What are San Antonio’s Top Workplaces of 2022

Those are among the traits employees lauded at the winning companies in the San Antonio Express-News’ 14th annual Top Workplaces survey. The program honors the best workplaces in San Antonio as recognized by their employees.

Together with Energage, a Pennsylvania research company, the Express-News this year invited more than 1,500 companies to participate, surveyed nearly 51,000 workers from across the region and tallied the results to name and rank the area’s Top Workplaces.

The 2022 list includes a record 103 companies — organized into small, midsize and large based on their number of regional employees — that scored high enough to land on the Top Workplaces list.

Leading the list for large organizations are Security Service Federal Credit Union, consulting firm Accenture and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union.

Among midsize workplaces, JBGoodwin Realtors, contractor Jon Wayne Service Co. and real estate firm The NRP Group ranked as the top three.

Energy efficiency contractor San Antonio Smart Solutions, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. and home builder Chesmar Homes won in the small-companies category.

The heart of the Top Workplaces program is an employee survey. The 24-question survey collects feedback on workplace culture from those who know the organizations best: people who work there. They answered questions about their compensation, opportunities for growth and company culture that asked how much they agreed or disagreed with statements such as “My pay is fair for the work I do” and “New ideas are encouraged at this company.”

Employers were divided based on the number of employees in the region to compare feedback of similar-size groups. Organizations that exceeded benchmark scores for each size group made the winners list. Within those groupings, organizations were ranked by the aggregate score based on employee feedback; the more positive the employee responses, the higher the score, the higher the rank. The survey also determines special award winners based on standout scores on specific topics.

Most of the surveying was done between April and June.

To nominate a company for next year’s program, please visit https://mysanantonio.com/nominate.

Here’s a look at this year’s Top Workplaces in the San Antonio area:

Large employers

1. SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Sector: Financial

S.A.-area employees: 1,400

Interesting facts: An an industry-leading financial institution with locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. Its employees are considered its most important asset.

Benefits: Employer-paid medical insurance, health savings accounts, company-matched 401(k) contributions, unlimited sick leave banking, financial coaching, gym reimbursement, pet insurance, disability benefits, employee assistance program and more. Total Wellbeing advisors assist employees with their physical, emotional and financial needs.

2. ACCENTURE

Sector: Technology Consulting & Innovation

S.A.-area employees: 2,119

Interesting Facts: Accenture helped clients, partners and communities around the world meet challenges related to the pandemic as companies were forced to reimagine their role in society, and economies and industries needed to rebuild.

Benefits: Robust offering of benefits including health and welfare plans (includes domestic partners), an employee share purchase plan and 401(k) match and savings plans, backup dependent care, adoption and fertility expense reimbursement, employee assistance and health advocate programs. During the pandemic, Accenture enhanced family care benefits to help those with children of all ages, increasing reimbursements for backup childcare, introducing subsidized learning centers for virtual learning support, piloting a reading and math tutoring program and adding a college advising program. In addition to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and eight weeks paid time off for primary caregivers, the company offers flexible work arrangements including flex time, part-time, job sharing, telecommuting and home working.

3. RANDOLPH-BROOKS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Sector: Financial Services — Credit Union

S.A.-area employees: 1,823

Interesting Facts: RBFCU began with nine men and $45 at Randolph Air Force Base and expanded to serve thousands to help members save time, money and earn money. RBFCU now has more than $10 billion in assets and more than 875,000 members at its more than 60 branches in Texas.

Benefits: Self-funded medical coverage plan includes health savings account that receives a company contribution to help with deductible costs. Entry contributions to the 401(k) received a 200 percent match from the credit union. No-cost employee assistance program and tuition assistance programs.

4. COMMUNICARE HEALTH CENTER

Sector: Non-profit

S.A.-area employees: 545

Interesting Facts: CCHC volunteers and provides support to more than 75 community events. On average, it supports approximately $12 million in uncompensated care to the community.

Benefits: Group medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, college tuition discounts, employee scholarship program and much more. Employees work flexible schedules that allow them to have a work-life balance in a stable work environment with equal opportunities.

5. THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP

Sector: Insurance

S.A.-area employees: 908

Interesting Facts: With more than 200 years of expertise, the Hartford (NYSE:HIG) is a leader in casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds, widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity.

Benefits: N/A

6. BROADWAY BANK

Sector: Finance/Banking

S.A.-area employees: 535

Interesting Facts: As communities grappled with the impact of the pandemic, Broadway Bank launched an online donation campaign called #BGenerous for COVID-19, raising money for local organizations. The bank’s Care Corps is an army of volunteers who support hundreds of non-profit projects in the community.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan and profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, health and wellness events and discounted banking services.

7. RED MCCOMBS AUTOMOTIVE

Sector: Auto Dealership

S.A.-area employees: 927

Interesting Facts: Rooted in values instilled by founder Red McCombs. Employees, dealerships and the McCombs Foundation support more than 300 area charity and community groups. The company believes in having fun at work with chili cookoffs, costume contests, birthday and achievement celebrations and an annual picnic for associates and families.

Benefits: Savings bonuses, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, paid sick days and vacation.

