PPAI Magazine September 2026

34 • SEPTEMBER 2026 • Must Read | Greatest Companies to Work For City Apparel + Merch PPAI 242048, Professional Silver Category: Distributor Headquarters: Findlay, Ohio Top Executive: Andrea Kramer Employees: 17 Website: cityapparel.net Employees’ Favorite Things: Proper training and tools, confidence in leadership, open to new ideas What Employees Say: “Working for this company has been a really positive experience for me. They truly value their employees and treat everyone like family. Management is supportive, approachable, and always willing to listen to feedback and help when needed. I also appreciate how organized the processes are and how the team works together to support one another. It feels like a workplace where employees are respected, appreciated, and encouraged to grow.” College Hill PPAI 629831, Standard Plus Category: Distributor Headquarters: Pullman, Washington Top Executive: Jen Gangwish Employees: 11 Website: collegehill.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, confidence in leadership, growth experience What Employees Say: “A fun, fast paced environment that cares about you as a person, not just a number. The team cares personally through each aspect - each member of the team is hungry, driven, supportive, kind, great cares about both the client and employee experience. You’ll feel seen, heard, valued, and appreciated. Our leadership is inspiring and makes me personally want to bring my best every single day - finding solutions, working through the kinks, and celebrating the wins.” Cubik PPAI 602345, Standard Plus Category: Distributor Headquarters: Redwood Falls, Minnesota Top Executive: Terry Paskewitz Employees: 23 Website: cubikpromo.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in their futures, high NPS score, proper training and tools What Employees Say: “It’s a collaborative company with good people, meaningful work, and strong leadership. The team environment encourages open communication and knowledge sharing, which makes it easy to learn from others and contribute ideas. I’ve appreciated working alongside supportive colleagues who are committed to achieving common goals. The work itself feels impactful and aligned with the company’s mission, which adds a sense of purpose to what we do every day.” City Apparel + Merch College Hill Cubik

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