Knight Office has been named a San Antonio Express-News Top Workplace for the 13th consecutive year. For co-owner John Cheney, the telling word is defend.
Cheney wrote in response to questions about the recognition.
“Our employees embrace our culture, and they defend it, which makes it theirs.”
John Cheney, Co-Owner, Knight Office
The award rests on confidential employee feedback. Energage used 26 survey questions, and 119 San Antonio-area employers earned recognition in 2026.
Culture stays visible each week
Knight Office puts one of its 21 Culture Keys on each week’s department-meeting agenda. Employees receive a pamphlet and workbook; peers and managers recognize people who put the principles into practice. Culture Key #2 is “Champion Customers, Colleagues, and Company,” a point both owners returned to.
Huffman wrote that employees are encouraged to “regularly share ideas that champion our customers, colleagues and company.” He described all-company meetings as another part of that exchange, sharing company news and recognizing employees and departments.
The culture reaches customers
For Huffman, the 13-year streak reflects sustained work to honor employees and help them build careers. He connected Legendary Service to customer organizations’ success as they navigate rapid technology change. Cheney followed that broad idea with praise for Paul Bernal, an employee: professional, ready to assist and “a pleasure to be around.”
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About Knight Office
Founded in 1990, Knight Office is an independent technology company offering printer and copier sales and support, managed IT services, and document workflow solutions. Knight Office has offices in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi, RGV, and San Antonio.