Exxel Pacific
ESOP
Exxel Pacific is a 100% employee-owned company in the commercial construction industry headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. The company was founded in 1989 by Sid Baron and Kevin DeVries, who today serve as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, respectively. Over their 30 year history, Exxel Pacific has been a prominent player in the multi-family and commercial real estate development in northwest Washington. As it evolved, Exxel Pacific forged enduring relationships with various long-term clients, offering them a distinct and comprehensive blend of construction and development expertise.In 2017, Exxel Pacific became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This decision was rooted in a sincere desire to establish a lasting legacy, preserving the rich heritage cultivated over the years through the dedicated efforts of its valued workforce. Exxel Pacific places strong emphasis on the belief that employee ownership serves as a continuation of the founding mission and culture, while also giving back by creating a substantial, long-term retirement benefit for the hardworking individuals who contribute to the sustained success of the organization.The ownership culture at Exxel Pacific is driven by a proactive mission to cater to and satisfy its customers, aiming to provide the most cost-efficient and high-quality projects within its service area. This mission is accomplished through the assembly of a dedicated team of employee owners that fosters and maintains a quality-oriented, service-driven, and solution-focused attitude, positioning the company as a frontrunner in the industry and establishing a sustainable competitive edge.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Washington
FBG Facility Services
ESOP
Originally founded as a janitorial business, FBG has grown to become a reliable, full-service commercial cleaning and facility services provider with national reach. That’s thanks in large part to founder Wayne Simmonds. His vision fueled FBG’s growth beyond its midwestern roots to include services throughout the United States.In 1999, Terri Gogetap became president of FBG, the second generation of the Simmonds family to lead the company. Andy Peterson, took the helm as president in 2022. And today, the strength of family continues to drive FBG’s success and includes other families and individuals who are equally committed to the work we do every day.FBG provides commercial cleaning and facility maintenance services to commercial, education, utilities, manufacturing and healthcare industries nationwide.
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Professional & Business Services
Nebraska
FCL Builders
ESOP
FCL Builders is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Ictasa, Illinois. Founded in 1976, FCL Builders is a general contractor and design builder, specializing primarily in e-commerce, warehousing, cold storage, food production, and manufacturing facilities. Throughout its history, FCL has successfully delivered over 550 million square feet of industrial spaces. The company maintains a robust financial position and exercises prudent management, proudly boasting an exceptional 97% customer retention rate. FCL Builders also stands out in the industry with its exemplary safety program and records.
In 2019, FCL Builders became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This transition means employees are now owners and this dynamic aligns incentives across the company. This also provides motivation for employees to do their best work while providing excellent customer service. Cultural values drive FCL Builders, emphasizing an obligation to serve clients and one another at the highest level. This includes a dedication to safety and ensuring the well-being of all individuals on their job sites. FCL invests significantly in training and education, demonstrating genuine care for their work. They take immense pride in their role as a professional service provider with an unwavering passion for customer service.
The company consistently aligns its internal team with external resources, such as clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, to deliver the highest-quality results on every project. Accountability is a core value for FCL, not only for its own employees but also for all subcontractors and suppliers, who must meet the company's stringent standards for quality, reliability, ethics, and professionalism. At every level, every member of the team is dedicated to fulfilling the customer's requirements. FCL promotes a culture of open communication and collaborative problem-solving to ensure the success of every project.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Illinois
FDS Engineering
ESOP
FDS Engineering, a subsidiary of Total Solutions Group, was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Maitland, Florida. FDS Engineering is a full-service structural engineering firm built on experience and industry leadership. Their associates are licensed in twelve states throughout the South East.
In 2021, FDS Engineering became employee-owned when its parent company, Total Solutions Group, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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Engineering & Architecture
Florida
FEI, Inc.
ESOP
FEI, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned wholesale company headquartered in Valley City, North Dakota. Founded in 1978, FEI, Inc. initially operated out of a closed gas station on the west end of Valley City, North Dakota. Their core business involved the sale of fertilizer and chemical application equipment and associated parts to the agriculture industry. FEI, Inc. boasts branch locations in Billings, Montana; Hastings, Nebraska; and Yakima, Washington. These four facilities collectively serve a broad customer base spanning 20 states and four Canadian provinces. Regardless of the service provided, whether it involves addressing urgent needs, offering technical support, or delivering essential repair components, FEI, Inc. consistently strives to surpass their customers' expectations.
In 2006, FEI, Inc. became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Day-to-day operations are conducted by employee owners who wholeheartedly commit to ensuring exceptional customer care. They are not only dedicated to helping customers achieve profitability but also to fostering long-lasting business relationships. This dedication to exceeding customer expectations and supporting their growth has been pivotal in driving the company's expansion and prosperity.
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Distribution & Wholesale
North Dakota
FST Logistics, Inc.
ESOP
FST Logistics, Inc., is a 100% employee-owned freight logistics company headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. Their expertise helps their customers with complex shipping and storage needs in the grocery and retail space. FST Logistics offers end-to-end solutions that help alleviate stressors from market fluctuations. In 2014, FST Logistics, Inc., became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Everyone from truck drivers to office staff are all employee owners and are driven to help their customers' brands succeed. They believe that their customers' success is their success. Since becoming employee-owned, FST Logistics is led by a hands-on management team that is dedicated to empowering their employees to provide the best service possible.