8. SWBC

Sector: Financial Services and Insurance

S.A.-area employees: 1,525

Interesting Facts: President Gary Dudley and chairman Charlie Amato met in elementary school in LaPorte. Family moves caused them to lose touch, but the two reconnected when they pledged the same fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, at Sam Houston State University in the mid-60s. The two met up again in 1974 at a party in Houston. Dudley recruited Amato to join the company he was working for, and he joined the company selling credit life insurance in the San Antonio area. The two decided to venture out on their own, forming SWBC with $1,500 of starting capital on April 1, 1976.

Benefits: In addition to a full range of health, dental and vision coverage, long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, SWBC partners with LA Fitness to offer employees and their families discounted gym memberships, EAP, tuition reimbursements, 401(k) retirement savings match and identity theft services. It has a board-certified physician at an on-site facility in SWBC headquarters in San Antonio. SWBC and Virgin Pulse have partnered to provide and promote wellness programs that encourage, educate and support employees in making healthier lifestyle choices.

9. RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS

Sector: Restaurant

S.A.-area employees: 1,375

Interesting Facts: Raising Cane’s was originally going to be named “Sockeye’s Chicken Fingers” after the salmon that company founder Todd Graves fished for in Alaska to raise money for his restaurant concept. But a friend encouraged Graves to name the company after after his dog, a yellow lab named Raising Cane. When Graves came up with the idea for his restaurant (quality chicken finger meals), he was told by industry experts and banks that a restaurant that only servies chicken fingers would never make it as a business. Today, the company has 17 San Antonio locations and 50,000 U.S. employees. From the CEO to new hires, crew members all go through training to earn the title of fry cook and cashier to understand and experience the core of the company’s values.

Benefits: Flexible schedules, health, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) and a crew member assistance program that provides services ranging from professional counseling to financial planning. In honor of its lovable mascot, Cane III, the company also offers pet insurance for furry family members.

10. CAVENDER AUTO FAMILY

Sector: Auto Dealership

S.A.-area employees: 605

Interesting Facts: The Cavender family has been selling and servicing cars and trucks in San Antonio and South Texas for more than 80 years. It provides support for a number of charitable organizations.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision and disability insurance, plus paid vacation time and training. Employee discounts on parts, service and purchase of new and use vehicles.

11. VISIONWORKS OF AMERICA, INC.

Sector: Healthy Eyes

S.A.-area employees: 1,286

Interesting Facts: In 2019, Visionworks joined VSP Global to provide more value to patients for sustainable retail eye care and eyewear, with the professional care of a national network of doctors.

Benefits: Total Rewards compensation package with benefits for part-time and full-time associates. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and AD&D, short-term/long term disability and more.

12.WHATABURGER

Sector: Restaurant

S.A.-area employees: 6,000

Interesting Facts: The first Whataburger started as a small roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi in 1950. Today the company with headquarters in San Antonio has more than 884 locations and sales of more than $3 billion annually and more than 50,000 employees. Whataburger partners with colleges and universities in its Feeding Student Success program to invest millions of dollars and thousands of hours of volunteer time to help students in the hometowns of its restaurant locations. At colleges such as the University of Texas at San Antonio and others, it provides resource rooms for students to get free healthy foods and essential supplies.

Benefits: Scholarship program for employees and their dependents, weekly pay, flexible schedules, 401(k) savings, leadership and training curriculum, career development, healthcare benefits, community involvement and the potential for operating partners to make six-figure incomes.

13. KAHLIG AUTO GROUP

Sector: Auto Dealership

S.A.-area employees: 1,485

Interesting Facts: Family owned and operated Top 50 nationally recognized automotive dealership group.

Benefits: Medical, dental, life and disability, 401(k), paid vacation, sick time, holidays and employee wellness program. Extended Christmas holiday.

14. THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SAN ANTONIO

Sector: Healthcare — Hospitals

S.A.-area employees: 1,242

Interesting Facts: Magnet designated facility by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center, an affiliate of the American Nurses Association, ALL KIDS Transport Team, two new ambulances dedicated for pedriatric patients, baby-friendly hospital designation and CHEF (Culinary Health Education for Families) provides patients and their families innovative and affordable nutritional cooking tips, physical activity and obesity guidance.

Benefits: Flexible work schedule (including a nine-month work schedule option), 403b savings plan, success sharing incentive plan, tuition reimbursement, continuing education and certification programs, as well as medical, dental, disability, AD&D and life insurance. Also wellness programs, mentorship programs, incentives for all acute care associated and on-site spiritual care for patients and associates and more.

15. PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Sector: Electric Distribution

S.A.-area employees: 519

Interesting Facts: PEC is the largest distribution cooperative in the United States with more than 340,000 active accounts. In 1937, Lyndon B. Johnson ran for Congress with the promise that he would bring electricity to his district. As a congressman, he successfully lobbied President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Rural Electrification Association to award the newly incorporated Pedernales Cooperative a loan to build its first 1,800 miles of electric lines. Local rancher E. Babe Smith canvassed the Hill Country and signed up about 3,000 families for the service. The first pole was set in 1939.

Benefits: PEC is among the elite 1 percent of companies nationwide that sets its wage scale midpoint to 75 percent or higher. PEC matches 401(k) contributions at 10 percent (nearly three times the national average). PEC pays an above-average percent of premiums and three benefit plans to fit diverse needs. Employees more more paid time off than the national average.

Midsize employers

1. JBGOODWIN REALTORS

Sector: Agents/brokers

S.A.-area employees: 368

Interesting facts: JBGoodwin REALTORS has seven offices in Central and South Texas, the newest of which is in Boerne. The company was founded in Austin in 1972.

