Marathon Consulting Honored as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia

Marathon Consulting, LLC, a Virginia-based Information Technology Consulting and Digital Marketing firm, today announced they have been named as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business. The awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group.

Marathon was recognized once again as a multi-year winner, this being the company's 12^th year as a Best Places to Work in Virginia award recipient, with a ranking of 5^th place in the midsize employer category (100-249 employees) for 2026.

Previous years' rankings include:

Midsize Employer

• 2025 - 6th
• 2024 - 10th

Small Employer

• 2023 - 35th 
• 2021 - 27th 
• 2020 - 9th 
• 2019 - 14th 
• 2018 - 6th
• 2017 - 12th 
• 2016 - 1st 
• 2015 - 19th
• 2013 - 12th

Tony Cortinas, President of Marathon, said, “This recognition holds special meaning as we celebrate our 20th anniversary—a milestone that reflects not only our longevity, but the culture we’ve built together. Being named a Best Place to Work for the 12th time is especially rewarding because it comes directly from the voices of our employees. Their feedback continues to shape who we are, and I’m proud of the culture we’ve created; one that values our people, encourages collaboration and ownership, and fosters a shared sense of purpose.”

Best Places to Work in Virginia identifies, recognizes and honors the best places of employment in Virginia in three categories: small employer (15-99 employees), medium employer (100-249) and large employer (250 or more). To be considered, companies must be a publicly or privately held business; be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity; have a facility in the state of Virginia; have at least 15 full- or part-time employees working in Virginia; and be in business for a minimum of one year.

Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.

There were two parts used to determine the rankings. The first consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices and demographics, worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience, which consisted of 75% of the total. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.

"The 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia know what it takes to create a workplace that results in teamwork and excellence. They put their employees’ welfare first, creating a positive environment for all,” said Richard Foster, associate publisher of Virginia Business. “We at Virginia Business are pleased to join with Best Companies Group in recognizing these outstanding organizations.”

The final rankings were announced during the awards ceremony held on March 31, 2026, at the Hilton Short Pump in Richmond, Virginia. Winners will be profiled in the April 2026 issue of Virginia Business. The magazine also will be available online at VirginiaBusiness.com. 

About Virginia Business
Virginia Business is the only publication in Virginia dedicated to covering economic activity in every sector and region of the commonwealth. The magazine has established a reputation as a must-read for those who want to stay abreast of commercial events in Virginia and attracts a diverse group of readers, including business leaders who hold managerial and financial positions and fill a host of C-suite positions. Virginia Business hosts several annual events to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities and facilitates thoughtful discussion with market leaders through its webinar series. Its Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. Virginia Business is part of BridgeTower Media, the leading provider of B2B information, research, events and marketing solutions across more than 25 U.S. markets and industries. For more information, visit VirginiaBusiness.com.

About Best Companies Group
Since 2004, Best Companies Group has been dedicated to identifying and celebrating top workplaces. With expertise in employee engagement, they’ve helped over 10,000 organizations enhance the employee experience, boosting engagement, productivity, innovation and retention. A leader in engagement insights, Best Companies Group ranks thousands of companies annually using rigorous, research-based methodology. Their services include Ph.D.-designed engagement surveys, actionable insights, exclusive benchmarks and accessible consulting. Learn more at bestcompaniesgroup.com.

About Marathon Consulting, LLC

Since 2006, Marathon Consulting has been an industry leader in providing IT solutions to businesses ranging from small/medium-sized to global Fortune 500 companies in the Mid-Atlantic region and across the country. Marathon Consulting is a Microsoft Solutions Partner and offers a wide range of IT services, including web and native application development, data and cloud solutions, cyber security, IT advisory, UX design, and digital marketing. With comprehensive expertise, innovative thought leadership, and dedication to quality, Marathon helps businesses succeed by delivering the right IT solutions and measurable value in every engagement.