Read More ▶General Freight Trucking
Distribution & Wholesale
Ohio
Fargo Glass & Paint Company
ESOP
Fargo Glass & Paint Company is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. The company was founded in 1917 by E.J. Schonberg, who started the company under the name, Fargo Plate Glass Company. Over their 106 year history, the company has expanded its offerings. Today, they are a distributor of glass, mirrors, paint (and related accessories), floor covering specialty items, windows, doors, and siding. Their contract glass division offers customers the experience, products, and personnel to install everything from high-rise curtain walls, storefronts, automatic doors & service, and the supply of door hardware. Their glass department also sells and installs a wide variety of shower enclosures. With five locations serving the upper Midwest, including Fargo, North Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Minot, Bismarck, and a retail store in Fargo, ND, the company provides comprehensive commercial and residential glass products and services, from estimation to installation.In 2018, Fargo Glass & Paint Company became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A fundamental belief of Fargo Glass and Paint Company is that its success is intrinsically tied to employees who embrace its founding principles. With a dedicated team of 160 employee owners, Fargo Glass and Paint Company prioritizes exceptional service. Their experienced outside and inside salespeople not only sell products but also assist customers in effectively presenting and supporting these products to consumers.
Read More ▶Paint Stores; Glass & Glazing Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Home & Garden
North Dakota
Farris Engineering
ESOP
Farris Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The small business was founded in 1967 by Ray Farris and provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, safety, technology, and commissioning services. Over the years, the firm has embraced technological advancements to meet the changing needs of their customers. They have worked on projects in the healthcare, higher education, K-12, military, industrial and commercial industries. Farris prioritizes understanding its clients to ensure project success, emphasizing the importance of collaborative client service that goes beyond timely and budget-conscious project delivery. Today, the company operates five locations across Nebraska, Colorado and Missouri. In 1983, Farris Engineering became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ownership culture at Farris Engineering is shaped by their core values of commitment, trust, and honesty. As owners, employees have a vested interest in their work. Employees are given a wide variety of projects that provide professional growth opportunities. The company encourages learning, problem solving and strives to foster a positive work environment that celebrates teamwork.
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Engineering & Architecture
Nebraska
Feeders Pet Supply
ESOP
Feeder's Pet Supply, a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Read More ▶Pet Stores
Home & Garden
Kentucky
Fire & Risk Alliance
ESOP
Fire & Risk Alliance is an employee-owned fire protection engineering consulting company headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The company serves industries from aerospace to warehouse and storage solutions.
Fire & Risk Alliance became employee-owned in 2022 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to engineering a safer future.
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Maryland
Fireclay Tile
DIRECT
Fireclay Tile is an employee-owned tile maker headquartered in Aromas, California. Fireclay Tile was founded in 1986 by Paul Burns, carrying on a family tradition that dates back to the 1920s. Burns got his start at the age of 10 as an apprentice for his uncle. With a knack for the trade, a mind for science, and a passion for conservation, Burns set out to create a tile company that has reinvented, redefined, and radicalized the industry.
Fireclay Tile became employee-owned in 2013 when it began offering employees the option to buy shares of the company. Fireclay Tile has continued the found principles of the company by committing to sustainable manufacturing practices, using recycled materials, and taking care of their employees, while putting their customers first.
By handcrafting their tiles to order, Fireclay Tile hopes to form a connection with its customers so that the tradition of sustainable tile making lives on.
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Home & Garden
California
Firstar Precision Crop
ESOP
Firstar Precision Group, a subsidiary of Empowered Ventures, was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, Ohio. Firstar manufactures tight tolerance components for the medical, aerospace, food processing, industrial assembly and hydraulics industries.
In 2021 Firstar Precision Group became employee-owned when its parent company, Empowered Ventures, acquired them and implemented their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Read More ▶Contract Manufacturing; Aerospace Products & Parts
Manufacturing
Ohio
Fishman Flooring Solutions
ESOP
Fishman Flooring Solutions is a 100% employee-owned company in the flooring industry headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1919 by Albert Fishman, the company boasts over 100 years of experience in flooring solutions. Today, the company operates 37 locations in 15 states. In 2022, Fishman Flooring became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Because everyone is an owner, employees have a vested interest in how well the company performs. For them, success is defined by how well they met the needs of their customers. Employee-owners at Fishman Flooring are passionate problem solvers who share the same drive as the company’s founder. The goal is always to give their customers the best possible service and products available.
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Distribution & Wholesale
Maryland
Flow Tech, Inc.
ESOP
Flow Tech, Inc., is a 100% employee-owned company in the HVAC industry headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut. Founded in 1987, Flow Tech services and supports over 20 manufacturers' engineered equipment and systems for HVAC and water/wastewater applications. They specialize in servicing a variety of markets including, cannabis, healthcare, K-12 and higher education, pharmaceutical, commercial, and water/wastewater. Over their 30-plus years in the industry, Flow Tech now operates in seven states throughout the New England area. In 2021, Flow Tech became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As owners, Flow Tech employees contribute to and benefit financially to the company’s success. This uniquely motivates them to provide exceptional customer service and quality products. Employee ownership is reflected in their core values of showing concern for others, doing the right thing, going the extra mile, and owning their work. This ownership culture empowers employees to do their best work while supporting their clients’ needs.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Connecticut
Fluid Equipment
ESOP
Fluid Equipment, a subsidiary of Cogent, was founded in 1970. Fluid Equipment accesses and refurbishes Wastewater systems. The company is able to size, assemble, staff, and maintain any pumping project, whether in the field or within its facilities. With a service fleet, in-house parts, and comprehensive expertise, Fluid Equipment ensures a prompt and secure return to operation for its clients.
