Barge Named to 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces List

Barge has been ranked No. 41 on the 2025 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services^™ list for small and medium-sized companies by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. This marks Barge’s first year on the list, reflecting the employee-owned firm’s ongoing commitment to creating a positive company culture rooted in shared purpose, vision, and values.

The ranking is based on nearly 149,000 employee survey responses from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the consulting and professional services industry. Earning a spot means that Barge is one of the country's best companies to work for.

Barge has been Great Place to Work certified seven times, beginning in 2017, with 92% of employees agreeing that it’s a great place to work in the company’s most recent certification.

“It’s an honor to be included on this year’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services list,” said Carrie Stokes, Barge CEO and president. “We strive to create an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to do their best work, making an impact for our clients and in our communities. At Barge, we are aligned on our future, providing opportunities for growth and supporting the whole person, working to meet their needs both inside and outside the office.”

With more than 650 employees and 70 years of experience shaping the spaces and infrastructure that impact everyday life, the Nashville-based company continues to build on its legacy of improving the lives of its people, clients, and communities through exceptional service, innovative solutions, and a culture of care.

Other recent accolades for the company include:

· Nashville Business Journal’s 2025 Fastest-Growing Companies: Ranked no. 14 on the inaugural list, recognizing rapid revenue growth among Middle Tennessee’s private companies. Barge’s expansion has included new regions, new services, and the acquisitions of Environmental Consulting & Design and Core Engineering Group in Florida, and Carlisle Associates Inc. in South Carolina, in the last few years, strengthening its capabilities in the environmental, transportation, and industrial sectors. The company has also grown its employee count by 60% since 2020 as a result of strategic acquisitions and enhanced recruitment practices to attract top talent.

· Forbes 50 Over 50 - Innovation: CEO Carrie Stokes was named to the 2025 list, honoring women over 50 making significant impacts in their fields. Stokes, who stepped into the CEO role in March 2025, was recognized for her leadership in driving Barge’s continued growth and for her vision and willingness to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

“I’m proud of what Barge has accomplished so far together,” Stokes added. “Our people make these achievements possible. Their drive to deliver great work for our clients, strengthen our communities, and support each other inspires me every day.”

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