Benefits: Beginning with 12-week Square One and Momentum training programs, agents receive wealth coaching on a complete range of real estate knowledge and skills. Team members get best-in-class technology and marketing tools.

2. JON WAYNE SERVICE COMPANY

Sector: HVAC/plumbing/electrical

S.A.-area employees: 264

Interesting facts: San Antonio’s largest residential heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and home awareness/automation contractor. Technicians are NATE certified and go through continuous training in the Jon Wayne Academy for Technical Excellence.

Benefits: Jon Wayne pays for employee medical at 100 percent and offers other benefits such as dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacations and holidays, paid training and continuing education, an on-site gym and more.

3. THE NRP GROUP

Sector: Real estate

S.A.-area employees: 241

Interesting fact: The NRP Group is a vertically integrated developer, owner, builder and manager of best-in-class multifamily housing.

Benefits: Standard benefits package with health, dental, LTD, life, STD, 401(k), vacation, sick days and holidays.

4. GENERATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Sector: Credit union

S.A.-area employees: 187

Interesting fact: Founded in the basement of the original Fire Station #1 in San Antonio more than 80 years ago.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and care, tuition reimbursement after one year, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program, company wellness program. Paid time off (five weeks for full-time hourly and four weeks for part-time hourly), unlimited PTO for salaried employees. Up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave and up to four weeks of paid paternity leave (includes adoption).

5. BEN E. KEITH FOODS

Sector: Food service

438

Interesting facts: For more than a century, Ben E. Kieth has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution. The food division is a complete broad line distributor servicing 15 states. The beverage division services more than 62 Texas counties and distributes Anheuser-Busch InBev products, craft and import beer brands and fine wine.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, company profit sharing, employee assistance program, bonus program, sales incentive trips, paid time off and sick days, discounted YMCA family membership reimbursement, employee appreciation events and more.

6. WEB/TPA

Sector: Third-party administration — health insurance

S.A.-area employees: 150

Interesting facts: The company has 104 employees who have worked at WebTPA for more than 10 years.

Benefits: Health insurance, reimbursement plans, well-being incentives, paid time off, life insurance and more.

7. FATHOM REALTY

Sector: Real estate

S.A.-area employees: 180

Interesting facts: A wholly owned subsidiary of Fathom Holdings Inc., a national cloud-based real estate brokerage powered by intelliAgent, a proprietary technology that simplifies agent transaction management.

Benefits: N/A

8. COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH

Sector: Non-profit — other

S.A.-area employees: 220

Interesting fact: CBC has purchased more land with big plans to give back to the city of San Antonio.

Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan (fully vested upon hire), paid vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, advanced sick leave, paid mission trip leave and bereavement leave, paid jury duty and holidays (one week at Christmas), flexible work schedule, staff childcare, paid staff development and employee celebration events.

9. GOLD FINANCIAL SERVICES

Sector: Mortgage lending

S.A.-area employees: 156

Interesting fact: Like many other companies, Gold Financial Services has implemented a system of scheduled Zoom meetings to keep its people connected across the country. A favorite activity has been creating video compilations of partners from across the nation.

10. PRESIDIAN HOTELS & RESORTS

Sector: Hotels

S.A.-area employees: 385

Interesting fact: A premier hospitality management company specializing in management, development, renovations, acquisitions and consulting for the country’s leading brands.

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. A 401(k) program for managers with a 5 percent match.

11. HEALTHPLANONE

Sector: Financial services & insurance

S.A.-area employees: 281

Interesting facts: The company’s vision is to transform the way people shop for Medicare — to make the process friendlier, simpler and more transparent by matching healthcare consumers with insurance providers with a unique sales platform and by leveraging personal service and proprietary analytics.

Benefits: N/A

12. TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS — TQL

Sector: Third-party logistics

S.A.-area employees: 223

Interesting facts: On the Fortune Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. TQL was the first company in the nation to reimburse employees who volunteer as Bigs for their outings with their Littles, according to Big Brothers Big Sister.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, maternity management program with one-on-one support from nurses and parenting experts, student loan debt service and more.

13. MEDINA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Sector: Hospitals

S.A.-area employees: 280

Interesting fact: Medina Healthcare System includes Medina Regional Hospital, three rural health clinics in Hondo, Devine and Castroville, and two specialty clinics. The facilities are in rural Medina County.

Benefits: N/A

14. KIOLBASSA PROVISIONS COMPANY

Sector: Food/manufacturing

S.A.-area employees: 163

Interesting fact: Kiolbassa Smoked Meats has operated from its headquarters on San Antonio’s West Side since 1949. The company serves customers nationwide with a variety of authentic, slow crafted sausage and bacon products. The company cites a proud corporate culture forged through values-based leadership and open book management, resulting in 15 percent year-over-year growth for the past 15 years.

Benefits: A cafeteria plan with medical, dental, vision, life insurance plus supplemental insurance options, short- term disability, paid time off, holiday pay, paid jury duty leave and more.

15. BEXAR APPRAISAL DISTRICT

Sector: State government

S.A.-area employees: 163

Interesting facts: A political subdivision of the State of Texas, Bexar Appraisal District assesses 695,000 parcels of property each year with an approximate market value of $200 billion. It is the fifth largest appraisal district in the state, serving 64 taxing units.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision plans; life and long term disability insurance; supplemental insurance options; employee assistance program; retirement plan through the Texas County and District Retirement System; training and education courses for the Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA) designation.