In 2020, Fluid Equipment became employee-owned when their parent company, Cogent, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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Flynn Brothers Contracting
ESOP
Flynn Brothers Contracting is a 100% employee-owned construction company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Flynn Brothers Contracting is one of the region's largest site, utility, and green construction companies. With over 45 years in the industry, it is also one of the most experienced and trusted. The company began in 1973 when brothers John and Jesse Flynn, after graduating from Bellarmine College, started patching asphalt and paving driveways to supplement their teaching incomes. By 1980, when their younger brother Ed Flynn joined, the firm had grown significantly. In 1982, Jim Rice joined as a partner, bringing his engineering and construction expertise.
Flynn Brothers Contracting has expanded to include asphalt material sales and site preparation and construction. It has grown into a regional leader in asphalt paving and site construction, and is one of the largest site contractors in Metro Louisville, Kentucky, with over 200 employee owners.
In 2004, Flynn Brothers Contracting became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership means that every employee has a vested interest in the success of each project, ensuring consistent, high-quality results for clients.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Kentucky
Forum One
ESOP
Forum One has deep and wide-reaching digital expertise that they use to identify the best solutions for organizations. They help their clients think about long-term digital transformation through an inclusive human-centered lens to move their missions forward.
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Professional & Business Services
Virginia
Foundation Constructors
ESOP
Foundation Constructors is an employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Oakley, California. Established in 1971 by Fred Cavin and his partners, Ray Rose, Joe Hilton, and Barney Murdock, started Foundation Constructors with a mission to provide safe, cost effective, and innovative deep foundation solutions for the construction industry. Their dedication and vision laid the groundwork for the company's growth. Today, the company operates three locations in California. In 1975, Foundation Constructors became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Being an employee-owned company, Foundation recognizes that its people are the cornerstone of both its enduring history and its bright future. The company takes pride in its commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier industry professionals who play pivotal roles in leading, overseeing, and ensuring the success of every project. The ownership culture at Foundation Constructors strives to foster a collaborative environment that promotes hard work, quality services and fun. In addition to the day to day activities that create a work environment that people enjoy, they participate in and support a variety of industry and community events.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
California
Four Seasons
ESOP
Four Seasons, a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Paris, Tennessee.Four Seasons is a full-service consultant for tanning salons. They offer ongoing business, marketing, sales, and technical support for salon owners. They have a tanning salon catalog and e-commerce store focused on products salons depend on to run successful stores. Orders are facilitated through their 120,000 square foot warehouse based in Paris, Tennessee. Every year, Four Seasons hosts the National Tanning Expo to bring industry leaders, salon owners, and tanning products and service representatives to network and stay up-to-date with the latest tanning salon trends.
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Personal Care
Tennessee
Franklin Building Supply
ESOP
Franklin Building Supply is a 100% employee-owned wholesale company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Franklin Building Supply was founded in 1976, initially as a lumberyard. Over the years, it has blossomed into one of the few locally owned and the sole employee-owned building supply company in its region. With a network of twelve full-service lumber yards, six door shops, two truss plants, and five design centers, Franklin Building Supply caters to a wide range of customers.
In 2015, Franklin Building Supply became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a 100% employee-owned company, their dedicated workforce actively invests in both their future and the company's future. By consistently providing exceptional experiences to their customers, they foster business growth, enhance its value, and generate prosperity for their employees. This straightforward formula benefits their employees, their customers, and the community.
Read More ▶Lumber & Construction Materials Wholesalers; Building Supply Stores
Distribution & Wholesale
Home & Garden
Idaho
French Associates
ESOP
French Associates is a 100% employee-owned architectural planning, design, construction administration, and consulting firm headquartered in Rochester, Michigan. The company was founded in 1974 and specializes in educational and municipal markets.
French Associates became employee-owned in 2021 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to enhance their community and always strive for professional excellence.
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Engineering & Architecture
Michigan
G.W. Berkheimer Co.
ESOP
G.W. Berkheimer is an employee-owned HVAC distributor headquartered in Portage, Indiana. With locations across Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, G.W. Berkheimer is proud to have established itself as a leading supplier of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products and solutions to the professional contractor and service markets in the Midwest. For the past 100 years, they have provided contractors with the highest level of service to get their jobs done right.
G.W. Berkheimer became employee-owned in 1984 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). They attribute their success to the high standards in providing quality services and products and the employees who uphold these standards.
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Distribution & Wholesale
Indiana
G.W. Lisk Company
ESOP
G.W. Lisk Company is an employee-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Clifton Springs, New York. In 1882, the inception of the Lisk Company marked the beginning of their journey into bakeware design and manufacturing. Around 1910, George Washington LISK established a modest sheet metal workshop on a section of land that now houses their present U.S. headquarters. More than a century later, their product offering has diversified and now includes electromechanical solutions serving diverse industries, including aerospace, defense, on/off highway, oil & gas, industrial, and medical applications. G.W. Lisk Company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Ireland, and China, as well as an additional sales office in the UK.In 1994, G.W. Lisk Company became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners at the company are a dedicated team of professionals who are uniquely motivated to do their best work. The ownership culture at G.W. Lisk empowers employees to seek educational opportunities to help them personally and professionally develop their careers.
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Manufacturing
New York
GEOKON
ESOP
GEOKON is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of geotechnical and structural health monitoring instrumentation and is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The company was founded in 1979 by Barrie Sellers.
GEOKON became employee-owned in 2022 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee-ownership reinforces the company's commitment to quality, responsive customer service and industry-leading designs.
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Manufacturing
New Hampshire
GRITT Business Coaching
ESOP
GRITT Business Coaching is a subsidiary of PFS Brands and is headquartered in Holts Summit, MO.
