KUBRA Named One of Arizona's Most Admired Companies for 2025
With a record number of nominations and a highly selective judging process, this recognition highlights KUBRA's continued leadership and impact in Arizona's business community.
This honor, presented in partnership with AZ Big Media and BestCompaniesAZ, recognizes companies that set the standard across five pillars of excellence: customer opinion, innovation, leadership excellence, corporate and social responsibility, and workplace culture. With a record number of nominations and a highly selective judging process, this recognition highlights KUBRA's continued leadership and impact in Arizona's business community.
'Being recognized for the fifth consecutive year is not just an achievement, it's a reflection of our team's daily commitment,' said Rick Watkin, President and CEO of KUBRA. 'We remain focused on cultivating a culture of innovation, inclusion, and service, and we're honored that our efforts are being celebrated once again in Arizona.'
KUBRA's success is driven by its dynamic, employee-centered culture that encourages collaboration, technological advancement, and social responsibility. Rather than just a place to work, KUBRA fosters a purpose-driven community where individuals are empowered to make a meaningful impact.
For prospective employees seeking opportunities at KUBRA, visit our careers page to explore openings and discover how you can join a team that values innovation, diversity, and growth.
About KUBRA
KUBRA provides customer experience management solutions to some of the largest utility, government, and insurance entities across North America. Our extensive portfolio includes billing and payments, mapping, mobile apps, proactive communications, and artificial intelligence solutions for customers. With more than two billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of households in the U.S. and Canada. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. Visit https://www.kubra.com for more information.
About Most Admired Companies
Arizona's Most Admired Companies is a business awards program designed to recognize the contributions and impact all Arizona employers bring to the state. Based on five pillars, this is the most comprehensive and prestigious company-based business award program in Arizona.
About BestCompaniesAZ
Founded in 2002, BestCompaniesAZ pioneered the intersection of recruiting, human resources, marketing, and public relations — today known as Employer Branding or 'PR for HR.' BestCompaniesAZ has evolved into an exclusive, niche marketing and employer branding firm that specializes in helping award-winning companies amplify their employer brand, expand their network, improve their reach, and attract top talent on a regional and national level. Visit the KUBRA profile to learn To learn more, visit KUBRA's profile on BestCompaniesAZ.
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For more than 35 years, AZ Big Media has been bringing readers the state's most compelling business, real estate and lifestyle news through the print editions of Az Business and AZRE magazines, Ranking Arizona, Az Business Leaders, Experience AZ, People & Projects to Know, Arizona Business Angels and Play Ball, the only official spring training publication of The Cactus League.
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