2025 Top Workplaces Rochester

First American Equipment Finance has been named #1 on the Rochester Top Workplaces 2025 list (midsize category, 125-399 FTE). This is First American’s fifth consecutive year ranking in first place. 

The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement specialist Energage. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected and Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute.

“We are proud to be recognized alongside leading employers in our community,” said Alan Sikora, CEO. “For three decades, the Rochester area has been First American’s home. As our business has grown, our colleagues have been the driving force behind our values-driven workplace. Their passion and dedication have enabled our success.”  

First American’s vision is to become the best company to work for, and the best company to work with. Last year, Energage named First American as the #9 Top Workplace USA (150-499 FTE). In 2024, Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work^® ranked First American as a Best Workplace for Millennials^™, a Best Workplace in New York^™, a Best Medium Workplace^™, a Best Workplace in Financial Services and Insurance^™, and a Best Workplace for Parents^™. First American was also recognized on the 2024 PEOPLE Companies That Care^® list. Best Companies Group named First American as the #1 Best Company to Work for in New York (250+ FTE). Selling Power magazine named First American among the 60 Best Companies to Sell For in 2024.