Delaware Nation Industries & Delaware Nation Investments (DNI) is excited to announce that we are a 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner in the category of Leadership for the second year in a row.
This award celebrates the organizations whose leaders inspire confidence in their employees and in the direction of the company. These leaders understand the needs of customers which front-line employees hear every day.
The Top Workplace awards are based on feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey taken by Energage. DNI is honored to have received 100% feedback engagement by its employees.
At DNI, our people are at the heart of our success. We strive to foster a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and inspired by a shared purpose. From approachable leadership to a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and service, DNI is a place where people are encouraged to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful difference.
DNI’s SHINES values form the foundation of our culture. SHINES stands for Selflessness, Humility, Integrity, Native Pride, Entrepreneurship, and Servanthood. These principles align with DNI’s mission and guide both daily actions and long-term decisions. Together, they help create a unified, purpose-driven team committed to excellence and service.
Paula Brown, Delaware Nation Investments CEO, explains how SHINES has affected her leadership style,
“SHINES has shaped how I lead – by serving others, acting with honesty, and choosing what’s right, even when it’s hard. I strive to make decisions guided by principle, not convenience.”
Delaware Nation Industries & Delaware Nation Investments are a 100% Native American–owned family of companies providing diverse, high-quality services & support to federal and commercial clients. To learn more about DNI and the SHINES culture, visit our About Us page. To see available positions, visit our Careers page.