Named “Best Places to Work” By PacBiz Times
We are thrilled to share that Clear Group has made The Pacific Coast Business Times’ “Central Coast Best Places to Work” list! The recognition is entirely employee-driven: only team members are eligible to submit nominations, making inclusion a direct reflection of the workplace culture that employees experience firsthand.
The “Central Coast Best Places to Work” program has quickly become one of the most popular publications on Pacific Coast Business Times' editorial calendar since being integrated into its special reports lineup. Top-scoring organizations were published May 28, 2026 in the annual Best Places to Work special report. Clear Group's selection signals that our culture of clarity, accountability, and craftsmanship extends not just to client outcomes—but to the daily experience of the people who build the company from the inside.
"Being recognized as one of the Central Coast's Best Places to Work is a reflection of the people who make up this company," said Bailey Hochhalter, Founder and President of Clear Group. "To have our own employees nominate us for this recognition is one of the most rewarding honors we've received as a company."
Thrilled to take home this title, Clear Group employees shared some wonderful words about their personal experience at one of the “Best Places to Work:”
"Every project at Clear brings an exciting new challenge. It is incredibly rewarding to lead our sub-teams and watch these jobs come to life from blueprints to reality."
– Pascual Rodriguez, Superintendent
“I enjoy working at Clear Group because every opinion matters, innovation is encouraged, and there is a strong focus on building better systems together. The trust and independence we are given make it an inspiring environment to grow in and with the company.”
– Brian Charlier, Senior Construction Project Manager
“Clear is truly an inspiring place to work—the vision, leadership, team spirit, and talent are reflected in everything this company produces.”
– Sylvie Gilbert, Media Manager
“Clear is a great place to work because everyone empowers each other to create high quality work, while never putting each other down for not being familiar with something.”
–Mia Palmieri, Architectural Designer II
At the core of Clear Group is our simple philosophy: "Be Better," a commitment to refining both process and product every day, delivering high-quality work while constantly evolving. That same ethos shapes how we approach our team: with transparency, purpose, and a genuine investment in the people behind every project.
The “Central Coast Best Places to Work” recognition joins a growing list of milestones for Clear Group, which has recently been awarded these local titles: Clear Construction was named one of Pacific Coast Business Times’ “Top 20 General Contractors,” both Clear Construction and Clear Millwork took home Santa Barbara Contractor’s Association Construction Awards, Clear Construction was Santa Barbara Independent’s “Best of Santa Barbara” runner up in the general contractor division, and Clear Millwork was named Santa Barbara Independent’s “Best of Santa Barbara” for woodworking/custom furniture.
The full list of “Central Coast Best Places to Work” honorees can be viewed in the May 28, 2026 special report edition of Pacific Coast Business Times, available here.