HOUSTON--For the ninth consecutive year, Houston-based Transwestern has been recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in Texas” by Texas Monthly.

This year, the company ranked No. 5 on the list in the large employer category (500 employees or more); it's the second consecutive year Transwestern has been ranked in the top five.

“Fostering an office environment that reflects Transwestern's guiding principles and culture is a priority for us,” Jack Eimer, president of Transwestern's Central region, told GlobeSt.com. “We promote healthy lifestyles through wellness competitions and encourage collaboration across service lines through Transwestern Young Professionals and an annual putt-putt tournament that benefits the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.