Top CEOs to Work For in Houston

What makes for a great Chief Executive Officer? The best CEOs are noble public faces for their company’s successes and failures, captains of industry, accessible to all employees within reason, and just as concerned with their workers’ lives as they are with the bottom line. They have to balance shareholder demands while still running their company in an ethical way.

These CEOs in Houston were rated as the best by their own employees on Comparably. This means they are well-regarded for their leadership style and their effectiveness in the role. As a boss, it’s always easy to run afoul of employees’ good will, so these ratings mean quite a lot.

The list that follows is a live leaderboard of the top CEOs in the area based on current employees’ ratings and reviews. Companies are ranked based on their all time ratings and the ranking can change as employees leave new ratings and reviews.

Top Rated CEOs
Rank Company Details
1

They at least will answer every question asked of them.

- symplr Employee
2
Ron Mittelstaedt - https://cdn.comparably.com/27620631/l/320091/logo.jpg CEO
Waste Connections

EVERYONE HAS WELCOMED ME BACK WITH OPEN ARMS.

- Waste Connections Employee
3
Paul Mathews - https://cdn.comparably.com/27454719/l/306008_logo_sunnova.png CEO
Sunnova Energy International, Inc.

Stock Compensation and generous 401K matching.

- Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Employee
4

nothing is positive about my work environment

- Smith Employee
5

Freedom to work and be supported

- Parker Wellbore Employee
6
Ayman Sayed - https://cdn.comparably.com/25440894/l/31721/company_logo_31721.png CEO
BMC Software

Manager and team are here for you and will train you

- BMC Software Employee
7
Marc Boom - https://cdn.comparably.com/27305334/l/367038/company_logo_367038.png CEO
HOUSTON METHODIST

When a patient ia truly appreciative and you inwo you made a difference

- HOUSTON METHODIST Employee
8
Jimmie Bridwell - https://cdn.comparably.com/27638949/l/945803_logo_u-s-legal-support.png CEO
U.S. Legal Support

They treat me as an individual and give me a great work environment.

- U.S. Legal Support Employee
9
Vince Cole - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/946060/companies/946060/logo_1663173494074.jpg CEO
Ontellus

The leadership team has clearly defined goals and values, and are largely transparent in sharing these with the Ontellus community at large. As such, our Ontellus peers and colleagues share a unified vision of the company.

- Ontellus Employee
10
John W. Allen - https://cdn.comparably.com/27546926/l/436967_logo_g-a-partners.png CEO
G&A Partners

Working with people that care.

- G&A Partners Employee
11

The autonomy i have in my role to brjng thjngs to fruition

- HCSS Employee
12
Gino Blefari - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/64312/logo.jpg CEO
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

flexibility, willing to listen and explore better ways of doing old processes

- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Employee
13
Donald Frieden - https://cdn.comparably.com/25865150/l/157322/logo.jpg CEO
P97 Networks

I enjoy the teammates at P97.

- P97 Networks Employee
14
Bo Bothe - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/332980/companies/332980/logo_1668463215854.jpg CEO
BrandExtract

Everyone here is so kind, helpful and willing to go the extra mile to help each other!

- BrandExtract Employee
15

People make me more happy

- YB Intel Employee
16

We get massages at work

- DYONYX Employee
17

The things that make me happiest at work are that there is no unnecessary deadline or workload pressure. This makes it easy for me to balance my professional and personal life, keeping everything stress-free.

- TekRevol Employee
18
Don Gawick - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/98889/logo.jpg CEO
C&J Energy Services

The quality of the people I work with.

- C&J Energy Services Employee
19

Clear strategic vision focused on hiring and retaining the best people. Good combination of aggressive organic growth supplemented with targeted acquisitions to add depth and expertise in specific practice areas.

- Weaver Employee
20
Renu Khator - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/52129/logo.jpg CEO
University of Houston

Making a positive investment in the lives of our students.

- University of Houston Employee
21

Great manager that works hard

- Amegy Bank Employee
22
William Pritchard III - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Indigo Minerals
23
Arun Pasrija - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/102588/logo.jpg CEO
CHR Solutions
24

Communication across all aspects of the company is key. Leadership keeps everyone "in the loop."

- Bizopia Employee
25
William Hendricks - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/158473/company_logo_158473.png CEO
Patterson-UTI Energy

Ability to make a contribution and impact the organization

- Patterson-UTI Energy Employee
26

My co-workers are reliable and easy to get along with

- Stewart Title Employee
27
Paul Sarvadi - https://cdn.comparably.com/26740365/l/81628_logo_insperity-service.png CEO
INSPERITY SERVICES, L.P.

Self organizing and motivated with a focus on our goals.

- INSPERITY SERVICES, L.P. Employee
28
Steven Hilton - https://cdn.comparably.com/25630220/l/332779/company_logo_332779.png CEO
Meritage Homes

Very forward thinking and upbeat.

- Meritage Homes Employee
29
Arlie Parks - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/157536/logo.jpg CEO
Page Southerland Page

Good at doing their jobs.

