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By Carole Keily
Every year, Prince William Living highlights the Best Places to Work in our area. When seeking nominations, we ask about the company culture, employee development and benefits, work/life balance, and having fun at work. The following companies all provide top-tier benefits, opportunities for employee development and community volunteering, good work/life balance, an open-door policy, and the chance to have fun together. Here, their nominators tell us what makes these organizations the best places to work.
ATCC
10801 University Blvd., Manassas | atcc.org | Nominator: Samantha Paro
In its 100th year, global biological resource and standards organization ATCC continues to foster a strong “Culture of Care” by prioritizing employee well-being, recognizing contributions, and promoting meaningful engagement with customers and the broader community.
To show employees that they are valued, leaders use ATCC Connects, a rewards and recognition program that celebrates accomplishments ranging from service anniversaries and birthdays to project completion, sales, and safety milestones. ATCC highlights employees across departments, locations and levels employees through the internal Employee Spotlight Series. Health and well-being are central to their culture, with an Employee Assistance Program, and Health & Wellness Fairs.
Beyond the workplace, ATCC encourages employees to care for their communities. Teams regularly participate in volunteer activities.
ATCC is committed to creating opportunities for all by fostering a culture that values every level of the organization. Their workforce reflects a wide range of backgrounds, and the majority of employees are women. ATCC is proud to represent five different generations working together.
The continual evaluation and enhancement of workplace policies to meet the evolving needs of the team, and ATCC understands the importance of flexibility in supporting employees’ work/life balance. They also foster a culture of innovation by empowering employees at all levels to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and develop fresh solutions—whether for products, processes, or workplace improvements.
ATCC has a long history of driving life science research forward. For more than 100 years, they have been supplying the global scientific community with authentic, high-quality biological resources and standards to support research that has the power to transform lives.
John Marshall Bank
12701 Marblestone Drive, Suite 150, Woodbridge | johnmarshallbank.com | Nominator: Max Marten
John Marshall Bank cultivates a “Culture of Care” through building up its employees, allowing multiple avenues for growth, fostering an environment that puts people and the community first, and ensuring that employees know they are valued beyond the working day. The community is what makes John Marshall Bank grow and thrive, and, in turn, allows the community and businesses in Prince William to grow and thrive. The Bank places heavy emphasis on volunteerism and provides financial literacy education to public schools throughout Prince William and the D.C. Metro area.
As a financial institution, teams across the organization work together to manage finances, deliver success, provide technical support, and much more to their clients in a timely manner. The bank takes a strong stance against bullying and has a zero-tolerance policy. The culture at John Marshall Bank, while collaborative and friendly, is also rooted in professionalism.
The bank’s placement in Prince William and the D.C. Metro means a wide-ranging diversity in the Bank’s clients and the industries they work in, so creative solutions to problems are needed. The things small businesses need differ from the needs of nonprofits, which differ from what government contractors require, and so on. The bank prides itself on its innovative solutions to problems that arise within each industry that it serves.
John Marshall Bank cultivates a collaborative and supportive workplace that promotes employee interaction and a sense of community. All employees are included, regularly participating together in events and activities beyond the workplace. The bank encourages open communication by providing all personnel with the opportunity to express concerns and ask questions directly to their managers or executive leadership. Employees’ perspectives are acknowledged and valued, reflecting the environment fostered by John Marshall Bank.
Milrich Virtual Professionals LLC
Fully-remote company based in Woodbridge | milrichvirtualprofessionals.com | Nominator: Melanie Koerperich
Milrich Virtual Professionals LLC intentionally supports its employees both personally and professionally. As a remote-first company, Milrich prioritizes flexibility, recognizing that work-life balance is essential for long-term success.
Milrich empowers its virtual assistants by training them not just in skills, but in mindset—emphasizing responsibility, empathy, and proactive service. Team members are encouraged to build genuine relationships with their clients and are trusted to provide top-tier, tailored support.
Beyond day-to-day work, Milrich actively promotes community care. They offer paid time off for volunteering and run company-wide initiatives like the “MVP Gives Back” program and “Pay It Forward Challenge,” which encourage team members to engage in causes they are passionate about.
Commitment to employees begins with on-the-job training and continues through access to online educational platforms, internal upskilling initiatives, and their signature MVP Summer Camp—an annual eight-week virtual program focused on building practical skills, confidence, and professional growth. This program helps both new and seasoned team members sharpen their abilities in areas like client communication, tech tools, time management, and more.
