Rifenburg Companies
ESOP
Rifenburg Companies is a 100% Employee-Owned heavy civil construction firm headquartered in Troy, New York. With over six decades of experience, Rifenburg specializes in infrastructure development, completing more than $90 million in projects annually for municipalities, state agencies, and private companies across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
Founded by Ken Rifenburg, the company began with small New York State Department of Transportation projects and has grown to employ more than 350 team members. Rifenburg provides a range of services, including highway construction and restoration, site development, landfill technologies, environmental clean-up, utilities installation, mining, aggregate sales, equipment sales and leasing, and airport maintenance and runway reconstruction.
In 2024, Rifenburg Companies became 100% Employee-Owned, ensuring long-term stability and reinforcing a culture of commitment, accountability, and shared success. This transition recognizes the contributions of its employees, who have played a key role in the company's continued growth and reputation for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
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Rincon Technology, Inc.
ESOP
Rincon Technology provides Investment Recovery Programs for communication service providers and large enterprises. There are two key aspects to these programs; the first is its “3R” service, which involves the Re-Deployment, Re-Marketing, and Recycling of surplus assets that are owned by customers. Implementing this service creates cost savings by reducing the operating costs associated with these assets. The other aspect to this program is that Rincon allows these customers to purchase hardware (used and new) as well as services from the customers’ share of the revenue that is generated in the Re-Marketing and Recycling of the assets.In addition to its Investment Recovery Programs, the Company is also a re-seller of both new and used telecommunications equipment, as well as other professional services.
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Distribution & Wholesale
Nevada
Ringland-Johnson Construction
ESOP
Ringland-Johnson Construction (RJC) is an employee-owned company in the commercial construction industry headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. The company was initially founded in Des Moines in 1946 before moving to its current location.
In 2019, Ringland-Johnson Construction became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ensures that the mission of the organization is carried out through the future. By putting people first, RJC builds trust through dedication, collaboration, innovation and integrity for every project they undertake.
Today, RJC has 120 employee-owners in a variety of positions from administration to foreman. At RJC, employee-owners represent a remarkable team with a history of excellence.
Read More ▶Commercial Construction; Design-Build Construction; Industrial Construction
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Illinois
Roberts Hawaii
ESOP
Roberts Hawaii is an employee-owned company in the tourism industry headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Originating on Kauai in 1941, Roberts Hawaii has witnessed more than 75 years of evolution and expansion, now serving all four major Hawaiian islands, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island (the Big Island). The company offers an extensive range of sightseeing tours, entertainment, and excursions, all rooted in a safety-conscious and service-oriented approach. The company deeply values its longstanding partnerships within the travel industry, including collaborations with travel agents, meeting planners, destination management firms, and escorted tour providers.
In 2008, Roberts Hawaii became an employee-owned company when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners are committed to carrying out their duties with a strong sense of ownership and community responsibility while fostering a spirit of camaraderie amongst themselves. Roberts Hawaii's mission centers on furnishing quality transportation, tours, and entertainment in a secure and service-oriented manner, always upheld by its dedicated employees who champion and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii.
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Travel & Lodging
Hawaii
Roeslein & Associates
ESOP
Roeslein & Associates is an employee-owned engineering company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 1990 by Rudi Roeslein and Fritz Dickmann, Roeslein & Associates has emerged as a global leader in engineering, procurement, modular fabrication, and construction of canmaking and industrial plant facilities. The company offers an array of technical services and engineered products to various process industries, with a distinct emphasis on Prefabrication, Preassembly, and Modularization. Roeslein & Associates has an expanding presence across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia
In 2015 Roeslein & Associates became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Their mission is to provide value to both customers and employee-owners by leading the way in alternative construction methods, ensuring safety, fast return on capital, and consistent results. A strong commitment to integrity and fairness governs decision-making. Being an employee-owner transcends participation in the ESOP, it entails a profound sense of responsibility for projects, daily choices, and the collective welfare of fellow employees. The firm nurtures an ownership culture that is marked by a shared investment in the company's success, collective financial security, mutual accountability, the pursuit of operational excellence, and alignment with their Vision, Values, and Ethos.
Read More ▶Engineering; Industrial Machinery; Oil & Gas Equipment
Manufacturing
Engineering & Architecture
Missouri
Room & Board
ESOP
Room & Board is a 100% employee-owned furniture retailer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 1980, Room & Board currently employs over 1,100 staff members, spanning from its headquarters to its stores and delivery centers nationwide. More than 90% of their furniture and decor is produced by American manufacturers, thereby supporting local communities, businesses, and artisans across the country. Since its inception, sustainable practices have been a core value of the company. Room & Board is pursuing ambitious goals to enhance their products and practices for the benefit of people and the planet.
In 2024, Room & Board became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company's operations are driven by a focus on people, fostering an ownership culture rooted in meaningful work, mutual respect, and holistic well-being. Room & Board prides itself on doing the right thing while delivering exceptional service, helping customers create homes they cherish. The company’s unique approach is designed to ensure success, providing an environment where employees can thrive by being their authentic selves. Room & Board celebrates diversity, embracing various beliefs, cultural traditions, and life experiences. The company believes in building common ground through understanding and shared experiences, operating on the principle that they are stronger together.
Read More ▶Furniture Stores
Home & Garden
Minnesota
Rotochopper
ESOP
Rotochopper is an employee-owned manufacturing company headquartered in St. Martin, Minnesota. Co-Founders, Fred Peltz and Vince Hundt joined their two companies together that were from different industries at the time, to form Rotochopper. This led to the company initially manufacturing unique recycling equipment. Today, Rotochopper provides grinding and supporting equipment that creates new opportunities for wood waste and other low-grade materials. Rotochopper specializes in solutions that transform waste materials into valuable end products like colored landscape mulch, animal bedding, compost, and more.In 2008, Rotochopper became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Because their employees have an ownership stake in the company’s success, Rotochopper employee-owners are uniquely motivated to provide a high quality product while delivering exceptional customer service. Rotochopper’s benchmark for success is their customer satisfaction. Rotochopper believes employee ownership can be much more than a financial stake. It can also mean having an ownership stake in the technology, quality, and service they deliver. As a factory-direct company, Rotochopper is uniquely invested in the success and satisfaction of their customers. Working closely with their customers allows them to provide tailored solutions that are innovative, economic, and environmentally sustainable.
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Distribution & Wholesale
Minnesota
Rubber & Gasket Company Of America, Inc.
ESOP
Rubber & Gasket Company Of America, Inc. (RGA) is an employee-owned distribution company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1994, RGA operates as an industrial rubber distributor and fabricator, boasting a network of fifteen warehouses across seven U.S. states. The company boasts fully equipped fabrication centers distributed across multiple states, including Arkansas, Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. RGA specializes in various industrial aspects such as gasket cutting, belt vulcanization, hose assembly, metal hose, and expansion joint welding, while concurrently serving as a comprehensive rubber distributor.Their offerings encompass a wide range of applications, including the transportation or containment of liquids, gasses, chemicals, food products, and bulk materials. All their locations feature a comprehensive inventory of hose, conveyor belt, drive belt, gasket, gasket material, and pump packing. The company's versatile support lines empower them to customize solutions for a diverse array of systems.Rubber & Gasket Company of America has been employee-owned since its inception, with the establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners at RGA are a dedicated team of trained personnel. They invest in education through vendor-sponsored training, as well as internal programs and seminars that expand product knowledge and operational expertise. Unlike generic distributors, RGA employees are proficient in specialized areas such as vulcanization, welding, die press cutting, slitting, automated coupling, and CNC equipment operation. This commitment to educational opportunities for their employees, empowers them to do their best work while providing excellent customer service.
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Manufacturing
Arkansas
SARA, Inc.
ESOP
Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc.. is a 100% employee-owned engineering company headquartered in Cyprus, California. SARA was founded in 1989 with the purpose of harnessing the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of engineers and scientists. SARA's expertise spans multiple technology domains, including RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics, and Threat Warning, all of which are tailored to address the specific requirements of their clients.
In 2016 SARA, Inc., became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an ESOP company, SARA firmly believes in the power of shared ownership and its significant impact on team members. By becoming a part of the team, employees play a pivotal role in the company's accomplishments and have the opportunity to directly share in its growth and success. This fosters an ownership culture characterized by teamwork, empowerment, and shared success. Each year, the ESOP Communications Committee conducts informational meetings for all employees to provide insight into the Company's ESOP.
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Engineering & Architecture
Professional & Business Services
California
SC&H Group
ESOP
SC&H Group is a 100% employee-owned management consulting firm headquartered in Sparks, Maryland. The firm was founded in 1991 and today harnesses three decades of expertise in domestic and international accounting and financial services. SC&H Group offers an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to management consulting and accounting, with their client’s goals at the forefront. SC&H Group has provided counsel to numerous public and private clients concerning accounting, tax, profitability, and business process solutions. Their spectrum of services including audit, investment banking, M&A transactions, and financial services are tailored to address clients' most pressing challenges.
