Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/13/2019 -- Longnecker & Associates was recently named one of the 2020 Best Companies to Work for in Texas for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas SHRM and Best Companies Group.

This statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Texas, benefiting the state's economy, workforce and businesses. The 2020 Best Companies to Work for in Texas list is made up of 100 companies. Longnecker & Associates has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas in the small company category for the tenth year in a row.

"Ten years is quite an accomplishment. I'm incredibly proud of this team and grateful to the late Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines for teaching me the importance of creating a people-centered organization. For 29 years I was his consultant. Yet, over those 29 years, I dare say he taught me more than I taught him," says Brent Longnecker, Chairman and CEO of Longnecker & Associates.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, systems, philosophies, practices, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final rankings. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Texas and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.

The list of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas and how they rank will be revealed for the first time at the Texas Association of Business (TAB) Best Companies to Work for in Texas Awards Dinner and Celebration on April 2, 2020 at the Fairmont. For more information visit www.txbiz.org and click "Events". The winners will also be profiled by Texas Monthly in a special publication that will be released in conjunction with the event.

About Longnecker & Associates
Established in 2003, Longnecker & Associates is a nationally recognized strategic compensation and governance consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. The firm's consultants work with public, private and not-for-profit companies on a variety of complex, strategic compensation and governance situations that require real time solutions. The firm is considered a thought leader on compensation and governance issues, and its consultants have been featured on MSNBC, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal and other national media, as well as speakers for WorldatWork, the Society of Human Resources Management and the American Management Association. For more information, visit www.longnecker.com.

For more information on the Best Companies to Work for in Texas program, visit www.BestCompaniesTX.com.

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Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/08/2019 -- Houston, Texas — 11-8-2019 — Longnecker & Associates was named one of the Fastest Growing Firms by ALM's Consulting® magazine for the third year in a row. The award is a global recognition of the industry's top movers and shakers in terms of revenue and growth between 2015 and 2018. Longnecker & Associates qualified for the ranking with a 57 percent growth.

"The L&A team continues to excel, grow and perform in an intensely competitive environment" says Brent Longnecker, Chairman & CEO of Longnecker & Associates.

In all, 52 firms qualified for this year's ranking and those firms compiled an average growth rate of 233 percent.

"With this type of growth—an average of 233 percent—there's no doubt these 52 consulting firms are among the fastest growing in the consulting profession. As a result, they are shaking up the industry as growth brings opportunities," said Joseph Kornik, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Consulting magazine. "This recognition and award—Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms—is aimed at up-and-coming firms that too often go unrecognized because they are not necessarily the biggest or best-known firms."

The Fastest Growing Firms are featured in the November issue of Consulting magazine at www.consultingmag.com.

About Longnecker & Associates
Established in 2003, Longnecker & Associates is a nationally recognized strategic compensation and governance consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. The firm's consultants work with public, private and not-for-profit companies on a variety of complex, strategic compensation and governance situations that require real time solutions. The firm is considered a thought leader on compensation and governance issues, and its consultants have been featured on MSNBC, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal and other national media, as well as speakers for WorldatWork, the Society of Human Resources Management and the American Management Association. For more information, visit www.longnecker.com.

About Consulting® Magazine
Consulting® magazine is the flagship publication of the consulting profession featuring the latest information on consulting careers, thought leadership and corporate strategies. In addition to providing industry insights, Consulting® hosts award dinners as part of our Achievement Awards series—honoring Women Leaders in Consulting, The Top 25 Consultants, The Rising Stars of the Profession, The Best Firms to Work For, and The Global Leaders in Consulting. Please visit www.consultingmag.com for more information and follow @Consulting_Mag on Twitter.

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Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/04/2019 -- Recently, The M&A Advisor announced the winners of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Awards.

The M&A Advisor, renowned globally for its recognition of leading M&A, financing and turnaround professionals, created this event to promote mentorship and professional development amongst emerging business leaders.

Tyler Brown and Erika Ruiz have been chosen for their accomplishments and expertise from a pool of nominees by an independent judging panel of distinguished business leaders.