As a fully remote company, Milrich has built a strong culture of connection, transparency, and support. They maintain an open-door policy through Slack. A flexible scheduling and remote-first structure help employees manage whatever life throws their way—knowing Milrich will always have their back.
Milrich believes that when people enjoy where they work and who they work with, they thrive. They’ve built a company that leads with empathy, listens deeply, and adapts thoughtfully. Whether it’s helping someone through a personal crisis, giving them the tools to grow a career they didn’t think was possible, or just making someone feel like they belong—Milrich shows up for the team every day.
OmniRide (Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission)
14700 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge | omniride.com | Nominator: Lyric Jones
One of OmniRide’s objectives is to provide employees with opportunities for career development. OmniRide offers job-related training programs, enabling employees to fully develop and utilize their talents in the best interest of the agency. OmniRide has an employee learning management system where employees are assigned specific courses and can take additional courses that support their professional growth and development.
OmniRide promotes employee recognition in several ways. The Superstar Card program allows leaders to write recognition messages and share them with employees. Employees can submit these star cards to HR for incentives and awards. OmniRide’s Volunteer Time Off program aims to create meaningful community engagement opportunities that assist those in need. ‘Community’ is not limited to just the local area; it may encompass a global perspective.
All new hires receive professional behavior and anti-harassment training that clearly states OmniRide does not tolerate any type of harassment or bullying. This training supports OmniRide’s culture of treating everyone with dignity and respect. The company encourages employees to conduct themselves professionally, treat others with dignity and respect, understand the discrimination and harassment policies, communicate them to other staff, and report any knowledge of bullying or harassment.
OmniRide has implemented a telework program that allows eligible full-time and part-time employees to work remotely for all or part of their workweek. OmniRide believes telework can lead to increased employee productivity and morale, optimize space usage, and lower operating costs.
The company has a mentoring program which includes biweekly meetings with mentors and mentees, assigned readings, reflection papers, and a mentee team project. Outside of OmniRide’s mentoring program, employees are always encouraged to streamline processes and share them among colleagues.
OmniRide’s comprehensive benefits program includes a unique offering: identity theft protection at no cost to employees.
OmniRide’s HR department has hosted a series of health and wellness events for staff, covering healthy eating, teambuilding events, exercise-focused events, and budget management. At monthly all-hands meetings, executives share the state of the organization, and any employee can share information or ask questions.
St. Michaels Inc.
13580 Groupe Drive, Suite 201, Woodbridge | stmichaelsinc.com | Nominator: Sydni Freeman
As an employee-owned company, St. Michael’s is guided by a purpose that’s both clear and heartfelt: to honor God by improving the lives of its employee-owners and the communities it serves. This commitment begins from within—empowering employees with ownership, fostering professional growth, and building a culture rooted in care, collaboration, and community. Through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, each team member has a voice and a personal stake in the company’s success.
St. Michael’s believes that when people are supported, they shine. Employees are also recognized through programs such as a referral bonus, contributions to proposals, or even tapping into personal talents. And, the company provides access to wellness and mental health resources, such as an Employee Assistance Program and Marketplace Chaplains, to care for both body and spirit.
Giving back is a core value at St. Michael’s. Team members nominate meaningful causes, and the company proudly supports these efforts through donations, sponsorships, and participation in events like 5Ks and galas.
Innovation flourishes at St. Michael’s thanks to a culture that invites ideas from every corner. When one employee identified a faster way to analyze data, the company responded by investing in the concept—resulting in an AI-powered dashboard that now saves hours of work. That same employee is now leading a company-wide training series.
Recognition is woven into the company’s fabric. Longevity awards, spotlight moments at all-hands meetings, and fun events like ESOP Month (complete with games, merch, and more) help build camaraderie and celebrate contributions big and small.
St. Michael’s annual engagement surveys turn feedback into forward momentum. Policies like the PTO buyback program came directly from employee input. Lunches with leadership, monthly challenges, and “Eat with Todd” CEO dinners make leadership approachable and employee voices powerful.
At St. Michael’s, employees don’t just work—they grow, thrive, and lead. And together, they’re building something that matters.
Carole Keily is the Online Editor for Prince William Living.
