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The Orange County Register Congratulates 2016 TOP WORKPLACES Honorees!

“Orange County is home to thousands of innovative business leaders, passionate entrepreneurs and world-class companies. They operate with a clear mission, strong leadership and vision for success. Even better, they genuinely care about their employees.

It is an honor to introduce you to many of these inspiring companies through this publication and our annual Top Workplaces Awards.

The Orange County Register is committed to shining a spotlight on the local people and businesses that strengthen our communities.

We hope you enjoy this publication, and thank you for joining us in celebrating the top- ranked businesses within Top Workplaces.”

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Lane Rankin of Illuminate Jim Andronaco Education and Patrick Mulvee of Sidepath 125 COMPANIES

Take a look at how businesses of different sizes ranked overall PAGES 8-11 SURVEY RESULTS AND METHODOLOGY PAGE 6 WHAT’S IMPORTANT Rick and Patty Dr. Julie TO WORKERS Arvielo Zimmerer of New of My PAGE 6 American Choice Funding Senior PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:MARK RIGHTMIRE, STAFF Service PHOTOGRAPHER; MICHAEL GOULDING, FILE PHOTO; LEONARD ORTIZ, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER, KYUSUNG GONG, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER.

New American Funding Amway/Nutrilite Experian North America Villa Real Estate Pacific Hospitalist PAGE 12 PAGE 20 PAGE 26 PAGE 32 Associates PAGE 38 Illuminate Education Homesmart Evergreen Seven Gables Real Estate Trace3 PAGE 14 Realty PAGE 28 PAGE 34 My Choice Senior PAGE 22 Services Sidepath First Direct Lending LLC Home Instead Senior Care - PAGE 40 PAGE 16 Huntington Beach Union PAGE 30 Coastal Orange County High School District PAGE 36 Mattson Resources PAGE 24 PAGE 42 6 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 { HOW THE What’s important to workers Workplace statements Importance in how Orange County workers rate their workplace This company operates by strong values and ethics SURVEY WAS 83% My manager makes it easier to do my job well 80% CONDUCTED I have the flexibility I need to balance my work and personal life 80% The Register partnered with Philadelphia-based My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful WorkplaceDynamics, an employee research and 80% consulting firm, to determine Orange County’s Top Workplaces rankings in its ninth annual survey. My manager cares about my concerns The Register invited 1,338 workplaces to partici- 79% pate, and WorkplaceDynamics surveyed 181 of them. I feel genuinely appreciated at this company The surveyed firms employ 48,000 people in the 79% county. Of those employees who received question- I believe this company is going in the right direction naires, 27,743 responded, either on paper or online. 79% The employee survey seeks responses from 24 STAFF statements covering seven factors. Key to those are This company motivates me to give my very best at work 79% EXECUTIVE EDITOR organizational health factors, which measure how Frank Pine well employees are working together toward a com- I would highly recommend working at this company to others mon cause. 79% SENIOR EDITOR Employers were categorized into size bands, be- I have confidence in the leader of this company cause smaller employers tend to score higher than Todd Harmonson 78% BUSINESS EDITOR midsize employers, and midsize employers tend to score higher than large employers, according to My manager helps me learn and grow Samantha Gowen WorkplaceDynamics. 76% WRITERS The employers were ranked within their size band New ideas are encouraged at this company Deepa Barath based solely on employee responses to the survey 75% Louis Casiano Jr. statements. The top employers in each size band This company enables me to work at my full potential were selected as Top Workplaces in Orange County 74% Jeff Collins for 2016. This company encourages different points of view Marilyn Kalfus The Top Workplaces 2016 list of winners includes 72% Jonathan Lansner 15 large companies (defined as those with 500 or Nancy Luna more employees in Orange County); 40 midsize com- At this company, we do things efficiently and well Hannah Madans panies (100 to 499 workers); and 70 small work- 71% Greg Mellen places (99 or fewer employees). This job has met or exceeded the expectations I had when I started Courtney Perkes 70% Erika Ritchie There is good inter-departmental cooperation at this company Margot Roosevelt MORE ONLINE 68% Tomoya Shimura I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company Brooke Staggs To find out more about the 125 68% Ian Wheeler Orange County companies named Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company PUBLICATIONS top workplaces, check out the on- 67% EDITOR line database at ocregister.com/ I get the formal training I want for my career Pam Marshak 66% workplaces. My pay is fair for the work I do COPY EDITOR 61% Maryanne Dell JOIN THE CONVERSATION I have not considered searching for a better job in the past month COVER Follow the Orange County Register 61% ILLUSTRATION business team @OCRBiz. Talking There is not a lot of negativity at my workplace Kyle Sackowski about this year’s honorees? Use the 61% Twitter hashtag #topworkplaces My benefits package is good compared to others in this industry 52% Source: WorkplaceDynamics LLP STAFF GRAPHIC { The Orange County Register Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 7 1

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LARGE COMPANIES | 500 OR MORE EMPLOYEES RANK COMPANY YEAR SECTORHEADQUARTERSO.C. FOUNDED EMPLOYEES 1 New American Funding 2003 Mortgage lending Tustin 798 2Amway | Nutrilite1934 Consumer goods Ada, Mich. 620 3 HomeSmart Evergreen Realty 1993 Real estate Irvine 830 4Huntington Beach Union High School District1903 Primary / secondary school Huntington Beach 1,540 5 Experian North America 1897 Information services for financial and marketing Costa Mesa 1,300 6loanDepot2010 Mortgage lending Foothill Ranch 1,761 7 Silverado Senior Living 1996 Health care Irvine 585 8First American Financial Corp. 1889 Financial services and insuranceSanta Ana 1,913 9 BEHRProcess Corp. 1947 Chemicals / paint Santa Ana 836 10 Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center 1985 Health care – hospitals Fountain Valley 1,459 11 American Advisors Group 2004 Reverse mortgage Orange 737 12 MemorialCare System Office1983 Corporate office for health systemFountain Valley 1,183 13 1915 College / university Santa Ana 2,037 14 St. Joseph Health 1982 Health care – hospitals Irvine 9,876 15 Sprint 1899 Wireless communication Overland Park, Kan. 501

MIDSIZE COMPANIES | 100 TO 499 EMPLOYEES RANK COMPANY YEAR SECTORHEADQUARTERSO.C. FOUNDED EMPLOYEES 1 Illuminate Education 2009 Educational Ttchnology Irvine 180 2Seven Gables Real Estate 1976 Real estateTustin 233 3 First Direct Lending 2014 Mortgage lending Irvine 219 4Villa Real Estate 2012 Real estate agents / brokersNewport Beach 173 5 Trace3 2002 Information technology Irvine 111 6Roth Staffing Cos. 1994 Staffing Orange 138 7 The New Home Co. 2009 Homebuilding Aliso Viejo 161 8Surterre Properties 2006 Residential real estate brokerage Newport Beach 449 9 Zillow Group 2006 Real estate Seattle 234 10 MobilityWare1990 Hospitality,entertainment, recreation and travelIrvine 128 11 Network Capital Funding Corp. 2002 Mortgage lending Irvine 264 12 Edward Jones Investments 1922 Financial services and insuranceSt. Louis 157 13 Online Trading Academy 1997 Financial education Irvine 158 14 Main Electric Supply 1946 Electrical wholesale distribution Santa Ana 124 15 Lexus of Westminster 1989 New and pre-owned auto dealership Westminster 126 The Orange County Register TOP WORKPLACES Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 9 1 RANK COMPANY YEAR SECTORHEADQUARTERSO.C. FOUNDED EMPLOYEES 16 Optima Tax Relief 2011 Tax resolution Santa Ana 356 17 Kikhill Aircraft Parts Co. 1972 commercial aerospace parts Distribution Brea 189 18 Jones Lang LaSalle 1990 Full-service commercial real estateChicago 220 19 John Patterson’s OC Auto Team 2004 Automotive Group Tustin 175 20 Fluidmaster 1957Consumer goods San Juan Capistrano 130 21 Nations Direct Mortgage 2007 Mortgage lending Santa Ana 106 22 Panda Restaurant Group 1973 Quick-service restaurant / fast casual Rosemead 307 23 Craftech Corp. 1979 Plastic injection molding Anaheim 160 24 Skyworks Solutions Inc.2002 High- performance analog semiconductor manufacturer Woburn, Mass. 328 25 SoCal Office Technologies 1977 Office technology,solutions and services provider Cypress 138 26 Motive Lending 2013 Mortgage lending Santa Ana 147 27 Love 2 Learn Consulting LLC 2008 Behavioral health Huntington Beach 116 28 CyberCoders1999 Staffing and recruiting Irvine 245 29 Astronics Test Systems 1960 Manufacturing Irvine 146 30 Heritage Pointe1990 Independent, assisted living and memory care Mission Viejo 161 31 Rowntree Gardens Senior Living 1965 Senior living Stanton 330 32 PADI 1966 Scuba diving education and member services Rancho Santa Margarita168 33 Tom Ferry – Your Coach 2005 Education Irvine 113 34 Climatec 1975 Building automation, energy services Phoenix 147 35 QSC LLC 1968 Professional audio Costa Mesa 450 36 Absolute Technologies 1968 Aerospace / defense Anaheim 223 37 Realty ONE Group Inc. 2005 Real estate / agents / brokers Irvine 149 38 Roland DGA Corp. 1983 Sales and marketing Irvine 105 39 Sunwest Bank 1971 Commercial bank Irvine 124 40 Credit Union of Southern 1954 Credit union 140

