Each day, we’re spotlighting one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026, celebrating the organizations setting the standard for leadership, workplace culture, innovation and community impact. Today, learn more about Sunland Asphalt.
Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026 will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. To learn more, click here.
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The Event Partner of the Most Admired Companies of 2026 celebration is BestCompaniesAZ, the Presenting Sponsor is Phillips Law Group, the Premier Sponsors are Amkor and Air2O, the Step and Repeat Sponsor is OneAZ Credit Union, the Spotlight Award sponsor is City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona, the Beverage Sponsor is Burch & Cracchiolo, the VIP Sponsor is Axiom Care, the Community Impact Sponsor is Evolve PR & Marketing, the Dessert Sponsor is RTX, the Floral Sponsor is CHASSE Building Team, the Floral Provider is PJs Flowers and the Production Sponsor is Merestone. The digital sponsor of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026 is LAVIDGE.
Top Arizona executive: Matt Johnson, CEO
What it does: Construction
Why it’s admired: Sunland Asphalt is paving the way for Arizona’s future — quite literally. For nearly five decades, the company has paired exceptional craftsmanship with a people-first culture that values safety, innovation and community impact. From building stronger roads and stronger careers to raising thousands of dollars and volunteering through Sunland Cares, the company proves its greatest achievement isn’t just smooth pavement — it’s leaving Arizona stronger than it found it.
