DMS is a 100% employee-owned company in the education industry headquartered in Sacramento, California. Founded in 2003, DMS specializes in providing comprehensive charter school business services. They are committed to offering a range of back-office, administrative, and financial services to support nearly 50 charter schools across multiple states. Their primary focus is on assisting these schools in overcoming the intricate operational and compliance challenges associated with successful charter school operations. Their approach strikes a balance between managing administrative responsibilities while ensuring that the school and its board are well-informed about all aspects of the school’s business operations, allowing school administrators to concentrate on educating their students. In 2011, DMS became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The transition to becoming an ESOP has been a significant step forward for DMS, marked by enthusiastic employees and high client retention rates. Ownership mentality plays a pivotal role in their success, as employee-owners are deeply committed to the success of the schools they serve. Their dedication and sense of ownership make a tangible difference, evident in the superior service they provide to keep client schools shining.  DMS takes an active interest in the charter community and maintains regular, company-wide discussions about their business and the charter community, aligning themselves with the challenges their client schools face. This engagement and commitment, driven by their ownership mentality, ensures a stronger connection to the health and well-being of their schools and the charter community. It also attracts committed, curious, and thoughtful employees who are dedicated to serving client schools.