SMALL COMPANIES | 99 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES RANK COMPANY YEAR SECTORHEADQUARTERSO.C. FOUNDED EMPLOYEES 1 Sidepath 2002 Information technology Laguna Hills 35 2Home Instead Senior Care –Coastal Orange County 2004 Senior living 72 3 Pacific Hospitalist Associates 2001 Physicians practice Newport Beach 45 4My Choice Senior Services 2007Health care services Dana Point 40 5 Mattson Resources 2007 Staffing / recruiting, payroll services Costa Mesa 40 6Ytel Inc.2012 Telecommunications and cable Foothill Ranch 43 7 College Works Painting 1993 Drywall, painting and flooring Irvine 41 8Marque Medical 2010 Urgent care Corona del Mar 72 9 SureFire CPR 2009 Health care education Orange 48 10 Athens Administrators1976 Claims handling administration Concord48 11 PlanNet Consulting LLC 2001 Information technology Brea 60 10 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 SMALL COMPANIES | CONTINUED

RANK COMPANY YEAR SECTORHEADQUARTERSO.C. FOUNDED EMPLOYEES

12 Medical Specialties Managers Inc.1985 Medical practice management Orange 88 13 American Income Life – Altig Orange County 1951 Niche life insurance products focusing on unions Waco,Texas 66 14 AutoGravity 2015 Fintech Irvine 54 15 Camden Property Trust 1982 Property management Houston 51 16 PeopleG2 2001 Human capital intelligenceBrea36 17 Sourcing Solutions LLC 2010 Enterprise IT lifecycle solutions Costa Mesa 47 18 Parcel Pending 2013 Real estateIrvine 45 19 Cresa Orange County 2004 Tenant representation Boston 43 20 DEB Construction Inc.1975Construction Anaheim 48 21 Momentum Group 1993 Textiles distributor / manufactuer Irvine 61 22 The Retail Equation 1999 Vertical industry software products and services Irvine 41 23 Orion Risk Management 2001 Insurance consultants and brokers Newport Beach 56 24 Nutrawise 2009 Dietary supplements Tustin 69 25 QuestSoft 1995 Compliance software for financial institutions Laguna Hills 45 26 Hart 2013 Health care data softwareAnaheim 77 27 Kimco Staffing Services / KTimeHR 1986 Staffing and PEO Irvine 90 28 Lance, Soll & Lunghard, CPAs 1929 Public accounting Brea 59 29 W. L. Butler Construction Inc. 1975 N/A Redwood City 66 30 TechMD 2003 Managed services and outsourcing Costa Mesa 40 31 Davis Farr LLP 2015 Accounting Irvine 42 32 HealthCare Talent 2002 Talent acquisition Foothill Ranch 36 33 BigRentz Inc. 2012 Equipment rental Irvine 78 34 Western Resources Title Co. 1996 Title and escrow services Orange 72 35 SCI Lighting Solutions 1992 Lighting, controls industry – manufacturer’s rep Irvine 65 36 Unishippers1996 Transportation / logisticsStanton 38 37 H. Hendy Associates 1979 Interior architecture Newport Beach 35 38 Zumasys Inc.2000 Information technology Orange County 43 39 Essex Mortgage 1986 Mortgage lender Orange 63 40 CPS Insurance Services 1974 Life insurance brokerage Newport Beach 50 41 Antis Roofing & Waterproofing 1989 Roofing and waterproofing Irvine 70 42 Driver SPG 2011 Construction Anaheim 45 43 Workday 2005 Information technology Pleasanton 88 44 TAIT & Associates Inc.1964 Engineering consulting Santa Ana 50 45 Voxx Analytics LLC 2014 Health care Garden Grove 37 46 Diversified Healthcare Resources2005 Vendor serving health care industry Brecksville, Ohio 94 47 Research Affiliates 2002 Investment management Newport Beach 77 48 Brown & Streza LLP 1975 LawIrvine 70 49 Kagan Publishing & Professional Development 1989 Professional development for educators San Clemente 63 50 Foundation Building Materials 2011 Wholesale distribution Tustin 76 51 The Container Store 1978 Storage and organization Coppell, Texas 69 The Orange County Register TOP WORKPLACES Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 11 1 RANK COMPANY YEAR SECTOR HEADQUARTERS O.C. FOUNDED EMPLOYEES

52 Content.ad 2004 Native advertising Irvine 44 53 Tutton Insurance Services Inc. 1988 Full service commercial insurance brokerage Santa Ana 50 54 Seneca Family of Agencies 1985 Child and family mental health agency Oakland 67 55 Orange County Rescue Mission 1963 Homeless services Tustin 54 56 Enhanced Vision 1996 Electronic assistive technology Huntington Beach 69 57 Coury & Buehler Physical Therapy 2004 Rehabilitation Brea 81 58 Blytheco 1980 Value added reseller Laguna Hills 38 59 Teco Diagnostics 1985 In-vitro diagnostics manufacturer Anaheim 36 60 Golden Communications 1995 Web-based services Newport Beach 42 61 Pro-Dex Inc. 1986 Manufacturing / medical device Irvine 66 62 Technologent 2002 Value added reseller Irvine 68 63 Signature Resources –MassMutual Financial Group 1980 Financial planning Irvine 64 64 Challenge Financial Services Inc. 1994 Credit and finance Orange 50 65 Rhythm 1996 Marketing and branding Irvine 41 66 Unire Real Estate Group 2000 Asset, property, construction,transaction mgmt. Brea 43 67 CBE Office Solutions 1993 Value added reseller Irvine 88 68 Epicuren Discovery 1982 Skin care Laguna Hills 47 69 On Target 2000 Information Technology Irvine 87 70 Gold Acceptance 1989 Credit & Finance Orange 82 YEARS 35 IN BUSINESS TOP WORKPLACE 7AWARDS BLUE HAIR 4 TRADESHOW WIGS CHERRY 1 ON TOP (OF A TRAILER)

