Andromeda Named One of the Best Places to Work in Illinois for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Lockport, IL — Andromeda has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois for the sixth consecutive year, continuing a recognition that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to building a strong, accountable, and collaborative workplace.

The annual recognition, highlighted by the Daily Herald, places Andromeda among Illinois organizations recognized for creating positive workplace environments and investing in their employees.

Six consecutive years of recognition is significant—not simply because of the award itself, but because maintaining a strong workplace culture over time requires consistency.

For Andromeda, that consistency starts with how the company approaches its work and its relationships.

As an IT managed services provider serving manufacturing businesses, Andromeda understands that its clients depend on more than technology. They depend on people who communicate clearly, take ownership, work together, and remain focused when problems affect business operations.

That requires a team environment where people can rely on one another.

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Culture Is More Than Perks

A strong workplace is easy to describe in terms of benefits, events, or office perks. Those things can contribute to employee experience, but they don't define culture on their own.

At Andromeda, culture is closely tied to accountability and teamwork.

“Being recognized for six consecutive years is something we’re proud of, but the award itself isn’t the goal. Our goal is to build a workplace where people trust one another, take ownership, and know that their contributions matter. When we have a strong, connected team, our clients benefit from that same commitment and consistency, " says Jeff Borello, CEO of Andromeda.

Employees are expected to contribute to the success of the team, not operate in isolation. Problems are addressed collaboratively, and the goal is not simply to resolve today's issue but to understand what happened and reduce the likelihood that the same problem happens again.

That mindset matters internally as much as it does for clients.

When employees have clarity around their responsibilities, trust and respect the people around them, and understand how their work contributes to a larger outcome, the organization is better positioned to serve its clients consistently.

Six Years of Recognition

Being recognized as a Best Place to Work for one year is an accomplishment. Being recognized for six consecutive years provides a different kind of signal. Andromeda’s year-over-year improvement is an even greater accomplishment. In 2022, Andromeda ranked No. 43 on the list. The company moved up to No. 20 in 2023, then continued its upward trajectory to No. 19 in 2024 and No. 15 in 2025. In 2026, Andromeda reached No. 12, marking its highest ranking to date. Overall, Andromeda has climbed 31 positions in five years, a steady progression that reflects the company’s continued focus on building a workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and succeed together. 

It suggests that workplace culture is not dependent on a single initiative or moment in time.

Maintaining that consistency requires continued attention to communication, teamwork, leadership, professional development, and the day-to-day experience of employees.

It also requires listening.

As Andromeda continues to grow and evolve, its workplace culture must evolve with it without losing the principles that have helped shape the company.

A Strong Team Supports Strong Client Relationships

Andromeda's business is built around long-term relationships with its clients. That makes the quality and stability of its internal team particularly important.

Clients don't experience an organization through its mission statement. They experience it through the people they work with.

A healthy workplace helps create the conditions for those relationships to develop: people who know one another, communicate effectively, take responsibility, and understand that the objective is to solve business problems rather than simply close tickets.

For Andromeda, that connection between employee experience and client experience is important.

The company is continuing to mature as an IT services provider with a specific focus on the manufacturing industry. That evolution requires technical capability, operational discipline, and—perhaps most importantly—a team that can work together as the business grows.

Looking Ahead

Andromeda is proud to be recognized among the Best Places to Work in Illinois for the sixth consecutive year.

But the recognition is less a finish line than a reminder of the standard the company wants to maintain.

A strong culture has to show up in everyday behavior: how teams communicate, how they handle difficult situations, how they support one another, and how they take care of clients.

Six years of recognition is meaningful because it represents consistency.

Andromeda's goal is to continue building an organization where talented people can do meaningful work, work together effectively, and build long-term relationships—with their teammates and with the businesses they serve.