16. GILLMAN AUTO GROUP

Sector: Auto Dealership

S.A.-area employees: 196

Interesting fact: Family owned and operated since 1938. Now run by the third generation.

Benefits: Health and dental insurance, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, $100 gift cards for physicals, annual dental and vision exams, annual cancer screenings (up to four cards per employee per year).

17. EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20

Sector: Education

S.A.-area employees: 391

Interesting facts: ESC-20 serves 90 school districts and charter schools across 19 counties, which includes more than 490,000 students.

Benefits: Health care insurance, medical gap plan, life insurance, AD&D plans, dental, cancer, long-term care and vision plans. Also disability income protection, identity theft protection plan, retirement plans, sick leave bank and TeleHealth plan. Paid leave for full-time staff consists of approximately 20 holidays, 12 family illness/emergency leave days, 11 vacation days and five personal leave days per year.

18. GVTC COMMUNICATIONS

Sector: Telecommunications

S.A.-area employees: 222

Interesting fact: GVTC is the leading provider of cable TV, high-speed internet, security monitoring and telephone in the Hill Country and Gonzalez area.

Benefits: Dental, vision, 401(k) with 5 percent match, tuition reimbursement and wellness program.

19. HEALTHTEXAS MEDICAL GROUP

Sector: Healthcare

S.A.-area employees: 411

Interesting facts: Founded by local physicians, including brothers who attended Stanford University School of Medicine. HealthTexas donates time, resources and funds to multiple charitable organizations in San Antonio.

Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, long-term disability, group term life insurance, 401(k), employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, discounted Gold’s Gym membership, up to five weeks vacation and seven paid holidays per year, a number of training options and more.

20. TEXAS PARTNERS BANK

Sector: Commercial bank

S.A.-area employees: 227

Interesting fact: Established in 2007 to provide San Antonio, Austin and Hill Country markets with the technologies and capabilities of big banks and the signature service of a boutique bank. Operates 11 branches in Central Texas under the names The Bank of San Antonio, The Bank of Austin and Texas Hill Country Bank, as well as subsidiaries TPB Insurance and TPB Wealth Advisors.

Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability, 401(k), paid vacation, sick time and paid parental leave with floating holidays and free banking services.

21. EOG RESOURCES

Sector: Oil and gas exloration and production/extraction

S.A.-area employees: 219

Interesting fact: One of the largest exploration and production companies in the United States with proven reserves in the U.S. and Trinidad. One of 22 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Houston.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, long-term/short-term disability; life insurance; AD&D; EOG savings and retirement plan. Up to $5,000 reimbursement for qualified adoption expenses, tuition reimbursement, matching gifts program, flexible work schedule, early release Fridays and more.

22. PANDA RESTAURANT GROUP

Sector: Restaurant

S.A.-area employees: 477

Interesting fact: Family-owned company that started as a fine-dining restaurant, Panda Inn, in 1973 and opened the first Panda Express in the Glendale Galleria in 1983. Originated the Orange Chicken.

Benefits: Annual learning fund and scholarships for eligible associates, profit sharing bonuses and a total reward package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match and more. Also a leave share program where associated donate vacation hours into a pool for those experiencing a loss of income due to health conditions, natural disasters or other hardships.

23. BMW/MINI OF SAN ANTONIO

Sector: Auto dealerships

S.A.-area employees: 295

Interesting fact: The company’s vision is to be an industry leader operating 50 dealerships in 15 years.

Benefits: N/A

24. METHODIST HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES OF SOUTH TEXAS, INC.

Sector: Non-profit

S.A.-area employees: 445

Interesting fact: N/A

Benefits: N/A

25. CACI INTERNATIONAL INC.

Sector: Information technology

S.A.-area employees: 266

Interesting fact: In Spring 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, CACI Cares sponsored more than 5,455 meals for frontline medical professionals and 552,500 meals for food banks in communities where employees work and live.

Benefits: N/A

26. THE ST. ANTHONY HOTEL

Sector: Luxury hotel

S.A.-area employees: 201

Interesting fact: Overlooking Travis Park, the luxury hotel offers easy access to trendy restaurants and historic landmarks of San Antonio. Vintage-inspired hotel rooms and old-world splendor with five upscale restaurants.

Benefits: Travel discounts, continuing education, food and beverage discounts, discounted hotel rooms at more than 6,000 Marriott properties, $6 employee meals and more.

Small employers

1. SAN ANTONIO SMART SOLUTIONS

Sector: Energy efficiency products and controls

S.A.-area employees: 50

Interesting fact: The company’s vision: have a carbon neutral city by 2050.

Benefits: N/A

2. FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Sector: Mortgage lending

S.A.-area employees: 58

Interesting fact: Through the Paws for a Cause in 2021, Fairway gave 16 service dogs in one day. Last year a total 101 service dogs were given to wounded warriors.

Benefits: Traditional benefits, plus employer contributions to health savings account, three retirement plans and voluntary benefits that include accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness. Discount home mortgages, first-time buyer program with employer match toward down payment and closing costs, student loan repayment program with the option to convert up to 40 hours of PTO/year toward student debt, scholarship program, fertility benefit and more.

