6. Advanced Exteriors & Glazing of New England (AEG) • 32 Hampshire Road, Unit 2, Salem • aeg-ne.com
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures: We identify and recruit the best people for every job: 100% agree. I am actively encouraged to volunteer new ideas and make suggestions for improvement of our business: 100% agree
President and CEO: David Anzalone
Years in Business: 5
Full-Time Employees: 21
Years on List: 2
Salem-based Advanced Exteriors & Glazing of New England (AEG) ensures buildings look great from the outside, but the company knows success requires more than a good front—it requires a solid foundation. That is why it places people before profits.
That commitment is reflected in a workplace grounded in “integrity, accountability, and respect for people.” President David Anzalone says those values are reinforced daily through AEG’s Code of Values, emphasizing empathy, kindness and “kind candor” to strengthen communication and trust.
Although AEG has grown rapidly since its founding in 2021, it has maintained a close-knit culture where employees have direct access to leadership and help shape company decisions. Internal committees focused on events, company apparel and volunteer initiatives, along with an open-door management style, encourage employees to influence workplace policies.
The company pairs that culture with generous benefits. Eligible employees receive health coverage, a 401(k) with a 100% company match up to the federal contribution limit, a company-funded health reimbursement account, and free financial planning. AEG also believes in flexible accountability when it comes to time. Employees are able to adjust their hours across the work week while meeting company expectations. This helps employees balance project demands with personal responsibilities. Remote work options and 40 hours or more of paid volunteer time provide additional flexibility. Employees also receive performance-based bonuses, and Employees of the Year receive an extra week of paid time off and a cash bonus ($3,000 last year).
AEG’s focus on fun is another cultural asset. Team-building outings include baseball games, golf tournaments and holiday potlucks. Sports fans can attend employee nights in AEG’s shared TD Garden suite for Bruins and Celtics games. The family-oriented office features games, including foosball and air hockey, team lunches and a company gong that estimators ring to celebrate landing a project.
