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Big Ass Fans is a manufacturing company that designs and engineers HVLS industrial ceiling fans, commercial ceiling fans, and more. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
83
TOTAL
RATINGS
2402

Big Ass Fans Company Culture

Big Ass Fans Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.8/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Big Ass Fans CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ken Walma Big Ass Fans' CEO
Ken Walma
92 /100

Diversity at Big Ass Fans

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A

Diverse employees at Big Ass Fans have rated Team, Executive Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Big Ass Fans

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A

Women at Big Ass Fans have rated Team, Outlook, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Big Ass Fans eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

68

Big Ass Fans employees are 68% more likely to recommend Big Ass Fans as a great place to work

75%Promoters
18%Passives
7%Detractors

Working at Big Ass Fans

Working at Big Ass Fans is rated highly by 83 employees, across various culture dimensions. Big Ass Fans employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting Big Ass Fans’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Lexington, KY. See below in detail how working at Big Ass Fans was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Big Ass Fans

A+

Overall Company Culture at Big Ass Fans is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

Big Ass Fans ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 83 Employees

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Customer Support
94
Customer Support94
HR
92
HR92
Operations
91
Operations91
Marketing
88
Marketing88
Finance
85
Finance85
Sales
82
Sales82

Big Ass Fans Employee Reviews

Out of 403 Big Ass Fans employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Big Ass Fans improve their work culture.

95%
5%
Positive Reviews95%
Constructive Feedback5%

Positive Reviews From Big Ass Fans Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    In 2023, now 100% of employees in the company have a bonus incentive tied to growth.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    There are no "timecard stampers" here. People that work here want to be here
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Leadership is focused on the employee experience and customer

Constructive Feedback From Big Ass Fans Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I feel with the economy growing we need to come up with more ways for people to get paid better on the work they do. Incentive programs for each department or having certain goals for each individual would be a great for people to know if they come in and work hard everyday they will be compensated.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Feel I should be compensated for the hard work we put on for not having enough team members for the work load
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Seems on the low side for comparable jobs out there even if it might be decent money for Lexington. Personally I don't think the compensation should be good for Lex...but comparable to national norms since BAF is trying to attract and keep national workers. Higher pay if doing a specialized job too

Big Ass Fans Company Information

Big Ass Fans Company Overview

Big Ass Fans is a manufacturing company that designs and engineers HVLS industrial ceiling fans, commercial ceiling fans, and more.

Big Ass Fans was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Ken Walma. Since its inception 27 years ago, Big Ass Fans has grown to 625 employees.

Big Ass Fans Mission, Vision & Values

Big Ass Fans Mission Statement

Our purpose is to deliver sensational products and services to the world's most complex environments. We are the market leader because we create the world’s most dependable products, provide the world’s best customer experience, and move more air in any space. We deliver Comfort without Compromise - period.

Big Ass Fans Values

  • Craftsmanship: Committed to excellence, we provide exceptional experiences through our focus on quality.
  • Loyalty: Our dedication to customer satisfaction creates strong, enduring relationships.
  • Authority: Customer loyalty enhances our ability to command attention and deliver solutions.
  • Pioneering: Our authority drives growth and impact, delivering unparalleled services to every corner of the globe.
  • Champions: With a relentless drive and bias for action, we unleash our full potential and make a positive impact on the world.
Headquarter2348 Innovation Dr
Lexington, KY 40511
United States of America
Websitewww.bigassfans.com
Founding Date1999
Tel(877) 244-3267
Company StatusPrivate
  • Test Lab Manager, Sergio Perry, teaches local students about the science behind Big Ass Fans at local all boys academy STEM learning night

