Since we're all pretty excited about it around here, you may have already heard that today SAS ranked #3 in the 2012 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies To Work For list.  This is the 15th consecutive year that SAS has prominently ranked on the list - since its beginning!

I thought I would take a quick moment to tell you what it means to me to work at SAS and why I love my job. Professionally, SAS has allowed me to grow by continuing to provide challenging and creative work.  Every day I learn something new.  And I'm continually blown away by the people I work with.  They are some of the most intelligent, innovative, funny and kind people I've ever met.  I feel lucky to be able to say that I get to work with my friends.  Personally, SAS has become my extended family.  My SAS family has seen me through my marriage, the birth of my children (who attend the on-site daycare here at SAS), and provided an incredible amount of support and comfort during a time of personal tragedy. Of course I love the gym, healthcare center, cafes and all the other perks, but what really makes SAS the best place to work is the people.

Okay, that's enough of that mushy stuff.  If you're interested in learning more about the history of SAS check out this corporate timeline video.