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 Willmeng Construction.
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.
Willmeng Construction
Top Arizona executive: James Murphy, CEO
What it does: Construction
Why it’s admired: Willmeng Construction has built more than award-winning projects — it has built a culture people want to be part of. As Arizona’s largest privately held commercial general contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, Willmeng pairs innovation with purpose, investing in its people, giving generously to the community and putting relationships at the heart of every project. For Willmeng, success isn’t just measured in buildings — it’s measured in lives strengthened along the way.