Big Ass Fans Employees

Big Ass Fans has 625 employees. 83 employees at Big Ass Fans have reviewed Big Ass Fans across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 83 Big Ass Fans employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Big Ass Fans are pleased with their total compensation at Big Ass Fans, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Big Ass Fans are extremely happy with their team. 83 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Big Ass Fans are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Big Ass Fans believe the environment at Big Ass Fans is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Big Ass Fans is comfortably fast. About 64% of the employees at Big Ass Fans work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Big Ass Fans are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Big Ass Fans employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Big Ass Fans report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of Big Ass Fans employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Big Ass Fans employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
89% of Big Ass Fans employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Big Ass Fans employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
99% of Big Ass Fans employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Big Ass Fans - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Lexington, KY about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Lexington, KY employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 60% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Big Ass Fans KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Big Ass Fans' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 82 Big Ass Fans employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 80 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes98%
No2%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Big Ass Fans CEO & Leadership

Ken Walma Big Ass Fans' CEO
92 /100

Big Ass Fans CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2023 (Large Companies)

Big Ass Fans’s CEO Ken Walma started in this role in 2022. Ken’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Lexington, KY. With a high CEO score, Ken Walma has won the Best CEOs in 2023. Big Ass Fans’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees in the Customer Support department, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees in the Finance department, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees in the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Big Ass Fans’s competitors, Ken Walma ranks right above Hunter Fan Company CEO John Alexander. Under Walma’s leadership, Big Ass Fans employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Executive Team. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Big Ass Fans could stand to see real improvement.

Big Ass Fans Leadership

The Big Ass Fans Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Ken Walma, SVP & CCO Jim Flickinger, and VP Finance JJ Rodgers

  • Ken Walma  CEO / President

    Ken Walma CEO / President

    Before joining Big Ass Fans, Ken served as VP & GM of Cooper Lighting where he unified a global team and transformed the... read more

  • Jim Flickinger SVP & CCO

    Before coming to Big Ass Fans in 2018, Jim held product leadership roles at Firestone & JELD-WEN & served on the... read more

  • JJ Rodgers VP Finance

    JJ graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Accounting. He receives his MBA from Xavier University.... read more

  • Amelia Pope VP & GM, International Business

    Before joining Big Ass Fans in 2023, Amelia served as Industry Division Sales Manager at Brenntag Specialties, the... read more

  • Brian Hilander VP Operations

    Brian brings more than 20 years of experience to Big Ass Fans in domestic and international operations, most recently as... read more

  • Kimberly Eubank Chief Digital Information Officer

    Before joining Big Ass Fans in 2023, Kimberly served as Head of Customer Experience at Cooper Lighting Solutions, where... read more

Big Ass Fans Salaries

How much does Big Ass Fans pay?

How much do people at Big Ass Fans get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Big Ass Fans is $94,484, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,230, or $49 per hour.

At Big Ass Fans, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $122,402 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,128 annually. Average Big Ass Fans salaries by department include: Sales at $112,155, Marketing at $86,866, Admin at $54,997, and Operations at $86,103. Half of Big Ass Fans salaries are above $103,230.

83 employees at Big Ass Fans rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 167 ratings) while 83 employees at Big Ass Fans rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 165 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$64k
$64k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$81k
$81k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$102k
$102k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$146k
$146k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$198k
$198k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$262k
$262k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$266k
$266k100th Percentile
$94,484*
Average Compensation
$103,230*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Big Ass Fans Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Big Ass Fans

Diverse employees at Big Ass Fans score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing Big Ass Fans in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Big Ass Fans across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 93/100
Department - HR
Men 95/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees 82/100
Department - Sales

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 85/100
Department - Sales
Men 80/100
Department - Sales
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Big Ass Fans Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Big Ass Fans PTO

Big Ass Fans' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Big Ass Fans

What is Big Ass Fans address?

Big Ass Fans location is at 2348 Innovation Dr

Who is the CEO of Big Ass Fans?

Big Ass Fans CEO is Ken Walma, their score by employees is 92

What is Big Ass Fans eNPS?

The eNPS for Big Ass Fans is 68

What is the salary for Marketing Operations in Big Ass Fans?

Marketing Operations average salary in the US is 98k

What are the salaries in the IT in Big Ass Fans?

The average salaries for IT in Big Ass Fans is 106k

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