GRITT Business Coaching is 100% employee-owned through the implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) by PFS Brands.
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Missouri
GSL Electric
ESOP
GSL Electric is a 100% employee-owned company in the electrical industry headquartered in Sandy, Utah. GSL performs on a diverse range of project types for both public and private clients—including commercial, industrial, institutional, manufacturing, site utility, and power line-substation projects. Today, the company operates a second location in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In 1994, GSL Electric became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, GSL empowers its employees to partake in the rewards of exceptional performance. As owners, employees reap tangible financial benefits when the company succeeds, motivating them to continually seek ways to enhance efficiency. GSL values the shared contributions of its employee owners, encouraging them to share ideas for improvement that benefit all stakeholders. The ownership culture at GSL fosters and environment where employees take pride in their work, driving them to excel in their craft.
The alignment of incentives across all levels of the organization fosters a unified and harmonious workforce, propelling the company in a shared direction. The commitment to employee ownership significantly enhances GSL's reliability, characterized by a workforce with minimal turnover and an unwavering dedication to future achievements .Acknowledging that clients are the lifeblood of the company's work, GSL cultivates a culture that prioritizes these relationships with the attention and care they merit.
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Engineering & Architecture
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Utah
Garney Construction
ESOP
Garney is a 100% employee-owned construction contractor headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri. The company was established in 1961 in Kansas City and has grown into a nationwide contractor with 2,500+ employee-owners. Garney specializes in the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure for municipal, federal, industrial, and private clients and is ranked top in the industry.
Garney became employee-owned in 1986 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and transitioned to 100% employee ownership in 1995. Employee ownership grants employees a tremendous opportunity to share in the profits of the company. The company’s growth is continually powered by employee-owners who embody business integrity and excellence in service.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Missouri
Gautier Holdings
ESOP
Gautier Steel is a 100% employee-owned producers of hot rolled carbon and alloy flats and sharp cornered squares. The company is one of the nations leading producers of specialized metal products. Gautier Steel became employee-owned in 2023 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's focus on production of top quality steel products.
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Manufacturing
Pennsylvania
Generator & Power Systems LLC
ESOP
Generator & Power Systems LLC (“GPS”) traces its roots back to post-WWII Hawaii where, in 1946, one of Hawaii’s oldest and largest electrical contractors was founded. Over the years several motor/generator rewind & electro-mechanical repair shops were aquired. By 2003, being the largest electrical apparatus repair firm in the State, Generac approached our organization to provide warranty service for their product sales into Hawaii. By 2016 this relationship had proved so mutually beneficial that Generator & Power Systems was formed to become Hawaii’s only Generac Industrial Products dealer. Their deep roots in highly technical electro-mechanical and electrical systems gives them an extraordinary degree of expertise to help their clients find the very best solution for their power needs, including new installations, retrofits, or maintenance & repair. GPS LLC has over 70+ years of serving Hawaii’s critical infrastructure needs.
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Utilities
Hawaii
Genisco Filter
ESOP
Genisco Filter is a 100% employee-owned electrical manufacturing company headquartered in Chickasha.
Genisco Filter, a subsidiary of HSI Sensing.
Genisco Filter became employee-owned after their parent company, HSI Sensing, implemented an employee-owned trust (EOT) in 2005.
Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to always strive for excellence.
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Manufacturing
Oklahoma
Ghilotti Construction
ESOP
Ghilotti Construction Company (GCC) is a 100% employee-owned heavy civil engineering construction company headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. The company was founded in 1914 by James Ghilotti and is now one of the largest family-owned construction companies in Northern California. After over 100 years in business, GCChas been ranked among the top 400 contractors in the nation.
GCC became employee-owned in 2022 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces James Ghilotti's core philosophy that still hold true at GCC to this day, “Do good work, be responsible, take care of the community and people who work for you".
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
California
Gibbs Smith
ESOP
Gibbs Smith is a 100% employee-owned independent publisher and distributor headquartered in Layton, Utah. Founded in 1969 by Gibbs and Catherine Smith, the company began as Peregrine Publishers in Santa Barbara, California, before relocating to a converted barn in Utah in 1973. Over the decades, Gibbs Smith has grown into a multifaceted publishing house, encompassing Gibbs Smith Book & Gift and Gibbs Smith Education, and distributing titles for partners like Lil' Libros and Angel City Press. Today, the company employs over 80 employee-owners across the United States.
Gibbs Smith became employee-owned in 2015 when it implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), selling 50% of the company to its employees. In 2022, the ESOP acquired the remaining 50% from co-founder Catherine Smith, making Gibbs Smith fully employee-owned. This transition was driven by the founders' desire to ensure the company's longevity and to align ownership with the collaborative culture they had cultivated. This ownership model strengthens Gibbs Smith's commitment to its mission of enriching and inspiring humankind through its publications.
Read More ▶Books
Entertainment & Recreation
Utah
Global Prairie PBC, Inc.