3. CHESMAR HOMES

Sector: Home builder

S.A.-area employees: 59

Interesting fact: Privately owned production home builder, building homes in communities around Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio from the $200s to the $600s.

Benefits: Medical, dental, term life, AD&D, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k) matching program, profit sharing and more.

4. RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF SOUTH TEXAS

Sector: Rheumatology physicians practice

S.A.-area employees: 55

Interesting fact: A private rheumatology practice with six physicans, eight physician assistants and nurse practitioners offering the latest in autoimmune treatments and education.

Benefits: Health insurance covering 85 percent of premium, dental, vision, vacation time, sick time and 401(k).

5. REEP

Sector: Property management

S.A.-area employees: 44

Interesting fact: Since 2012, REEP’s mission has been to take underperforming properties and turn them into beautiful communities.

Benefits: N/A

6. RVK ARCHITECTURE

Sector: Architecture, interior design, landscape architect

S.A.-area employees: 54

Interesting fact: RVK’s new modern workplace near the historic Pearl includes an on-site shower for those who venture off for exercise, workstations equipped with a sit to stand desk and an option to work from home after reaching 40 hours of work at the office.

Benefits: Salaried employees are credited for hours worked in excess of regularly scheduled hours with additional time off. Excess PTO may be converted into additional compensation on a quarterly basis. Flextime and health wellness program provide health risk assessment and biometric screening. Financial wellness program (Dave Ramsey Financial Peace), bonus for interns who pass all parts of the registration exam and more.

7. LGI HOMES

Sector: Home builder

S.A.-area employees: 43

Interesting fact: Through the LGI Giving initiative, the company has contributed more than $1.2 million in corporate non-profit sponsorships and donated more than 20,000 employee service hours.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with 4 percent company match, employee stock purchase plan, new home discount, annual bonus opportunity and more.

8. ASSESSMENT INTERVENTION MANAGEMENT

Sector: Education — other

S.A.-area employees: 103

Interesting fact: Entire team comes from a background of working in Texas special education.

Benefits: Focused on working with public schools and empowering a growing team to challenge the status quo and collaborate with other pioneers in education.

9. LJA ENGINEERS, INC.

Sector: Engineering

S.A.-area employees: 37

Interesting fact: Employee-owned company by way of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).

Benefits: Standard healthcare, life insurance, disability, paid time off, company closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

10. SILVER VENTURES

Sector: Business services

S.A.-area employees: 54

Interesting fact: Mission is to continually transform San Antonio through repeatedly reinventing the shared experiences of food and learning to ensure the continued celebration of life and the well-being of children.

Benefits: N/A

11. ENDURA ADVISORY GROUP

Sector: Commercial real estate

S.A.-area employees: 65

Interesting fact: Full-service commercial real estate firm serving central and South Texas with two metro locations.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with employer match of 3 percent, paid vacation, sick time and holidays.

12. FOUNDATION SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

Sector: Foundation and concrete repair

S.A.-area employees: 53

Interesting fact: N/A

Benefits: N/A

13. SOUTH TEXAS RENAL CARE GROUP

Sector: Nephrology specialists

S.A.-area employees: 110

Interesting fact: Actively participates in government approved clinical research trials, including both pharmacological and surgical device studies.

Benefits: Generous benefits package includes HSA, health insurance, gap insurance, automatic $50,000 life insurance, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing and more.

14. BAIN MEDINA BAIN INC.

Sector: Civil engineering

S.A.-area employees: 36

Interesting fact: BMB is a small, woman-owned company where employees serve as volunteers and board members for non-profits and professional organizations.

Benefits: Paid health, dental, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, legal services and a wellness program. The 401(k) is matched $.50 per dollar. Emergency leave bank for illnesses and death in the family.

15. MARMON MOK ARCHITECTURE

Sector: Architecture and interior design

S.A.-area employees: 54

Interesting fact: Marmon Mok staff members are involved in more than 100 different community, volunteer and professional organizations.

Benefits: Profit-sharing plan with 401(k) and matching, health, dental and vision insurance; short-term/long-term disability insurance, parking allowance and more. Office closes at 3 p.m. on Fridays.

16. MAXIO

Sector: Information technology — other

S.A.-area employees: 50

Interesting fact: Maxio serves more than 2,300 customers worldwide and manages more than $10 billion in revenue.

Benefits: N/A

17. RIGHT AT HOME

Sector: Home care services

S.A.-area employees: 60

Interesting fact: San Antonio’s oldest home care company, providing in-home caregiving services for almost any family and practically any situation.

Benefits: Competitive pay, PTO and employee discount program.

18. RIDOUT, BARRETT & CO., P.C.

Sector: Accounting firm

S.A.-area employees: 54

Interesting fact: Ridout Barrett has been providing quality professional services to clients for more than 35 years.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, company paid long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with a 4 percent match, voluntary benefits such as cancer and critical illness as well as accidental insurance.

19. SILOTECH GROUP

Sector: Managed services and outsourcing

S.A.-area employees: 52

Interesting fact: Silotech Group’s mission is to provide commercial and federal clients in the cyber, enterprise/cloud IT, intelligence and managed IT services markets with technical solutions focused on data enterprise platforms, service engagement and customer workforce development through collaborative relationships.

