October 1, 2025
Healthiest Employers® was started in 2009 as a way to celebrate companies that are putting their people first by investing in the health of their employees. In partnership with Springbuk, we are pleased to announce the 2025 Healthiest Employers of St. Louis.
Congratulations to this year’s winners! Write ups are conducted on the top winner in each category.
50 to 499 Employees
1st Jim Butler Chevrolet
Fenton, Missouri
141 Employees
Jim Butler Chevrolet, a family-owned dealership operating for over 45 years, is recognized as the number one Chevrolet dealership in the Midwest and has earned Dealer of the Year for 10 consecutive years. In 2024, it received Cigna’s Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation. Known for exceptional customer service, competitive pricing, and a strong team, the dealership fosters long-term customer relationships for both sales and service. Committed to community support, it partners with organizations such as The Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, Valeda's Hope, Delmar Devine, Pink Ribbon Girls STL, and Operation Food Search.
Jim Butler Chevrolet offers a unique internal healthcare reimbursement program that reduces financial and administrative barriers, making it easier for employees to access and afford care. The program emphasizes preventive care, timely treatment, and long-term health support. Effectiveness is monitored in partnership with Cigna through utilization data and regular meetings, which also track participation in Wellness Challenges.
Jim Butler Auto Group takes a comprehensive approach to employee and community well-being. Internally, they promote physical and mental health through monthly wellness challenges and provide financial education via their 401(k) provider. Externally, they have a long-standing commitment to philanthropy, supporting local organizations through their Community Service Crew and financial contributions. Over the past five years, they have aided groups including the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, Pink Ribbon Girls STL, St. Clare Hospital nurses, the Muny, Heat Up STL, Stracy Rescue, Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, United Cerebral Palsy Heartland, Operation Food Search, the St. Louis Zoo, and Valeda's Hope.
2nd Gershman Mortgage
Chesterfield, Missouri
208 Employees
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Gershman Mortgage provides a full range of residential financing options, including home loans and refinancing, focused on helping families achieve homeownership through strong customer relationships and community support. The company emphasizes innovation and dedication among its employees. In multifamily financing, Gershman ranks among the top ten FHA program originators and is part of an elite group of HUD-approved lenders for MAP (apartments) and LEAN processing (nursing homes and assisted living facilities).
Gershman Mortgage launched its 2024 Wellness Incentive Program in partnership with Meritain Health, offering insured employees cash rewards of up to $750 for completing preventative exams. With over $5,000 allocated to the program, the company emphasizes proactive health management and plans to expand wellness incentives in the future.
The company promotes holistic employee well-being across multiple areas:
- Physical Health: Employees have access to stress reduction resources, mindfulness training, employee assistance programs, and encouraged use of PTO.
- Mental Health: Gershman Mortgage fosters an inclusive, supportive environment with virtual counseling and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and zero tolerance for discrimination.
- Financial Health: The company provides competitive salaries, benefits, retirement matching, financial education, an employee home loan program, and automatic 401(k) enrollment after 90 days.
- Social Health: Team events celebrate achievements and tenure, encourage collaboration, and publicly recognize employee contributions both professionally and personally.
3rd Parkside Financial Bank & Trust
Clayton, Missouri
114 Employees
Parkside Financial Bank and Trust is a full-service financial institution offering commercial banking, trust, family office, and 401(k) plan services. Their client-focused approach emphasizes strategic, efficient, and well-designed solutions. By fostering interactive partnerships, Parkside helps clients achieve business transformation, build legacies, and realize new opportunities, creating what they describe as an “uncommon partnership.”
Parkside Financial Bank and Trust offers a sabbatical program where every employee earns a month off every five years of service, in addition to their regular vacation, sick, and personal days. Employees are fully disconnected from work during this time, continue to receive their regular pay, and receive a $5,000 bonus upon return—encouraging travel or personal pursuits. To claim the bonus, employees share their sabbatical experience with the company via an all-employee email with photos or a video. Additionally, the bank’s level-funded program returned over $100,000 to the organization this year.
