2025 Healthiest Employers of the DMV

October 10, 2025

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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 the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia).

Congratulations to this year’s winners! Write ups are conducted on the top winner in each category.

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50 to 499 Employees

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1st Prince George County Government

Prince George, Virginia
290 Employees

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Prince George County is governed by a Board of five elected Supervisors operating under a traditional Board form of government. The Board holds legislative responsibilities, including adopting ordinances and resolutions, as well as administrative duties such as levying taxes, establishing the budget, appropriating funds, and overseeing overall County operations. Day-to-day operations are managed by a County Administrator.

Mark III, the company’s broker, has played a significant role in enhancing the wellness program by introducing the third-party vendor PPCN in 2021. PPCN implemented the onsite chronic disease management initiative, known as the HealthMapRx program, which focuses on diabetes and cardiovascular health. The program emphasizes incentives, education, empowerment, accountability, and relationship-building to engage employees, resulting in measurable improvements in both health outcomes and cost savings.

For the diabetes program, 32% of eligible employees (20 out of 62) enrolled. Participants exceeded industry standards for clinical goal achievement, with 60% achieving an A1c below 7.0 (an increase of 15%), 85% achieving an A1c below 8.0 (an increase of 35%), and only 5% with an A1c above 9.0 (a decrease of 25%). Employees engaged in the program cost the health plan an average of $3,678 less than non-participants, with costs of $17,702 compared to $21,380.

In the cardiovascular program, participants experienced an average blood pressure reduction of 8/2 mm Hg over 999 days. These employees also cost the health plan an average of $2,741 less than non-participants, with costs of $8,079 compared to $10,820.

The Biggest Loser Challenge, which ran from January 7, 2025, to March 28, 2025, saw 39 employees participate. Of those, 18 completed the final weigh-in, achieving an average weight loss of 5.4% and a total of 237 pounds lost. The participants included 8 males and 31 females.

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2nd Aimco – Denver, Colorado – 56 Employees

3rd American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Rockville, Maryland – 310 Employees

4th M9 Solutions – Vienna, Virginia – 70 Employees

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500 to 1,499 Employees

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1st Akin

Washington, District of Columbia
1,474 Employees

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Akin is a global law firm with over 900 lawyers and advisors across 17 offices worldwide. The firm is recognized for its expertise in complex transactions, restructurings, high-stakes litigation, and public policy and regulatory matters. Akin is also known for its strong commitment to pro bono work and community engagement. With a focus on innovation and inclusive workplace culture, the firm supports professional growth and is widely acknowledged for its efforts in recruiting and developing top legal talent.

Akin emphasizes a holistic approach to well-being, offering a broad range of tools, resources, and benefits to support employees and their families. Popular offerings include free and discounted ClassPass memberships for employees and their partners, subsidized Peloton memberships and equipment, and access to wellness discounts through Akin Perks. A standout initiative is the firm’s Fitness & Well-Being Reimbursement program, which covers a diverse array of expenses—from athletic gear and gym memberships to personal development apps and wellness tools. In 2024, nearly half of Akin employees (over 700) utilized the program, resulting in more than $230,000 in reimbursements. Reflecting its success, the firm doubled the monthly reimbursement limit for 2025.

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2nd AIR Communities – Denver, Colorado (Local Office: Bethesda) – 826 Employees

3rd Altamira Technologies Corporation – McLean, Virginia – 509 Employees

4th Toray Plastics (America), Inc. – North Kingstown, Rhode Island (Local Office: Front Royal) – 655 Employees

5th Gentle Giant Moving Company – Winchester, Massachusetts (Local Office: Washington, D.C.) – 520 Employees

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1,500 to 4,999 Employees

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1st West Monroe

Chicago, Illinois (Local Office: McLean)
1,683 Employees

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West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm that helps clients accelerate value through technology. The firm distinguishes itself by collaborating closely with clients, engaging in co-creation, and aligning its goals with theirs. Its expertise spans industry, strategy, people, process, and technology, enabling rapid and impactful results. West Monroe’s employee ownership structure fosters a culture of shared success. The firm is consistently recognized as a top workplace by Fortune and USA Today, and as a leading consultancy by Forbes and Forrester.