In 2006 SC&H Group became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). SC&H is proud to work with some of the brightest and most committed professionals in the industry, attracting individuals who resonate with the firm's innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. As owners, employees are given a stake in the company’s success. This dynamic provides motivation for employees to do their best work and provide an excellent customer experience. Through training, a 100% ESOP, and a company-wide commitment to community service, SC&H cultivates a high level of engagement and morale among its staff.
Read More ▶Auditing; ESOP Services; Management Consulting; Tax Preparation
Professional & Business Services
Maryland
SC2
ESOP
SC2 is a 100% employee-owned logistics company headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. Their extensive array of services, streamlined systems, and unwavering commitment to excellence consistently yield precise and efficient outcomes for their partners. Each day at SC2 is dedicated to upholding their core values, which they consider the bedrock of their accomplishments. These values include quality, ownership, teamwork, integrity, and excellence. The organization evaluates its success based on the quality of service and satisfaction they provide to customers, always striving to meet or exceed customer expectations, resulting in shared success.
In 1987 SC2 became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Being a 100% employee-owned means SC2 is committed to continuous improvement. They recognize that their employees are the bedrock of their accomplishments and are dedicated to providing a supportive and secure work environment that offers each individual a meaningful and challenging career. As a 100% employee-owned company, SC2 embodies a pledge to deliver high-quality, punctual, and cost-effective supply chain solutions, providing customized services from a team wholeheartedly devoted to excellence. The success and growth of the employee-owners at SC2 are intrinsically linked to the success and expansion of the company as a whole. This interconnectedness ensures that everyone at SC2 is deeply invested in the company's achievements, which in turn generates a potent competitive edge.
Warehousing & Storage; Packing
Distribution & Wholesale
Illinois
SCIPI
ESOP
SCIPI is a 100% employee-owned company in the automotive industry headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. SCIPI was started by two childhood friends, Ken Gross and Earl Buttweiler in 1959. SCIPI has been employee-owned since 1975, when it implemented its ESOP. Today, SCIPI is an international company that employees 170 team members in six states and Canada.
SCIPI is the parent company to North Central Bus & Equipment, Inc., Monumental Sales, Inc., and Parts Midwest, Inc. North Central Bus & Equipment, Inc. (NCBE), a dealership specializing in the sale and service of Blue Bird school buses, shuttle buses, and medium-duty truck equipment. 2) Monumental Sales, Inc. (MSI), a fabricator of cemetery memorials, granite counter tops and custom limestone products. MSI has 15 retail stores throughout the upper Midwest. 3) Parts Midwest, Inc. (PMI), an original equipment warehouse distributor of automotive and light-duty truck accessories.
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Distribution & Wholesale
Minnesota
SCJ Alliance
ESOP
SCJ Alliance is a 100% employee-owned engineering company headquartered in Lacey, Washington. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in civil engineering, transportation planning & design, construction management, environmental & urban planning, landscape architecture & design, and public outreach. Today, SCJ operates locations throughout Washington and has also expanded to Montana and Colorado. In 2019, SCJ Alliance became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ownership culture at SCJ Alliance is shaped by the values of stewardship, freedom, compassion, trust, and integrity. These values serve as the guiding principles for their interactions with clients and colleagues. Employee owners are dedicated to their relationships with clients and work to make them successful. Success at SCJ is measured not only by the achievement of personal and professional contentment but also by the positive influence on the communities we serve and the strengthening of relationships.
Read More ▶Landscape Architecture; Engineering
Engineering & Architecture
Washington
SCJ Fiduciary Services
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SCJ Fiduciary Services is an employee-owned financial services company headquartered in Smithfield, Kentucky. SCJ Fiduciary Services is a firm dedicated to promoting Employee Ownership across the nation. In 2017, founder Steve James pursued his passion for creating ESOP companies and empowering employee owners.
SCJ's primary goal is to facilitate smooth transitions to employee ownership, helping companies leverage the potential of their workforce while providing employees with a stake in the company's success. The firm prides itself on diligence and commitment to clients and partnering professionals, and is continually grateful for the ESOP Community.
Read More ▶Trust & Fiduciary Services; ESOP Services
Financial Services
Professional & Business Services
Kentucky
SCS Engineers
ESOP
SCS Engineers is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting and construction firm headquartered in Long Beach, California. The company was founded in 1970 and has been rated a top performer in multiple environmental categories including water, air and soil.
SCS Engineers became employee-owned in 1986 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment for their employees to share in the success of SCS Engineers.
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Engineering & Architecture
California
SDI
ESOP
Sonoran Desert Institute known as SDI Education is a 100% employee-owned online school located in Tempe, Arizona. The DEAC accredited school specializes in firearms and uncrewed aviation systems (UAS). SDI’s unique programs and courses offer its students hands-on training opportunities with the convenience of online learning. and SDI prides itself in offering comprehensive, industry-specific coursework that prepares our students to be successful in their future careers.In 2018, SDI Education became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). SDI instructors pride themselves on offering comprehensive, industry-specific coursework that prepares students to be successful in their future careers. SDI’s faculty and staff include military personnel, nationally recognized experts and more. At SDI, employees live an “Own It” life which means taking ownership and accountability for the success of SDI and its students, graduates, and partners every day. SDI is passionate about fostering student achievement through service and support.
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Education
Arizona
SRC Automotive, Inc.
ESOP
SRC Automotive, Inc., a subsidiary of SRC Holdings, was founded in 1974 in Springfield, Missouri. SRC Automotive remanufactures engines and assembles gasoline engines for the automotive, marine, and industrial industries.
SRC Automotive became employee-owned when its parent company, SRC Holdings, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 1983. As owners, employees have a stake in the business. Because of this, employees are motivated to provide the highest quality products and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Read More ▶Engines
Automotive
Missouri
SRC Electrical LLC
ESOP
SRC Electrical LLC, a subsidiary of SRC Holdings LLC, is an employee-owned remanufacturing company headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. Their electronic capabilities include Electronic Control Modules (ECM’s), Displays & Instruments, Electromechanical Devices, and GPS Receivers & Antennas.
SRC Electrical LLC became employee-owned when its parent company, SRC Holdings, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 1983. As owners, employees have a stake in the business. Because of this, employees are motivated to provide the highest quality products and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
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Manufacturing
Missouri
SRC Holdings
ESOP
SRC is a 100% employee-owned remanufacturing company with 10 subsidiaries and operations based across Missouri, Kentucky, and Illinois. SRC continues to expand its lines of business, and a flatter organizational hierarchy helps maintain an entrepreneurial culture that leads to new ventures and innovations in production each year. In the early 1980’s, SRC’s first team of managers, including founder and CEO Jack Stack, were at risk of finding themselves out of work when their original parent company, International Harvester, began laying off employees and selling off company assets. A series of events lead to revamping the ownership and management of the new company by introducing an employee ownership program and open-book management practices.SRC has now been employee-owned for over 40 years. This structure helped build the company’s ownership culture and tie the contributions of each employee-owner to the financial success of the plant. The company’s stock price had rebounded from $0.10 in 1983 to $13 only five years later, and by 2017 it had paid over $100 million in distributions to employee-owners retiring or leaving the company.In October 2021, the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) announced SRC as a member of its Employee Ownership 100, a list of the largest majority employee-owned companies in the country. The company also works to popularize its open-book management practices, known as The Great Game of Business, which promote transparency, integrity, and business literacy among the company’s 1,800 associates.
Read More ▶Holding Companies; Automotive Parts & Accessories; Machinery Manufacturing
Automotive
Manufacturing
Miscellaneous
Missouri
SRC Logistics, Inc.
ESOP
SRC Logistics, Inc. (SRCL), a subsidiary of SRC Holdings, has over 25 years of experience in reverse logistics and management for the remanufacturing industry.
SRCL became employee-owned in 1983 when its parent company, SRC Holdings, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Their goal is to provide the most comprehensive core and asset management solutions by offering web-based IT solutions, freight solutions and supply chain services.
Business Efficiency Systems
Professional & Business Services
Missouri
SRC of Lexington, Inc.
ESOP
SRC of Lexington, Inc., a subsidiary of SRC Holdings, was founded in the 1960s in Lexington, Kentucky. SRC Holdings acquired SRC of Lexington, which saved 65 jobs and allowed the company to continue. Today, SRC of Lexington has grown to 180 employee owners. The company specializes in remanufacturing engines and engine components; axles and axle components; transmissions and torque converters; and hydraulic pumps and motors for the construction, mining, power generation, and gas compression industries.
When SRC of Lexington was acquired by their parent company, SRC Holdings, everyone became an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As owners, employees have a stake in the business. Because of this, employees are motivated to provide the highest quality products and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Read More ▶Engines
Automotive
Kentucky
SWA Group Inc.
