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MYCON General Contractors Recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher

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  • Remington May
  • December 15, 2025
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Dallas, TX — December 15, 2025 — MYCON General Contractors has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer as outlined in Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey for implementing effective people strategies and achieving measurable outcomes, including cost management and enhanced employee wellbeing. This prestigious honor underscores MYCON’s continued dedication to fostering a workplace where employees thrive through innovative programs that prioritize health, financial confidence, and career growth—while maintaining a sustainable cost structure.

A Workplace That Inspires

Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer designation serves as a testament to MYCON’s people-first culture and long-term commitment to its employees. The recognition reinforces MYCON’s focus on creating an environment where MYCONIANs feel supported, engaged, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally.

“This recognition validates the intentional work we’ve done to put our people at the center of every decision,” said Ivy Pennington, Senior Vice President of People and Culture at MYCON General Contractors. “We believe that when our employees are healthy, supported, and confident in their future, they can bring their best selves to work. Being named a Best-in-Class Employer reflects our commitment to building a culture where people feel valued and invested in—today and for the long term.”

What Makes MYCON Best in Class?

Gallagher’s rigorous evaluation assessed organizations across several critical areas, and MYCON excelled in:

· Planning horizons for benefits and compensation strategies

· Extent and effectiveness of wellbeing initiatives

· Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)

· Completion and use of workforce engagement surveys

· Degree of retirement planning and financial wellness support

· Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year

“When employees feel valued, supported, and connected, they perform at their best—driving positivity, retention, and overall business prosperity,” said John Tournet, U.S. CEO of Gallagher’s Benefits & HR Consulting Division. “This proactive approach to people strategy is what makes MYCON General Contractors a true Best-in-Class Employer.”

About the Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis

Gallagher’s U.S. Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis profiles statistically significant attributes of top-performing midsize (100–999 FTEs) and large employers (1,000+ FTEs). Data from Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was analyzed to identify organizations that excel in optimizing employee wellbeing while aligning people strategies with business sustainability.

About MYCON General Contractors

MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) is an award-winning national commercial contractor with annual revenues exceeding $565M. MYCON is based in Dallas, TX., with offices in Nashville, TN., Phoenix, AZ., and College Station, TX. Since 1987, MYCON’s portfolio has spanned various construction categories, including industrial, manufacturing, retail, multifamily, automation, office, healthcare, religious, and more.

About Gallagher

Gallagher (NYSE: AJG) is a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Operating in approximately 130 countries, Gallagher helps organizations protect their people, assets, and futures through innovative and customized solutions.