Northwest River Supplies, Inc., (NRS)  is a 100% employee-owned sporting goods retailer headquartered in Moscow, Idaho. Founded in his garage, Bill Parks set out to create his first catalog of boating gear in 1972. Since producing the first purpose-built dry bag for boaters in 1977, NRS has established itself as a symbol of durable, dependable equipment crafted to meet the rigorous standards of its most demanding clientele: professional outfitters and guides worldwide. NRS's enduring commitment to delivering professional-grade equipment permeates every facet of its product design. In 2014, Northwest River Supplies became employee-owned when its founder, Bill Parks, sold the company to his employees, implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership has not only positively impacted the financial futures of NRS employees but has also elevated the company as a whole. The transition revealed the transformative potential of motivated workers transitioning into dedicated owners. It underscored the significance of even small ideas fostering substantial improvements and how having a vested interest in the outcomes of decisions makes every choice more significant. Each NRS employee-owner bears personal responsibility for the company's performance, spanning from customer service and dealer support to product development and quality control. Their unwavering focus is on generating value for customers, business partners, and the communities they serve in every endeavor and decision.