VHB is proud to celebrate our selection as a 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the Best Managed Company program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies demonstrating excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. This year, 61 companies across the U.S. have been recognized, with VHB being one of only two AEC firms honored.
VHB’s success is driven by our diverse team who are committed to excellence and innovation and have been the driving force behind a transformative period of strategic growth, geographic expansion, and technological advancement. By embracing new technologies and developing innovative solutions, VHB addresses complex client challenges to create a more sustainable future. This approach has led to significant financial growth, with firm revenues doubling over the past eight years, accompanied by continuous increases in profitability.
Best Managed Companies program judges commended VHB’s future-focused vision and strategy, exceptional financial performance, and a culture centered around its people, which has led to industry-low turnover rates and 94% of employees stating they would recommend VHB as a great place to work. Additionally, VHB’s commitment to integrating sustainability, technology, and innovation throughout all that they do was highlighted as noteworthy.
“VHB is immensely proud of this recognition, which reflects our remarkable leadership team and talented, dedicated employees," stated VHB President and CEO, Mike Carragher. "Our business model and culture are deeply rooted in the vision of our founders, who developed our Generational Company philosophy. This emphasizes stewardship, shared responsibility, community, and the balance between people and business performance. These principles and our stewardship mindset continue to guide our growth and success as we partner with clients and communities for a sustainable future.”
—Mike Carragher, President & CEO
Best Managed Companies program applicants are rigorously evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in strategy and execution, culture, and governance/financial performance. VHB joins a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 44 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program.
About the Best Managed Companies Program
The Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence for private companies. U.S. designees have revenues of at least $250 million. Hundreds of private companies around the world have competed for this designation in their respective countries through a rigorous and independent process that evaluates four key criteria in their management skills and practices — strategy, execution, culture and governance/financials. U.S. program sponsors are Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit US Best Managed Companies.
