Fortune magazine named First American Equipment Finance No. 40 among the Best Midsize Workplaces in the U.S.

“This honor is entirely thanks to the hard work and dedication of all of our colleagues over many years,” said Alan Sikora, CEO of First American Equipment Finance. “Their efforts each day make First American a great workplace – which fuels the company’s growth and success. I am grateful to be on this journey with such sincere and talented people.”

First American has experienced five consecutive years of greater than 25 percent growth, surpassing $1 billion in annual new business volume.

To determine the best midsize workplaces, workplace consultancy Great Place to Work analyzed anonymous survey feedback from more than 158,000 U.S. employees. A full 85 percent of the evaluation is based on employee trust and the belief that they can reach their full potential as part of their organization – irrespective of demographics or role.

The survey also assesses all employees’ daily experiences of innovation, the company’s values, and the effectiveness of their leaders. The survey results are accurate to a 95 percent confidence level with a 5 percent margin of error or better. Companies with 100 to 999 employees are considered for the midsize list.

First American Equipment Finance, based in Fairport, NY, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Los Angeles-based City National Bank, an RBC Company.