RNGD Earns Two Honors at 2026 Top Workplaces Awards
RNGD has once again been named among the best places to work in New Orleans, earning the #2 spot in the midsize business category at The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com’s 2026 Top Workplaces awards — and taking home a special Doers Award, recognizing companies where “people do things efficiently and well.”
This continues our streak of recognition from the program, building on wins in previous years and reaffirming that our culture isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something our own people vouch for.
What Sets Us Apart
The Top Workplaces awards are based entirely on anonymous employee surveys conducted by Energage, a Philadelphia-based research firm that has partnered with the Times-Picayune for 12 years running. This year’s program surveyed more than 41,000 employees across the Greater New Orleans area, asking whether they feel valued, respected, and aligned with their employer’s mission.
On the Doers Award:
Amy Caboni, Employee Experience Manager, put it well when describing what drives our team’s execution:
“This band of Renegades truly continues to push the industry forward – and we all recognize that it takes the power of TEAM to make that happen. Our people are our strongest asset and give RNGD the biggest edge in the industry. If you want to make something happen here, you can. That culture and the people are what drive us to success and allow us to constantly challenge the status quo.”
Her words ring just as true this year — the Doers Award is a direct reflection of that mindset in action.
Recognition Among Elite Company
The awards ceremony took place Wednesday, July 1, at the Higgins Hotel in downtown New Orleans, with nearly 300 attendees gathered to celebrate the winning organizations. RNGD competed in the midsize category — companies with 125 to 299 employees — finishing behind Stoa Group and ahead of MSB Consulting Engineers.
Energage’s Bob Helbig addressed the crowd, noting that the program exists to celebrate work done well, and that every workplace has a culture — the great ones are simply purposeful about it.
A Testament to Our People-First Culture
Two honors in one year is no small feat, and both point to the same thing: our people show up, get it done, and do it in a way that makes RNGD a place worth working. The Doers Award in particular reflects the follow-through and execution our Renegades bring to every project, every day.
Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this recognition. Here’s to building an even stronger workplace — and delivering even better results — in the year ahead.
To see the entire Times-Picayune/NOLA.com 2026 Top Workplace Awards list, click here.
![FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Fulkerson, Marketing Director | mfulkerson@rngd.com Louisiana Construction Leader Michael Pittman Comes Out of Retirement to Join RNGD [New Orleans, La.] — August 5, 2026 — RNGD, a high-growth diversified construction firm serving the Southeastern United States, today announced Michael Pittman has joined the company as Senior Advisor, Heavy Civil. Pittman will advise RNGD's leadership team on the continued expansion of its Heavy Civil platform, helping develop talent, strengthen operational excellence, and support the company's long-term growth strategy throughout the Southeast. A 1983 civil engineering graduate of Louisiana State University, Pittman is a third-generation builder who spent more than four decades leading heavy civil and infrastructure work across south Louisiana. He founded M.R. Pittman Group, LLC in 2003 and built it into one of Louisiana's premier heavy civil contractors. Over the course of his career, he oversaw approximately $1.5 billion in infrastructure and construction projects, including the GIWW West Closure Complex, the world's largest pump station of its kind, constructed for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of southeast Louisiana's hurricane and flood protection system. Pittman had stepped back from day-to-day operations in recent years before deciding to return to the industry full-time with RNGD. Mentorship was central to his decision to join. Having spent his entire career working alongside family, Pittman says this marks a new chapter. "The more time I spent with RNGD's leadership team, the clearer it became that this is an organization with tremendous potential," Pittman said. "I still have a lot to contribute to this industry, and one of the most rewarding parts of my career has always been helping people grow. RNGD is building something special, and I'm excited to share what I've learned while continuing to learn alongside this team." "Mike represents the very best of our industry," said Wes Palmisano, Founder and CEO of RNGD. "His experience, reputation, and commitment to developing people align perfectly with our culture and our vision for growth. We are honored that he chose RNGD for this next chapter, and we look forward to the impact he will have on our team, our clients, and the future of our Heavy Civil business." Pittman's appointment comes as RNGD continues to expand its Heavy Civil capabilities across the Southeastern United States, investing in people, expertise, and strategic partnerships to support complex infrastructure and resilience projects throughout the region.](https://rngd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Website-News-Headers.jpg)