Meet the 2023 Midwest honorees

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps its customers grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and procure raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, health care, high tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail — on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 100 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. 

Atkore is forging a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Our Electrical segment manufactures high-quality products used in the construction of electrical power systems primarily for the nonresidential construction and renovation markets, as well as residential markets. Our Safety & Infrastructure segment designs and manufactures solutions for the protection and reliability of critical infrastructure within construction and industrial markets. 

The quality of our products, strength of our brands, our scale and national presence provide what we believe to be a unique set of competitive advantages that position us for profitable growth. Our mission is to be the customer’s first choice by providing unmatched quality, delivery and value based on sustainable excellence in strategy, people and processes.

Braviant Holdings is a leading provider of online credit products and services for underbanked consumers. Its team of FinTech veterans, technologists and data scientists has developed a next-generation approach to lending that combines breakthrough technology with cutting-edge machine learning to transform how non-prime consumers access credit online. Braviant's growing suite of financial products look beyond a traditional credit score to help deserving borrowers access the credit they need in the short term and achieve better long-term financial outcomes as they build credit history and graduate to lower rates over time on Braviant’s Path to Prime®. Braviant has been recognized repeatedly as a top place to work by Crain’s, American Banker and Built In Chicago and has been named multiple times to the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Fast 500 lists.

Founded in 2002, BrightStar Care is a national home care agency with more than 370 corporate-owned and franchised locations that provide medical and nonmedical home care services, as well as supplemental care staff to external businesses. BrightStar Care agencies across the country employ more than 15,000 caregivers and 5,700 registered nurses who oversee the care and safety of each individual client. Medical staffing is a large pillar of BrightStar Care’s services; its agencies offer personnel support to hospitals, nursing homes, doctors' offices, labs and more. Female-founded and led by CEO Shelly Sun, BrightStar Care is committed to making home care more accessible by offering a higher standard of care to keep individuals safe while aging in place. As a further commitment to its mission, BrightStar Care is a member of Moving Health Home, a coalition aimed at changing federal and state policy to enable the home as a clinical care site. BrightStar Care's superior clinical outcomes have been evidenced by data and third-party validators, as well as its network-wide Joint Commission accreditation. BrightStar Care has consistently received The Joint Commission's Enterprise Champion for Quality award for more than a decade.

Crash Champions is a leading provider of high-quality certified collision repair services, operating a lineup of more than 600 locations across 36 states and the District of Columbia. The company is currently one of the fastest-growing multi-shop operators (MSOs) in the US and today stands as the third-largest collision repair organization in the country. 

Crash Champions was originally founded in 1999 and quickly established a reputation for high-quality repairs, personal service, and being one of the most desirable and rewarding employers in the industry. The company continues to thrive with its focus on operational excellence, employee satisfaction and giving back to local communities. 

Today, Crash Champions proudly operates as the only founder-led MSO in the industry. In 2022, founder and CEO Matt Ebert was named the MSO Executive of the Year by BodyShop Business magazine. It is also recognized as a Level One partner with the National Auto Body Council®, regularly partnering with the organization to give back to the industry and local communities through vehicle giveaways and training classes with first responders.

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing homeowners insurance market. Kin makes homeowners insurance more convenient and affordable by eliminating the need for external agents. Kin’s technology platform delivers a seamless user experience; customized options for coverage; and fast, high-quality claims service. Behind the scenes, Kin utilizes thousands of data points about each property to provide accurate pricing and produce better underwriting results. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges, which are owned by its customers.

Peterman Brothers is a family-owned residential services company. The company provides HVAC, plumbing and electrical services to homeowners across central Indiana from its six locations. Over the past five years, Peterman Brothers has grown from a small team of 50 team members to a team of more than 600 people. In 2020, Peterman Brothers founded the Peterman Top Tech Academy where, in 2023, the company will train more than 150 new technicians in the trades. With a focus on training and development, Peterman Brothers works to create a place where people can grow personally in order to provide the best possible service to its customers.

Rabine is a group of businesses focused and innovating in facility construction, maintenance and technology. Its technology platform, SITE Technologies, founded by Austin, is the fastest facility assessment tool in the world. SITE works with the largest property owners and managers in the world in all 50 states and 10 different countries. Rabine performs asphalt/concrete paving, roofing, snow removal, HVAC/mechanical services, doors and docks services, and technology-driven property assessments using drones and artificial intelligence all servicing commercial, retail and industrial facilities.

Rabine has offices in Schaumburg, Chicago, Richmond, Palatine, Illinois; District Heights, Maryland; and Dallas, Texas. One of the company's businesses, Rabine America, works in all 50 states paving parking lots all over the US. SITE Technologies, its facility assessment business, consults and assesses more than 10,000 facilities per year in eight different counties.

Titan International, the leader of both the Titan and Goodyear Farm Tire brands, offers a full line of wheels, tires and undercarriage products for a wide variety of off-the-road equipment, used in agriculture, construction, earth-moving and forestry. With a network of dealers all over the world, Titan is a global brand that original equipment manufacturers and operators can count on for durable products and quality service.

Customer satisfaction is the hub of the business, and the ONE Titan model guides the action of the team, promoting honesty, collaboration and accountability to earn the respect and trust of the customer. These actions govern the day-to-day operations, driving innovation, opening communication and seeking new information. 

Titan International has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1994.

Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists and teams they love. Based on the belief that everyone should “Experience It Live,” the Chicago-based company provides exceptional value by providing one of the widest selections of events and tickets in North America and an industry-leading Vivid Seats Rewards program where all fans earn on every purchase. Vivid Seats has been chosen as the official ticketing partner by some of the biggest brands in the entertainment industry, including ESPN, Rolling Stone, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Vivid Seats also owns Vivid Picks, a daily fantasy sports app. Through its proprietary software and unique technology, Vivid Seats drives the consumer and business ecosystem for live event ticketing and enables the power of shared experiences to unite people. Vivid Seats has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Companies for Customer Service in ticketing.