"The Annual M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Awards—originally known as the '40 Under 40 Awards'—were created in 2010 to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the outstanding young professionals who have reached a significant level of success while still under the age of 40. These impressive young professionals have made notable contributions to our industry and to their communities. Truly, the Emerging Leader Awardees we are honoring are the best and the brightest. They are the future of the M&A, finance, and turnaround industry" said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder of The M&A Advisor.

On Tuesday, September 17, The M&A Advisor will host a black-tie Awards Gala at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan to introduce the 2019 Emerging Leaders Award Winners to the business community and to celebrate their achievements. The Awards Gala is a feature of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Summit—an exclusive event bringing current and past Emerging Leaders Awards winners together with their peers and industry stalwarts.

You can view the complete list of this year's Emerging Leaders Award Winners here.

Tyler Brown, Senior Director at Longnecker & Associates and winner in the Service Professional category, has consulted extensively with public, private and not-for-profit companies across various industries. His experience spans executive and board of director compensation, incentive plan design, change-in-control, restructurings, M&A and tax mitigation strategies.

Erika Ruiz, Marketing Director at Longnecker & Associates and winner in the Marketing and Business Development category, has extensive experience in integrated marketing and advertising. She works closely with the executive team to design and implement strategic marketing solutions that produce results including print and digital marketing, events, and public relations.

"Tyler and Erika are both critical to all the work we do on the M&A front. Their ability to execute and think out of the box for solutions is superb. In addition, what they are able to share in helping the rest of the L&A team, is priceless!", said CEO Brent Longnecker.

About Longnecker & Associates
Established in 2003, Longnecker & Associates is a nationally recognized strategic compensation and governance consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. The firm's consultants work with public, private and not-for-profit companies on a variety of complex, strategic compensation and governance situations that require real time solutions. The firm is considered a thought leader on compensation and governance issues, and its consultants have been featured on MSNBC, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal and other national media, as well as speakers for WorldatWork, the Society of Human Resources Management and the American Management Association. For more information, visit www.longnecker.com.

About The M&A Advisor
The M&A Advisor was founded in 1998 to offer insights and intelligence on M&A activities. Over the past twenty years we have established the premier global network of M&A, Turnaround and Finance professionals. Today, we have the privilege of presenting, recognizing the achievements of, and facilitating connections between the industry's top performers throughout the world with a comprehensive range of services. To learn more visit www.maadvisor.com.

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Second Consecutive Year L&A Earns Distinction

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/19/2018 -- Longnecker & Associates was named one of the Fastest Growing Firms for the second year in a row by ALM's Consulting® magazine. The award establishes global recognition of the industry's top movers and shakers in terms of revenue and growth between 2014 and 2017. Longnecker & Associates qualified for the ranking with a 39% growth.

The Fastest Growing Firms are featured on the November 2018 issue of Consulting® magazine at www.consultingmag.com.

"I am blessed and honored to be part of such an amazing team. Everyone at L&A continues to strive for a spirit of excellence and awards like this are a true testament to their efforts and dedication," says Brent Longnecker, Chairman and CEO of Longnecker & Associates.

"With this type of growth, there's absolutely no doubt these 65 consulting firms are shaking up the industry from the bottom up—with growth comes opportunities— and they are the profession's Fastest Growing Firms for 2018," said Joseph Kornik, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Consulting magazine. "This recognition and award—Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms—is aimed squarely at these up-and-coming firms that all too often fly below the radar because they're not the biggest or the best-known firms. We want to shine a light on these firms because they are the future of consulting."

About Longnecker & Associates
Established in 2003, Longnecker & Associates is a nationally recognized strategic compensation advisory and governance consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. Longnecker also has a consulting office in Denver serving Colorado, New Mexico, and Kansas; and a Dallas office serving North Texas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The firm's consultants work with public, private and not-for-profit companies on a variety of complex, strategic compensation and governance situations that require real time solutions during during or in anticipation of a change in control, designing incentive plans, SEC compliance for CPAs, and compensation strategies to drive performance. The firm is considered a thought leader on compensation, strategy, and governance issues. L&A's business consultants have been featured on MSNBC, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal and other national media, as well as speakers for WorldatWork, the Society of Human Resources Management and the American Management Association. For more information, visit the firm's website.

