Garmann Miller has once again been named one of Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For, marking the seventh consecutive year the company has earned the national honor. This recognition underscores GM’s ongoing commitment to creating an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
The multi-service, Midwest design firm specializing in K-12 education continues to prioritize professional development and work-life balance while fostering a people-first culture.
“Through the years, our team continues to sustain our core values and build upon this foundation to promote a culture of personal and professional growth,” CEO Eric Baltzell said. “Our focus on employee experience is a priority from day one and continues throughout a team member’s journey.”
Zweig Group, the leading research organization in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, evaluates firms based on culture, workplace practices, benefits, retention, and growth opportunities. Input from both leadership and team members is considered across multiple firm sizes and disciplines. Garmann Miller placed No. 7 in the 50–99 employee category in 2025.
Best Firms to Work For is rooted in the largest employee survey in the AEC industry, offering participants access to more than 2 million data points annually. The program provides firms with direct, actionable insight into employee sentiment and performance benchmarks tailored to the unique dynamics of the design and construction trade.
An anonymous response from a GM team member who participated in this year’s survey said: “When I share where I work, I’m proud to say Garmann Miller. I’ve grown within the team and always feel leadership values my input.”
Click here to see the full list of 2025 BFTWF award recipients.