ESOP
When Anne St. Peter and Douglas Bell started Global Prairie in 2008, they had a clear vision: to be a business that would make a positive impact in the world, where purpose would be as important as profit. In the years since, this strategic consulting and marketing firm has stayed true to that original purpose, becoming a leader in the corporate movement that believes business should be a force for good in the world. Today, Global Prairie is proud to be an award-winning certified Benefit Corporation (B Corp), a Public Benefit Corporation, and one hundred percent employee owned. Working with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 multinationals to nonprofit organizations and government agencies, Global Prairie helps clients define and activate their purpose – why they exist – to maximize shared value for the organization, their customers, the community, and the world. As a hybrid strategic consulting and creative agency, services range from positioning and strategic planning to in-market activations of all kinds, including design and digital. Everything the Global Prairie team does is powered by data-driven insight, leveraging a variety of tools and techniques including their own proprietary approach, Datafarm, to ensure all strategic recommendations and creative solutions are grounded in insight. The firm works largely in the sustainability, energy/environment, healthcare, food/agriculture, education and philanthropy sectors. Global Prairie is proud to have partnered with their clients to put purpose in the center of their business strategy and in return, yield more significant bottom-line results, impact and growth. Along the way, Global Prairie has grown from two offices in Kansas City and Cleveland to more than 125 employees in nine offices in the United States and Europe. Global Prairie is also proud of their own community impact. Since day one, the firm has returned at least 10 percent of its profits to the communities where its employee-owners live and work, totaling more than $12 million to civic, educational and charitable organizations. Every Global Prairie team member volunteers nearly three weeks of paid time annually to organizations of their choice. During the last dozen years, Global Prairie employee-owners have served on more than 300 nonprofit boards and positively impacted nearly 700 charitable organizations. Because of their positive impact in the community and the way the firm treats their employee-owners, Global Prairie ranks among the top 10 percent of B Corps worldwide. The United Nations and the World Health Organization have also named Global Prairie as one of the world’s healthiest employers. In short, Global Prairie was founded on the idea that making a profit is not the end goal, but rather the means to making an impact. And that the success of a business isn’t so much about what you get, but what you give. It is in this spirit that the firm has become a force for good for their employee-owners, their clients and their community. CAPABILTIESAdvertising: integrated campaign planning, and executionBranding: Brand development, strategy and designData Analytics: Gathering, structuring, and analyzing big dataDigital Strategy & Design: UX, SEO, and creative executionHealth Communications: KOL strategy, advisory boards, and medical writingMarketing Consulting: Business and multi-channel engagement strategyPublic Affairs: Stakeholder engagement and issues managementSocial Media: Strategy, management, and measurementTechnology & Innovation: Thought leadership and applied solutions
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Professional & Business Services
Missouri
Global Recovery Corp.
ESOP
Global Recovery Corp, a subsidiary of SRC Holdings was founded in 2013 and is located in Springfield, MO. They are a diesel engine and part supplier for the agricultural, highway trucking, industrial and automotive sectors. GRC works with original equipment manufacturers to help maximize their return on aging and obsolete parts and core inventories.
Global Recovery Corp 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 ▶Automotive Parts & Accessories; Engines
Automotive
Missouri
Goelzer Investment Management
ESOP
Goelzer Investment Management is an employee-owned investment management company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since its founding in 1969, Goelzer Investment Management has been assisting private clients, families and institutional investors in meeting their unique financial and investment objectives. Today, they provide investment advisory, consulting, and asset management services to over 600 clients, with more than $2.7 billion in total assets under advisement across 40 states.
In 2000, Goelzer Investment Management became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company’s founder, Don W. Goelzer operated on a core set of values; trust, integrity, respect, commitment, and a positive attitude. It’s these shared values that have driven the company’s success over their 50 year history. The now thirty-plus team of investment professionals is continuing the legacy of success of their founder.
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Financial Services
Indiana
Golterman & Sabo
ESOP
Golterman & Sabo is a 100% employee-owned provider and installer of products and services for the commercial, educational and healthcare industries and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company was founded in 1946 and is the parent company of G&S Architectural Products, G&S Acoustics, and FabricWall.
Golterman & Sabo became employee-owned in 2022 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's core values of a culture of service, relationships, teamwork, innovation, and empowering individuals.
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Missouri
Grace Manufacturing
ESOP
Grace Manufacturing is a 100% employee-owned company in the fabricated metal manufacturing industry headquartered in Russellville, Arkansas. The company was founded in 1966 by Louis Grace as a machine, tool, and die shop. Today, Grace Manufacturing serves the needs of many industries with precision metal parts via several different processes or even a combination of processes. In 2019, Grace Manufacturing became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee-owners at Grace Manufacturing are a passionate, engaged, and ambitious team that love what they do and strive to be successful.
Read More ▶Plastic & Rubber Product Manufacturing; Fabricated Metal Products
Manufacturing
Arkansas
Griffith Company
ESOP
Griffith Company is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Brea, California. Founded in 1902, Griffith Company is one of California’s oldest general contractors. The company takes pride in its century-long contribution of capabilities, resources, and engineering expertise to regional growth. The company, known for its responsiveness, industry-leading project management, and specialized crews, successfully completes a diverse array of projects for various agencies and owners, ensuring timeliness and budget adherence.
In 1981, Griffith Company became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Each employee owner is personally invested in upholding the quality of work and adhering to the company's guiding principles, collectively known as the Griffith Way: Honesty, integrity, and a commitment to delivering promises. This commitment enables Griffith Company to consistently meet obligations to owners, agencies, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and shareholders, maintaining the fairness and quality synonymous with the Griffith name.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
California
Gripple
DIRECT
Gripple is a 100% employee-owned manufacturing company. Gripple stands as the foremost leader in manufacturing wire joiners, tensioners, and wire-rope hangers, meticulously designed to cater to a diverse array of applications in the agricultural and construction sectors. The company employs over 950 individuals across 15 global locations.
Gripple became employee-owned when they implemented an Direct ownership structure. Being a 100% employee-owned company, its unique business approach prioritizes investment in people, innovation, and sustainable growth. The culture of employee ownership significantly influences business growth and evolution, with active participation and direct responsibility from all employees driving improvements and success. The commitment to quality in product and service offerings is unmatched, with engaged owners in every department working collectively toward shared targets. This model enhances the order process for customers, providing faster lead times and consistently high-quality products.