ESOP
SWA Group Inc. is a 100% employee-owned landscape architecture company headquartered in Sausalito, California. SWA stands as a prominent firm specializing in landscape architecture, planning, and urban design, with a vast portfolio of projects encompassing diverse levels of complexity, both in the United States and internationally. The core mission driving SWA is the elevation of the quality of life in public spaces, achieved through the art of design to create multi-faceted environments that benefit both people and nature. Their firm belief lies in the transformative potential of landscape as an indispensable infrastructure in shaping the future of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities. SWA has offices in San Francisco, Sausalito, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, Houston, Dallas, and Shanghai.
In 1973 SWA Group Inc. became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The firm's commitment, as employee-owners, extends to supporting the creative community's aspirations and shaping urban environments into healthier, safer, and economically sustainable places for residents, professionals, and leisure seekers alike.
SWA has been recognized nationally and internationally for its design work. The projects span over 60 countries and have garnered over 600 awards. The work is recognized for its visionary aesthetics, exceptional functionality, keen understanding of social design, and strong emphasis on environmental sustainability.
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Engineering & Architecture
California
Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc.
ESOP
Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned fabrication company headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 1934, the company offers products from more than 300 manufacturers and provides customer service and technical support to four core industries: Glass, Stone, Precision Electro-Optical and Ophthalmic. Their extensive technical knowledge, amassed over the years, has resulted in a line of cutting-edge chemicals, supplies, and advanced surfacing compounds that outshine industry standards. In 2000, Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc.became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, Salem leverages the sense of ownership to infuse integrity and reliability into their customer interactions on a daily basis. As owners, employees directly reap the rewards of the company's growth and profitability, driven by their own dedicated efforts. Every employee has a stake in its prosperity, united by a common objective to steer Salem towards profitability and personal development.
Read More ▶Worldwide Fabrication Tools, Supplies & Machinery Wholesalers; Wholesalers
Distribution & Wholesale
North Carolina
Santanna Energy Services
ESOP
Santanna Energy Services is a 100% employee-owned company in the electrical industry headquartered in Austin, Texas. For over three decades, Santanna Energy Services has been a natural gas supplier, serving numerous customers across the American Midwest. Specializing in user-friendly natural gas and electricity plans customized to meet residential energy requirements, the company also extends its expertise to assist small businesses in navigating the unpredictable energy market landscape.
In 1997, Santanna Energy Services became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Their ownership culture is characterized by creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence. The organization ardently encourages innovation, teamwork, and the cultivation of fresh ideas. Santanna remains steadfast in its commitment to enhancing the customer experience and perpetually refining its operations. A foundational aspect of Santanna's mission revolves around cultivating enduring relationships with their employee-owners, recognizing them as their most invaluable assets.
Read More ▶Electricity; Natural Gas
Utilities
Texas
Satellite Services, Inc.
ESOP
Satellite Services, Inc., (SSI) is a 100% employee-owned janitorial service company headquartered in Marquette, Michigan. Since its founding in 1981, SSI has provided operating support, facility operations and maintenance, and military family housing operations and maintenance services to government and commercial customers. Their cost-effective methodology centers on prolonging the life cycle and optimizing the performance of facilities and equipment, resulting in substantial operational cost reductions. Today, the company operates eighteen locations throughout the country. In 2021, Satellite Services, Inc., became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Through this ownership structure, SSI ensures that every employee can partake in the organization's growth and prosperity. The ownership culture at SSI fosters a compelling motivational structure within the company. Employees are incentivized to enhance their performance, time management, and longevity with the company, all while upholding the highest standards of client satisfaction.
Read More ▶Janitorial Services; Facility Support Services; Plumbing & HVAC Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Professional & Business Services
Michigan
SavMor Foods
ESOP
SavMor Foods, a subsidiary of North State Grocery, is a 100% employee-owned grocery store that was founded in 1999 in Cottonwood, California. The low-priced grocery store has expanded to operate 6 additional stores throughout Northern California.
In 2006, SavMor Foods became employee-owned when its parent company, North State Grocery, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned store, employees at SavMor Foods take pride in what they offer to their customers and surrounding communities.
Grocery Stores
Food & Beverage
California
Sayers
ESOP
Sayers is a 100% employee-owned IT Solutions company and is headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL. The company was founded in 1984 by Gale Sayers, a former NFL player. Sayers now has five different locations.
Sayers became employee-owned in 2018 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's mission of fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and dedication to the success of their fellow employee owners and clients.
Read More ▶IT Consulting; Consulting
Professional & Business Services
Illinois
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Schier Products
ESOP
Schier Products is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of grease interceptors headquartered in Shawnee, Kansas. The company was founded in 1950 by Ed Schier. Ed was a Milwaukee plumber and started Schier Products in his garage. To this day, every product from the company is made in the United States.
Schier Products became employee-owned in 2022 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership ensures that the culture and values of the company remain in tact across generations.
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Kansas
Schu Marketing Associates
ESOP
Schu Marketing is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer's representative agency headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1992 by Steve Schumacher. Schu marketing specializes in plumbing products and architectural specialty building products.
Schu Marketing transitioned to employee ownership in 2016 when they implemented an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The company attributes it's success to their employee owners vested interested in the Schu Marketing's success.
Read More ▶Hardware, Plumbing & HVAC Wholesalers
Distribution & Wholesale
Minnesota
Scott Insurance
ESOP
Scott Insurance is a 100% employee-owned insurance company headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia. The company offers a wide range of insurance products, including employee benefits, surety bonds, personal insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Scott Insurance remains one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the Southeast, with nine offices across Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, plus over 315 employee-owners.
In 1975, Scott Insurance became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), becoming one of the first companies in the U.S. to do so. This ownership structure aligns the interests of its employee-owners with delivering high-quality service and helps tenured employees build long-term wealth. The company’s ownership culture promotes the benefits of employee ownership to clients and job seekers.
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Financial Services
Virginia
Scotty's Contracting & Stone
Scotty’s Contracting & Stone, a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Scotty's Contracting & Stone provides a complete range of heavy civil construction services and materials to meet Kentucky’s infrastructure needs. Our operations are vertically integrated to streamline production and guarantee our standards of quality throughout every stage of a project—from engineering to completion.
Poured Concrete Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Kentucky
Sea-Land Chemical Company
ESOP
Sea-Land Chemical Company is a 100% employee-owned company in the chemical distribution industry headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Established in 1964, Sea-Land Chemical Company started as a small business by John Hetchler. Since its humble beginnings, Sea-Land has evolved and grown to support market demands and adapt to changing industry conditions.
In 1991, Sea-Land Chemical Company became an employee-owned company when established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The process to convert to an employee ownership structure started in the 1980s as a succession plan for John Hetchler who was looking to retire. He decided to sell the company to his employees which created a foundation for an ownership culture that remains to this day. One of Sea-Lands values is Ownership - their employee owners strive to create positive results because they care about the outcome.
Today, Sea-Land Chemical Company continues to expand its operations. In 2015, the company was named the 29th largest chemical distributor in North America.
Read More ▶Chemical & Allied Products Wholesalers
Distribution & Wholesale
Ohio
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Securityhunter, Inc
ESOP
Securityhunter, Inc. is an employee-owned security company. The company was founded in 1988 by Michael Rogers and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2001 started working with the Federal Government and are now nationally ranked in the industry.In 2021 Securityhunter became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees having a share in the successful company they helped build was a motivating factor in the company’s transition to employee ownership. The ESOP reinforces the company’s core values of service, integrity, determination, and effort.
Read More ▶Defense Contracting; Security Systems Integrator; IT Consulting
Professional & Business Services
Maryland
Sentinel
ESOP
Sentinel Visual Production Services (VPS) is a subsidiary of 4C Holdings (4CH) and headquartered in Visalia, California. Sentinel VPS specializes in CAD drafting services for civil engineers and architects.
In 2023, Sentinel became employee-owned when their parent company, 4CH, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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ServiceMaster
ESOP
ServiceMaster is a 100% employee-owned company in the restoration services industry headquartered in Concord, California. Since its founding in 1985, ServiceMaster has been helping its customers rebuild their lives. In times of devastating disasters, be they storms, fires, or the harmful presence of mold and mildew, ServiceMaster is there to help once the dust settles and the damage is assessed. ServiceMaster Restore offers reliable restoration services for a variety of issues. Today, the company operates fifteen locations out of California, Nevada, and Virginia. In 2008, ServiceMaster became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Their employee owners are trusted industry leaders whose primary focus is the safety of their employees and their customers. Over their 35 year history, ServiceMaster employee owners have provided consistent, accurate, and timely service to their customers. As owners, employees at ServiceMaster benefit financially when the company is successful. This uniquely motivates their employees to provide exceptional service.