Over a year ago, West Monroe introduced Modern Health, a comprehensive mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) designed to support employee well-being. The program provides employees with 10 therapy sessions, 10 coaching sessions, access to community spaces, medication management, and full EAP services annually. To enhance accessibility, Modern Health was integrated into West Monroe’s health plan in partnership with BCBS, allowing employees to continue care with their Modern Health specialists as in-network services, ensuring seamless and affordable ongoing support.

In the past year, the program has shown strong results. Employees can access care within 24 hours of scheduling, addressing critical gaps in mental health resources, particularly in underserved areas. 95% of employees reported significant improvements in their overall well-being through Modern Health. The program has also been effective in risk management. Among employees receiving care, 100% of those classified as low risk maintained their risk level over time, demonstrating Modern Health’s ability to stabilize and prevent escalation of mental health concerns. Financially, the program has generated approximately $214,000 in savings on mental health claims over the past year, highlighting its value as both a wellness initiative and a cost-effective solution.

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2nd Sikich LLC – Naperville, Illinois (Local Office: Alexandria) – 1,634 Employees

3rd Gilbane – Providence, Rhode Island (Local Offices: Baltimore, Richmond) – 3,075 Employees

4th Ocean State Job Lot – North Kingstown, Rhode Island (Local Office: Elkton) – 3,009 Employees

5th MongoDB – New York, New York (Local Office: McLean) – 2,763 Employees

6th Old Dominion University – Norfolk, Virginia – 4,201 Employees

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5,000+ Employees

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1st Shamrock Foods Company

Phoenix, Arizona (Local Office: Venora)
6,044 Employees

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Shamrock Foods Company is a family-owned and operated business, recognized as a Forbes 100 privately held company. Founded in Tucson in 1922 and now headquartered in Phoenix, Shamrock specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of food and food-related products. Its family of companies includes Shamrock Foods—the largest independent foodservice provider in the West and one of the top five in the U.S.—and Shamrock Farms, one of the nation’s largest family-owned dairies. With over 6,000 associates, the company remains deeply committed to its founding philosophy: treating associates like family.

Shamrock Foods Company fosters a family-like culture rooted in meaningful work, a positive workplace environment, associate well-being, and community engagement. Central to this culture is Shamrock Total Wellbeing, the company’s comprehensive internal wellness program, which supports physical and mental health, financial wellness, lifelong learning, a sense of community, and overall happiness.

A key highlight of the program is the Found Weight Management Program, designed to support associates through a personalized, data-driven approach to health. Through a partnership with Found, associates receive assessments from board-certified clinicians specializing in weight management, along with access to psychologists, certified health coaches, a lifestyle app, an AI-powered assistant, and a supportive peer community.

The program addresses underlying health concerns linked to weight, such as diabetes, PCOS, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Its impact is evident: 92% of users return to the program, 93% report high satisfaction, and participants have collectively lost 1,904 pounds. This initiative empowers associates to take control of their health with confidence and individualized support, reinforcing Shamrock’s commitment to whole-person well-being.

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2nd U-Haul International – Phoenix, Arizona (Multiple Local Offices) – 16,477 Employees

3rd CBIZ – Cleveland, Ohio (Local Offices: Cumberland, Roanoke – 10,396 Employees

4th Montgomery County Public Schools – Rockville, Maryland – 20,000 Employees

5th Burns & McDonnell – Kansas City, Missouri (Local Office: Arlington) – 10,417 Employees

6th Bon Secours Mercy Health – Cincinnati, Ohio (Local Office: Baltimore) – 42,371 Employees

7th CFI Westgate Resorts – Ocoee, Florida (Local Office: Williamsburg) – 7,048 Employees

8th CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc – Fairfax, Virginia – 15,168 Employees

9th SpartanNash – Byron Center, Michigan (Local Office: Norfolk) – 9,912 Employees

10th Terracon – Olathe, Kansas (Local Office: Ashburn) – 6,710 Employees

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