Benefits: N/A

20. HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.

Sector: Engineering

S.A.-area employees: 59

Interesting fact: Dr. Albert H. Halff started a one-man consulting firm known today as Halff Associates in 1950 in Dallas. Halff has become one of the largest interdisciplinary engineering/architecture firms in the South and Southwest ranking No. 97 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the U.S.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, term life insurance, Telemedicine, wellness program/gym membership, new baby gift, parental leave, employee assistance program, smoking cessation incentive, 401(k) with Roth option, employee stock option, pet insurance, tuition assistance and more.

21. BAIRD FOUNDATION REPAIR

Sector: Foundation

S.A.-area employees: 80

Interesting fact: Baird has been in business for more than 50 years and is a third-generation family-owned and family-operated business.

Benefits: N/A

22. CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC.

Sector: Mortgage

S.A.-area employees: 147

Interesting fact: A leader in eco-friendly mortgage experiences, doing virtual mortgages in a changing world that requires remote capabilities. From a custom app, 15-minute closings, paperless product suite and e-sign capabilities, the company is creating faster, better mortgage experiences.

Benefits: Flexible schedules, work-from-home opportunities, paid maternity/paternity leave, 401(k), discounted mortgage fees for team members, performance-based bonuses, all-expenses-paid trips for top producers and more.

23. PROVIDENCE RISK & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Sector: Third-party administrator

S.A.-area employees: 80

Interesting fact: The owner personally sits with every employee to discuss the company’s performance, where the company is going and how the employee has contributed to the success of the company. Bonuses are handed out before Black Friday so employees can shop the sales.

Benefits: Health benefits, $4,000 deductible reimbursement, dental, life, long-term care insurance, short-term and long-term disability, monthly chair massages, a ham at Thanksgiving, school supplies for children in K-12 and anniversary awards that include a cruise/travel certificate for those with the company for 10 years.

24. ROGERS-O’BRIEN CONSTRUCTION

Sector: Commercial Construction

S.A.-area employees: 48

Interesting fact: Family-owned company founded in 1969 with the family’s third generation leading the company’s operations.

Benefits: N/A

25. BRIDGEHEAD IT, INC.

Sector: Technology consultation and business solutions

S.A.-area employees: 85

Interesting fact: The company supports a number of good causes in the community with volunteer time and donations. The cybersecurity team is involved in several cybersecurity councils through the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and San Antonio Manufacturers Association. The team also supports the CyberPatriot program hosted through NEISD by running drills and technology exercises with students.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, continuing education and tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, work/life flexibility, department outings and more.

26. WINDMILL WELLNESS RANCH

Sector: Hospitals and health systems

S.A.-area employees: 70

Interesting fact: Unique approach to therapy with one goal: helping clients achieve better lives of lasting sobriety. The dual diagnosis residential treatment center works to build a strong community of recovery for alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health issues.

Benefits: N/A

27. PCI

Sector: Publishing

S.A.-area employees: 100

Interesting fact: Owned and operated by servant leader Drew Clancy. The company has a “Notthebigcompany” culture, where new employees learn on their first full day through the “NotTheTypicalFirstDayAtWork” non-traditional culture-based activities led by the executive leadership team.

Benefits: All associates have the ability to work from home and many do so full time. Unique benefit offerings to support work/life balance, paid sabbatical leave, paid maternity/paternity leave and supportive life-learning programs that include a book club for all levels.

28. PMI BIRDY PROPERTIES

Sector: Real estate sales and property management

S.A.-area employees: 48

Interesting fact: A family-owned and operated “one-stop” full-service real estate brokerage firm that has been practicing real estate in San Antonio for more than 43 years.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance, quality work/life balance, monthly Birdy Days in which employees leave work early, eat lunch together or go out to do team building activities or a community service project together.

29. WALTON SIGNAGE

Sector: Manufacturing — signage

S.A.-area employees: 80

Interesting fact: Walton is an image solutions provider for all aspects of evaluating signage environments and assessing the potential to use signage to improve brand performance.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and a long list of voluntary benefits including short-term disability, legal services, 401(k) with a 4 percent match, massage therapist on site for one day a month for free “in-chair” massages. During Spurs season, each employee gets a pair of tickets to enjoy at least one home game.

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30. PBK ARCHITECTS

Sector: Architecture and engineering

S.A.-area employees: 41

Interesting fact: A Top Workplace recipient every year since 2015.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, cancer plan, identity theft plan, legal plan, AD&D, retirement and profit sharing. Vacation and sick time, paid time off between Dec. 24 and Jan. 1 every year, bonuses, occasional half days, flexible summer schedule and more.

31. BREHM HAVEL & CO. LLP

Sector: Certified public accountants and consultants

S.A.-area employees: 48

Interesting fact: CPA firm providing tax and accounting services for individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts.

Benefits: Paid health insurance for employees and 401(k).

32. HOLLYWOOD CRAWFORD DOOR CO.

Sector: Garage door service and installation

S.A.-area employees: 60

Interesting fact: The first IDEA accredited garage door company in the San Antonio area, serving the city since 1947. The company’s showroom includes more than 40 full-size garage doors to help customers choose the perfect garage door to enhance the beauty, value and curb appeal of any home. All certified installation technicians are employees, not subcontractors.

Benefits: N/A

33. ARCHPOINT GROUP

Sector: Products, consulting, sales, branding and marketing

S.A.-area employees: 102

Interesting fact: ArchPoint Group is a CPG (consumer packaged goods) company with expertise across the entire value chain to bring products and brands from idea to the retailer shelf, and ultimately into the consumer’s home.