Read More ▶Cleaning Services; Janitorial Services; Personal Services
Personal Care
Professional & Business Services
Home & Garden
California
Sheldon's Express Pharmacy
Sheldon's Express Pharmacy, a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Since 1988 Sheldon’s Express Pharmacy has provided local communities with quick and convenient prescriptions, vaccinations, testing, and consultations. Sheldon’s has 17 locations in Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois and employs over 100 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy assistants. Sheldon’s Express Pharmacy is active in the community and gives back to local charitable organizations.
Pharmacies & Drug Stores
Personal Care
Kentucky
Sierra Pacific Engineering and Products
ESOP
Hardware, Plumbing & HVAC Wholesalers
Distribution & Wholesale
California
Sign Design
ESOP
Sign Design, Inc., is a 100% employee-owned full-service sign design company headquartered in Brockton, Massachusetts. Since 1988, Sign Design has been offering start to finish sign design project management services. They offer a wide range of in-house services like consultation, design, fabrication, permitting, installation and service. With over 35 years of experience and 65 skilled employee owners, Sign Design also makes 90% of the products they offer. In 2021, Sign Design became employee-owned when it implemented its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners at Sign Design are always looking for new technologies to expand their on-site capabilities for their customers. Being employee-owned means that when the company does well, everyone benefits as owners.
Read More ▶Signs
Professional & Business Services
Massachusetts
SimVentions
ESOP
SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned IT consulting firm headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The company was founded in 2000 by four experienced leaders specializing in technical support for the U.S. military. SimVentions serves various entities, including the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, other joint Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, non-profits, and commercial enterprises. Their mission is to become trusted partners in engineering services and technology development, cultivating innovation and delivering on commitments.
In 2020, SimVentions became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This program allows employees to accumulate company stock over the course of their employment, ultimately providing them with retirement-related stock payments, all at no cost to the employees themselves. SimVentions recognizes that each employee's contributions are pivotal to SimVentions' success and its status as an exceptional place to work. The employees bring their unique gifts and talents, drive innovation, prioritize customer success, exhibit passion for supporting warfighters, and foster a caring and supportive environment for their colleagues and communities. It is this collective dedication that makes the SimVentions team the ideal group to lead the company into the future.
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Professional & Business Services
Virginia
Simplesoft
ESOP
Simplesoft, a subsidiary of Revision Collective, was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In 2018, Simplesoft became employee-owned when their parent company, Revision Collective, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Read More ▶Business Efficiency Systems
Professional & Business Services
Ohio
Sinacola
ESOP
Sinacola is a 100% employee-owned company that specializes in heavy civil construction such as building roads and bridges, including excavation of public and private developments, underground utilities, structures. Sinacola is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The history of Sinacola is one based on family values, safe work, and forward-thinking that began over 50 years ago. Founded in 1966 by Mario Sinacola, the company known as Mario Sinacola Excavating, Inc., employed fewer than 15 workers and performed small utility installations around the Detroit metro area. In 1979 the crippling downturn of the Michigan economy prompted Mario Sinacola and his sons to look for work elsewhere. Mario’s sons then relocated the company, formerly known as Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc., to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.Sinacola became employee-owned in 2017 when it implemented an ESOP. This provides all employees with a stake in the future growth of the business and becoming indirect owners of Sinacola.
Read More ▶Site Preparation Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Texas
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Sky Blue Builders
ESOP
Sky Blue Builders is a 100% Employee-Owned construction firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded by Mowa, a refugee with a vision to build a better future, the company is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to progress.
With a focus on cutting-edge construction techniques and transparent communication, Sky Blue Builders partners with clients to create lasting, impactful projects. Challenges are seen as opportunities, and every project is approached with integrity, problem-solving, and a forward-thinking mindset.
In 2024, Sky Blue Builders became 100% Employee-Owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reinforcing a culture of accountability and shared success. The company remains dedicated to building not just structures, but stronger communities and a better tomorrow.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Colorado
Smelter Service Corporation
ESOP
Located in Mt. Pleasant, TN, Smelter Service Corporation has been recycling since 1978. Over the years, SSC has continued to improve its aluminum recycling process with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment. This technology, combined with our carefully trained and capable workforce, has enabled us to achieve the highest recovery rates in the industry. All this has been possible while using less energy in the processing of each unit of recyclable material.SSC serves as one of the solutions or steps in the world’s aluminum recycling strategy. We procure raw materials and by-products from industrial scrap yards, primary producing facilities, rolling mills, etc. and either trade them into a different part of the recycling system or melt them into a usable form to continue onto the next recycling process step in the industry.
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Manufacturing
Tennessee
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
ESOP
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., (SSR) is a 100% employee-owned engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1968, SSR has become a leader in designing, consulting, and commissioning projects for public and private clients across the country and internationally. Over their 50 year history, SSR has developed a breadth of experience that allows them to partner with clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.
In 1983, Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). At SSR, people come first and are the driving force behind everything they do. SSR employee owners are a team of leaders who work collaboratively to meet their client’s challenges. Because when their clients succeed, they succeed. As owners, employees at SSR also benefit when the company is successful. This uniquely motivates them to provide exceptional service and high quality projects.
Engineering
Engineering & Architecture
Tennessee
South Barnes Development Company
ESOP
South Barnes Development Company is an employee-owned company headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. There are three companies in the South Barnes Development Co. corporate family, including South Barnes Masonry and DeWitt & Associates. DeWitt & Associates provides general contracting, construction management, design-build, and concrete services. South Barnes Masonry is a masonry contractor that has built a solid reputation of quality work, cutting-edge techniques and customer service.
In 1987, South Barnes Development Company and its subsidiaries became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company has 90 employee owners across all its locations. Together, employees are committed to making the company successful. As owners, employees benefit from the company’s successes. This motivates them to provide high quality services and excellent customer service.
Read More ▶General Contractor; Masonry Contractors; Commercial Construction; Design-Build Construction
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Missouri
South Barnes Masonry
ESOP
South Barnes Masonry is a 100% employee-owned masonry contractor headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The company is a subsidiary of South Barnes Development Company. South Barnes Masonry was founded in 2007 and supports both the public and private sectors in areas such as healthcare, education, retail, government, and transportation.
South Barnes Masonry’s parent company became employee-owned in 1987 through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership has helped the company build a reputation of quality work, cutting edge technique, and great customer service.
Masonry Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Missouri
Southwest Automated Security
ESOP
Southwest Automated Security (SAS), is a 100% employee-owned distribution company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1996 with a single location as a non-installing wholesale distributor for gate operators, access control systems, telephone entry systems, CCTV and peripherals for all types of applications. Today, the company boasts 19 locations throughout the United States. In 2011, Southwest Automated Security became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). SAS attributes its growth to creating and maintaining excellent relationships with its vendors and customers. As owners, employees take pride in their work striving to exceed expectations for their clients. Employee ownership means they hold each other accountable and they provide their best work every time. The ownership culture at SAS empowers employees to grow their skills and knowledge through professional development opportunities.
Read More ▶Machinery, Equipment & Supplies Wholesalers
Distribution & Wholesale
Texas
Southwest Solutions Group
ESOP
Southwest Solutions Group (SSG) is a 100% employee-owned company in the storage industry headquartered in Lewisville, Texas. In 1969, the company was founded as Southwest Spacesaver Systems in Dallas before being acquired and renamed in 1997. SSG offers inventive efficiency solutions to various businesses and government entities. After almost 55 years in business, SSG now operates 15 locations in 13 states. In 2017, Southwest Solutions Group became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As owners, SSG employees have a vested interest in their customer’s satisfaction on every order. Because as employee-owners, they financially benefit when the company is successful. Participating in this collective achievement and reward fosters a sense of unity and shared success at the company.
Read More ▶We Make Space & People Work Better Together
Professional & Business Services
Texas
Spectrum Mechanical & Plumbing Contractors LLC
ESOP
Spectrum Mechanical & Plumbing Contractors LLC, a subsidiary of HB Global LLC is a premier mechanical contracting company founded in 1997 in Tempe, Arizona.
Spectrum Mechanical & Plumbing Contractors LLC became employee-owned in 2010 when its parent company, HB Global LLC, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Read More ▶HVAC Contractors; Plumbing & HVAC Contractors; Plumbing Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Arizona
Speedrack Products Group
ESOP
Speedrack Products Group is a 100% employee-owned storage products company and is headquartered in Walker, Michigan. The company was founded in 1954 and is now one of the leading suppliers of pallet racking and storage systems.
Speedrack Products Group became employee-owned in 2023 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to ensuring stability for customers, employees, and communities.
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Michigan
Sports Imports
ESOP
Sports Imports is a 100% employee-owned sports manufacturing company headquartered in Worthington, Ohio. Since its founding in 1976, Sports Imports has specialized in designing, engineering, and manufacturing volleyball equipment. From its inception, Sports Imports has had an exclusive partnership with Senoh, the official manufacturer and supplier of the FIVB and Olympic Games. Its products have revolutionized the sport through cutting-edge innovation and proprietary designs. It proudly serves as the trusted partner and official net system of the NCAA, NJCAA, USAV, NFHS, and AVCA. Its direct sales team has earned the confidence of over 92% of Division I college programs, tens of thousands of high schools, and countless athletic facilities nationwide.
