TOP WORKPLACES 2021

Large Employers

1. ACCENTURE

Sector: Consulting

S.A.-area employees: 1,909

Interesting facts: Accenture sees the diversity of its people as key. It continues to take steps to become the most inclusive and diverse company in the world.

Benefits: Health and welfare plans that include domestic partners; 401(k) match and savings plans; 16 weeks maternity leave and eight weeks primary caregiver leave; flexible work arrangements, including flex time, part-time work, job sharing and telecommuting; backup dependent care, adoption and fertility expense reimbursement; breast milk shipping for traveling mothers; programs to keep employees active through a customized app with fitness and nutritional tracking, coaching, brain games and pregnancy coaching; and a new online program focused on wellness, healthy lifestyles, stress management, better sleep, controlling obesity and diabetes through coaching and peer support groups.

2. SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Sector: Financial

S.A.-area employees: 1,450

Interesting facts: Established in 1956 with eight members and $25 in deposits. Formed to provide financial services to those at Kelly AFB.

Benefits: Employer-paid medical insurance, employerfunded health savings accounts, unlimited sick leave, disability benefits, companymatched 401(k) contributions, banking, financial coaching, gym reimbursement, pet insurance and an employee assistance program that includes limited legal benefits.

3. BROADWAY BANK

Sector: Finance and banking

S.A.-area employees: 573

Interesting facts: Broadway Bank’s Care Corps is a group of employees who give back through volunteer work. It supports hundreds of nonprofit projects in the communities where the employees live and work.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; 401(k) plan and profit sharing; competitive salaries; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; health and wellness events; discounted banking services.

4. RANDOLPH-BROOKS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Sector: Financial

S.A.-area employees: 1,641

Interesting facts: RBFCU began in 1952 with nine men and $45 on Randolph AFB. The credit union has expanded to more than 875,000 members, more than $10 billion in assets and over 60 branch locations.

Benefits: Medical, dental/ vision coverage; life insurance; long-term disability/care; health savings accounts with an employer match; credit union membership with free financial education courses; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; new administrative services building includes access to a fitness facility, health clinic with a medical doctor, nursing staff and no co-pays, and a full-service Starbucks coffee/refreshments bar.

5. THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP

Sector: Insurance

S.A.-area employees: 937

Interesting facts: With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. The company is recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity.

Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; investment and savings plan; employee stock purchase plan; paid parental leave; employee assistance program; wellness program; adoption expense reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; and employee recognition programs.

6. SWBC

Sector: Financial services and insurance

S.A.-area employees: 1,549

Interesting facts: SWBC President Gary Dudley and Chairman Charlie Amato met in elementary school in La Porte. Family moves caused them to lose touch but the two reconnected when they pledged the same fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, at Sam Houston State University in the mid-’60s.

Benefits: The Health by Design Wellness Center offers employees a way to obtain medical care from a boardcertified physician at an on-site facility located at SWBC Headquarters at a lower cost. SWBC and Virgin Pulse have partnered to provide and promote wellness programs that encourage, educate, and support employees in making healthier lifestyle choices. Employees can earn up to $500 per year by completing activities such as exercising, tracking results, and healthy habits like sleep and nutrition.

7. RED MCCOMBS AUTOMOTIVE

Sector: Auto dealership

S.A.-area employees: 933

Interesting facts: A multigenerational family business that opened in 1953. Red McComb’s daughter, Marsha McCombs Shields, now leads the dealerships. The company has chili cookoffs, costume contests, celebrations for birthdays and achievements, and companywide events like its picnic.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision; 401(k); paid time off; and savings bonuses.

8. WHATABURGER

Sector: Restaurants

S.A.-area employees: 5,773

Interesting facts: Whataburger has focused on its fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly customer service since 1950 when Harmon Dobson

opened the first Whataburger as a small roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi. Today, the company is headquartered in San Antonio, has more than 850 locations in 14 states and sales of more than $2.8 billion annually.

Benefits: N/A

9. SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM

Sector: Utilities

S.A.-area employees: 1,769

Interesting facts: San Antonio Water System is one of the largest municipal water utilities in the country, providing water and wastewater services to more than 1 million customers every day. Nationally recognized for sustainable and responsible management, SAWS oversees existing water supplies while developing new water sources for the future, helping San Antonio diversify its water supply and ensuring sustainable, affordable water services.

Benefits: SAWS provides a challenging, rewarding work experience for its employees as well as competitive compensation and benefits. With family friendly health benefits options, SAWS ensures that its employees and retirees, as well as their dependents, have access to quality and affordable healthcare.

10. CAVENDER AUTO

FAMILY

Sector: Auto dealership

S.A.-area employees: 594

Interesting facts: The Cavender family has been selling and servicing cars and trucks in San Antonio and South Texas for more than 80 years.

Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance; disability insurance; 401(k); paid time off; paid training; and employee discounts on parts, service and purchase of new and used vehicles.

11. VISIONWORKS OF

AMERICA INC.

Sector: Healthcare

S.A.-area employees: 1,200

Interesting facts: In 2019, Visionworks joined VSP Global. Together they provide more value to patients and respond to their expectations for a substantial, consistent, and sustainable retail eye care experience underscored by the professional care of a national network of doctors.

Benefits: Visionworks offers a comprehensive package of benefits for both part- and full-time associates. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, vacation and holidays, company-paid life & AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and more.

12. UNIVERSITY HEALTH

Sector: Healthcare

S.A.-area employees: 8,649

Interesting facts: University Health System is one of just 12 hospitals in the nation to have a fully implemented electronic medical record/physician order entry system. It is the the only health system in San Antonio, and one of five in Texas, to be named to the list of “100 Most Wired Hospitals” in the nation.

Benefits: Nursing Scholars program for UHS employees allows staff members wishing to pursue a nursing career to apply for scholarship money. In exchange for this financial assistance, graduates agree to continue working at UHS as a nurse for a certain number of years.

Midsize Employers

1. JBGOODWIN

REALTORS

Sector: Agents/brokers

S.A.-area employees: 392

Interesting facts: With the opening of its newest office in Boerne, Austin-founded and based JBGoodwin Realtors maintains seven offices and a presence throughout Central and into South Texas.

Benefits: Strong management support, comprehensive training for both inexperienced and experienced agents, sales coaching, business planning, client management software, individual agent websites, social media training and content creation.

2. BEXAR APPRAISAL DISTRICT

Sector: State government

S.A.-area employees: 154

Interesting facts: The Bexar Appraisal District assesses 695,000 parcels of property each year with an approximate market value of $200 billion. Bexar Appraisal District is the fifth-largest appraisal district in the state, serving 64 taxing units.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision plans; life and long-term disability insurance; supplemental insurance options; employee assistance program; retirement plan through the Texas County and District Retirement System; training and education courses for the Registered Professional Appraiser designation.

3. PHYLLIS BROWNING CO.

Sector: Real estate sales

S.A.-area employees: 300

Interesting facts: Owned and operated by mother Phyllis Browning and daughter Jennifer Shemwell.

Benefits: Works around college students’ schedules as much as possible to allow them to continue their schooling. In certain circumstances, the company will pay for staff to attend classes.

4. JON WAYNE SERVICE CO.

Sector: HVAC/plumbing/ electrical

S.A.-area employees: 243

Jon Wayne has been in business since 2001.

Benefits: N/A

5. WEBTPA

Sector: Third-party administration-health insurance

S.A.-area employees: 174