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rolanddga.com | @rolanddga 12 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 { A record of ‘explosive growth’ No. 1 New American Funding celebrates diversity, offers LARGE opportunities to advance. By BROOKE EDWARDS STAGGS company STAFF WRITER Year 13 has proved to be a lucky one for New American Funding. At this time last year, the mortgage- lending company had around 1,900 em- { ployees working in 92 branches in seven states. Today, the Tustin-based business has nearly 2,400 employees working in NEW AMERICAN 140 branches in 12 states. “We continue to enjoy nothing short of FUNDING explosive growth,” said Chief Executive Sector: mortgage lending Rick Arvielo, who founded the company Founded: 2003 in 2003 with his wife, Patty. Headquarters: Tustin The booming housing market surely Founded: 2003 plays a role in that expansion. But the O.C. employees: 798 company is also keeping employees hap- Website: py, making the list of Top Workplaces in newamericanfunding.com Orange County for the fifth year in a row. And this year, New American Funding was named the No. 1 best large company to work for in the county. LEONARD ORTIZ, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER “I think, really, the secret sauce for our Rick and Patty Arvielo, CEO and president of New American Funding, will open NAF company is the diversity that we have University next year to offer courses on various aspects of the mortgage industry. I think, really, the here at NAF,” President Patty Arvielo secret sauce for said. es. And when an employee or team does They’ve done in-house training for ‘‘ Roughly 45 percent of the company’s well, they celebrate together by toasting years. But they’re taking it to a new level our company is the workforce is made up of minorities, champagne on the office floor. in 2017, as they open NAF University while 58 percent of the staff is women in “We focus on the camaraderie of inside a 20,000-square-foot space on Red diversity that we an industry still dominated by white achievement as opposed to knocking Hill Avenue in Santa Ana. have here at NAF.” men. down a competitor,” Rick said. “We’re all The school will offer courses for all That gives people of all backgrounds about competing with ourselves and types of positions within the mortgage PATTY ARVIELO PRESIDENT mentors to look up to, Patty said, empo- competing with each other in a healthy industry, Rick said, helping aspiring wering them to grow. It also gives the way.” workers outside the company learn the company an edge in working with histor- The couple models that mindset from business and seasoned veterans fly in ically underserved borrowers, with a the top down, drawing attention to what from across the country to advance their particular emphasis on helping the His- the other partner is doing right and careers. panic community buy homes. pushing each other to continually branch That’s part of a larger effort to change New American Funding has been fo- out into new areas. Those efforts have perspectives on the mortgage industry, cused on making millennial workers feel earned them a slew of regional awards, which Rick said took a beating following comfortable, too, by offering the latest including Patty winning the 2015 Corpo- the last decade’s financial crisis. technology in a work environment that rate Responsibility Award from the Na- He acknowledged there was irrespon- Rick calls “Googlesque.” That means tional Hispanic Business Women Asso- sible behavior by some lenders in 2004 having moveable furniture, health fairs, ciation and the Arvielos both being given and 2005. But New American Funding pingpong tables for breaks and occasion- the Ernst & Young’s 2016 Entrepreneur of didn’t delve into subprime loans. And the al food trucks in the parking lot. the Year award. Arvielos are passionate about attracting It means offering workers opportun- The Arvielos learned about an oppor- new employees while helping existing ities to give back, to have fun and to tunity to improve one aspect of their ones take pride in what they do by grow. culture earlier this year, during exit in- changing the narrative to focus on what The mortgage industry is a high- terviews with some departing employees. mortgage industry workers can accom- stakes, competitive environment, Rick The workers said they wished they’d had plish if they do things the right way. said. To ensure that that brings out the more opportunities to advance within “Banking is a way to help people best rather than the worst in their em- the company. So the Arvielos responded achieve the American dream,” Rick said. ployees, he said, the company aims to by launching a new initiative: “If you “It’s nothing to be ashamed about. It’s highlight wins rather than identify loss- want to grow, we want to know.” something to be excited about.” The Orange County Register Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 13 1

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www.tait.com 16 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 { Customers come first, then employees No. 1 Hard-rowing workers set their own goals, know their SMALL voices are heard. By NANCY LUNA company STAFF WRITER When SBC Communications merged with AT&T in 2005, Jim Andronaco’s career hit a fork in the road. The SBC

{ executive went from working for a large telecom entity to a corporate behemoth. As a vice president in the sales divi- sion, he was accustomed to being near SIDEPATH clients, making personal connections. Sector: information But under the re-branded AT&T, custom- technology ers and employees were numbers, he Founded: 2002 said. He was given three options: to Headquarters: Laguna Hills New Jersey (where all top AT&T leaders O.C. employees: 35 worked), take a demotion to stick close to Website: sidepath.com home, or accept a buyout. A “play it safe” kind of guy, the 41-year- old Andronaco did the unthinkable: He MARK RIGHTMIRE, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER left. Sidepath co-founders Patrick Mulvee, left, and Jim Andronaco created a company that “This was the nudge I needed,” he said. emphasizes personal connections and employee motivation. In 2006, he and fellow SBC employee Patrick Mulvee launched their own in- The family-style meal is done regularly had just three people leave in 10 years. Everyone’s voice formation technology company, Sidepath. to keep “everyone close-knit,” Andronaco “That’s unheard of in our business,” matters. That’s It would be the antithesis to corporate said. Andronaco said. ‘‘ America – where the heart of the oper- A weekly platter of carnitas isn’t the Sidepath is a flat organization, where been the secret ation is valued. only great equalizer for the staff. titles are rare to nonexistent. “Customers come first, employees se- If you’re looking to impress a client or Andronaco, co-founder and president, sauce.” cond and profits third,” Andronaco said. take a break, head over to the pool table says he surrounds himself with “leaders,” JIM ANDRONACO “I want a culture where, when people get at one of the main meeting rooms. not “managers.” SIDEBATH CO-FOUNDER up, they want to go work.” Over the years, Andronaco – a savvy As Sidepath approached its 10-year Ten years later, his risk has paid off. salesman at his core – has learned one anniversary last year, Andronaco and The Laguna Hills company provides thing about the tech culture. Mulvee knew they wanted to reward data center hosting for 300 clients in- “Nearly every I.T. guy likes pool,” he employees for the “blood, sweat and cluding Mazda and Extron Electronics. In said. tears” they put into the company. They the Register’s 2016 Top Workplaces sur- Andronaco likens Sidepath’s work balked at cash bonuses because they vey, it scored the highest marks for a ethic to team rowing – everyone works wanted to do something extraordinary. small business. Winners are selected together to keep moving forward. The leaders broke the news to staff based on employee feedback on compen- But highly motivated people get to during a holiday party. With the Newport sation, benefits, job satisfaction and so- their destination faster. “If you treat peo- Beach boat parade as a backdrop, em- cial responsibility. ple well, they will row harder,” he said. ployees were told they’d be treated to an At Sidepath, benefits for workers in- Make no mistake, motivating people all-expenses paid trip to the Cook Is- clude 100 percent coverage of employee isn’t just about quarterly bonuses and fat lands. health care premiums, flexible hours, commissions. The South Pacific prize was so unreal, telecommuting, profit sharing and the While Sidepath offers competitive one employee joked she would stave off freedom to make decisions without wres- salaries, Andronaco said, “Pay isn’t the her retirement to ensure she could go. tling with red tape. sole (reason) people get up and go to The remote island proved challenging, Perks go beyond the paycheck. work” in the morning. at first, for the group of I.T. professionals. Every Wednesday the company splurg- Employees are empowered to set their Cellphone and internet service were es with a spread of Mexican food served own goals and enrich themselves nearly nonexistent. in a breakroom stocked daily with drinks through training. They are reminded “It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and bags of Doritos and Cheetos. often that hard work is valued. and a great way to relax for a week,” one “We always have a lot of food and “Everyone’s voice matters,” Andronaco employee wrote in the survey. drink,” Andronaco said. “If people are said. “That’s been the secret sauce.” That’s exactly what Andronaco was doing lunch on their own, there’s a dis- The workplace recipe has led to a very going for: an unforgettable memory. connect.” low turnover rate at Sidepath, which has “We are all blessed.” The Orange County Register Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 17 1