In 2023, Sports Imports became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The transition strengthened the company's commitment to excellence. Its mission is simple: to design and provide the highest quality volleyball equipment while delivering the best customer experience.
Read More ▶Sporting Goods
Entertainment & Recreation
Ohio
Sprague's Sports
ESOP
Sprague's Sports is a majority employee-owned specialty shooting sports store. The company is headquartered in Yuma, Arizona and was founded in 1956 by Richard Sprague. Sprague's Sports offers a range of services including an indoor gun range, classroom, and gunsmith.
Sprague's Sports became employee-owned in 2022 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to their employees and customers. The founder explains that the customer, "is not just dealing with someone who works there. They have a vested interest, and that works best for those on both sides of the counter."
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Arizona
Springfield ReManufacturing Corp.
Springfield ReManufacturing Corp. is a 100% employee-owned remanufacturing company headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. Springfield ReManufacturing Corp is a subsidiary of SRC Holdings, the first of the parent company. The company was originally the remanufacturing division of International Harvester. In 1983, several employees, including CEO Jack Stack, made the decision to purchase the company before it was divested. Springfield ReManufacturing Corp has uniquely been employee-owned since the beginning of the company in 1983 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ownership structure was implemented as an effort to turn around a struggling company. That strategy paid off, Springfield ReManufacturing Corp. stock that started in 1983 at $0.10 per share has increased in value of over 360,000% today. Springfield ReManufacturing Corp actively practices open book management as taught in The Great Game of Business. Jack Stack, CEO, explains how beneficial this model has been for the company, “The best, most efficient, most profitable way to operate a business is to give everybody in the company a voice in saying how the company is run and a stake in the financial outcome, good or bad.”
Read More ▶Engines
Automotive
Missouri
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates (SOFHA)
ESOP
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates (SOFHA) is a 100% employee-owned, physician-led multi-specialty primary care group situated in Johnson City, Tennessee. Established in 1998, SOFHA has been delivering advanced primary healthcare services to patients across all age groups in the region. The team, consisting of board-certified physicians, physician extenders, and medical personnel, is dedicated to elevating the quality of life through exemplary, patient-centered care. SOFHA's comprehensive healthcare delivery encompasses primary and specialty care physician practices, along with outpatient facilities and homecare services. These services include an acute care clinic, diabetes clinic, echo-cardiograms, clinical laboratory services, physical therapy, women's physical therapy, a Sleep Center, Comprehensive Breast Center, and Imaging Center.
In 2024, SOFHA became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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Tennessee
Stellar Industries
ESOP
Stellar Industries is a 100% employee-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Garner, Iowa. Founded in 1990, Stellar specializes in producing high-quality work trucks, trailers, and service truck and van accessories. The company pioneered the first U.S.-designed and manufactured hydraulic hooklift hoist and has since expanded its product line to include a wide range of market-leading equipment.
With an innovative product lineup and a growing distribution network, Stellar has built an international presence and become a top choice for productivity solutions in various industries.
In 1999, Stellar Industries became 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reinforcing a culture of dedication, shared success, and commitment to its small-town values, even as the company has grown to over 700 employee-owners.
Read More ▶Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment
Manufacturing
Iowa
Stephens Pipe & Steel
Stephens Pipe & Steel (SPS), a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, was founded in 1974 and headquartered in Russell Springs, Kentucky. SPS is the largest American-owned fence distributor and manufacturer.
Read More ▶Steel Product Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Kentucky
Steven Winter Associates
OTHER
Steven Winter Associates is a majority employee-owned energy, sustainability and accessibility consulting company headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1972 by Steven Winter and provides research, consulting and advisory services to improve commercial, residential and multifamily built environments for private and public sector clients.
Steven Winter Associates became employee-owned in 2010 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces their belief that the company's success comes from hiring the best people and providing them with an environment for growth and enjoyment.
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Stevens Industries
ESOP
Stevens Industries is a 100% employee-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Teutopolis, Illinois. In 1956, when its founder, Charles "Chuck" Stevens, began crafting wood products in his father-in-law's two-car garage, Stevens Industries emerged from modest origins. Over time, the enterprise underwent multiple expansions, evolving into a sprawling 360,000 sq ft manufacturing complex across 31 acres.
Today, the company is one of the largest manufacturers of commercial casework and architectural millwork in the United States. Specializing in high-quality casework, architectural millwork, Stevens Industries also offers distinctive lines of laboratory casework and furniture, music and instrument storage, and childcare furniture under various brands, including Stevens Advantage, StevensWood, Tot Mate, I.D. Systems, and Techline America.
In 1998, Stevens Industries became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), when the founder was ready to relinquish his ownership. Stevens Industries attributes its achievements to a dedicated and passionate team of employee owners. Employee ownership fosters a familial atmosphere at the company where employees feel valued.
Read More ▶Commercial Casework Manufacturer; Furniture; Millwork
Manufacturing
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Home & Garden
Illinois
Stewart Richey
Stewart Richey, a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky.Stewart Richey provides a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial maintenance and repair services.Their services include: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection and Commercial Refrigeration.
Read More ▶Plumbers; Fire Protection Contractor; Plumbing & HVAC Contractors; Home HVAC
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Construction (Residential)
Kentucky
StoneTek
ESOP
StoneTek is a 100% employee-owned provider of natural stone countertops and sinks, headquartered in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Specializing in granite, marble, quartz, and eco-friendly recycled materials, StoneTek serves both residential and commercial clients with exceptional craftsmanship and seamless installation.
By partnering with overseas suppliers and local distributors, StoneTek offers a diverse selection of premium natural stone and quartz products. The company is dedicated to customer satisfaction, minimizing disruption during installation while maintaining sustainable practices.
In 2020, StoneTek became employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reinforcing a culture of accountability, quality, and shared success. The team remains committed to excellence, ensuring every project reflects the client’s vision with precision and care.
Read More ▶Cabinets & Countertops
Home & Garden
Massachusetts
Story Construction Co.
ESOP
Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Ames, Iowa. Founded in 1934 as James Thompson & Sons, the company boasts over 85 years of continuous operation. Today, Story Construction serves a diverse range of markets, including commercial, industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, senior living, places of worship, educational institutions, research facilities, government structures, wastewater treatment plants, and food processing facilities.
In 2022, Story Construction became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This move signifies that the financial accomplishments of Story Construction are now collectively shared among all its employees. Story Construction is committed to fostering opportunities for its personnel and partners who share their vision, emphasizing top-tier performance in their endeavors.
The work by employee owners holds significant importance, offering them the chance to make a meaningful impact on local projects serving the central Iowa communities for generations to come. The company is committed to maintaining a workplace that fosters individual growth and professional development, all while prioritizing safety as a fundamental concern. This approach is underpinned by a sense of pride in creating an environment where employees can thrive on a personal and career level.
Read More ▶Commercial Construction
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Iowa
Stress Engineering Services
ESOP
Stress Engineering Services is an employee-owned company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1972, the company has provided engineering design and analysis, thermal and fluid sciences, instrumentation, and testing for a variety of industries. Their mission is to deliver emerging and innovative concepts with the highest standards of service. They operate five locations in Texas, Ohio, California, and Canada.
In 2005, Stress Engineering Services became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ownership culture at Stress Engineering Services empowers employees to provide excellent customer service, operating on integrity and respect. Employee owners always strive to find innovative solutions to meet the challenges of their clients. At Stress Engineering success is driven by their ownership culture, and their dedicated team who are working toward a common goal.
Read More ▶Engineering
Engineering & Architecture
Texas
Stubbe Case Management
ESOP
Stubbe Case Management is a 100% employee-owned workers' compensation field case management company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1968 and offers comprehensive range of services vocational, medical, and forensic services.
Stubbe Case Management became employee-owned in 2002 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's value of all employees having a stake in the company and remain committed to their work.
Read More ▶Physical Therapists
Health Care
Minnesota
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
ESOP
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling is a 100% employee-owned company in the HVAC industry headquartered in Brownsburg, Indiana. Since 1969, Summers has been providing plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services. Over the years, they have expanded to operate 25 locations throughout Indiana, with one location each in Ohio and Illinois. In 2019, Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners at Summers are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when providing services for their customers. The ownership culture at Summers empowers employees to do their best work while providing an exceptional customer experience.
Read More ▶Plumbing & HVAC Contractors; Home HVAC; Plumbers
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Construction (Residential)
Indiana
SunEarth
ESOP
SunEarth, a subsidiary of The Solaray Corporation was founded in 1978 and is a solar thermal product manufacturer headquartered in Fontana, California. SunEarth specializes in the engineering, manufacturing and distribution of solar water heating collectors, mounting hardware, ancillary components and integrated systems at competitive prices for each channel customer. Today, the company operates locations in eight states.