Benefits: N/A

34. HILL ELECTRIC

Sector: Electrical contractor

S.A.-area employees: 58

Interesting fact: A full-service electrical contractor providing residential, commercial and solar solutions while servicing San Antonio and surrounding areas. Hill Electric has been at the center of the Northeast Corridor Revitalization Plan since it was announced in 2014.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision and company covered life insurance policy, 401(k), paid vacation, PTO, bereavement pay, community service days, holidays, employee loan program at 0 percent, recognized safety program, paid tuition for four-year apprenticeship program and continuing education program.

35. AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION

Sector: Education

S.A.-area employees: 64

Interesting fact: Dan Maddux was the first employee, hired in 1922. At the age of 30 he became executive director. APA has 119 affiliated local chapters across the U.S. and has a variety of educational offers such as paycheck basics for teens across the nation.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D and employee assistance program. Simplified employee pension retirement plan available to those with three years of service. Vacation and sick leave plus paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day for full-time employees

36. FORVIS LLP (formerly BKD)

Sector: Accounting

S.A.-area employees: 57

Interesting fact: N/A

Benefits: N/A

37. AMERIVET VETERINARIAN PARTNERS

Sector: Veterinary consolidator

S.A.-area employees: 110

Interesting fact: The mission of AmeriVet is to build a network of exceptional veterinary partners and provide the best-in-class resources to support their success.

Benefits: N/A

38. ELMER’S AIR CONDITIONING AND PLUMBING

Sector: HVAC and plumbing

S.A.-area employees: 80

Interesting fact: Company’s purpose is to “improve the quality of life for every home we enter and protect their health and investment.”

Benefits: Industry-leading benefits package and compensation that is above average. Medical, dental and vision insurance at no cost to employee after 90 days.

39. KNIGHT OFFICE SOLUTIONS

Sector: Retail

S.A.-area employees: 105

Interesting fact: Founded by Mitch Huffman during the economic downturn of the early 1990s, the company first operated out of a backyard shed in North Central San Antonio. Knight was recently named to the CRN MSP 500, a prestigious annual list recognizing innovation in managed IT services. The company marked its 30th year in business in 2020 and expanded to Corpus Christi when it acquired Business Product Supply in 2018.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, 401(k), paid training and education opportunities, fitness reimbursement, flexible schedule, and paid jury duty and bereavement leave.

40. TEXAS ORGAN SHARING ALLIANCE

Sector: Healthcare

S.A.-area employees: 106

Interesting fact: TOSA provides organ donation and recovery services to communities in 56 counties in Central and South Texas.

Benefits: Pays for 100 percent of employees’ medical, dental, vision and long-term disability coverage. Profit sharing, 401(k), paid vacation, sick leave, birthday, bereavement leave in addition to major holidays. At the end of the year, unused sick leave balance can be cashed out. AAA Plus coverage for employees’ private vehicles, educational assistance and year-end discretionary bonuses.

41. RISAS DENTAL AND BRACES

Sector: Dentistry

S.A.-area employees: 45

Interesting fact: Every year during Labor Day, Risas holds an event to give free dental services to the community on “Labor of Love” Day. People begin to line up for it the night before.

Benefits: Free dental care (including braces) for employees and their immediate family with a discount for extended family and friends. Each teammate receives free life insurance, short-term disability and access to life assistance program. Most work three-day work weeks to give families more time for school, family and hobbies.

42. CHACON AUTOS LTD

Sector: Auto dealership

S.A.-area employees: 53

Interesting fact: Family-owned business with more than 50 years of experience providing more than 4,000 pre-owned, high quality vehicles to customers annually across Texas.

Benefits: Comprehensive insurance benefits, paid time off, December Savings Plan (employees bank a portion of their paycheck to be paid out in December).

43. SCHNEIDER ENGINEERING, LLC

Sector: Electrical engineering and consulting

S.A.-area employees: 70

Interesting fact: N/A

Benefits: N/A

44. CAPITAL STRATEGIES, BEYOND WEALTH

Sector: Financial advisors

S.A.-area employees: 90

Interesting fact: N/A

Benefits: N/A

45. GALAXY BUILDERS, LTD

Sector: Multifamily/commercial construction

S.A.-area employees: 101

Interesting fact: The company’s mission is to provide unmatched service to its communities by building thriving places to live and work.

Benefits: Healthcare (PPO or HSA option), wellness program, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, vacation and personal leave, IRA participation, holidays, social events, tuition reimbursement and more.

46. OMEGA AIR REFUELING

Sector: Federal government contractor

S.A.-area employees: 47

Interesting fact: N/A

Benefits: N/A

47. HOMESPRING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Sector: Property management

S.A.-area employees: 102

Interesting fact: Currently manages more than 4,390 units, specializing in the management of senior properties, conventional properties and forms of affordable housing.

Benefits: N/A

48. M&S ENGINEERING, LLC

Sector: Engineering

S.A.-area employees: 141

Interesting fact: Full-service electrical and civil engineering firm experienced in multiple disciplines.

Benefits: Company events, increasing vacation, paid holidays, professional development, casual work environment, health insurance and a 401(k) with employer match.