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2016 20 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 { Perks and positivity win workers over No. 2 An empowering, inclusive atmosphere of trust is LARGE valued by employees. By IAN WHEELER company STAFF WRITER There are some things any new hire would get excited about seeing on their first tour around Amway/Nutrilite’s offic- es: rooftop gardens, a cafeteria stocked { with healthy food, an on-site gym that’s actually used. AMWAY/ But at the Buena Park campus, where dietary supplements and other health NUTRILITE products are developed and manufac- tured, some of the things employees va- Sector: consumer goods lue most are unseen: trust, positivity and Founded: 1934 Headquarters: Ada, Mich. genuine care for overall well-being; a O.C. employees: 620 place where co-workers are like family. Website: amway.com The Register’s annual Top Workplaces survey received notes from several em- ployees who said they feel confident in PAUL RODRIGUEZ, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER making their own decisions and are en- Employees shop at the Amway/Nutrilite company store in Buena Park. The campus also couraged to trust their instincts and take has a gym on site, and employees get free supplements from the company. risks, even if they might fail. They also feel cared for by their bosses, different generations. fitness class here on campus several When we can trust professionally and personally, and, of And we have a women’s inclusion net- times a day. and empower each course, they’re motivated to stay healthy work across Amway which provides a Secondly, at this site, we have the bene- ‘‘ through various fitness and networking great forum, not only for our female em- fit of a monthly supply of supplements. other, we result in programs, as well as access to free sup- ployees, but also our male employees, to Every employee gets to choose four sup- plements. Staffers can even elect to work talk about issues related to gender bias, plements. The products are manufac- creating a safe a 10-hours-a-day, four-day workweek to talk about the importance of flexibility tured here and we believe that we, as and supportive aimed at curbing at least some traffic- within the workplace and any issues that employees, should be products of the environment related high blood pressure. may be very specific to women in the product. The Register spoke with Audra Davies, workplace. Q. Generally, how can a boss foster a collab- where our vice president of product development Q. How does your leadership play a role in orative, creative environment where em- employees can for health, beauty and home, on what keeping staff engaged in the business overall ployees enjoy working? makes her workplace stand out. and helping them see the value of their work? A. It starts with trust. When we can trust take risks, they Q. What is the company’s strategy to attract A. I would hold up, first and foremost, and empower each other, we result in can step outside and retain quality employees? communication. Amway/Nutrilite has creating a safe and supportive environ- A. We have a longstanding internship evolved to a very transparent communi- ment where our employees can take the box a little bit, program here, which is a great pipeline cation focus of a very clear strategic risks, they can step outside the box a and they know for talent coming fresh out of academic agenda about where our company is little bit, and they know that they’re go- institutions, whether it’s with undergrad- headed for the next nine to 10 years. ing to be supported by their boss. that they’re going uate degrees or graduate degrees. When we can frame up our communi- It’s something that my leadership team to be supported by We also do a lot of recruiting for more cations around key areas of focus and key and I spend a lot of time talking about, experienced employees at a wide variety platforms that ultimately support our ensuring that we are giving employees their boss.” of different trade and scientific meetings. strategic goals, I think it really helps our the latitude to experiment with these AUDRA DAVIES We have done recruiting with some of employees to understand why we’re tak- things and support them if they have VICE PRESIDENT OF the military programs, as well. ing some of the actions we are and why unexpected outcomes. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR Once we have employees join our com- we’re asking our employees to do certain Q. What motivates you to come to work every HEALTH, BEAUTY AND HOME pany, we have a number of “inclusion things, certain projects. day, and do you think your employees share networks” that are great opportunities Q. What perks or benefits do you and your the same motivation? for them. We have what is known as an employees value most at the company? A. It is the people I work with here at early-in-career group, which focuses on A. We’ve got a great health and wellness Amway. I am privileged to work with a individuals who have been with our com- program. There’s a gym on site. We have very diverse team of very talented in- pany for less than five years. fitness instructors and experts on site dividuals that come to work every day We also have an inclusion network that that offer one-on-one consults to our and give it 110 percent and just are amaz- is focused on ethnic diversity as well as employees. Our employees can go take a ing individuals. 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Orange Coast Memorial | MemorialCare Shared Services 22 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 { Culture, teamwork drive family business No. 3 Company’s structure and compensation foster LARGE collaborative environment. By HANNAH MADANS company STAFF WRITER Randy Rector describes HomeSmart Evergreen Realty as a family business above all else. His mom, Tina Rector, founded the { company in 1993; in 2012, it joined HomeSmart, a nationally franchised HOMESMART real estate brokerage. HomeSmart Evergreen Realty charges EVERGREEN agents flat fees for every sale they com- plete rather then taking a portion of their REALTY commissions, which is common with most traditional brokerages. Sector: real estate Founded: 1993 Agents pay the brokerage $40 a month, Headquarters: Irvine plus $500 of every home sold for less O.C. employees: 830 than $200,000 and $995 for every sale of Website: $200,000 up. MINDY SCHAUER, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER HomeSmartEGR.com Rector, the firm’s chief executive, sat HomeSmart Evergreen Realty CEO Randy Rector holds the 2016 Franchise of the Year down with the Register to discuss the award. Rector’s mother started the company in 1993. company’s work environment and the importance of empowering employees. 60 homes, a buyer has a really good idea Q. How much flexibility is there with the job Q. What would people be surprised to learn on area, square footage, bed and bath so (schedule, autonomy to pursue ideas)? about the company’s work environment? search time is often reduced. People also A. First and foremost we’re a family busi- A. We hire roughly 25 agents a month. have a better financial grasp on the mar- ness. We’ve said it from day one. I preach First and foremost When they come in here, they’re sur- ket value of a home. They still need us to it, I live it. Whatever you have to do, go. we’re a family business. prised by the positive atmosphere. It’s a do that piece and confirm their beliefs, We’ve got people to back you up, people “ very collaborative work environment. but you can pull just about anything who are cross-trained. We’ve said it from day Other agents are willing to help other online. The process has been more And that’s something people love one. I preach it, I live it. agents with questions or issues. streamlined. about working here. Times are changing, Whatever you have to A lot of times agents are at competi- Q. What makes your company a good work- and the bottom line is I will never miss do, go. We’ve got tion with each other, and competition place? my son’s football games or a sporting doesn’t always lend itself to helping each A. It really comes down to culture. When event, and I won’t miss my daughters people to back you up, other. In this environment, with the we hire a new person, we really look for cheer. I can’t expect people to stick people who are cross- structure we have as a company and at a desire. I don’t need you to know every around when I’m off doing that. You lead trained.” compensation level, everyone is on a aspect of the job, but if you have the by example. level playing field. Your top producer is desire to come in and want to grow, Q. What perks does the company offer? RANDY RECTOR on the same financial plan as the person that’s great. It’s OK to fail here. If you A. There’s a lot of flexibility and a great HOMESMART EVERGREEN doing five or six transactions a year. work in an environment where you can’t work-life balance. We have a great envi- REALTY CEO There’s not a massive difference between fail, or you’re chastised for failing, you’re ronment, an environment to grow. It’s an the two. Our top producer is in here all never going to be able to grow. atmosphere that you don’t feel like you’re the time helping, and he has no problem Q. What do you do to attract and retain em- working, and we work hard. If you love helping. ployees? what you do, it’s not really working. Q. How has the business changed for em- A. A lot of like-minded, driven people We don’t have all the perks of a ployees since the Great Recession? hang out with each other. We start in- 100,000-person corporation. But we have A. It’s great to see positive changes. ternally and ask our employees if they a lot of happy people. Buyers are more cautious. There are know anyone. We post the job as well Q. How does leadership play a roll in keeping more spreadsheet buyers. Everyone has and make it available. Then we see if we staff engaged? access to the internet now. Buyers and can see desire in a person. Do they have A. Empowerment. At the end of the day, sellers are more educated now. the desire to grow? there’s satisfaction through empower- It’s made it easier. People are more Everyone who has started there is still ment. There’s growth through empower- educated on the process. Buyers are edu- with the company (but) in a better posi- ment. If you have satisfaction in your job cated on the process and on looking for tion. They move to different departments and are happy, that allows you to grow. homes. They cut their own search time and they love it because there is growth It’s creating an environment where peo- down by quite a bit. Instead of looking at here. And that’s a big part of retention. ple want to come to work. The Orange County Register Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 23 1

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Social responsibility matters to millen- A. Women make up over half of Exper- (Birth mothers now get 12 to 14 weeks of nials – and to all our staff. We give our ian’s U.S. workforce. Of the 111 vice presi- fully paid leave. Fathers and adoptive employees a paid day off every year to be dents and above positions in Orange parents get six fully paid weeks.) involved in a charity. County, 36 percent are held by women. Q. Other ideas? ... I do a round- Q. When did you last have an across-the- Q. At Experian plc, your parent company, A. We run a U.S.-wide innovation pro- the-table conver- board wage increase? eight board members are white men and one gram. One topic: How do we help people ‘‘ A. Almost every employee (gets) a wage is a white woman. Of 12 senior managers, who are described as either under- sation with a increase every July. The percentages nine are white men, two are women and one banked or unbanked? It is about finan- depend on a range of factors. Mid-single is Hispanic. What message does that send? cial inclusion. If you have all the data we different group of digits is typically the mean ... We match A. I don’t think it sends any particular hold, that’s an opportunity to improve employees almost up to 4 percent of 401(k)s. Everybody message. We promote the best and most the circumstances of many people. every week. Out of shares in the success of the company. capable people and we try to recruit and Q. Some say Orange County has a skills gap, Q. Company perks? celebrate a diverse workforce. that it is hard to find qualified workers. that have come A. People come to work dressed exactly Q. On Glassdoor, 58 percent of some 300 A. We have software developers, PR peo- many organiza- as they feel comfortable. There are daily reviews recommend Experian U.S. ple, HR people, finance people. We have car washes. You can have your dry clean- A. Fifty-eight percent is pretty good. I consumer marketing. We work hard at tional changes.” ing picked up (and) use our postal ser- read the posts. I try and understand finding the best people. It is not hard to CRAIG BOUNDY vice at a reduced rate. We have free flu whether there are things we should be recruit generally and not particularly CHIEF EXECUTIVE, EXPERIAN shots. We have yoga classes, meditation doing differently. I do a round-the-table harder to recruit here than anywhere NORTH AMERICA classes, on-site massages. conversation with a different group of else. Q. How has Experian’s workforce changed? employees almost every week. Out of that Q. You are a proponent of work/life balance. A. We are proud of our growth. We have have come many organizational changes. So do you only work 40 hours a week? 6,000 employees in North America, with I’m asked everything from how often do A. I don’t only work 40 hours a week. But 1,300 based in Costa Mesa. We are very we clean the air conditioning vents to on Monday and Wednesday, I pick up one focused on our diversity in the broadest what I think about Brexit. of my kids from soccer practice. On Fri- sense – gender diversity but also ethnic Q. What changes have emerged? day, I coach one of the soccer practices. I diversity, and the opportunities we have A. Three people in one session said, ‘We tell everybody who goes on holiday, if you for an entirely inclusive workforce. That’s found the parental leave policy very diffi- need to be dialing in, then we have a been able to change as we focus on it cult and here’s why.’ Now we’ve made it leadership problem. I’m serious about more as a management organization. easier for people to apply and extended encouraging people to have a good work Q. How has diversity grown? the amount of time they are able to take. life balance.

