For the second consecutive year, Acopia Home Loans has ranked No. 1 on the the list of Middle Tennessee’s Top Workplaces for a midsize company (between 125 and 399 employees), though it has ranked as one of the best employers for the past nine years.
With 10 Middle Tennessee locations, Acopia has 133 employees plus additional staff in locations across the Southeast, Texas, Colorado, and California.
Acopia was founded just 16 years ago in 2007, and it has racked up numerous awards for being a great place to work and earned a solid industrywide reputation.
The company’s leadership is dedicated to helping people make the dream of home ownership a reality, using a range of loan products. Lenders work with borrowers hand-in-hand, which employees say is one of the best aspects of their jobs.
“I enjoy helping families find their forever home or a second home,” says one employee. “I also enjoy helping those who can’t purchase right now by having the option to help investors invest in rentals. The housing market is very important to society, and I love being a part of it.”
The company cultures an environment where its workers can be proud of based on their hard work, enthusiasm, integrity, creativity and having fun. The team loves helping homeowners, places importance on a high level of service, and is committed to doing the right thing, according to Acopia’s mission statement.
“I love my job because of the people,” says another employee. “Lots of companies talk about culture these days, but we live it every day. There is a level of respect among peers like no other I have ever experienced, and the support from the ownership and executive leaders is paramount.”
Acopia also goes the extra mile to serve those who give back to the local community. Its Honoring Our Heroes program was created to serve the people who serve others, including veterans, active military, police officers, firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators.
KCH Transportation
With its nationwide headquarters in Chattanooga and another office in Nashville, plus other locations across the South, KCH Transportation offers tech-based domestic transport services for virtually any type of freight. The company ranked high on the Top Workplaces for a midsize company.
KCH Transportation cultivates a culture of employee success focused on the well-being of people and the fostering of relationships above all else. Employees have autonomy and are trusted to build their own careers, while being given a clear path of growth within their roles. Leadership teams ensure equal opportunity for personal and professional development.
Of the dozens of employees surveyed, the response when asked why they love their jobs overwhelmingly was because of their co-workers. Person after person said their colleagues were like family and the company culture made KCH their “forever” job. Most described the job as challenging in positive ways without being stressful and said their efforts are appreciated.
“I have never worked for a company where each and every employee is so thoughtful, caring, and always there to help one another,” one employee said. “I honestly couldn’t ask for a more respectful team all across the board. I absolutely love everything about my job with KCH.”
One thing employees said they are most proud of is KHC’s donation drives. Each of its seven offices participates in multiple donation drives throughout the year, helping the communities the employees call home.
KCH has participated in and sponsored events with Toys for Tots and “trunk-or-treat” events, and last year donated over 500 toys, thousands of food items and thousands of clothing items to community members in need.
The company has also partnered with the Ronald McDonald House, the Net Resource Foundation and the St. Andrew’s Center.
“I come to work and smile,” says one staffer. “The people here are amazing and truly care about each other. This is work, this is a lifestyle, and we love what we do. I’m honored to be part of the KCH family and cannot wait to see what the next five years look like.”
Source: tennessean.com