PPAI Magazine September 2026

48 • SEPTEMBER 2026 • Must Read | Greatest Companies to Work For Brand Fuel PPAI 277900, Professional Gold Category: Distributor Headquarters: Raleigh, North Carolina Top Executive: Danny Rosin/Robert Fiveash Employees: 45 Website: brandfuel.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, strong values and ethics, high NPS score What Employees Say: “Great owners, with an excellent reputation in the industry, and communities in which they are located. Really friendly and knowledgeable staff, who all work tirelessly to get the job done. The company is growing and investing in that plan with marketing, sales, finance tools to better position the organization to succeed. It’s a fun, energetic and great place to work!!” Brand IQ PPAI 243224, Professional Gold Category: Distributor Headquarters: Webster, Texas Top Executive: Carolyn Moore Employees: 40 Website: brandiqinc.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Growth experience, motivation to succeed, open to new ideas What Employees Say: “Great support to do my job to the best of my ability. I am going through Chemo/Immunotherapy treatment at this time and received overwhelming support from the company helping me if I need help to complete my job and help with my clients. We have a strong culture with sharing ideas and giving other support. I have worked for this company since 2008 and would not want to be any where else.” Competitive Edge PPAI 103776, Professional Silver Category: Distributor Headquarters: St. Joseph, Michigan Top Executive: Mary Jo Tomasini Employees: 30 Website: cepromo.net Employees’ Favorite Things: Open to new ideas, confidence in leadership, high NPS score What Employees Say: “Our Leadership Team is considerate, open and honest, and provides us with all the things we need to be successful. The culture created makes us all want to be our best selves and do our best work. Our entire team is a family. We all work together and jump in to help each other where we can. It is the Best Place to Work!” Brand Fuel Brand IQ Competitive Edge

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