May 12, 2026 (Grand Rapids, MI) — The Bridger Group, a build materials industry-specific recruiting firm, has been recognized as one of the 2026 West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This marks the company’s fourth consecutive year making the list, earning their place on the list annually since 2023.
“Our business has changed a lot in the last 59 years, but our commitment to supporting our team hasn’t,” said Jordan Underwood, managing partner of The Bridger Group. “The feedback we get directly from our team members helps us understand and evolve the ways we support them. We’re grateful to have our efforts to continuously improve the employee experience recognized in such a tangible way.”
An independent research firm evaluated The Bridger Group and other winning companies using several key metrics. The scored categories included:
- Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Solutions
- Creative Wellness and Wellbeing Solutions
- Employee Enrichment, Engagement, and Retention
- Employee Education and Development
- Recruitment and Selection
- Employee Achievement and Recognition
- Communication and Shared Vision
- Acceptance, Equity, and Inclusion
- Work-Life Blend
- Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility
- Leadership, Strategy, and Company Performance
Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of both the NABR and the Best and Brightest Programs, recognized this year’s winning companies for their unwavering commitment to workplace excellence. “By fostering cultures that prioritize their people, these organizations have built the strong, values-driven foundations that distinguish them as leaders within their industries and communities.”
About The Bridger Group
Founded in 1967, The Bridger Group is an industry-specific talent recruitment firm that builds industry-specific teams for building products, MEP, and both commercial and residential interiors manufacturers, distributors, and contracvtors. The company serves hundreds of companies across the US and Canada, pairing them with a recruiter who has specialized expertise in their niche industry and finding the best talent in it. Learn more about working at The Bridger Group at https://bridgergrp.com/join-our-team/.
About the National Association for Business Resources’ “Best and Brightest” Programs
The National Association for Business Resources offers an array of recognition programs that celebrate excellence in various aspects of business, including workplace culture, wellness initiatives, and leadership. These programs include the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Best and Brightest in Small Business, Best and Brightest in Wellness, Best and Brightest CEOs and Leadership Teams which are presented in several markets that include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville, New England, New York, Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Southern California, South Florida, West Michigan and Nationally. Visit https://nationalbiz.org/ to learn more.
