Democrat & Chronicle named First American Equipment Finance No. 1 on its 2022 list of the top workplaces in Rochester, NY, among midsize companies (125 to 399 full-time employees).

This is First American’s second consecutive year on the list. The top workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage. The anonymous survey measured 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution and connection.

“We are honored to be part of this prestigious list of local employers,” Alan Sikora, CEO of First American Equipment Finance, said. “For over 25 years, my colleagues have helped build a workplace culture full of ambition, inclusion and excellence. We look forward to continuing our growth in Rochester and sharing our success with the local community for years to come.”

Over the past five years, First American’s new business volume has grown from $606 million in 2016 to $1.38 billion in 2021. During this time, the company has created 90 new positions at its Rochester, NY, headquarters.

Additionally, Energage named First American the No. 26 top workplace in the United States among companies with 150 to 499 full-time employees earlier this year. Best Companies Group also named First American the No. 1 best company to work for in New York among companies with 250 or more full-time employees. In addition, Fortune and Great Place to Work ranked First American as a best workplace for millennials, a best small and medium workplace, a best workplace in New York, a best workplace in financial services and insurance, best for women, best for giving back and best for graduates. Entrepreneur Magazine named First American a top company culture and Selling Power Magazine named First American among the best companies to sell for.