4th Marsh McLennan Agency – Chesterfield, Missouri – 237 Employees
5th Russell Construction – Davenport, Iowa – 294 Employees
6th BHMG Engineers, Inc – St. Louis, Missouri – 90 Employees
7th McClure Engineering – Saint Louis, Missouri – 130 Employees
500 to 4,999 Employees
1st Bi-State Development Agency
St. Louis, Missouri
2,200 Employees
Bi-State Development (BSD) is a versatile organization driving economic development in the St. Louis region. Since 1950, BSD has collaborated with public and private partners on numerous projects, creating thousands of jobs across both sides of the Mississippi River. The organization operates Metro Transit, the Gateway Arch, St. Louis Downtown Airport, a Research Institute, and the St. Louis Regional Freightway.
Bi-State Development’s most distinctive wellness offering is its partnership with CardiOptics Ultrasound Services, providing advanced preventive screenings to employees, spouses, retirees, and their spouses. Each scan is read by an on-staff radiologist, with a full report sent directly to the participant for sharing with their primary care provider. In urgent cases, the radiologist can be contacted immediately to expedite results. In 2024 alone, 13 individuals received lifesaving services and treatment thanks to early detection through these screenings—cases that likely would not have been identified for months or even years without this program.
BSD offers on-site gyms at all 13 facilities, adding a second gym in 2024 at a larger bus garage, plus corporate discounts at four local gyms. Full-time staff provide personal training, group fitness, and boot camp classes, giving employees flexible options to stay active. Mental well-being is supported through “Let’s Talk” on-site sessions with licensed clinical social workers, expanded therapy sessions in 2025, and 24/7 access to Talkspace, Ginger, and a counseling hotline. Critical incidents are addressed immediately, and the standard EAP program offers free, private therapy sessions. BSD provides on-site financial literacy sessions, access to financial counselors, retirement and 401(k) education, student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and on-demand webinars to help employees manage their finances.
2nd Rockwood School District
Saint Louis, Missouri
3,300 Employees
Rockwood School District (RSD) is the largest public school district in St. Louis County, Missouri, employing over 3,300 staff across 38 schools and serving 20,000 students. The district prioritizes employee well-being through a comprehensive wellness program that supports physical, mental, financial, and social health, helping to cultivate a strong and engaged workforce.
Rockwood School District (RSD) offers a robust wellness program centered on its unique Wellness Champion network, with a dedicated Champion in nearly every building. Over the past year, Champions led 77 wellness activities and challenges, encouraging grassroots engagement, while incentive programs for preventive screenings, biometric events, and flu shot clinics engaged 53% of enrolled health plan members.
Additional services offered include:
- Onsite biometric screenings, flu shot clinics, discounted gym memberships, fitness challenges, and access to community fitness classes.
- 24/7 counseling and mental health resources via EAP (PAS), stress management and mindfulness challenges, and targeted support during Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Seminars on financial literacy, retirement planning, HSA education, and free identity theft protection through the healthcare provider.
- 48 Wellness Champions foster connection through building-based activities, newsletters, and peer engagement initiatives.
- Employees engage in programs such as Rockwood’s Got Your Back Pack, Relay for Life, and United Way fundraising, supporting local health initiatives.
- EAP services provide caregiving resources, legal and financial counseling, emotional support, and flexible scheduling to help employees balance personal and professional responsibilities.
3rd EverTrue (formerly Lutheran Senior Services)
St. Louis, Missouri
2,192 Employees
In 2025, Lutheran Senior Services rebranded as EverTrue, reflecting over 160 years of mission-driven service and a commitment to growth and innovation. As one of the largest nonprofit senior living providers in the St. Louis region and the 11th largest in the U.S., EverTrue serves older adults across Missouri, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The organization expanded its offerings to include EverTrue PACE, providing care at home or in-center, and enhanced its Anywhere Care services, including Answers, Home Help, Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative care. Four Pennsylvania Life Plan Communities also joined EverTrue. The organization emphasizes employee well-being, supporting team members’ health, professional growth, and engagement through comprehensive wellness programs, supportive leadership, and a purpose-driven culture.
EverTrue extends its mission of helping older adults live fulfilling lives to its team members by prioritizing their health, financial security, and work-life balance. The organization’s wellness program encourages proactive and preventive healthcare, offering an average premium discount of $4,109 per year to employees and spouses who complete biometric screenings and follow up with their doctors. Over 73% of team members participate annually, resulting in higher preventive care utilization than the broker’s average.
EverTrue also supports work-life balance by providing affordable medical insurance, daily wage access, paid family leave, and paid time off for all employees, including flexible and seasonal staff. Through these comprehensive wellness and support programs, EverTrue focuses on caring for the whole person, ensuring team members can thrive personally and professionally while advancing the organization’s mission.