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By TOMOYA SHIMURA company STAFF WRITER Tucked inside a nondescript business park in Irvine, the facade of First Direct Lending’s headquarters appears no diffe- { rent than those of a bunch of other mort- gage banking businesses in Orange Coun- FIRST DIRECT ty. But one thing sets the company apart LENDING from the pack: How employees feel about Sector: mortgage lending their workplace. Founded: 2014 Top Workplace survey notes from First Headquarters: Irvine Direct Lending employees state they O.C. employees: 219 simply love working with their col- Website: leagues, including their bosses, and firstdirectlending.com praise growth opportunities, a collab- orative culture and workplace flexibility. The Register spoke with President and ANA VENEGAS, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Co-CEO Dave Brown, who founded the President and Co-CEO Dave Brown is excited about the Hoteling Program, which gives company in 2014 with partners Ryan employees the chance to learn from leaders at the company’s other locations. Herman and Roy Wright, on what makes his workplace stand out. Here’s the edit- minded people. So one of the best things or Salt Lake City, and work for two to Culture and people ed and condensed interview. that we can do is to surround good peo- four weeks with the leadership at that really are the most Q. When I walked in here, it almost felt like I ple with other good people, and that location. For our employees, it helps “ was in a Silicon Valley office. Is it intentional? leads to growth. build their career and learn from others important things to A. Culture’s important to us, and I’m Q. I’ve noticed that people are dressed pretty in different roles and different cities. hesitant to say that because I think cul- casually here. Q. How do you maintain the balance of allow- us. ... So one of the ture is overused at times, but we are very A. It is Friday, but we have a pretty casual ing autonomy and making sure you get what best things that deliberate about it. We all want to feel environment all week long. Friday, it’s you want from your employees? we can do is to that what we do is important, that we extra casual. Really, we want to create the A. That’s a constant challenge. We do enjoy going to work every day. We want environment that our employees are have a lot of things that enable people to surround good people to enjoy what they do. We think looking for. It’s not a gimmick or a fad; work in a more flexible environment. We people with other that high energy translates into helping it’s just a reality in 2016. And certainly have an online learning management our customers. being on the West Coast, people prefer system so people that need to do continu- good people, and As you hopefully noticed, we have a lot working in a casual environment, and I ing education, ongoing training or career that leads to of collaborative areas. Traditionally, think it translates into better work when development can do it from mobile dev- mortgage banking or financial services in people are comfortable. ices or online so it doesn’t always have to growth.” general can be viewed as conservative or Q. How does your leadership keep their staff be here in a 9-to-5 fashion. We are start- DAVE BROWN drab, and we are trying to change that. engaged in the business overall and help ing to grow a remote employee division PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO We are very personable with our em- them see the value of their work? where people work in a flexible environ- ployees and our customers and being A. I think there are a few things. No. 1 is ment from home, either one or two days able to collaborate with one another, and transparency. We want to be open with a week, or certain roles full time. The an open-door policy helps with that. A lot what we are doing, why we are doing it. answer is different for different people of our customers have had prior setbacks If our goals as owners or leaders are not because everyone has different needs, and it’s very rewarding to be able to help aligned with all the other workers, then and we are not all the same. them, but it’s also challenging. It takes a we are not going to be successful. Q. Any tips for other business owners on how great deal of empathy. So we really look Q. What perks or benefits do you and your to create a great workplace? for people that are empathetic. employees value most at the company? A. We all try to over-think it – what’s the Q. What is the company’s strategy to attract A. I think most companies offer similar latest thing that’s going on in the work- and retain quality employees? traditional benefit packages, but we also place or how do I be progressive in this A. Culture and people really are the most try to do different things. One thing I’m way – but I think the most important test important things to us. If you are a good, excited about is, we have what we are is, “Do I enjoy waking up and going to dedicated employee, if you are one of calling a Hoteling Program, where we work everyday?” If the answer is yes, and those special empathetic people that I enable qualified employees to go to one I believe that if I’m hiring the right peo- described, you want to work with like- of our other locations, whether it’s Miami ple, they will want to as well. The Orange County Register Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 31 1 thank you...associates

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{ These are just a few things Trace3 Chief Executive Tyler Beecher thinks make the company a great workplace. TRACE3 “Trace3’s focus on people and organ- Sector: information izational health is what really differen- technology tiates us,” Beecher said. Founded: 2002 And it should come as no surprise that Headquarters: Irvine a company that specializes in technology O.C. employees: 111 also mines data from its employees to KYUSUNG GONG, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Website: trace3.com solve problems and create a better work Trace3 CEO Tyler Beecher said his organization helps employees realize that change is environment. necessary to remain on the cutting edge. The Irvine-based IT provider and tech consulting company helps organizations Bret MacInnes founded the company in In 2015 the company earned $500 mil- keep up with changes in the information 2002. Beecher succeeded Drumwright as lion in sales. technology industry. CEO in 2014. Drumwright also founded Beecher talked to the Register about Hayes Drumwright, Dave Linder and the defunct tech company Techfuel. the company and the importance of hir-

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Technology Training Service Prestige Max Commission Culture HomeSmartEGR.com | 949.753.7888 The Orange County Register TOP WORKPLACES Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 35 1 ing the right people. progress and show them how the compa- loose and just say, ‘Hey, deliver that out- Q. What makes Trace3 a good place to work? ny is doing. I also share the feedback that come.’ They deliver much better out- A. We’ve done a good job helping all of I get. At a lot of organizations there is a comes and are much more efficient and our people, no matter where they are at clique around management. We expand much more satisfied with their jobs. in the organization, understand that that circle of safety out to all of our em- Q. What would people be surprised to know We talk a lot about growth and comfort really can’t co-exist. ployees. If they don’t like something, about working at Trace3? We’ve got to evolve. We’ve got to make they can say directly to me their feed- A. The company is very focused on ser- intent.‘‘ With hard changes. We’ve got to continue to be back. vice. I believe in doing service outside of employees I try to cutting-edge, and that’s hard to do. You Q. How does leadership play a roll in keeping Trace3. It helps our teams calibrate and need to disrupt things that are working, staff engaged? have perspective. Then when they come describe what we and working really well, to be better. You A. I talk a lot about comfort. Great com- back to work, they are much healthier. are trying to can’t keep a foot on first base and steal panies have to make people feel safe – We as a company focus on Project Hope, accomplish and second base. Sometimes first base feels like they’re inside – but uncomfortable in a local charity. We also do a lot of in- very comfortable to people; it’s what they that they have to want to get better and dividual service. why it matters. We know. We push ourselves all the time to change their skill set. We spend a lot of Q. What are some of the perks at Trace3? cut them loose evolve and most businesses don’t do that. time on that. I’m also really big on core A. We focus a lot on personal develop- Q. What do you do to attract and retain em- values. I have a company playbook we’ve ment. We also focus on fitness. We do a and just say, ‘Hey, ployees? written that everybody understands as lot of workout clubs on site throughout deliver that A. We have a tool called POP, which we far as why we exist, how we behave, what the day. use to mine our employees for the best things do we do and not do as employees, Q. Increases in minimum wage and the Affor- outcome.’ ” ideas and to resolve problems. I’ve asked how we will succeed as a company. dable Care Act have been difficult on some TYLER BEECHER employees: What would stop you from Q. How much flexibility is there with the job employers. How has Trace3 dealt with this? CHIEF EXECUTIVE bringing a friend you think is really ta- (schedule, autonomy) to pursue ideas? A. We have the best of the best from an lented into the company? In that answer, A. We give a tremendous amount of free- engineering standpoint. Because of that, you get a lot of really candid feedback. dom to employees. If you understand our people are willing to pay extra, customers Those are the things we try to focus on core values, then it’s really up to you to pay us above market (rates). We pay and make sure we resolve those things. deliver on your job. We don’t tell some- above-market in every position. We make We get some really uncomfortable an- one how to do their job. We talk a lot sure we’re in the 75th percentile for every swers that we try to deal with. about intent. With employees I try to job. For most jobs, we set the trend. Mi- I talk to employees every Friday morn- describe what we are trying to accom- nimum wage doesn’t really affect us be- ing and share our numbers. I share our plish and why it matters. We cut them cause we pay so far above that.

