Fargo, ND, March 23, 2026 – Butler Machinery Company, a leading provider of construction and agricultural equipment, has been recognized as a Best‑in‑Class Employer as outlined in Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey for implementing effective strategies and achieving measurable outcomes, such as cost reductions and enhanced employee wellbeing. This prestigious honor underscores Butler Machinery Company’s dedication to fostering a workplace where employees thrive through innovative strategies that prioritize health, financial confidence, and career growth, all while maintaining a sustainable cost structure.
A Workplace That Inspires
Gallagher’s Best‑in‑Class Employer designation serves as a testament to Butler Machinery Company’s people‑first approach. It communicates to both current and prospective employees that the organization is deeply invested in their wellbeing and professional success.
“This recognition reinforces our commitment to thoughtful benefits planning and employee wellbeing,” said Jenny Satter, HR Director at Butler Machinery Company. “When we lead with trust, integrity, and accountability, and invest in programs that support our people throughout their careers, it creates a workplace where employees thrive and the business performs sustainably.”
What Makes Butler Machinery Company Best in Class?
Gallagher’s rigorous evaluation process assessed organizations across several critical areas, and Butler Machinery Company excelled in:
- Planning horizons for benefits and compensation strategies
- Extent of the wellbeing strategy
- Turnover rate for full‑time equivalents (FTEs)
- Completion of a workforce engagement survey
- Degree of retirement planning support provided
- Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year
“When employees feel valued, supported and connected, they perform at their best, driving positivity, retention, and overall business prosperity,” said John Tournet, U.S. CEO of Gallagher’s Benefits & HR Consulting Division. “This proactive approach to people strategy is what makes Butler Machinery Company a true Best‑in‑Class Employer.”
About the Best‑in‑Class Benchmarking Analysis
Gallagher’s U.S. Best‑in‑Class Benchmarking Analysis profiles statistically significant attributes of top‑performing midsize (100–999 FTEs) and large employers (1,000 or more FTEs). Data from Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was interpreted to identify participants that excel in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing.
About Gallagher
Gallagher (NYSE:AJG) is a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
About Butler Machinery Company
Butler Machinery Company is a third‑generation family‑owned business led by President and CEO Twylah Blotsky alongside fellow owners Jim, Josh, and Jake Blotsky. Butler Machinery Company is a premier dealer of construction and agricultural equipment, offering sales, service, parts, and rental solutions for leading brands including Caterpillar, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, Horsch, Drago, Trimble, and more.