By Briana Iverson

It’s an exciting day for Hughes Marino. This afternoon the San Diego Business Journal announced that our company was named the #1 Best Place to Work in the entire region in the medium company category. With this accolade comes even more significance: in 2017 our company was named #1 in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, resulting in Hughes Marino being the first company to achieve the #1 spot in these three regions in the same year.

We couldn’t have achieved this award without our entire team who embodies our ten Core Values. Written by our original team of 14 members in 2011, our Core Values guide everything we do as a company and as individuals. We can truly say that we are a family that supports one another on a daily basis. The anonymous survey organized by Best Companies Group for all three Business Journals touched on topics ranging from company practices to leadership and communication. We are enthused to know that our amazing team members are happy to come to work each and every day and work hard to deliver top-notch service to our clients–all while being happy and motivated by one another. We also could not have achieved this honor without the amazing leadership and support of Hughes Marino owners Jason and Shay Hughes. They have created a company where our team members can thrive in a positive, supportive environment.

From our monthly birthday celebrations, to fun Friday theme days, to inspiring team meetings and workouts, we enjoy the journey together whenever possible.

We are thankful to be recognized amongst so many phenomenal companies in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. Speaking for myself and my teammates, we are lucky to have an opportunity here at Hughes Marino that is unlike any other–to be happy, fulfilled and ultimately successful–in both our personal and professional lives.

Congratulations to all companies who were named as a Best Place to Work this year. We are ecstatic to receive this recognition from all of our communities, and look forward to see what 2018 holds for our remarkable team, including our newest location in Seattle, Washington!