In 2014,SunEarth became employee-owned when its parent company, The Solaray Corporation, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership seamlessly aligns with the core values of the organization, especially the value of being "partners in everything we do." In recent years, a company culture has been meticulously crafted to grant employees significant autonomy, primarily through the establishment of self-directed work teams. With employees now becoming owners, their stake in SunEarth goes far beyond a mere symbolic partnership. They are now direct participants in the financial and operational triumphs of SunEarth, a distinction that few employees elsewhere can claim.
Employee ownership is renowned for its potential to boost productivity, enhance profitability, and foster increased loyalty and commitment among the workforce. This meticulously structured employee ownership system fosters a sense of pride and an ownership mentality, thereby contributing to the development of a strong and cohesive team.
Read More ▶Water Heaters; Home Solar; Solar Installation; Commercial Solar Installation
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Construction (Residential)
Home & Garden
California
Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Co
ESOP
Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Company is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Salina, Kansas. Founded in 1978, offers a variety of services including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, welding and fabrication, underground utilities, pump & electric motor services, automation controls & integration, and retail tool sales. Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Co. became employee owned in 2015 when it established its ESOP. Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Co. owns and operates Superior Plumbing & Heating, Boretec LLC, Superior Pump & Electric Motor LLC, South Industrial Sheet Metal LLC, Tool Time, Accurate Electric LLC, and Callabresi Cooling & Heating LLC. Their family of companies work together to provide the best service possible for their customers in Salina and beyond.
Read More ▶Plumbing & HVAC Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Kansas
Superior Plumbing & Heating
ESOP
Superior Plumbing & Heating, a subsidiary of Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Co, was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Salina, Kansas.
In 2020, Superior Plumbing & Heating was acquired by their parent company, Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Co., who implemented their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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Kansas
Superior Pump & Electric Motor LLC
ESOP
Superior Pump & Electric Motor LLC a subsidiary of Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Co, was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Salina, Kansas. They specialize in repairing heavy-duty tools, sewer cleaning equipment, generators, air compressors, and other small machines.
In 2020, Superior Pump & Electric Motor LLC was acquired by their parent company, Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Co., who implemented their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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Kansas
Superior Tank Lines
ESOP
Superior Tank Lines is a 100% employee-owned company in the freight industry headquartered in Colton, California. The company specializes in transporting refined products like gas, diesel, and ethanol in the safest way possible. Founded in 1989, Superior Tank Lines has experienced double-digit growth over their thirty year history. Today, the company operates out of Oregon, California, and Washington. Their 100 truck fleet services the entire West Coast. In 2020, Superior Tank Lines became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As owners, Superior Tank Lines employees benefit when the company is successful. This motivates employees to provide the best possible service to their customers. The ownership culture at Superior Tank Lines prioritizes safety and provides resources for its team to also provide the safest fuel delivery in the industry. This is reflected in their mission to surpass their customer’s expectations safely and effectively.
Read More ▶Specialized Freight Trucking; Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers
Distribution & Wholesale
California
Supreme Industries
ESOP
Supreme Industries is an employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Harwinton, Connecticut. With a rich history spanning over 40 years, Supreme Industries has been a trusted partner for a diverse range of clients, including those in the power, pipeline, D.O.T., municipal, and site construction sectors. Their extensive experience equips them to tackle even the most challenging projects in these industries. The company specializes in core services encompassing road building, land clearing, drilling, and site development. Their unwavering focus on safety is a cornerstone of their operations, ensuring that all projects, regardless of complexity, benefit from innovative solutions, streamlined processes, and diligent project management.
In 2016, Supreme Industries became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This second-generation, family-owned business is now 30% employee-owned, with the entire team actively participating in the growth and success of Supreme. With a vesting period of just three years, employees have the opportunity to build substantial, diversified wealth over the course of their careers, a unique advantage not offered by non-employee-owned competitors.
Read More ▶Site Preparation Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Connecticut
Swanson & Youngdale
ESOP
Swanson & Youngdale is a 100% employee-owned company in the finishing industry, quartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From framing and drywall, to painting and finishing, S&Y offers the most complete range of services under one roof. With a relentless focus on quality and safety, they can take care of it all—streamlining the process so your project is faster, easier, and more cost-effective. S&Y is consistently ranked among the nation’s elite paint contractors and drywall specialists. Their highly skilled team has decades of experience creating stunning environments from the ground up—handling everything from simple drywall to complex architectural features. S&Y also specializes in virtually every kind of paint, fireproofing, insulation, and coating imaginable. Swanson & Youngdale became employee-owned in 2002 when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). S&Y embraces the philosophy that their employees are their most valued asset, as well as the driving force behind the company’s success. Having an ESOP has fostered a culture of reward sharing based on company performance. All qualified office employees are automatically enrolled in the ESOP retirement plan, making them stakeholders in the company.
Read More ▶Building Finishing Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Minnesota
Symbria
ESOP
Symbria is a 100% employee-owned company in the healthcare industry headquartered in Warrensville, Illinois. As leaders in pharmacy technology for over two decades, Symbria continually invests in cutting-edge innovations to safeguard patients and residents.Their state-of-the-art strip packaging programs are meticulously designed to enhance precision, save time, reduce wastage, and promote medication adherence. This distinctive combination of services, supplemented by Symbria's robust analytics, empowers them to collaborate with clients on a deeper level, synchronize efforts across diverse service domains, and support their clients' mission in an unparalleled manner.
In 2015, Symbria became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This structure fosters a deep sense of ownership and responsibility for the company's success. Symbria's ESOP goes beyond a retirement plan; it represents the embodiment of their corporate culture and a testament to the significant influence their employees wield over the company's prosperity. At Symbria, they pride themselves on maintaining a supportive, enriching, and motivating work environment for their entire workforce. As one of the few healthcare companies with complete employee ownership, Symbria's culture and success are closely aligned with their employees' contributions. Every team member has a vested interest in the company's achievements.
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Health Care
Illinois
Synergy IT Solutions
ESOP
Synergy IT Solutions is a 100% employee-owned company in the IT industry headquartered in Cheektowaga, New York. The company was founded in 1971 by Ray Hutch, whose pioneering service granted regional companies access to computer resources for operational purposes, marking the beginning of an era defined by innovation. Operating from Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse for the last 50 years, Synergy is central & western New York's top managed service provider for small-mid-sized organizations and global institutions.
In 2004, Synergy IT Solutions became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Becoming an ESOP amplified their culture of dedication and commitment to their customers, the community, and their fellow employee-owners. When Synergy's team of IT experts are literally invested in the company’s success and all work toward the same goal, there’s a term for it: Synergy. This is not just their name, but also their promise. This uniquely motivates their employees to offer the highest level of service and solutions to meet the needs of their customers.
Read More ▶Computer Systems
Professional & Business Services
New York
T&S Structural
ESOP
Taylor & Syfan Consulting Engineers (T&S Structural) is a 100% employee-owned engineering company headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in 1994, T&S Structural has dedicated itself to safeguarding its clients from the potential devastation of future seismic events. Founders Steve Taylor and Rye Syfan embarked on this journey after departing from prominent positions at a Santa Monica firm. United by their vision, they established an independent structural engineering design firm. Their portfolio includes projects in custom residential, commercial, civic, healthcare, K-12 education, college/university, military, industrial, and energy/utility sectors.
In 2007, T&S Structural became employee-owned when the company's principals decided to transfer ownership to its employees by implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This strategic move was aimed at rewarding, empowering, and cultivating a truly collaborative design environment. As employee-owners, they acknowledge that their people represent the company's most valuable asset. The company's culture places significant importance on community and collaboration among its employee-owners. While prioritizing the welfare of its staff and their families, T&S Structural fosters an environment of mutual care and shared ownership.
Presently, Taylor & Syfan has grown to include over twenty team members and serves regions encompassing Northern, Central, and Southern California, boasting offices in San Luis Obispo and Pasadena. T&S Structural excels in delivering comprehensive structural engineering services, commencing with conceptual planning and culminating in the realization of efficient, high-quality designs.
Read More ▶Engineering; Design-Build Construction; Architecture
Engineering & Architecture
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
California
TAB Computer Systems
ESOP
TAB Computer Systems is a 100% employee-owned company in the IT industry, headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. For nearly 40 years, TAB® Computer Systems, Inc. has been servicing businesses in all types of industries and sizes. They are one of the largest IT service providers in the Hartford Metro area. Since their inception, TAB Computer Systems has grown to include 40 certified technical professionals and support staff servicing hundreds of clients. They are committed to providing our clients with the best IT support that can be found in our market at the most competitive price. TAB Computer Systems became employee-owned in 2021 when it implemented its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This furthered their mission to be client-focused and maintain a client-driven mindset.