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Please enjoy our products responsibly. Visit us at www.cbrands.com © 2015 Constellation Brands Inc., Canandaigua, NY 36 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 { Taking care of the caregivers No. 2 New owners respect employees’ personal lives SMALL and their opinions. By COURTNEY PERKES company STAFF WRITER Caregiving can be an exhausting, thankless job, but at Home Instead Se- nior Care, new owners Nick and Veronica

{ Singh value taking good care of their employees through appreciation, flexibil- ity and first-hand knowledge of the tasks they do. HOME INSTEAD In March, the Singhs took over the franchise in Costa Mesa; it serves older SENIOR CARE - adults in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, COASTAL Westminster and Santa Ana. In the office, they’ve created a homey atmosphere with ORANGE COUNTY a Keurig machine, snacks and photos on Sector: senior living the wall of caregivers and their families Founded: 2004 or with the clients they care for. Headquarters: Omaha, Neb. The Singhs employ 58 caregivers, near- O.C. employees: 72 ly all of them women, who earn $11 to $17 Website: homeinstead.com an hour, depending on the level of care given, which ranges from companionship to dementia care. Employees, who in- SAM GANGWER, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER clude college students and retired nurses, Veronica and Nick Singh, center, are surrounded by their staff at Home Instead Senior can work as little as six hours a week up Care in Costa Mesa. The Singhs took over the franchise this year and made themselves to 40 hours. available to each employee. When we The couple sat down recently to dis- purchased our cuss the business and their vision as new Q. Why do you think your employees consider their checks they know they can come ‘‘ owners for making changes: you a Top Workplace? right in and grab a cup of coffee and company we came Q. What do you look for in a caregiver? A. Veronica: When we purchased our snacks. We have a monthly recognition of and met each A. Veronica: We look for someone who company we came and met each em- the Caregiver of the Month ... They need has compassion and has cared for some- ployee individually. We made ourselves to let us know when they need time off employee indivi- one in their past, whether their grand- there for them. They can call us. We’re from a particular client or hours. They dually. We made parents or their own parents. not people who are behind a closed door take advantage of that if they need it. We Nick: Folks that enjoy taking care of ... When the caregivers come in, they switch them around. ourselves there for others, who are really caring individuals. know we respect their time, we respect Q. What did you learn about caregiving from them. ... When the Loyal, trustworthy people. their family life, and I respect their opi- taking care of Nick’s dad? caregivers come Q. What type of flexibility do you offer em- nions. A. Nick: My father was diabetic. We ployees? Nick: I think they understand that we owned farmland in the Fiji Islands. I in, they know we A. Veronica: We do have moms who drop really want to improve their lifestyles grew up in Orange County. He worked respect their time, off the kids and then come into the office and really take care of them. really hard. We lost him four years ago. or have clients they see in between and Q. What struck you about your individual Dealing with hospitals and doctors, you we respect their then pick up their children. The flexibil- conversations? need that support. family life, and I ity is there for them. A. Veronica: The stories they come in and Veronica: I remember taking care of We also have nursing students who are tell us about their clients. You can see the my father-in-law and having to feed him respect their going to school and they work weekend smiles on their face when they say, ‘We or call the nurses to give him more med- opinions.” or evening shifts. We are able to accom- just took him bowling’ or ‘We went on a icine. We were there 24/7. When I’m out modate their hours. picnic’ or ‘We went to the OC Fair.’ We see there with the families and I see them, I VERONICA SINGH Q. Do you provide health insurance? their happiness and how they’re glowing really do know what they’re going CO-OWNER OF HOME A. Nick: Not yet. We are very close to the and it makes us smile. through. I feel the heaviness that they INSTEAD SENIOR CARE - COASTAL ORANGE COUNTY ACA minimum. (Obamacare requires Q. How do you keep up morale and encourage have on their shoulders. I see how it employers with 50 or more full-time self-care? could affect them because it affected us. employees to provide health insurance or A. Veronica: When we do the training, we For us to be able to go in there and re- pay a fee.) Our goal is by next year we purchase food, either lunch or snacks. lieve them of a little bit of that really want to offer benefits. When the caregivers come in to pick up makes me happy. The Orange County Register Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 37 1

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LARGE COMPANIES Villa Real Estate Honoree New American Funding Midsize Company First Place Large Company Trace3 Honoree Amway-Nutrilite Midsize Company Second Place Large Company SMALL COMPANIES HomeSmart Evergreen Realty Third Place Sidepath 2016 Proud to be a Top Workplace Large Company First Place Small Company in Orange County 2 years in a row! Huntington Beach Union High School District Honoree Home Instead Senior Care – Large Company Coastal Orange County Second Place Experian North America Small Company Honoree Large Company Pacific Hospitalist Associates Third Place Small Company MIDSIZE COMPANIES Congratulations to our amazing employees. My Choice in Home and Senior Care FDL is a Top Workplace because of your hard Illuminate Education Honoree work, commitment and care. Thank you for First Place Small Company Midsize Company being a part of our team! Mattson Resources Seven Gables Real Estate Honoree Second Place Small Company Midsize Company

First Direct Lending, LLC Third Place Midsize Company Growth Happens Here Every Day. Irvine, CA | www.FirstDirectLending.com | (949) 681-3999 38 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 { ‘Pride of ownership’ motivates members No. 3 Group’s doctors have path to partnership and power SMALL to vote on decisions. By DEEPA BHARATH company STAFF WRITER “It’s just a beautiful place to come to work.” But that’s not all, says Wes Chandler,