4th Saint Louis Public Schools – St. Louis, Missouri – 3,500 Employees
5th Lindbergh Schools – St. Louis, Missouri – 772 Employees
6th Busey – Champaign, Illinois – 1,486 Employees
7th Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District – St. Louis, Missouri – 962 Employees
5,000+ Employees
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1st Genuine McCarthy Enterprises
St. Louis, Missouri
7,925 Employees
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Genuine McCarthy Enterprises, Inc., known primarily as McCarthy Building Companies, is a nearly 160-year-old leader in the U.S. non-residential construction industry. The company emphasizes continuous learning, building, and growth to meet client needs. As a 100% employee-owned organization, McCarthy prioritizes the health and well-being of its employees.
The organization adopts a holistic approach to employee health and wellness, offering a comprehensive benefits program that supports physical, mental, financial, social, and community well-being. Designed for flexibility and customization, the benefits cater to employees and their families across all health pillars. In 2024, the company introduced Sword, a musculoskeletal (MSK) health benefit addressing the high prevalence of MSK disorders in the construction industry, recognizing their impact on physical, mental, and financial well-being. Sword has seen strong employee engagement since its launch.
The organization also provides comprehensive medical coverage, including no-cost diabetes and preventive medications, supported by partners like Included Health, Livongo, and Rx Savings Solutions to aid in treatment and cost management. Mental health resources are offered through Lyra, which delivers free care to employees and their households with appointments available within a day. Financial wellness is supported by My Secure Advantage, offering free financial coaching and educational webinars, while Maven helps employees interested in family-building with tailored tools and resources.
2nd CBIZ
Cleveland, Ohio
10,396 Employees
CBIZ is a professional services firm specializing in two primary areas: accounting, tax, and advisory services, and benefits and insurance services. With over 150 offices and more than 10,000 team members across the U.S., CBIZ combines national expertise with personalized, local service.
Its financial services offerings include accounting and tax, financial advisory, valuation, litigation support, risk and advisory, real estate advisory, and government healthcare consulting. On the benefits and insurance side, CBIZ provides group health benefits consulting, property and casualty insurance, retirement plan consulting, payroll services, HRIS technology solutions, and talent and compensation consulting, serving both organizations and individuals of all sizes.
As a publicly held organization, CBIZ is committed to regularly evaluating and enhancing its benefits offerings to meet the evolving needs of its nationwide workforce. One of the most frequently asked questions from new hires centered around fertility coverage, prompting the company to introduce this benefit in 2024 as part of its strategy to remain an employer of choice and attract top talent.
The addition of fertility coverage reflects CBIZ’s broader wellness philosophy and its dedication to supporting the personal and family planning needs of its employees. In 2024, CBIZ paid over $300,000 in medical claims related to fertility care, covering everything from office visits to potential treatments. Fertility medications, which are also covered under the CBIZ prescription plan, are not included in that total.
Looking ahead, CBIZ has recommitted to offering fertility coverage in 2025 and has enhanced the benefit by increasing allowable limits for participating team members, reinforcing its focus on employee well-being and retention.
3rd Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, Missouri
10,417 Employees
Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm founded in 1898, employing over 14,500 professionals, including consultants, engineers, architects, and construction experts. With more than 75 offices worldwide, the company provides full-service, integrated solutions for designing and building critical infrastructure.
Burns & McDonnell’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a distinguishing feature, making the company one of the few in the U.S. that has been 100% employee-owned for over 35 years. Employee ownership is automatic and free, and it influences the company’s decisions, culture, and overall success. Employees in ESOP companies typically achieve three times higher retirement savings than those in non-ESOP organizations.
As a fully employee-owned company, Burns & McDonnell takes a holistic approach to wellness, prioritizing the well-being of employee-owners beyond financial considerations. The company provides unique on-site benefits, including a health center, pharmacy, fitness facility, and counseling services. Additionally, employees have access to virtual mental health resources, such as counseling and texting therapy programs, ensuring convenient and comprehensive support.
4th Special School District of St. Louis County – St. Louis, Missouri – 5,602 Employees
5th Mercy Hospital – St. Louis, Missouri – 6,000 Employees
6th CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc – Fairfax, Virginia – 15,168 Employees
7th Terracon – Olathe, Kansas – 6,710 Employees