- Page Southerland Page Employee
30
Andrew Baker - https://cdn.comparably.com/27195285/l/333016/company_logo_333016.png CEO
Baker Botts LLP
31
Peter Hans - https://cdn.comparably.com/25873605/l/15516/company_logo_15516.png CEO
Harvest Exchange

They listen and trust their subject matter experts and are cognizant of their own strengths and weaknesses.

- Harvest Exchange Employee
32
Darin Hittle - https://cdn.comparably.com/25301732/l/106285_logo_contract-land-staff.png CEO
Contract Land Staff

Clients like me on most days.

- Contract Land Staff Employee
33
Daniel Lynton - https://cdn.comparably.com/25964191/l/143511/logo.jpg CEO
LyntonWeb

The culture is something everyone prides on. I love being a part of that here!

- LyntonWeb Employee
34
Quinn Hebert - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/99120/logo.jpg CEO
Cal Dive International

We all worked as a teamn good or bad

- Cal Dive International Employee
35
Lee Boothby - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/152605/logo.jpg CEO
Newfield Exploration

The executive team was thoroughly invested in the business, leveraging of assets, and finding programs which benefitted its employees.

- Newfield Exploration Employee
36
Amin Nasser - https://cdn.comparably.com/27606094/l/38002/logo.jpg CEO
Saudi Aramco

Very nice very nice excellent

- Saudi Aramco Employee
37

Lawyer services can save a lot of money on legal fees

- KBR Employee
38
Clark Smith - https://cdn.comparably.com/26886160/l/98173_logo_buckeye-partner.png CEO
Buckeye Partners L.P.

Feeling valued and that your personal sacrifices for the greater good of the company are appreciated.

- Buckeye Partners L.P. Employee
39

Interaction on a daily basis.

- Hines Employee
40
Albert Yuan Chao - https://cdn.comparably.com/26360601/l/321113/logo.jpg CEO
Westlake Chemical Corporation

Straight forward. Understanding i suppose

- Westlake Chemical Corporation Employee
41

The Co-Workers I directly work with.

- Randalls Employee
42
Craig Brown - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Bray International

Great people to work with

- Bray International Employee
43
Robert Owens - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Sunoco LP

The pay is the best

- Sunoco LP Employee
44

Leadership is very talented and has experience in all areas relevant

- Cadre Employee
45
Craig Pierrotti - https://cdn.comparably.com/25975852/l/99411_logo_cam-integrated.png CEO
CAM INTEGRATED

They make a point to get to know every person who joins the company. They promote a blue-collar mentality, so they will bring employees coffee rather than an assistant bringing them coffee. They throw employee appreciation events on a quarterly basis and are extremely transparent with staff.

- CAM INTEGRATED Employee
46
47
Scott Wulfe - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/518780/logo.jpg CEO
Vinson & Elkins
48
Thompson Lin - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/89390/logo.jpg CEO
Applied Optoelectronics

The challenge and opportunity for growth

- Applied Optoelectronics Employee
49
Seok Tae-soo - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/127577/company_logo_127577.png CEO
Hanjin Shipping
50
W Ralls - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/295258/logo.jpg CEO
Rowan Companies

benefits and compensation and the work environment

- Rowan Companies Employee
51
Sharon Simmons-Cantrell - https://cdn.comparably.com/27642007/l/299902_logo_simmons-and-fletcher.png CEO
Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.

I get to learn so much in different areas and I am working with people in who are actually where I want to be with in the next 5-7 years. I actually look forward to going to work each day because I know I will learn something new. Everyone in the office is extremely nice and always willing to help.

- Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Employee
52
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Tony's Barbecue & Steakhouse

They are very good at what they do.

- Tony's Barbecue & Steakhouse Employee
53
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
TAM International
54
Dr. David Callender - https://cdn.comparably.com/25530824/l/57890_logo_memorial-hermann-health-system.png CEO
Memorial Hermann Health System

THE EQUITY, WELLNESS PROGRAMS , 401K

- Memorial Hermann Health System Employee
55
Girish Saligram - https://cdn.comparably.com/27294781/l/522370/logo.jpg CEO
Weatherford International

Employee friendly atmosphere, all are treated as same

- Weatherford International Employee
56
Ryan Lance - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
ConocoPhillips

No response I would like to get a hold of someone

- ConocoPhillips Employee
57
Peter Vanacker - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/461121/companies/461121/logo_1699017199939.jpg CEO
LyondellBasell Industries

It's a great team. We all draw off of each other.

- LyondellBasell Industries Employee
58
Brian Lane - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/105110/logo.jpg CEO
Comfort Systems USA

A positive attitude from most that have the goal yo improve how we work. Ive delt with people who dont care or dont want to comply with my department, CSUSA doesnt have that issue. They may not know the laws but they want to learn them.

- Comfort Systems USA Employee
59
George Masi - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Harris Health System

The environment, the open mind set of my mamager and the friendly atmosphere among the coworkers . All those factors which enable a positive productivity to satisfying our customers make me happy.

