Northwest Financial Corp. has been awarded a 2026 Top Workplace USA! The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement.
The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.
“Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition — it’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market.”
Greg Post, President and CEO of Northwest Financial Corp., said, “Being named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace is deeply meaningful because it reflects what our employees experience every day. This recognition confirms that our focus on collaboration, growth, and purpose-driven work is resonating with our team. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel heard, supported, and empowered to do their best work—for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we serve.”
Northwest Financial Corp. is a family-owned organization with over $2.9 billion in assets. The organization employs 425 team members and focuses on the importance of supporting a good balance between work and personal life. We are a community-focused financial institution providing a comprehensive range of services, including business, agricultural, mortgage, consumer deposit and lending solutions, as well as wealth management offerings. With locations across Iowa—Afton, Algona, Ames, Ankeny, Arnolds Park, Creston, Estherville, Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Le Mars, Milford, Shenandoah, Sioux Center, Sioux City, Spencer, Spirit Lake, and West Des Moines—and in Nebraska; Omaha and La Vista. Northwest Bank is dedicated to serving its communities.