Read More ▶Spring & Wire Manufacturing; Cable Suspension Systems & Wire Joiners
Manufacturing
Illinois
Guttman Holdings
ESOP
Guttman Holdings is an employee-owned holding company headquartered in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. Guttman Holdings is made up of Guttman Energy, Guttman Renewables, and Source One Transportation who are all 100% employee-owned subsidiaries. Guttman Holdings and its subsidiaries offer customers innovative and customized solutions. Source One Transportation is a logistics company that provides safe and efficient deliveries of the petroleum products they sell. Guttman Renewables markets renewable energy such as ethanol and biodiesel. Guttman Holdings services 30 states throughout the East and South East.
In 2022, Guttman Holdings, and its subsidiaries became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. As owners, employees now have a heightened sense of commitment to the company’s vision, mission, customers, and vendors. Being an employee-owned company provides a motivating and rewarding environment for their dedicated team of owners, who take pride in their work. Through a shared work ethic, Guttman Holdings employee owners thrive in collaborative and challenging situations. This collective mindset of accountability moves the company forward.
Read More ▶Natural Gas; Miscellaneous Utilities
Utilities
Pennsylvania
H. Hendy Associates
ESOP
Hendy is a 100% employee-owned interior architecture company headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The Orange County firm has celebrated over 40 years of business that now spans across five studios: Corporate, Currents, Healthcare & Wellness, Lifestyle, and Science & Technology.
In 2022, Hendy became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners at Hendy are experts in their field and are passionate about the work they do. The ownership culture at Hendy aims to inspire employees, promote work/life balance, and help their clients succeed. The diverse and collaborative team is always striving to do their best and make the most of the future.
Read More ▶Architecture; Design Services
Engineering & Architecture
Professional & Business Services
California
H2I Group Inc.
ESOP
H2I Group, Inc. offers design, installation and service for athletic, laboratory, flooring, storage and technology education products. For more than 90 years, H2I Group, Inc. has been a leading resource for products and services used in education, healthcare, industrial, government, and corporate markets. We are your one source for total facility solutions.
Read More ▶Design-Build Construction
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Minnesota
HAC, Inc
ESOP
HAC, Inc. is a regional operator of supermarkets, pharmacies, fuel centers and convenience stores. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. HAC’s mission is to operate the best grocery stores by providing exceptional customer service, clean and friendly stores, strong perishable departments, competitive prices, continuous involvement of technology to better assist in managing pricing, and on-going training and development of associates. As of 2021 HAC operates 80 grocery stores in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Georgia. HAC operates under multiple banners including Food World, Piggly Wiggly, United, Cash Saver and Homeland. Homeland is HAC’s largest banner as well as Oklahoma’s largest locally-owned grocery store chain with 36 locations statewide.HAC has been 100% employee-owned since 2011. Since Homeland’s humble beginnings, their values have always shown through. Homeland traces their roots as a company back to 1916. After over 102 years of service, their values remain unchanged.
Read More ▶Grocery Stores
Food & Beverage
Oklahoma
HB Global, LLC
ESOP
HB Global is a near-100% employee-owned company based in Harrisburg, PA that provides HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. HB Global has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy — which has driven nearly eightfold growth in revenue since the company started its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2010 — while making considerable investments in its growing workforce of employee-owners.Herbert Bassett McClure founded HB McClure in 1914, and in 1931 the company established its headquarters in Harrisburg. A year later, two inventors pioneered an individual room air conditioner that could sit on a window ledge, and HB McClure soon after entered the air conditioning business. By the 1980s, the company had expanded to commercial HVAC services.In 2008, with the Great Recession looming, Bob Whalen took over as the company’s new owner from its third generation of family ownership and became President and CEO. Soon after becoming the new owner, Whalen identified ESOPs as an effective tax-advantaged strategy to ensure the company’s long-term stability. After gaining the support of the board of directors, he sold the company back to the employees in 2010 in the ESOP transaction.The company then embarked on a growth strategy that included 19 acquisitions between 2011 and 2020, and it established HB Global, LLC in 2017 as the holding company for the new divisions.“When we started the ESOP, we were all within about 45 miles of Harrisburg,” Whalen said in a recent interview. “Today we have eight divisions spanning nine states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We are now doing work across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and New England regions as well as Arizona.”Acquisitions have helped the company diversify its clients across industries, including large contracts with government, life sciences, healthcare, and convention centers. Between 2010 and 2020, the company’s revenue surged from $25 million to $275 million, and it plans to become a perennial billion-dollar company within the next decade.But acquisitions of existing companies have not meant cutting staff. “A big part of what private equity does is they find synergies, which is code for reducing headcount. We do none of that,” Whalen said. “Our strategy is to grow these businesses and create value for our employee-owners, it’s not to shrink them.”HB Global employs over 1,700 individuals, most of whom are now employee-owners who become eligible after one year of service. Since it created the ESOP, the company has generated over $87 million in retirement savings for employee-owners. For the average field technician who has been with the company since it became employee-owned a decade ago, their ESOP account has generated more than $203,000 in retirement savings, driven in part by the company’s 12% contribution of annual compensation to ESOP accounts. (The current average U.S. net worth at retirement age is $213,000.) Whalen has a strong belief that every business has an obligation to build wealth for their employees through retirement savings, with employees at all levels sharing in the success or failure of the company.“Our intent is for this structure to go on for multiple generations and to continue to thrive,” Whalen said. “That doesn’t happen in three years or five years. It certainly doesn’t happen on a quarterly basis. Everything we’re doing is really a multi-generational project.”