About Consulting® Magazine
Consulting® magazine is the flagship publication of the consulting profession featuring the latest information on consulting careers, thought leadership and corporate strategies. In addition to providing industry insights, Consulting® hosts award dinners as part of our Achievement Awards series—honoring Women Leaders in Consulting, The Top 25 Consultants, The Rising Stars of the Profession, The Best Firms to Work For, and Social & Community Investment. Visit www.consultingmagazine.com for more information.

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Compensation Consulting Firm Continues to Excel

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/27/2018 -- Longnecker & Associates, a strategic compensation and corporate governance consulting firm based in Houston, announced exciting internal growth. The company promoted several of their team members to roles that will continue to position the firm as one of the top consultancies in Texas.

Tyler Brown promoted to Sr. Director. Previously a Director, Mr. Brown has applied his extensive experience in the analysis and design of compensation programs that has been key for Longnecker & Associates' growth. In his new role he will continue to utilize his skills and knowledge to provide the strategic compensation solutions that set L&A apart.

Ian Keas promoted to Sr. Director, Mountain States Practice Leader. In his previous role as Director, Mr. Keas has been critical in the growth and expansion of the Denver office, bringing in new business in that sector. In his new role he will continue to lead the Mountain States practice, engaging potential clients that can benefit from L&A's compensation advisory services.

Josh Whittaker promoted to Sr. Manager. In his previous role as Manager, Mr. Whittaker has played a pivotal role performing research of corporate financial data and managing L&A's salary surveys. In his new position, Mr. Whittaker will continue to lead the firm's compensation surveys line and provide analytic consulting for executive management and board of directors.

Daniel Wilson promoted to Manager. Previously a Sr. Consultant, Mr. Wilson has proven to be an essential part of the firm's consulting team. His experience analyzing competitive executive, board of director and all employee compensation programs positions him to provide support to colleagues at a more managerial level.

Kyle Lamport promoted to Manager. Mr. Lamport, previously a Sr. Consultant, has also been a vital part of the firm's consulting team, providing substantial support to our Denver branch. His expertise leading market analysis and benchmarking studies will be helpful in his new role as he continues to assist L&A's Mountain States practice as well as consultants in the Houston office.

"We are very proud of this amazing team we have here at Longnecker. These five individuals have been great for our clients and amazing teammates. They're always working toward a spirit of excellence and I'm proud of each and every one of them. They are all an integral part of the success of our company," said CEO, Brent Longnecker.

About Longnecker & Associates
Established in 2003, Longnecker & Associates is a nationally recognized strategic compensation and governance consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. The firm's consultants work with public, private and not-for-profit companies on a variety of complex, strategic compensation and governance situations that require real time solutions. The firm is considered a thought leader on compensation and governance issues, and its consultants have been featured on MSNBC, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal and other national media, as well as speakers for WorldatWork, the Society of Human Resources Management and the American Management Association. To request more information about compensation consulting services or to contact the office nearest you in Denver, Colorado; Dallas, Texas; or our headquarters in Houston, Texas, visit www.longnecker.com.

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Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/19/2018 -- Longnecker & Associates COO Kevin Kuschel was named one of the 2018 Rising Stars of the Profession by ALM's Consulting® magazine. The annual list honors 35 young up-and-comers in the consulting profession under the age of 35 who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary achievements.

This year's Rising Stars included professionals from several of the industry's top consulting firms and are featured in the March issue of Consulting magazine here: http://www.consultingmag.com/sites/cmag/2018/03/09/march-2018-issue/.

"Kevin is truly outstanding and epitomizes the work and family ethic our company is all about. He is a tremendous role model and our clients continue to appreciate his insights. We are blessed to have him here at Longnecker!" says Brent Longnecker, CEO and Chairman of Longnecker & Associates. "Since joining L&A in 2009, Kevin has worked hard to gain the trust of clients and deliver exceptional results. On behalf of the L&A team, we are grateful for the daily value Kevin brings!" says Longnecker & Associates President, Chris Crawford.

