HOUSTON, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GB Connections LLC (GBC) has been named one of Hart Energy’s Best Places to Work for 2026, joining the inaugural group of energy companies recognized for creating outstanding workplace experiences. The program evaluates participating organizations through a combination of employer practices and direct employee feedback.

For GBC, the recognition reflects more than workplace policies or programs. It provides meaningful validation that the culture the company wants to preserve is already being experienced by the people who shape it every day.

“Workplace culture is something you live every day,” said Robert L. Kovar, P.E., President and Chief Executive Officer of GBC. “It shows up in how you behave, how you respond to adversity and how you respond to success.”

The company is intentionally working to preserve its culture as the business grows. Earlier this year, leadership more clearly articulated the beliefs and behaviors that have long shaped GBC’s operations. The goal was not to create a new culture, but to put language around what has made the company successful and provide a stronger foundation for carrying those qualities forward.

This work also clarified the purpose at the heart of GBC: to energize progress. That purpose extends beyond customers and partners to GBC’s own people—creating opportunities for employees to grow, contribute and pursue their goals.

Employee feedback behind the Hart Energy recognition offers evidence of that purpose in action. Ninety-four percent of participating employees said GBC’s culture allows them to do their best work and 94% said they are enthusiastic about the work they do. Employees also reported a strong sense of connection between their contributions and the company’s success.

The results also reflect the values GBC has articulated as part of its cultural foundation: acting with courage, taking ownership, staying responsive, grounding decisions in facts and communicating honestly—even when it is difficult. The survey also provided tangible evidence of those qualities in practice: all participating employees said they have sufficient autonomy to make decisions, and 100% agreed that GBC is committed to producing high-quality work and to keeping employees informed about financial matters.

The company currently employs 21 people and has added five employees over the past year. For GBC, continued growth makes it increasingly important to preserve the beliefs and behaviors that have shaped the organization, so that the culture that energizes progress today continues to support the company as it evolves.

“It is humbling to see how committed our team is,” Kovar said. “It also energizes us to do even more to continue creating opportunities for our people as GBC grows.”

About GB Connections

GB Connections (GBC) is an independent engineering authority specializing in semi-premium OCTG connection solutions for demanding drilling and production environments. GBC designs, qualifies and oversees manufacturing through trusted partners, helping operators, engineers and distributors identify right-fit solutions supported by disciplined engineering, governed execution and responsive partnership. As technical, operational and commercial conditions evolve, GBC helps customers move forward with greater clarity, confidence and capability.

Learn more at www.gbconnections.com

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