{ president and founder of Pacific hospital- ists Associates, a group of physicians PACIFIC based at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. HOSPITALIST Doctors who come to work for the group get a competitive salary and bene- ASSOCIATES fits package, a healthy work-life balance, the freedom to voice their opinions, and Sector: physicians practice a two-year path to ownership and part- Founded: 2001 nership. Headquarters: Newport The group, consisting of 49 physicians, Beach O.C. employees: 45 contracts exclusively with Hoag to over- Website: see care for patients while they are in the pacifichospitalists.com hospital. While most of the group’s phys- icians work in Newport Beach, some are at Hoag Irvine and Hoag Orthopedic SAM GANGWER, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Institute, also in Irvine. They serve about The 49 physicians in the group receive time and reimbursement for continuing educa- 25,000 patients a year. tion, and their opinions matter, says founder Dr. Wes Chandler. Chandler attributes the success of this group, founded 20 years ago, to “the pride of ownership, which you may not less than a week each. The company is Our physicians pride of ownership” its members have necessarily have when you work for a about 60 percent female and 40 percent also know they have a and the hard work they put into quality large HMO. male. We have many moms in our group “ patient care – all while working in a sup- Q. What are some of the things you do to because we offer the flexibility of work- voice and the power to portive environment. attract new employees? ing part-time, in which case they work vote on all decisions we His employees, in the survey question- A. Our benefits package includes three one week and are off two weeks. In addi- make. So, there is the naire, agreed. “Having the flexibility and weeks of vacation and CME (continuing tion, they have the flexibility of taking support to balance work and family,” said medical education) during the first year conference calls and reviewing charts at pride of ownership, one respondent. “I love making a diffe- and four weeks of vacation and CME home. which you may not rence in people’s lives, caring for not only every year thereafter. Other benefits Q. How has leadership played a role in keep- necessarily have when the patient, but also helping their loved include a $3,500 CME expense allo- ing staff engaged and part of the overall you work for a large ones through life’s most difficult situa- wance, 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, process? tions.” and reimbursement for professional A. The leadership has the responsibility HMO.” In a recent interview, Chandler talked liability insurance. to create a positive atmosphere at work, WES CHANDLER about the positive culture he has helped We select from the top medical schools to set the tone of the organization, to PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, create and nurture, which has helped and residency programs, mostly from ensure that promises are kept and people PACIFIC HOSPITALISTS Pacific Hospitalists Associates become California schools. We look for people are treated fairly and to help others grow ASSOCIATES one of the Top Workplaces in Orange who have a tie to Orange County, who are and succeed to the collective benefit of County for the fourth year in a row. more likely to stay here long term. We the organization. Everyone works the Q. How do you think the company stands out also look for career hospitalists as op- same hours. Those with seniority don’t in the industry as a positive place to work? posed to someone who wants to do a get special treatment with schedules. In A. The culture of our group is such that short stint here and then head off to fact, when we have a shift that needs to we’re willing to go the extra mile for our become a specialist. We have an annual be filled, the physician leaders step up patients. We provide all our members turnover rate of 5 percent in a business and fill it. with a two-year path to ownership and that has an annual turnover rate of over For the last two years, several of us partnership. This provides them with the 11 percent. have followed our patients as they went added incentive to work harder and en- The doctors work 12-hour shifts for into nursing homes and have continued sure that we have the best outcomes for seven days straight, then get the next to provide them with care. This has our patients. Our physicians also know week off. This one-week-on, one-week-off helped reduce hospital readmission rates they have a voice and the power to vote policy gives doctors continuity with their from 24 percent two years ago to 15 per- on all decisions we make. So, there is the patients, whose average hospital stays are cent now. The Orange County Register Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 39 1

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TobelearnmoreabouthowtobepartofthePandafamily, visit us at www.pandacareers.com 40 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 { Striving to be better every day No. 4 Owner’s experience drove her to create a better way SMALL to offer in-home care. By ERIKA I. RITCHIE company STAFF WRITER At 5, Julie Zimmerer’s father became a paraplegic, and she watched her parents deal with in-home caregivers.

{ In some cases, the caregivers took advantage of their family, so before her MY CHOICE father died in 2006, Zimmerer vowed to find a better way to provide safe and SENIOR reliable care to other families, so they wouldn’t have to experience what she SERVICES and her family went through. Sector: health care services Zimmerer retired from her chiroprac- KYUSUNG GONG, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Founded: 2007 tic career and in 2007 established My My Choice Senior Services owner Julie Zimmerer says listening to the needs of em- Headquarters: Dana Point Choice in Home Care. The company is ployees helps her recruit and keep valued workers. O.C. employees: 40 headquartered in Canyon Lake in River- Website: side County and has a suite in Dana surgery to veterans to the elderly. Empire, said Megan Zimmerer, Julie’s mychoiceinhomecare.com Point. It provides non-medical home care The company has about 30 to 40 em- daughter and the firm’s marketing direc- services to anyone in need. Patients ployees who work in homes in Orange tor. range from those who have had recent County and about 35 to 45 in the Inland Employees, in the Top Workplace sur- T hank You to our employees who made us one of the Top Workplaces in Orange County!

DEB Construction, Inc. www.DEBconstruction.com Built for Life. Everything and everyone you love together in one place. 714-632-6880 NWHM.com All information subject to change. Models do not reflect ethnic preferences and housing is open to all without regard to Building Beyond Expectations race, color, religion, sex, familial status, handicap or national origin. TNHC Realty and Construction Inc. BRE #01870227 The Orange County Register TOP WORKPLACES Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 41 1 vey, said they appreciated the flexibility based on our creativity, growth, and es- makes a big difference. of work at My Choice. “It gives me the tablishing ourselves as a leader in in- Q. What does your company do to be socially freedom to do what I need with my per- dustry area. responsible? sonal life, but still make a decent living,” Q. How do you motivate and recognize top A. We serve local veterans. We donate in Unlike most of our said one employee. talent at your company? their honor when one of our vets passes. An employee who is training to be a A. We do a quarterly caregiver award. We We are involved with multiple charities competitors,‘‘ we nurse said the job also provides a learn- also have been focusing on being more such as WHW, and a breast cancer group. are a family-run ing environment. involved with our outside staff. We offer We love being involved with doing local “I can only work part time due to at- volunteering, and perks such as donating crafts for seniors, adopting families over business. Because tending school to become an RN,” the food or extra time to clients with low the holidays and providing them with a of that, we do not commenter said. “They really help me by income and receive gas cards or grocery memorable Christmas. offering clients that I can learn from that store gift cards. We also just had our first We just started a nonprofit that is si- have corporate or will benefit me when become a nurse.” annual caregiver and client appreciation milar to Make a Wish Foundation but it franchise rules to For the Zimmerers, taking care of lunch. We rented out space and had an has to do with terminally ill elderly with follow, making it clients means also taking care of em- awards ceremony honoring four care- hopes of granting wishes such as reu- ployees, making them happy enough that givers, some office staff, and gave a spe- nions with families out of state to create much easier for us they stay with the company and provide cial thanks to our clients. one last amazing memory, or providing a to be able to continuity for customers. Q. What perks or benefits do you and your way for them to dance again, whatever it Q. What does your company do that sets it employees value most? is that they wish, we hope to provide. accommodate to apart from others in the field? A. We have two options for them. Be an Q. What makes your company continue to be both our clients A. Unlike most of our competitors, we are employee or work as a referral. We also a top workplace? a family-run business. Because of that, work around their specific schedules. We A. I thought about it, and I believe we and employees.” we do not have corporate or franchise will never expect one of our caregivers to have been this lucky because every year JULIE ZIMMER rules to follow, making it much easier for take a job that doesn’t align with their we get better. My personal and profes- OWNER, MY CHOICE SENIOR us to be able to accommodate to both our needs. I think because we do this, it is sional motto is to strive to be a better SERVICES clients and employees. In addition, our attractive to those who know about it version of yourself everyday. And it’s just office staff is incredible; as the owner, I and want to be a caregiver. that, My Choice strives to be better every- could not be more proud of them. Lastly, Q. What is your No. 1 tip for recruiting – and day, even the smallest accomplishment is we were awarded the emerging business retaining – quality employees? progress forward in the right direction. of 2015 from the EDC that was voted on A. Listening to their needs and matching There is also nothing that we can't by outside professionals who chose us them correctly with clients. A perfect fit accomplish or overcome.

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949.370.3372 • [email protected] follow us on Instagram @joesphotobusevents 42 Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 TOP WORKPLACES The Orange County Register 1 { Employees are appreciated, rewarded No. 5 Plentiful perks, bonuses and a family culture keep SMALL workers from leaving. By LOUIS CASIANO JR. company STAFF WRITER The goal of Mattson Resources is to connect its clients with the best em- ployees in multiple fields, including engi-

{ neering, accounting, fiance and skilled labor. But how does the Costa Mesa- based staffing agency find job candidates MATTSON for itself and keep them motivated to stay? RESOURCES Employees who participated in the Top Sector: staffing/recruiting, Workplaces survey said they loved their payroll services jobs because of Mattson’s open-door pol- ED CRISOSTOMO, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Founded: 2007 icy and work hard-play hard philosophy. Linda Spencer is president of Mattson Resources, which works to keep its workplace Headquarters: Costa Mesa “We work hard and make a good liv- fun and productive. O.C. employees: 40 ing. We also get to play hard. Friday off Website: incentives, trips, dinners at 5-star restau- colleagues: “We have a fantastic team. at the staffing agency is $65,000 to mattsonresources.com rants,” all were perks one respondent Strong recruiters who are very savvy and $125,000. Staffers who meet goals can appreciated. know how to find the talent.” earn a place in the the company’s “Presi- Another respondent gave credit to The annual salary range for recruiters dent’s Club,” in which certain levels offer

