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

Historically, there it not much to like about the executive leadership. They are cut throat and looking out to best serve their own needs rather than the needs of the company and our customers. With the onboarding of a new CEO, I am hopeful that this culture will change.

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

Great people and easy to talk to.

- 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/29621451/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

Helping people with direction and facility management.

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

The residual pay commission structure.

- G&A Partners Employee
10
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
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

Great leadership team by far

- 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/29621451/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/1.559/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

Some co workers are in the office

- Stewart Title Employee
26
Albert Yuan Chao - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/321113/logo.jpg CEO
Westlake Chemical Corporation

Straight forward. Understanding i suppose

- Westlake Chemical Corporation Employee
27
Paul Sarvadi - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/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
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
39
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
40

Interaction on a daily basis.

- Hines Employee
41

The Co-Workers I directly work with.

- Randalls Employee
42
Craig Brown - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/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/1.559/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
Seok Tae-soo - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/127577/company_logo_127577.png CEO
Hanjin Shipping
49
W Ralls - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/295258/logo.jpg CEO
Rowan Companies

benefits and compensation and the work environment

- Rowan Companies Employee
50
Sharon Simmons-Cantrell - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/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
51
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/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
52
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
TAM International
53
Jeffrey Miller - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/56850/56850_logo_halliburton.png CEO
Halliburton

They are on point and nice

- Halliburton Employee
54
Dr. David Callender - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/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/1.559/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
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
58
George Masi - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/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
59
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
60
Christopher Rossi - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/112828/company_logo_112828.png CEO
Dresser-Rand

Basic salary in Dresser Rand

- Dresser-Rand Employee
61
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
62
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/414486/logo.jpg CEO
CRC-Evans
63

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

- Dynegy Employee
64

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

- MacroFab Employee
65
Chris Gauld - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/302941/logo.jpg CEO
Spark Energy

The possibilities for success are endless.

- Spark Energy Employee
66

Flexibility, freedom and good manager

- Proserv Employee
67
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/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
68
Luke Skurman - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/114455/logo.jpg CEO
Edu Niche
69
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Nichols Aluminum
70
James Fish Jr. - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/320093/companies/320093/logo_1769800838294.jpg CEO
Waste Management

AIP and ESSP bonus plan's

- Waste Management Employee
71
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
72

hard working, knowledgeable, great craftsmanship

- BP Employee
73
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
74
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
75

Give you the flexibility to be innovative.

- ChaiOne Employee
76

safety is all ways first

- CITGO Employee
77
Peter Pisters - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/145572/logo.jpg CEO
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Pay and less work plus remote work

- MD Anderson Cancer Center Employee
78
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/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
79
Peter Vanacker - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/461121/companies/461121/logo_1699017199939.jpg CEO
LyondellBasell Industries

I get to improve our systems and we recieve feedback in the form of KPI's and always encouraged to be carefully courageous

- LyondellBasell Industries Employee
80
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
81

creative associative , team work ,leader past learner

- PROS Employee
82
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
83
David Little - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/113335/logo.jpg CEO
DXP Enterprises

Hands on lets employees work

- DXP Enterprises Employee
84
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
85
Dan Romasko - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/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
86

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

- TGS Employee
87
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/346127/company_logo_346127.png CEO
McDermott

trusting, hard working, on time, drug free

- McDermott Employee
88
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/516699/logo.jpg CEO
Uni Solutions Inc

Promote healthy work life balance

- Uni Solutions Inc Employee
89
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
90
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Los Cucos - Fall Creek
91

Want the company to be successful.

- CyrusOne Employee
92
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
93

Casual atmosphere between competent colleagues.

- Do Amore Employee
94
R Rowe - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/99473/logo.jpg CEO
Cameron

I love doing different job

- Cameron Employee
95
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
96

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

- MMI Agency Employee
97

positive atmosphere all around here

- OCuSOFT Employee
98
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/432187/company_logo_432187.png CEO
Frazier & Son

They pay for benefits for my family.

- Frazier & Son Employee
99
James Litton - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/131335/logo.jpg CEO
Identity Automation
100
Paul Howes - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/152656/company_logo_152656.png CEO
Newpark Resources