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Professional & Business Services
Connecticut
TD&H
ESOP
Thomas Dean & Hoskins, Inc. (TD&H) is an employee-owned engineering company headquartered in Great Falls, Montana. Founded in 1965, TD&H provides comprehensive civil, structural, and environmental services across five states, Their expertise serves a diverse clientele, ranging from small unincorporated communities to bustling metropolises, and individuals to large corporations. Their commitment to clients spans the entirety of project development, from initial concept design to construction and post-construction warranty assistance.
In 1972, TD&H became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). At the core of TD&H's success lies its dedicated and knowledgeable employee owners. The team is characterized by qualified, intelligent, and self-driven individuals who consistently achieve high-performance standards. TD&H fosters an ownership culture of excellence by providing captivating projects, supporting professional growth, nurturing a convivial workplace, promoting open communication, and compensating employees commensurate with their expertise and abilities.
Read More ▶Engineering
Engineering & Architecture
Montana
TRS Group
ESOP
TRS Group is a 100% employee-owned company in the environmental services industry headquartered in Longview, Washington. Founded in 2000 as a licensee of the electrical resistance heating (ERH) technology developed at Pacific Northwest Laboratories, TRS has grown to more than 70 employee-owners in the U.S. with joint ventures and partnerships in South America, Europe and Asia.
In 2014, TRS Group became employee-owned when it established its own Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Being employee-owned has fostered a collaborative cooperative culture that has led to more than 80% repeat business. Their people are customer-focused and passionate about their work.
TRS Group excels at the quick cleaning of contaminated sites, often guaranteeing results, putting them back into productive reuse. Their goal is to reduce the costs of PFAS and thermal remediation for the benefit of their clients, employees, shareholders and the public.
Read More ▶Environmental Remediation
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Washington
TVF Inc.
ESOP
TVF Inc., a subsidiary of Empowered Ventures, is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. TVF Inc., specializes in supplying the best possible fabrics for their customers’ projects.
In 2010, TVF Inc., became employee-owned when its parent company, Empowered Ventures implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership is prevalent in their vision which is to empower their customers and employees to reach their full potential.
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Manufacturing
Indiana
TVR, Inc.
ESOP
TVR, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned commercial HVAC construction company headquartered in Meridian, Idaho. The company specializes in refrigeration and HVAC service, controls, maintenance and duct manufacturing divisions. TVR, Inc. became employee-owned in 2018 when they implemented in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to dependable service.
Read More ▶HVAC Contractors; Fabricated Metal Products; Home HVAC
Manufacturing
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Construction (Residential)
Idaho
Tabard Inn
ESOP
Tabard Inn is an employee-owned hotel headquartered in Washington D.C. Established in 1922 by Marie Willoughby Rogers, the Tabard Inn stands as the oldest continually operating hotel in Washington, DC. Drawing its name from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the inn has consistently exuded the charm and hospitality reminiscent of an old English Manor. In its early years, it was a hub for social gatherings and afternoon tea. The property expanded with the incorporation of adjacent townhomes at 1741 and 1737 N St in the late 1920s and early 1930s, creating the Tabard Inn's current footprint.In 1975, the hotel faced an auction initiated by Ms. Rogers' family. The new owners, Edward Cohen, a financial editor at the Washington Post, and his wife Fritzi, a political activist and lawyer, brought a fresh perspective. As the world outside evolved into a bustling, modern, and chaotic place, patrons increasingly found solace in this country inn within the urban city.
In 1993, Tabard Inn became employee owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Being an employee-owned organization, employees are given a stake in the hotel’s success. This dynamic uniquely motivates employees to do their best work and provide an exceptional customer experience. The inn's kitchen garnered a reputation of its own, serving as a launching pad for many chefs and cooks who went on to establish their successful restaurants. Behind the art, furnishings, and culinary creations, there is an ever-present labor of love that emanates from all corners of the Tabard Inn.
Read More ▶Hotels & Lodging
Travel & Lodging
District of Columbia
Taft Electric Company
ESOP
Taft Electric Company is a 100% employee-owned company in the electrical industry headquartered in Ventura, California. Established by John Taft in 1946, the company has served the construction industry for over seven decades. Their extensive industry knowledge enables them to cater to a wide range of industries including Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Entertainment, Healthcare, BioTech/BioPharma, Oil and Gas, and Alternative Energies. Today, the company operates six locations throughout California.
In 2017 Taft Electric Company became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership represents the founder's long standing commitment to the future and success of the company. It empowers them to leverage their resources, providing clients with the highest standard of service, quality, and artistry, all the while acknowledging that the fruits of their endeavors will mirror their pride, fervor, diligence, and dedication for years to come. The ownership culture at Taft Electric Company is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and innovative environment where employee owners thrive.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
California
Talley Management Group, Inc.
ESOP
Talley Management Group, Inc., (TMG) is an employee-owned association management company headquartered in Mount Royal, New Jersey. Founded in 1987 by Bog and Gregg Talley, TMG offers customized and flexible strategies for association management. Association management firms serve as vital partners in handling the routine administrative and operational aspects of organizational management, allowing associations to channel their efforts into broader strategic initiatives while minimizing the burden of dealing with minutiae.
TMG works with over 40 national and global associations providing full association management services, outsourced solutions and consulting services, plus in-person, virtual and hybrid meetings and events services. Its mission is to create stronger communities and human connections to enhance global society.
In 2018, Talley Management Group became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, employees benefit when the company is successful. This dynamic aligns incentives across the organization and motivates employees to do their best work. To be successful, the ownership culture at TMG empowers employees to cultivate enduring professional relationships with their clients.
Read More ▶Event Planning; Association Management Services
Professional & Business Services
New Jersey
Tampico Beverages
Tampico Beverages, Inc., a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Soft Drinks; Juice
Food & Beverage
Illinois
Tata & Howard
ESOP
Tata & Howard is a 100% employee-owned engineering company headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Since the company’s founding in 1992, Tata & Howard has specialized in water, wastewater, and stormwater consulting engineering firm. Over their 30 years in business, Tata & Howard also operates in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Arizona.
In 2018, Tata & Howard became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Since becoming an employee-owned company, Tata & Howard employees contribute to and share in the company’s success. Employee ownership transforms all employees into stakeholders of the company, enabling them to enjoy the financial fruits of their labor. Consequently, employee-owners take heightened pride in their work and are motivated to exhibit meticulousness and industriousness in their daily responsibilities. Moreover, the ESOP empowers employees by instilling a greater sense of dignity and value.
The company holds annual meetings to share the financial performance of the company while also providing an open forum for sharing suggestions and ideas. The ownership culture at Tata & Howard empowers its employees to participate in shaping the company's annual strategic plan. Team members continuously strive to enhance efficiency and innovation while maintaining a steadfast sense of responsibility towards the well-being of the company and their fellow colleagues.
Read More ▶Engineering
Engineering & Architecture
Massachusetts
Team Allied Distribution
ESOP
Team Allied Distribution is a 100% employee-owned distribution company headquartered in Benicia, California. Founded in 1976, Team Allied Distribution has become one of the largest independent warehouse distributors of automotive exhaust systems in the United States. The company prides itself on offering an extensive range of products, making it highly likely that whatever an automotive shop may require, Team Allied Distribution can readily provide.
In 2013, Team Allied Distribution became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). When the company transitioned to being an employee-owned company, their workforce of over 200 dedicated employees, became owners. This transition not only underscores the commitment to its employees but also exemplifies the company's dedication to fostering a strong sense of ownership and shared responsibility among its employee owners.
Read More ▶Automotive Parts & Supplies Wholesalers; Automotive Parts & Accessories
Automotive
Distribution & Wholesale
California
Tech Etch
ESOP
Tech Etch is a 100% employee-owned company that has over five decades of experience and expertise specializing in manufacturing precision engineered thin metal components, flexible printed circuits, and EMI/RFI (electromagnetic and radio frequency interference) shielding. Their commitment to excellence begins with their employee owners who provide world class services and innovative comprehensive solutions that enhance lives globally. They partner with leading global customers in the aerospace, military, medical, telecommunication, and electronics industries that have highly complex precise designs and demanding regulatory requirements. Their solutions ensure unmatched precision, quality, and attention to detail in every project, every time.Founded in 1964 by George E. Keeler, Tech Etch began as a small engraving company in Boston and helped pioneer the photo chemical etching process, which allows manufacturers to produce highly complex parts with precision in a cost-effective manner. The company’s growth, fueled in part by acquisitions, led to the construction of its three manufacturing plants. Tech Etch’s operations are housed within three facilities totaling nearly 260,000 square feet — two of which are in Massachusetts, the Plymouth headquarters and Fall River, and one in Litchfield, Minnesota.In 1999, Tech Etch established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) program, and the following year George Keeler transferred 30% ownership of the company to the ESOP. In 2018, he sold the remainder of his ownership to the employees, establishing 100% employee-ownership. Today, the company has about 700 employee-owners.In the company’s own words, “When the people who handle the day-to-day work at a company have an investment in the organization, they take pride in the work that they do. They work harder and care more about the products and the clients.”Tech Etch’s manufacturing is highly specialized and cutting edge. Its photo etch materials can be produced in a film as thin as one half of one thousandth of an inch, and its flexible printed circuits can work with conductive layers as thin as five microns (this is very thin). Tech Etch provides customers with products incorporated into implantable devices and diagnostic imaging for healthcare clients; radar and encrypted communications technologies for military clients; and avionics and aircraft equipment for aerospace clients.Tech Etch also offers its customers access to its 3,700 square-foot Innovation Center in its Plymouth headquarters. The Innovation Center allows customers to prototype new designs for products, streamlining the design and development processes to move new products quickly to production.Beyond its day-to-day operations, Tech Etch maintains active involvement in its communities, including extending scholarships to local students pursuing careers in engineering, as well as supporting local charities, hospitals, and military families. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tech Etch has increased its support of healthcare workers and the medical industry, by supplying personal protective equipment.