- Harris Health System Employee
60
Jay Steinfeld - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/351357/company_logo_351357.png CEO
Blinds.com

Culture and the people around me

- Blinds.com Employee
61
Christopher Rossi - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/112828/company_logo_112828.png CEO
Dresser-Rand

Basic salary in Dresser Rand

- Dresser-Rand Employee
62
Mark Denniston Huber - https://cdn.comparably.com/27746871/l/95169_logo_birkman-international.png CEO
Birkman International

Making a real difference in the lives of our clients.

- Birkman International Employee
63
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/414486/logo.jpg CEO
CRC-Evans
64

Our leadership really do live by our motto of "One Team One Goal"

- Dynegy Employee
65

Everyone has a voice and a chance to move up in the company

- MacroFab Employee
66
Chris Gauld - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/302941/logo.jpg CEO
Spark Energy

The possibilities for success are endless.

- Spark Energy Employee
67

Flexibility, freedom and good manager

- Proserv Employee
68
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
SpawGlass Construction

Company leadership is making decisions on a long term basis. As an employee owned company they can make the right choice on a 30 year horizon.

- SpawGlass Construction Employee
69
Luke Skurman - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/114455/logo.jpg CEO
Edu Niche
70
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Nichols Aluminum
71
James Fish Jr. - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/320093/logo.jpg CEO
Waste Management

Our culture is very polite and respectful with each other we all get along

- Waste Management Employee
72
Lorenzo Simonelli - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/26869/company_logo_26869.png CEO
Baker Hughes

I spend more then 20 Years with my team we did our best performance with different projects and clients we developed a best strategy and relationship with different clients and business

- Baker Hughes Employee
73

hard working, knowledgeable, great craftsmanship

- BP Employee
74
Jeffrey Miller - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/56850/56850_logo_halliburton.png CEO
Halliburton

Insurance packages and base pay is excellent

- Halliburton Employee
75
Mark Wallace - https://cdn.comparably.com/25489056/l/367843/logo.jpg CEO
Texas Children's Hospital

The conversations of the patients and concerns.

- Texas Children's Hospital Employee
76
Steven Kean - https://cdn.comparably.com/25549889/l/138301/company_logo_138301.png CEO
Kinder Morgan

Job security, healthy work environment and working alone.

- Kinder Morgan Employee
77

Give you the flexibility to be innovative.

- ChaiOne Employee
78

safety is all ways first

- CITGO Employee
79
Peter Pisters - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/145572/logo.jpg CEO
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Patients and family members and care givers

- MD Anderson Cancer Center Employee
80
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
H-Towne & Around Remodelers, Inc.

great hours, positive atmosphere flexible

- H-Towne & Around Remodelers, Inc. Employee
81
Roderick A. Larson - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/154774/company_logo_154774.png CEO
Oceaneering International

Working with the people I work with and they are willing to show you anything that you ask.

- Oceaneering International Employee
82

creative associative , team work ,leader past learner

- PROS Employee
83
Robert Drummond - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/138003/company_logo_138003.png CEO
Key Energy Services

Team players, who practice what they preach.

- Key Energy Services Employee
84
David Little - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/113335/logo.jpg CEO
DXP Enterprises

Hands on lets employees work

- DXP Enterprises Employee
85
Michael Kearney - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/121765/company_logo_121765.png CEO
FRANK'S INTERNATIONAL

Effe CT uve and auch

- FRANK'S INTERNATIONAL Employee
86
Dan Romasko - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Motiva Enterprises

my work is always a challange and coworkers are always pleasant

- Motiva Enterprises Employee
87

The diversity within the company is very encouraging and satisfying to work for an excellent global geophysical company.

- TGS Employee
88
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/346127/company_logo_346127.png CEO
McDermott

trusting, hard working, on time, drug free

- McDermott Employee
89
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/516699/logo.jpg CEO
Uni Solutions Inc

Promote healthy work life balance

- Uni Solutions Inc Employee
90
Ric Campo - https://cdn.comparably.com/25915290/l/99458_logo_camden-property-trust.png CEO
Camden Property Trust

Communication is one of their strong suits.

- Camden Property Trust Employee
91
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Los Cucos - Fall Creek
92

Want the company to be successful.

- CyrusOne Employee
93
Owen Kratz - https://cdn.comparably.com/26903131/l/128594_logo_helix-energy-solutions-group.png CEO
Helix Energy Solutions Group

Relaxed and friendly funny atmosphere.

- Helix Energy Solutions Group Employee
94

Casual atmosphere between competent colleagues.

- Do Amore Employee
95
R Rowe - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/99473/logo.jpg CEO
Cameron

I love doing different job

- Cameron Employee
96
Richard Wolfe - https://cdn.comparably.com/26369406/l/24117/logo.jpg CEO
Empyrean Benefit Solutions

The bonuses are the best, 12% twice a year is terrific.

- Empyrean Benefit Solutions Employee
97

Employee shout outs and recognition; spot bonuses for a job well done

- MMI Agency Employee
98

positive atmosphere all around here

- OCuSOFT Employee
99
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Frazier & Son

They pay for benefits for my family.

- Frazier & Son Employee
100
James Litton - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/131335/logo.jpg CEO
Identity Automation