"The editorial selection committee was blown away by the quality of candidates from the 250-plus nominations Consulting magazine received. It is amazing what this generation of consultants is able to bring to the table and to the profession; they are truly redefining what is means to be a consultant right before our eyes," said Joe Kornik, Consulting Magazines Editor and Publisher. "These 35 Rising Stars are already making a huge impact on their firms, clients and the entire profession and it's obvious the future of consulting is in great hands."

About Longnecker & Associates
Established in 2003, Longnecker & Associates is a nationally recognized compensation consulting, corporate and strategic governance firm based in Houston, Texas with offices in Denver, Colorado and Dallas, Texas. The firm's consultants work with public, private and not-for-profit companies on a variety of complex, strategic compensation and governance situations that require real time solutions. The firm is considered a thought leader on compensation and governance issues, and its consultants have been featured on MSNBC, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal and other national media, as well as speakers for WorldatWork, the Society of Human Resources Management and the American Management Association.

For more information, visit http://www.longnecker.com.

About Consulting® Magazine
Consulting® magazine is the flagship publication of the consulting profession featuring the latest information on consulting careers, thought leadership and corporate strategies. In addition to providing industry insights, Consulting® hosts award dinners as part of our Achievement Awards series—honoring Women Leaders in Consulting, The Top 25 Consultants, The Rising Stars of the Profession, The Best Firms to Work For, and Social & Community Investment.

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Compensation Consulting Firm Makes List for 8th Year in a Row

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/19/2018 -- Longnecker & Associates was recently recognized as one of the 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Texas. Managed by the independent research firm, Best Companies Group, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) and Texas SHRM, the program is a statewide survey competition designed to identify which participants are the best employers in Texas.

The winners and their rank were revealed at the awards dinner and celebration hosted by TAB on March 8 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop. Out of the 100 companies given this distinction, Longnecker & Associates ranked #8 in the small company category.

The winners are also featured in a special publication by Texas Monthly and can be viewed here: http://trendmag2.trendoffset.com/publication/?i=476927&ver=html5.

"We are so grateful to be recognized by Texas Association of Business for the 8th straight year as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. This is an honor for each of the hard-working employees of L&A who foster a culture of growth, teamwork, respect and trust," says Chris Crawford, President of Longnecker & Associates.

Companies from across the state completed a two-part survey to determine the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. The first part was worth approximately 25% of the total score and consisted of an evaluation of each company's workplace policies, systems, philosophies, practices, and demographics. The second part, worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation, consisted of an employee questionnaire to measure the employee experience. The combined scores were used to determine the top companies and the final rankings. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Texas, analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.

About Longnecker & Associates
Established in 2003, Longnecker & Associates is a nationally recognized strategic governance and compensation consulting firm based in Houston, Texas with offices in Dallas and Denver, Colorado. The firm's consultants work with public, private and not-for-profit companies on a variety of complex, strategic compensation and governance situations that require real time solutions. The firm is considered a thought leader on compensation and governance issues, and its consultants have been featured on MSNBC, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal and other national media, as well as speakers for WorldatWork, the Society of Human Resources Management and the American Management Association.

For more information, visit our site at http://www.longnecker.com.

For more information on the Best Companies to Work for in Texas program, visit http://www.BestCompaniesTX.com.

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Firm's Data Yields Unique Insight into Oil & Gas Industry Compensation Projections for 2018

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/15/2018 -- Results for the 2017 Oil & Gas Industry "Energy Pay Pulse Survey" and projections for 2018 are in. Longnecker & Associates closed the survey to participants as expected in December 2017; after crunching the numbers the participants were given reports to make data-driven pay and incentive plan decisions. The leading corporate governance and compensation consulting firm, Longnecker & Associates, provides guidance to corporate energy industry leaders trying to attract and retain top talent.

"L&A continues to monitor and assess energy industry compensation trends to better advise Oil & Gas companies in the current climate. We are excited about the metrics we uncovered and are better positioned to assist energy sector companies in implementing the most effective compensation plans to attract and retain the talent they need to succeed," said Brent Longnecker, Chairman and CEO of Longnecker & Associates.

