76 • SEPTEMBER 2026 • Must Read | Greatest Companies to Work For Vernon PPAI 109323, Professional Gold Category: Distributor Headquarters: Newton, Iowa Top Executive: Chris Vernon Employees: 243 Website: vernonpromotions.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, strong values and ethics, motivation to succeed What Employees Say: “Vernon has your back. Whenever there has been an issue with a client or the quality of a product, Vernon’s by you. The home staff, individually, is incredibly supportive of the salesperson in the field and extremely patient and professional. One of Vernon’s strengths is their commitment to promptly responding to you. They never leave you hanging for an answer to your questions.” Vantage Apparel PPAI 113235, Professional Platinum Category: Supplier Headquarters: Avenel, New Jersey Top Executive: Rob Watson Employees: 126 Website: vantageapparel.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, confidence in leadership, strong values and ethics What Employees Say: “I would describe my experience as supportive, professional, and genuinely growth focused. From the beginning, I have felt welcomed, trusted and given meaningful opportunities to contribute. Leadership encourages learning and values new ideas. There is a strong sense that employees are respected and appreciated for the work they do. The company invests in its people and its success, which makes it a truly great place to work.” Vernon Vantage Apparel “From the beginning, I have felt welcomed, trusted and given meaningful opportunities to contribute. Leadership encourages learning and values new ideas. There is a strong sense that employees are respected and appreciated for the work they do.”
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