Read More ▶Electrical Contractors; Plumbing Contractors; HVAC Contractors; Home HVAC; Plumbers; Electricians
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Construction (Residential)
Home & Garden
Pennsylvania
HB Home Services
ESOP
HB Home Services, a subsidiary of HB Global LLC, was founded in 1914 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The 100% employee-owned company in the HVAC industry, has been in business for over 100 years and currently operates locations throughout Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland. The company boasts a fleet of 300 trucks that support their service areas.
HB Home Services became employee-owned in 2010 when its parent company, HB Global LLC, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Read More ▶Electrical Contractors; Plumbers; Home HVAC
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Construction (Residential)
Pennsylvania
HB McClure Company
ESOP
HB McClure Company, a subsidiary of HB Global LLC, was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HB McClure offers a variety of services to their commercial and industrial clients.
HB McClure Company became employee-owned in 2010 when its parent company, HB Global LLC, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As owners, employees at HB McClure are dedicated to and stand by the work they provide. Everyone shares in and contributes to the company’s success.
Read More ▶Plumbing & HVAC Contractors; Plumbing Contractors; Electrical Contractors; HVAC Contractors; Home HVAC; Plumbers; Electricians
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Construction (Residential)
Home & Garden
Pennsylvania
HFA
ESOP
HFA is a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. Founded in 1990 by architect Harrison French, the firm has grown from a one-person operation into a multidisciplinary studio with over 400 employee-owners. HFA operates physical offices in Bentonville, Arkansas; Fort Worth, Texas; Franklin, Massachusetts; and Mexico City, Mexico, and holds licensure in all 50 U.S. states, enabling them to serve clients nationwide and internationally.
HFA became employee-owned through the implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2022. Employee ownership at HFA reinforces the company's core values of trust, accountability, and shared success. By aligning the interests of employees and clients, HFA ensures that every project benefits from a team that is deeply committed to delivering exceptional results. This approach has not only cultivated a thriving internal culture but has also led to long-term partnerships with clients across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, industrial, and healthcare.
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Arkansas
HRTLND
ESOP
Heartland Companies (HRTLND) is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. HRTLND was founded in 2002 on hard working Midwestern values. Over the years, HRTLND has expanded its family of companies and offerings to include window treatments and hardware services. Today, the company offers a wide range of interior and exterior services for commercial construction projects across two locations. In 2021, HRTLND became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Over their 20 years in business, HRTLND clients appreciate the quality, reliability, safety, and service that they receive from HRTLND employee owners. The company boasts over 150 employee owners who all share in and contribute to the company’s success. The ownership culture at HRTLND is dedicated to supporting its employee owners, their customers, and partners. Employee owners at HRTLND are industry leaders and are continually pursuing opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Together, HRTLND employees are collaborative and accountable to one another.
Read More ▶Painting Contractors; Building Finishing Contractors; Framing Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Iowa
HSI Sensing
ESOP
HSI Sensing is a 100% employee-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Chickasha, Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1968 by William Posey. HSI Sensing produces over 1,500 sensor products for everything from pacemakers to space stations.
HSI Sensing became employee-owned in 2005 when they implemented an employee-owned trust (EOT). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to always strive for excellence.
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Manufacturing
Oklahoma
Haberfeld Associates
ESOP
Haberfeld is a 100% employee-owned company in the architectural industry headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Haberfeld is composed of over 80 professionals with diverse expertise, including creatives, consultants, salespeople, and data analysts, dedicated to facilitating business growth. With nearly 35 years of experience, the team has assisted numerous clients in acquiring millions of new customers. Their High Performance Growth™ strategy encompasses various services, including product consulting, targeted omnichannel marketing, and employee training, all rooted in data-driven approaches. The focus is on implementing proven methods to empower clients to lead their respective markets effectively.
In 2013, Haberfeld became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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Miscellaneous
Nebraska
Habitat Restoration Sciences, Inc.
ESOP
Habitat Restoration Sciences, Inc. (HRS), a subsidiary of Dudek, was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Vista, California. HRS is a full-service native habitat restoration landscaping and general engineering firm specializing in installation and long-term maintenance of natural areas. HRS strives to provide clients with the highest value of habitat restoration services available and have developed an exceptionally experienced team to execute cost-effective solutions for your habitat restoration projects.
In 2003, Habitat Restoration Services became employee-owned when their parent company, Dudek, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In alignment with Dudek's structure, the employees at HRS enjoy the same set of benefits and advantages. The foundation of employee ownership, inherent in this arrangement, fosters a distinct professional environment that mutually benefits the employees and the clients served. This shared sense of ownership means that each team member plays a pivotal role in influencing the company's success and partakes in the financial rewards that result from it. In essence, the spirit of ownership unites everyone within the organization.
The employee-owners at HRS operate with a collective vision—to consistently deliver outstanding service to their clients. This culture of ownership instills a deep sense of pride in the work undertaken, firmly anchored in the trust placed in fellow colleagues. The commitment to mutual accountability and shared responsibility towards clients and fellow employee-owners further solidifies the firm's enduring success.
Environmental Consulting
Professional & Business Services
California
Hammond Group
ESOP
Hammond Group is an employee-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Hammond, Indiana. With 90 years of experience, Hammond Group is a specialized chemical company with multiple manufacturing facilities. Their extensive reach spans across the EMEA region with a base in Gateshead, England, and extends into Asia from their location in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their commitment is geared towards catering to the needs of automotive, industrial, and renewable energy storage battery manufacturers. Hammond Group's overarching mission is to empower lead-acid battery technology to stand as a competitive choice among "advanced batteries" in various applications, such as vehicle fleet electrification, power grid stabilization, and green energy storage.
