52 • SEPTEMBER 2026 • Must Read | Greatest Companies to Work For Goldner Associates PPAI 105311, Professional Gold Category: Distributor Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee Top Executive: Andy Straus Employees: 66 Website: goldnerassociates.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Confidence in leadership, strong values and ethics, work/life balance What Employees Say: “I’ve really enjoyed my experience working at Goldner Associates. I love my job, the leadership team, and the flexibility the company provides. They’ve always been fair, honest, and supportive, which makes a huge difference in feeling valued and motivated. It’s a positive work environment where people are treated with respect, and I truly appreciate the balance and trust they give their employees.” Greater Pacific PPAI 191353, Professional Gold Category: Supplier Headquarters: Issaquah, Washington Top Executive: Ben Zhang Employees: 46 Website: greaterpacific.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in their futures, work/life balance, appreciation by management What Employees Say: “I’ve worked for many companies of various sizes. From small Mom and Pop businesses to giant global corporations. I can truly say that Greater Pacific is the best of both worlds. It has the interpersonal relationships of a small business wherein I feel valued and respected for my contributions. And it has the pay structure and stability that larger companies provide. Greater Pacific is at the top of the list of the best places I’ve worked.” HDS Marketing PPAI 103825, Professional Gold Category: Distributor Headquarters: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Top Executive: Howard Schwartz Employees: 56 Website: hdsbrands.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, high NPS score, confidence in leadership What Employees Say: “Working here feels like being part of a high-performing team that truly has each other’s backs. While we are constantly working on streamlining our internal communication, the camaraderie is unmatched. It’s a culture of grit and resilience where everyone is focused on a common goal and pushing for the win together. I love my experience at HDS.” Goldner Associates Greater Pacific HDS Marketing
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