Category: Supplier
Top executive(s): Howard Cubberly, general manager, global
Headquarters: San Diego
Founded: 1970
Employees: 119
Website: goldstarpens.com
Benefits/unique perks: A “remote-first” work policy for many locations, monthly work-from-home utility reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement
What employees say: “Goldstar is one of the first truly healthy work environments I’ve ever experienced. Despite the fact that I came from a company dedicated to employee recognition, I’ve never felt as genuinely appreciated before. Every team member I’ve had the pleasure of working with has been genuinely kind and supportive, which is rare to find.”

What Howard Cubberly, Goldstar's GM, Global, says: "I am excited for Goldstar to be listed as one of PPB's 2022 Greatest Companies To Work For. To receive this designation based on feedback from our employees is especially meaningful and I am humbled to work with such an amazing team and achieve extraordinary growth together! Our focus is to bring simplicity to our customers through a service-based mindset with teamwork and trust values, and although far from perfect, we have tried to expand our teams and improve communication, training and support for employees as we work hard to service the tremendous growth in orders our distributor partners have trusted us with.