Van Meter Named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace

  • April 9, 2026
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – (April 9, 2026) – Van Meter has earned repeat recognition as a Top Workplaces USA award recipient, ranking among the top mid-size employers (500-999 employees) in USA TODAY's publication of Top Workplaces. This is the fourth consecutive year Van Meter has received this recognition.

Independent research firm, Energage, and national media company, USA TODAY, ranked the winning companies based on authentic employee feedback from a confidential survey conducted by Energage.

USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA 2026 award badge recognizing Van Meter as a top mid size employer
Van Meter earned USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA recognition for the fourth consecutive year in 2026.

Lura McBride, President and CEO at Van Meter, said, “We are intentional about creating an employee-owner experience where our people live our values to create lasting value for others -- our partners, our communities and each other. This experience comes with empowerment, accountability and care. Our culture engages our people in meaningful and motivating ways, and it is making a difference.”

More than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in the Top Workplaces survey. Energage calculates results based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.

“Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition. It’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership.”

Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Van Meter is among the nation’s top 20 largest electrical distributors with 27 locations in 10 states. The company is 100% employee owned.

Van Meter’s Chief People Officer, Matt Kelley, said, “Every employee-owner has a stake in the company’s success. We all strive to be our personal best and go above and beyond so that we collectively succeed. This ranking is recognition of our ALL-IN commitment to growing our business together.”

In addition to the Top Workplaces USA recognition, Van Meter has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas City and the Great Plains.

To apply at Van Meter or learn more about the company, visit vanmeterinc.com/careers.

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