49. VICKREY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Sector: Civil engineering, surveying services

S.A.-area employees: 58

Interesting fact: N/A

Benefits: N/A

50. POTLUCK HOSPITALITY

Sector: Restaurants and hospitality

S.A.-area employees: 50

Interesting fact: The company describes hospitality as a “gravitational pull, creating space for connection and joy.” The company name pays tribute to memorable experiences with great food, music and company where everyone has something to contribute.

Benefits: N/A

51. UNITED RENTALS INC.

Sector: Rental and leasing

S.A.-area employees: 100

Interesting fact: In 2021, the local branch donated more than $500,000 to area non-profits, plus in-kind support to communities impacted by severe weather and natural disasters.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term/long-term disability, vacation, sick and wellness days, paid maternity/paternity leave, a wellness program with incentives, undergraduate educational assistance, legal assistance, employee discounts, insurance for auto/home/pets and more.

52. WEAVER AND TIDWELL, LLP

Sector: Certified public accountants and consulting

S.A.-area employees: 36

Interesting fact: The company, which has been around since 1950, has grown approximately 75 percent in head count and revenue in the past five years.

Benefits: Standard benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k). Weaver encourages a work/life balance with alternative and remote work arrangements and flextime schedules, paid maternity/paternity leave and a month’s supply of diapers or formula for new parents, social events and activities through the fun committees, celebratory gifts and PTO for newlyweds and more.

53. BB&E

Sector: Engineering

S.A.-area employees: 83

Interesting fact: Full-service civil, energy and environmental engineering business providing consulting services to the federal sector and private clients worldwide.

Benefits: Competitive employment package.

54. HOWARD ENERGY PARTNERS

Sector: Energy industry services

S.A.-area employees: 135

Interesting fact: The company’s goal is to provide abundant, clean, low cost, reliable energy that powers communities and businesses and helps improve people’s quality of life.

Benefits: Benefit policies, 401(k), bonus and profit sharing plans, celebrations for major company milestones and employees can wear jeans to work every day.

55. MOMENTUM PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS REHAB

Sector: Physical therapy

S.A.-area employees: 88

Interesting fact: The company was founded to bring the best things from other outpatient physical therapy companies to the same place.

Benefits: For full-time employees, company covers 75 percent of medical insurance costs, plus 100 percent of the cost for long-term disability and a life insurance policy. Employees start with about five weeks of paid time off, which increases with tenure. Employees receive $1,200 and three more PTOs for continuing education, a 401(k) with a match, dental, vision and short-term disability, employee assistance with legal, financial and counseling services, plus up to 100 percent tuition support for fellowship or specialty certification programs and more.

56. CATHOLIC LIFE INSURANCE

Sector: Cooperative/Mutual

S.A.-area employees: 65

Interesting fact: Founded in 1901, member owned, zero debt, average employee tenure is 12+ years. Customer retention rate is above industry average at more than 95 percent.

Benefits: Group health, dental, LTD, life and vision insurance, 38.5-hour work week with early release Fridays, casual dress, monthly team celebrations, volunteer events, generous annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities and more.

57. TEXAS SOLAR

Sector: Building construction

S.A.-area employees: 65

Interesting fact: Texas Solar contributes $20 per installation to Give Power, helping to provide 2,331 people access to 20 years of clean water through solar power.

Benefits: Company pays 50 percent of employees’ health insurance, offers a $10,000 life insurance policy, dental and vision, matching 401(k) and paid time off.

58. HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE

Sector: Pest control

S.A.-area employees: 83

Interesting fact: The company was founded in 1996 with headquarters in Dallas and has more than 50 offices in 13 states, including two location in San Antonio.

Benefits: Health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, sick time.

59. CITY OF FAIR OAKS RANCH

Sector: Local government

S.A.-area employees: 78

Interesting fact: The City of Fair Oaks Ranch evolved from several parcels of land acquired by oil man Ralph Fair, Sr. during the 1930s. The working ranch had a dairy and a granary and was the first center for Fair’s racehorse operation. Later he established a registered Hereford cattle operation including a cutting-edge artificial insemination program. A portion of the ranch became a residential community in 1975. In 1978, the 14,000-square-foot home where Fair and his wife had lived became a country club and remains a focal point for social activity.

Benefits: Employer paid medical, dental and vision for all employees with a 2:1 retirement match. Paid vacation, sick time, 13 paid holidays and longevity pay for each year of service.

60. PRINCIPLE VOLVO CARS SAN ANTONIO

Sector: Auto dealerships

S.A.-area employees: 55

Interesting fact: Principle Auto’s vision is to be an industry leader operating 50 dealerships in 15 years.

Benefits: N/A

61. HOPE HOSPICE

Sector: Hospice

S.A.-area employees: 127

Interesting fact: With more than 30 years of experience, Hope Hospice has helped more than 10,000 patients and their families in the community. The Children’s and Adult Grief Program is available to anyone who needs it, not just to those whose families or loved ones were in Hope’s services.

Benefits: N/A

62. SARMA

Sector: Background screening, mortgage credit services, recovery

S.A.-area employees: 54

Interesting fact: Sarma’s vision is to be a leading provider of information, services and solutions to assist business and consumers in risk and asset management.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, wellness discount, supplemental plans, Plan 125 cafeteria plan, vacation and sick time plus holidays. The 401(k) offers a 50 percent uncapped match and a profit sharing contribution. On-site fitness center and quarterly employee events.