishing products and support materials including varnishes, lacquers, stains, touch-up and repair, primers and sealers, urethanes, acrylics and exterior wood stains. Each Gemini product and service offers a promise exemplified in the company’s slogan, “Finish With Excellence.” Gemini is employee-owned. “Some of our best business decisions have come from employee-owners working on the floor of our manufacturing plant, because they are the ones who know what an impact these decisions can make,” said Jerry Nelson, Gemini human resource generalist. At the top of the list of programs that employee-owners love the best is the profitsharing program. Runners up include benefits like anniversary celebrations; annual golf, basketball, softball and bowling tournaments; company reimbursement for gym memberships and weight loss programs; monthly incentives; cash awards for reaching milestones; lunch-and-learns; a health fair with free flu shots; and a chili cookoff.
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Foundation HealthCare, inc.
U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | fndh.com | Year Founded 1996 Company Leader Stanton Nelson, CEO | Status Public | Employees in State 112
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oundation HealthCare, Inc. is an industry-leading surgical hospital and ambulatory surgical center management and development company focused on partnering with physicians and employees to create an outstanding patient experience while maximizing partner and shareholder value. Foundation HealthCare keeps things fresh with monthly birthday/anniversary celebrations, an executive cookout, a Thanksgiving potluck and Christmas parties. In the summer, employees enjoy casual dress. There are Oklahoma City Thunder tickets, Christmas bonuses and even a popcorn machine and shuffleboard court in the break room. Employees are provided flexible working hours along with a full benefits package including stock in the organization. There is also tuition reimbursement for those employees seeking to attain their college degrees and lots of opportunity to attend educational conferences and seminars. Foundation financially supports employees’ certification education and testing, resulting in many of its employees being certified in their fields of expertise.
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MONSCieRGe USA LLC U.S. Corporate Headquarters Oklahoma City | monscierge.com | Year Founded 2009 Company Leader Marcus Robinson, CEO | Status Private | Employees in State 38
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magine yourself in a totally unfamiliar city. What’s the simplest way to figure out what local retailers, eateries and venues have to offer? If your hotel is smart, like the 1,500 MONSCIERGE-using hotels out there, it offers you the services of this innovative Oklahoma City company, which has built a platform and app that connects people with the information they need when traveling. The standout feature of the MONSCIERGE USA LLC workplace is its friendliness and flexibility. Employees set their own work schedules. There are cookies on Thursdays and surprise pancake days. The work is fulfilling and challenging, and MONSCIERGE will help employees further their educations. There are several lucrative bonus opportunities available to all employees. The Testimonial Letter Bonus puts $150 in an employee’s wallet when they receive a reference letter from a client. Performance bonuses starting at $500 are also available and compensate the hard work and diligence of the company’s employees.
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