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HONORED TO BE NAMED A TOP WORKPLACE IN ORANGE COUNTY Behr Process Corporation is the proud home of company grow and evolve. We work to challenge BEHR® and KILZ® Paints, primers and specialty and empower individuals at every level to reach coatings, and has been named a Top Workplace their full potential, while striving to produce the in Orange County for the ninth year in a row. highest quality coating products. They are always 2016 However, this award is not about our company— up for the challenge. it is about the hard-working employees who fuel the spirit and culture of our workplace. Thank you to our employees – and their families – for making BEHR a Top Workplace in 2016. For 70 years, our people have been the difference. We’re proud of the collaborative problem-solvers To learn more about joining our team, and confident leaders who have helped our please visit us at behr.com The Orange County Register Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 49 1

Seneca’s dynamic staff are All In! The ways in which our educaonal systems Collaborave and coordinated, All In! mental fail children are all too familiar: children health services supports a child’s social emo- oen must fail before they receive real sup- onal wellbeing and oen improves academ- port they need. Throughout California and ic performance as well. For program staff, “It naonally, the achievement and opportunity just makes sense.” gap grows every day. Seneca Family of Agencies is a “The work is not Imagine, though what school might nonprofit organizaon commied easy,” but “I am be like for struggling students if proud to be in a to helping children and families support were provided earlier, in role that advances through their most difficult mes order to prevent failure? What if the agency’s mis- of their lives by empowering cli- those intervenons addressed caus- sion and serves ents to overcome trauma and loss, Seneca’s dedicated Orange County All In! staff es, not just symptoms? kids and families strengthen coping strategies, and Through school referred metal health ser- in the community.” build safe, permanent family rela- vices such as All In! as well as clinic and com- Seneca’s All In! programs work with onships. munity based mental health services, Sene- schools to provide mental health services to ca’s dedicated staff meet kids and families kids in the most inclusive, least restricve The All In! program is just one of many ser- wherever they are to provide the support sengs possible, to help them succeed in vices supporng youth and families in Or- they need. their educaonal seng—as well as in their ange County, where the agency has served families and communies. approximately 2,500 clients annually. To find out more, visit: www.senecafoa.org

St. Joseph Health Named Top Workplace in Orange County

Health care professionals seeking a workplace with strong values and a long-standing commitment to excellence find it all at St. Joseph Health (SJH). Orange County’s second largest private employer, the not-for-profit health care system operates St. Joseph Hospital Orange, St. Jude Medical Center, Mission Hospital and is partnered with Hoag. Along with its medical groups, affiliated physician networks, wellness facilities and home health services, SJH is well-regarded for service to Orange County, beginning with the opening of St. Joseph Hospital by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange in 1929.

Today, the health system’s Orange County workforce numbers nearly 15,000. St. Joseph Health hospitals and medical groups also serve Northern California, Texas and New Mexico, and the health system recently partnered with Providence Health & Services, joining together as the seven-state Providence St. Joseph Health with more than 100,000 employees.

St. Joseph Health has received many honors for its exceptional workplace environment, having been a three-time Gallup Great Workplace awardee and one of Orange County Business Journal's 2016 Best Places to Work. Additionally, all SJH OC hospitals achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest mark of excellence for nursing quality.

Although many employees cite St. Joseph Health’s outstanding care as among its greatest attractions for health care professionals, almost all state that the health system’s strongest attribute is its commitment to values and a mission to serve the community, especially those in need. For SJH, strong values are not words on a wall, but are evident in employees’ interactions with patients and one another.

For SJH employment opportunities, visit stjhs.org/Careers.

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The Orange County TopWorkplaces program is While Experian is achampion of higher education, • Women in Experian: This year,Experian’s senior based on the simple belief that the most successful we also focus on supporting service organizations in leaders joined forces to launch our Women in companies are the ones employees believe in — the Orange County community.Each year Experian Experian program with the goal to inspire and where they feel inspired and are given the opportunity team members are allotted eight hours paid time off support women to grow their careers by providing to do great things. to volunteer for causes and organizations they believe membership tools, forums and mentoring activities in.Experian matches funds for eligible nonprofit focused on promoting women to more senior roles. At Experian,weshare that belief. Being named a organizations where employees have chosen to TopWorkplace by the Orange County Register is an • Campus life: Experian’s campuses are highly donate. Over the years Experian has partnered with the honor,and one we feel reflects our long-standing sociable and offer employees access to the products OC Food Bank, the Child Abuse Prevention Center’s commitment of creating an enriching and rewarding they help create. Experian regularly hosts courtyard Adopt-a-family,Stop Hunger Now,and the Big Brothers environment that benefits our clients and consumers, barbecues and food-truck days as well as annual Big Sisters of Orange County programs. our community,and —most importantly —our team. Cinco de Mayo,Halloween and Veterans Day celebrations. Experian offers our staff free credit Our commitment to our employees Our commitment to our clients and consumers monitoring and identity-protection products. Above everything else, our commitment is to our Formore than 125 years, Experian® has helped Finally,Experian’s campuses offer subsidized employees. Experian’s team is the backbone of the consumers and clients prosper,and communities cafeterias, casual dress codes, tuition reimbursement company,and we work to ensure we are fostering flourish, because we continuously invest in creating and college-scholarship opportunities for children an environment that empowers them to do great abetter future through our technology.People of employees. things at work and beyond. We accomplish this often think of Experian as just acredit reporting commitment in two ways: through our employee Experian benefits company,but to our clients and consumers, we’re engagement programs and through our competitive much more. Experian unlocks the power of data Through our benefits program, Experian offers company benefits. to create opportunities. Our mission is to provide competitive retirement benefits, matching 100 percent for everydollar an employee contributes up to 4%, clients with innovative techniques and applications Employee engagement programs to capture the hidden value of data. Through our as well as awide range of medical plans designed growing list of products, Experian provides insights • Experian Business Network: We encourage to provide choice in meeting healthcare needs. our employees to grow and advance their career that help businesses thrive, financial institutions lend Beginning in April 2017 Experian will provide birth through targeted development activities, workshops responsibly,organizations preventidentity fraud and mothers with 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave. and webinars, and learning on the job. Our year-long crime, and individuals takeownership of their finances Other new parents, including adoptive and foster Business Network program provides emerging for abetter future. At life’s big moments —from parents, will receive up to six weeks of fully paid leave, leaders with mentors and insights to strengthen sending achild to college to growing abusiness — and new fathers will be given six weeks paid time off as their personal brand, develop leadership skills and we are there to empower consumers. well, positioning Experian as apaternity benefits leader create an influential network to help them succeed in the market. Our commitment to our community in the future. In addition to these programs, Experian works hard to Orange County has been home to Experian for nearly • HeathMatters: We believe that providing employees maintain apositive environment by seeking regular 50 years. That’s why,through volunteerism and social with the tools needed to lead ahealthy lifestyle employee feedback through engagement surveys, engagement, Experian is committed to ensuring that is critical. HealthMatters, our wellness program, town hall meetings and our CEO has been hosting this community continues to flourish for years to come. offers weekly yoga classes, health and fitness weekly small group roundtables for more than ayear. After all, we employ more than 1,300 of its residents. reimbursements, health screenings, flu shots, This two-way communication between leadership and an annual health fair,walking and weight-loss Foryears, Experian’s leadership has encouraged employees is adefining characteristic of our culture. challenges, on-site massages, meditation classes, the pursuit of higher education for Orange County monthly lunch-and-learn sessions from local Experian is asuccessful company,not because of residents, partnering with local universities (including hospitals, and access to medical networks like our revenue, not because of our products, but because the Schmid College of Science and Technology and CHOC and the American Cancer Association. we are rooted in the belief that people come first. Chapman University) as advisoryboard and council We are honored to be recognized as aTop Workplace members. Experian funds the Experian Scholars • Making Life Easier: Our Making Life Easier by the Orange County Register.Weare committed Program, helping provide scholarships for graduate- campaign brings personal services to the office to continuing to create an enriching and rewarding level students and funds for research on autism to ease the burden of running errands on weekends. environment for our clients and consumers, our spectrum disorders. Additionally,each year Experian Experian offers daily car washes, on-site dry-cleaning, community,and our team. offers undergraduate and MBA leadership rotation ashipping department, aprofessional printing facility programs to attract and develop future talent for our and take-out dinners from our onsite café. business units. EXPERIAN HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE TOPWORKPLACESINOC4YEARSINAROW

The honor of being named a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register is clearly a reflection of Experian’s commitment to and sustained efforts toward excellence. Experian is proud to maintain a long standing tradition of creating an enriching and rewarding work environment that benefits our clients, consumers, communities, and team members.

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We’re constantly investing in the future through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish.

Being named a Top Workplace is important to Experian because Orange County has been home for us for more than 40 years.

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