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Kent Companies Named a Winner of the 2016 Dallas/Ft. Worth’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

[DALLAS, TX] – The National Association of Business Resources (NABR) named Kent Companies as a winner of the 2016 Dallas/Ft. Worth’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. Kent Companies was recognized for organizational values and programs that attract, engage and retain top talent in the construction industry. Kent Companies submitted in-depth reports regarding compensation and benefits, safety, workforce development, education and community service initiatives. Additionally, Kent Companies employees completed confidential surveys which benchmarked the organization’s efforts against employers across the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex.

Kent Companies employs over 800 personnel across the country and celebrated two additional wins within the West Michigan Best and Brightest Companies to Work For competition.

Kent Companies CEO Jeff VanderLaan shared, “Sixty years ago, our company’s founders stated that our greatest asset is our people, and that remains true today. As we’ve grown across the country, we have made it a priority to continually invest in our people and the resources we give them to do their work.”

Kent Companies President Keith Collinsworth added, “Concrete construction is an incredibly challenging industry, and we recognize the great effort and sacrifices our team members make on a daily basis. We consider ourselves a family. We listen to what our employees need, and we work hard to make sure there are challenging career paths and opportunities for advancement for everyone Kent Companies.