Longnecker & Associates released the results to participants of the Energy Pay Pulse Survey in January of 2018. The unique survey concisely and powerfully assesses market trends for companies in the energy industry, releasing results to participants at the year's end.

Each year the survey captures data from participants regarding compensation trends affecting performance including retention, incentive grant awards, bonuses, turnover rate, and hiring practices.

The results?

- 76% of the Energy Industry Participants are Projected to Maintain Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Award Values in 2018

- Expected Annual Incentive Payouts in 2018 for 2017 Performance are Between 100% and 125% of Target (based on performance forecasts vs. formula)

L&A's 30 years of experience consulting for various industries, including Oil & Gas companies, means the metrics culled in the survey anticipate and capture even the most minute and industry-specific KPI fluctuations.

Oil & Gas companies have the opportunity to participate in the 2018 Energy Pay Pulse Survey this December, if they qualify. To qualify, an organization must operate directly within the Energy Industry, or indirectly with oil & gas related companies. Participating companies will be expected to answer questions regarding projected compensation decisions for the upcoming year (2019). Visit our website to see sample survey results or to sign up to participate in the survey.

About Longnecker & Associates
Established in 2003, Longnecker & Associates is a nationally recognized strategic compensation and governance consulting firm based in Houston, Texas with offices in Dallas, Texas and Denver, Colorado to better serve clients in those regions. The firm's consultants work with public, private and not-for-profit companies on a variety of complex compensation and governance situations that require strategic solutions. The firm is considered a thought leader on compensation and governance issues, and its consultants have been featured on MSNBC, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal and other national media, as well as speakers for WorldatWork, the Society of Human Resources Management and the American Management Association.

For more information, visit www.longnecker.com.

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President Chris Crawford Answers Questions About Firm Growth and Projections

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/14/2017 -- Longnecker & Associates was named one of the Fastest Growing Firms by ALM's Consulting® magazine. The award is a global recognition of the industry's top movers and shakers in terms of revenue and growth between 2013 and 2016. Longnecker & Associates qualified for the ranking with a 27 percent growth.

The Fastest Growing Firms are featured here, and an additional interview feature in the November 2017 issue of Consulting magazine. In an interview by a Consulting magazine associate, Chris Crawford answered questions regarding the factors contributing to the firm's growth, projections for 2018 and 2019, and what this recognition means for the firm.

"Longnecker & Associates is tremendously excited to be named one of Consulting® magazine's Fastest Growing Firms! It is a defining moment for any consulting firm, and we strive to continue to provide the best executive compensation consulting advice to our clients, so they will continue to refer us" says Chris Crawford, President of Longnecker & Associates.

"With mind-numbing growth, there's absolutely no doubt these 75 consulting firms are disrupting the industry from the bottom up—they are the profession's Fastest Growing Firms for 2017," said Joseph Kornik, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Consulting magazine."

When asked about factors contributing to the firm's rapid growth, Crawford said:

"There are multiple factors leading to the firm's growth, but three of the most notable are one, winning a landmark case on reasonable compensation, that allowed the firm to diversify into a separate service line three years ago. Two, very happy clients aggressively selling us to their peers; three, using the downturn in the energy market as an opportunity to launch an restructuring advisory service line three years ago."

About Longnecker & Associates
Established in 2003, Longnecker & Associates is a nationally recognized strategic compensation and governance consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. The firm's consultants work with public, private and not-for-profit companies on a variety of complex, strategic compensation and governance situations that require real time solutions. The firm is considered a thought leader on compensation and governance issues, and its consultants have been featured on MSNBC, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal and other national media, as well as speakers for WorldatWork, the Society of Human Resources Management and the American Management Association.

For more information, visit http://www.longnecker.com.

About Consulting® Magazine
Consulting® magazine is the flagship publication of the consulting profession featuring the latest information on consulting careers, thought leadership and corporate strategies. In addition to providing industry insights, Consulting® hosts award dinners as part of our Achievement Awards series—honoring Women Leaders in Consulting, The Top 25 Consultants, The Rising Stars of the Profession, The Best Firms to Work For, and Social & Community Investment.

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