VHB Recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company

Business Wire

19-05-2025

WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VHB announced today it has been selected as a 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the 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 Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) firms honored.
"[Our] Generational Company philosophy ... emphasizes stewardship, shared responsibility, community, and the balance between people and business performance,'' says VHB President and CEO Mike Carragher.
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VHB's success is driven by a diverse team of 2,200 professionals, including engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who are committed to excellence and innovation and have been the driving forces behind a transformative period of strategic growth, geographic expansion, and technological advancement. By embracing new technologies and developing innovative solutions, VHB effectively 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.
The 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 percent 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 to create a sustainable future."
Best Managed Companies program applicants are rigorously evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate 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 www.usbestmanagedcompanies.com.
About VHB
VHB's 2,200 inspired and innovative professionals include engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with public and private clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy markets, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Together, they work to improve mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.vhb.com.
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