Winner Spotlights

1st Century Bank

At 1st Century Bank, we believe a great workplace begins with genuine care for our clients, our communities, and most importantly, our people. 

Winning “Best Places to Work” for four consecutive years is more than an accolade — it’s a reflection of the culture we’ve built together. We foster a workplace where collaboration, respect and personal growth thrive. Our team members are empowered to make decisions, champion ideas and deliver high-touch service that makes a lasting impact. 

Rooted in California and proud to serve communities across SoCal, 1st Century Bank blends entrepreneurial spirit with personalized banking, offering meaningful work, supportive leadership and a place where people feel valued and inspired every day. 

We are honored to be recognized again and remain committed to cultivating a workplace where excellence, inclusion and service flourish. 

C.W. Driver Companies

C.W. Driver Companies is a premier builder that has been shaping California’s landscape since 1919. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, the company has earned a reputation for excellence in general contracting and construction management across a wide range of industries—from K-12 and higher education to commercial, life sciences, civic, mixed-use, and beyond. What sets C.W. Driver Companies apart isn’t just its century of craftsmanship—it’s the people and the culture. Through its dedicated teams and dynamic affiliates, Driver SPG and Good & Roberts, the company brings passion and precision to every project, whether it’s a cutting-edge tech campus or a high-impact tenant improvement. Headquartered in Pasadena with regional offices in Rancho Cucamonga, Anaheim, San Diego, and Carlsbad, C.W. Driver Companies fosters a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and community. 

Haskell & White

Haskell & White LLP is one of Southern California’s largest independently owned accounting, auditing, and tax consulting firms. We’ve built technical expertise to tackle the most complex challenges for our clients, while creating exceptional growth opportunities for our team.   

We serve private and public companies as well as nonprofits across industries including real estate, life sciences, services manufacturing and distribution and technology.  Our professionals have the tools, training, and trust they need to grow—along with flexibility to balance life outside of work. Community service is part of our DNA and so is celebrating each other’s successes.  

At Haskell & White, you’ll find challenging work, supportive colleagues, and the freedom to thrive. We’re honored to be named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Southern California—and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead.  

Fieldpiece Instruments

ONE TEAM. BOLD IDEAS. REAL RESULTS. 

We’re a tight-knit, collaborative team focused on dreaming up and developing revolutionary products and services for the HVACR market. We’re innovators who are always looking for a way to put better, smarter tools into the hands of HVACR techs. We love to tinker and explore, pioneering new technologies and developing ground-breaking products. Experimenting is celebrated. Learning is encouraged. Initiative, enthusiasm, and creativity are rewarded. We step up as individuals to deliver success as a team, thriving on accountability and real results. It’s not about titles or egos – we succeed as one tribe with a shared vision.  

Goal Solutions

Goal Solutions is an innovative financial services company delivering comprehensive and customizable Primary Servicing, Backup Servicing, Master Servicing, SPV Management and Performance Analytics solutions. Goal is a strategic partner specializing in solar, home improvement, personal loans, and student finance programs across the entire asset lifecycle, managing over $36B in assets. 

WESTPAC Wealth Partners

WestPac® Wealth Partners is a privately-held wealth management firm dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. With a comprehensive range of financial products, we create customized strategies to protect and enhance wealth. Recognized nationally as a top workplace, we bring our exceptional culture to delivering outstanding client service. 

24 Seven

24 Seven partners with companies to get marketing, creative, and digital work done by providing the right talent, innovation, and insights. Through its family of brands, 24 Seven provides comprehensive talent solutions that enable organizations to achieve their business objectives. 

Windes

For nearly a century, Windes has combined the personalized feel of a boutique firm with large-firm expertise and capabilities. We deliver tailored client service while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented culture built on integrity, respect, and excellence. This focus drives community impact, diversity, innovation, and employee development. 

2024 SMALL EMPLOYER CATEGORY
(15 – 49 US EMPLOYEES)

Rank Company
1 TalentZok
2 Bisnar | Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP
3 Blueprint CFO
4 gish SEIDEN
5 Laurel Employment Law
6 Voit Real Estate Services
7 The Buddy Group
8 FzioMed
9 Mission Edge
10 Crest Imperial
11 Radeus Labs Inc.
12 Seaside Dining Group
13 The Pun Group
14 OCTANE OC
15 Sklar Kirsh LLP
16 Cityview

2024 MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY
(50 – 249 US EMPLOYEES)

Rank Company
1 Cadence Travel
2 Ad.net Inc
3 24 Seven
4 Dempsey Construction
5 The Lemon Law Experts
6 EVOTEK, Inc.
7 Haskell & White
8 Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California
9 Pinner Construction Co., Inc.
10 Sierra Peaks
11 Ascent Funding, LLC
12 TicketManager
13 Health Advocates Network, Inc.
14 Everett Dorey LLP
15 PBS Engineers
16 Commercial Bank of California
17 CITADEL EHS
18 TravelStore
19 Golden Star Technology Inc.
20 Fieldpiece Instruments Inc.
21 Windes
22 Adeptus Advisors, LLC
23 85SIXTY
24 1st Century Bank
25 BAMKO
26 Stronghold Engineering, Inc.
27 Eagle Community Credit Union
28 StrengthUnited

2024 LARGE EMPLOYER CATEGORY
(250 OR MORE US EMPLOYEES)

Rank Company
1 WestPac Wealth Partners
2 C.W. Driver Companies
3 Goal Solutions
4 Taylor Morrison
5 INDUS Technology
6 HED
7 Harbor Distributing, LLC.
8 Viewpoint School
9 CSA Group
10 Lennar
11 Tokio Marine America
12 EisnerAmper
13 IMT Residential
14 Child and Family Guidance Center
15 Silverline Construction, Inc.