Read More ▶Precision Metal and Flexible Circuit Fabrication Services
Manufacturing
Massachusetts
Tech Systems
ESOP
Tech Systems, Inc. (TSi) is a 100% employee-owned security systems integrator headquartered in Buford, Georgia. The company was founded in 1987 and is now a trusted name in the security industry.
TSi became employee-owned in 2015 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to their F.O.C.U.S. philosophy.
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Professional & Business Services
Georgia
Technical Builders
ESOP
Technical Builders is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in San Jose, California. Technical Builders completes high-end interior and turnkey construction projects, offering general construction, pre-construction, and project management services. The company simplifies complex technical projects for a wide variety of clients and industries, including High-Tech Facilities, Life Sciences, Corporate Offices, and Specialty Projects .TBI provides direction and leadership to clients in a wide range of construction services, whether it's a project that requires a design/build approach, a budget for an upcoming project, or assistance with code compliance or a challenging facility project.In 2015, Technical Builders became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership fosters an environment where incentives are aligned, strengthens relationships, and improves teamwork. As owners, employees are more inclined to actively contribute ideas, exhibit heightened work ethic, and function as cohesive team members, all driven by a personal investment in each project's success. Consequently, clients experience an elevated standard of service and quality. This, in turn, fortifies the company's overall success and subsequently enhances the value of Technical Builders' shares, thereby benefiting employees.Being an employee-owned company means Technical Builders is not merely an organization but a vital part of the local community. As it is owned by its employees, it is effectively owned by members of the community itself, reinforcing the company's deep-rooted ties to its local surroundings.
Read More ▶Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
California
Tempo Air
ESOP
Tempo, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned cooling and heating service company headquartered in Irving, Texas. The company was founded in 1996 and consists of four operating units, Tempo Service, Tempo Mechanical, and US-EcoLogic, each work together to all encompassing home comfort and energy solutions. Tempo, Inc. became employee-owned in 1998 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to integrity and relentless dedication to provide customers with the highest service.
Read More ▶Plumbing & HVAC Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Texas
The Bell Company LLC
The Bell Company LLC, a subsidiary of HB Global LLC, was founded in 1940 by John P. Bell as a plumbing company. Today, The Bell Company has grown to one of the leading Mechanical and Plumbing contractors on the East Coast.
The Bell Company LLC became employee-owned in 2010 when its parent company, HB Global LLC, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Read More ▶Building Equipment Contractors; Plumbing Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
New York
The Douglas Company
ESOP
Douglas Construction Group, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned general construction company headquartered in Holland, Ohio. The company was founded in 1976 now has a second location in Florida and provides construction services in a wide geographic area. Douglas Construction Group has been honored seven times by INC-500 as one of the fastest-growing private companies.
Douglas Construction Group became employee-owned in 2020 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to learning, teamwork, and leadership.
Read More ▶Commercial Construction
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Ohio
The First National Bank of McGregor
ESOP
The First National Bank of McGregor (TFNB) is an employee-owned financial institution headquartered in McGregor, Texas. Founded in 1889, TFNB holds the distinction of being the seventh oldest national bank in Texas operating under its original charter. Over their 130 years of business, TFNB has expanded to operate five locations in McGregor and Waco, Texas. TFNB offers a wide range of banking services with the goal of meeting the needs of their customers. In 2015, The First National Bank of McGregor became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). With one hundred employee owners, TFNB is committed to delivering exceptional customer service that values every individual. This service-oriented approach is a reflection of TFNB’s employee-ownership model where each employee is a shareholder of the bank. The ownership culture at TFNB empowers employees to understand the specific needs of each customer. By doing this, they can create a tailored plan with solutions that help their customers reach their individual goals. Employees strive to make TFNB “Your Bank for Life,” that supports all facets of life for their customers for generations to come.
Read More ▶Credit & Financing; Banks; Consumer Lending
Financial Services
Texas
The Great Game of Business
ESOP
The Great Game of Business (GGOB), a subsidiary of SRC Holdings, is an employee-owned management consulting firm headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The Great Game of Business® empowers individuals by familiarizing them with the rules of business, uniting them around a shared objective, enabling them to track and enhance their performance, and engaging them through the prospect of sharing in the rewards, known as a "Stake in the Outcome®." This approach encourages collaboration and teamwork, giving everyone the opportunity to triumph together.
The Great Game of Business became employee-owned when their parent company, SRC Holdings, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). At GGOB, When employees succeed, the company prospers. Simultaneously, Great Game employees comprehend that the company's success translates to their own triumph. This management system consistently propels both the organization and its workforce closer to realizing their full potential.
Read More ▶Management Consulting
Professional & Business Services
Missouri
The Hartwell Corporation
ESOP
The Hartwell Corporation is a 100% employee-owned insurance company headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Hartwell Corporation is dedicated to creating insurance programs tailored to individual needs and budgets. Collaborating with partner carriers, they have been meeting the needs of personal and business customers since 1963. Today, The Hartwell Corporation stands as the largest Employee-Owned Insurance Agency in Idaho, with offices in Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Nampa, and Boise.
In 1999, The Hartwell Corporation became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an Employee-Owned company, they recognize the power each individual has to shape their future. They take pride in their endeavors and strive to retain control of their destiny. Their commitment is to help customers succeed by developing programs that fit their unique needs. When Employee-Owners think and act like owners, it fosters a better working environment for clients, partner carriers, and employees alike. Employee-Owned companies benefit from enhanced teamwork, job stability, closer relationships, and community investment.
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Financial Services
Idaho
The Marshall Financial Group
ESOP
The Marshall Financial Group is a 100% employee-owned wealth management company headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1981, The Marshall Financial Group boasts over four decades of experience in the financial industry. They operate with a holistic “life planning” approach that is aimed at providing peace of mind to entrepreneurs, businesses, and multi-generational families alike. The wealth management team equips clients with the necessary support and resources to pursue their financial objectives. By understanding a family's aspirations and dreams, the company formulates comprehensive strategies that not only mitigate risk but also create opportunities and establish enduring pathways to success.
In 2017 The Marshall Financial Group became an employee-owned company when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This transformation allows employees to directly share in the company's achievements in a tangible manner. The Marshall team operates as a team, each with an ownership stake in the company's success, and this fosters a culture of caring and support among team members. This transition reflects Marshall's proactive investment in its employees, enabling them to lead fulfilling, healthy, and productive lives.
Read More ▶Wealth Management
Financial Services
Pennsylvania
The Motz Group
ESOP
The Motz Corporation (TMC) is a 100% employee-owned company in the landscaping industry headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company was founded in 1977 by Joe Motz who combined his passion for horticulture with an entrepreneurial spirit. This initial endeavor has grown into a renowned provider of innovative turf solutions across the world. Their 45 years of business reflects their enduring goal; cultivating enduring relationships with their customers and partners. Whether it's the synthetic athletic fields they install and maintain or the infills used in residential and landscaping projects, Motz has a built-in promise of delivering unparalleled experiences. Today, TMC consists of three operating divisions: The Motz Group, Turf Reclamation Solutions, and USGreentech.
In 2017, The Motz Corporation became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As employee-owners, they are collectively invested in the success of their customers, partners, and the industry as a whole. Employee owners at (TMC) are a dedicated team of industry professionals who help their customers make the best choices for their unique needs. The effort in their work with the customers aims to elevate the industry and create a lasting impact on the customers and communities they take pride in serving.
The ownership culture at TMC is dedicated to enhancing the lives of their employees, their families, and their communities. Employee owners work in synergy, striving to build a legacy that propels both their organization and the industry to new heights. Their dedication to employee ownership fuels their commitment to nurturing their workforce, in turn, enabling ongoing improvements for the company and the communities they serve.
Read More ▶Synthetic Turf Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Ohio