In 2019, Hammond Group became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ESOP grants Hammond Group employees a formal and exclusive stake in the organization's prosperity and success. It is important to note that this stock is not publicly traded and cannot be acquired by external entities. The foundational belief is that when Hammond employees possess ownership of the company, they will become outstanding custodians of its well-being and will diligently work towards enhancing the organization. Through the collaborative operation as a team of employee-owners, Hammond Group is cultivating a culture that proves beneficial for employees, conducive to business growth, and advantageous to the community and customers they serve.
Chemical Manufacturing; Chemical & Allied Products Wholesalers
Manufacturing
Distribution & Wholesale
Indiana
Harbinger Partners
ESOP
Harbinger Partners is a 100% employee-owned staffing agency headquartered in North Oaks, Minnesota. The company was founded 1999 and provides high-quality technology consulting, contract-to-hire, and direct placements to businesses in and around the St. Paul/Minneapolis and Omaha areas.In 2018, Harbinger Partners became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company’s “we’re all in this together” attitude. When one employee succeeds at Harbinger Partners, everyone succeeds.
Read More ▶Staffing Agencies
Professional & Business Services
Minnesota
Harbor Linx
ESOP
Harbor Linx is an employee-owned merger and acquisition company headquartered in Alameda, California. Harbor Linx, along with its subsidiaries, boasts a robust financial foundation rooted in enduring traditions and diligent efforts. Their team of seasoned business professionals brings a wealth of experience and a relentless commitment to ongoing enhancement and sustained prosperity.
In 2003, Harbor Linx became employee-owned when they established their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Clients engaging with Harbor Linx and its subsidiaries can expect an elevated level of service that imparts a profound sense of strength, confidence, and connectivity, all working cohesively to steer their businesses steadily towards the achievement of their goals.
The company's mission statement, "Together We Build Things Right," encapsulates its overarching business philosophy, values, and culture. They foster a team-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes the collective benefit, creating a highly rewarding workplace that exerts a positive influence on both the community and business collaborators.
Read More ▶Poured Concrete Contractors; Commercial Construction; Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction; Real Estate; Industrial Construction
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Miscellaneous
California
Harbor Linx Business Support
ESOP
Harbor Linx Business Support is an employee-owned company that supports the business operations of the Harbor Linx family of companies. The company provides accounting, finance, legal, safety, IT, HR, contract administration, and marketing support to help each company thrive. In 2003, Harbor Linx Business Support became employee-owned when its parent company Harbor Linx, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners at Harbor Linx Business Support strive to continuously improve their operations and efficiency to help the company succeed.
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California
Hardy Diagnostics
ESOP
Hardy Diagnostics is a 100% employee-owned company in the medical equipment industry headquartered in Santa Maria, California. Since their founding in 1980, Hard Diagnostics mission has been to help people live healthier lives. The company is licensed by the FDA as a medical device manufacturer. Their microbiology products are used all over the world to diagnose and prevent disease.
In 2011, Hardy Diagnostics became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). At Hardy Diagnostics, employees are skilled professionals who take pride in their life-saving work. Every employee has a stake in the company’s success which aligns incentives across the company. Together, employees contribute to and benefit from the company’s success. The ownership culture at Hardy is driven by their commitment to service.
Read More ▶Medical Equipment & Supplies
Health Care
California
Harpoon Brewery
ESOP
Harpoon Brewery is an employee-owned craft brewery headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Harpoon was founded in 1986 by three friends who loved beer and loved drinking beer together but found the beer choices at the time to be limited. Traveling through Europe and experiencing the rich traditions of European brewing and beer drinking enhanced their love of beer and opened their eyes to the rich beer culture they wanted back home. They decided to build a brewery so that they could brew the beers that they wanted to drink.
In 2014, Harpoon Brewery became employee owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners are fully invested in their work because they have an ownership stake in the success of the business.
Everyone at Harpoon Brewery shares the belief that they make great drinks to bring people together. Harpoon has expanded to a second brewery in Windsor, VT. Harpoon’s line of craft beer features its award-winning IPA and seasonal beers, along with special limited releases.
Read More ▶Craft Beer; Restaurants
Food & Beverage
Massachusetts
Harrell Design + Build
ESOP
Harrell Design + Build is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Mountain View, California. For over 37 years, Harrell Design + Build remains a company that is Woman Founded, Client-Focused, and Employee-Owned. In 1985, Iris Harrell founded Harrell Design + Build, becoming one of the few women in the residential construction industry in the nation. The employee owners at Harrell Design + Build have been dedicated to the art of designing beautiful, highly functional homes that authentically reflect the unique styles of their inhabitants.
In 2001, Harrell Design + Build became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Over several years, company shares were gradually acquired by the employees, and in 2014, the company officially became 100% Employee-Owned. Iris fully retired in 2014, leaving behind a thriving company driven by a skilled team of professionals dedicated to delivering top-tier full-service residential remodeling. As a 100% employee-owned company, there's a deep sense of accountability and responsibility for individual roles, the company's future, and above all, their client-centric mission, which always places clients and their desire to reimagine and redesign their homes at the forefront.
Within this organization, leaders and employee owners have cultivated a cooperative work environment where every contribution is recognized and valued. . Each employee owner is encouraged to pursue education, learn from their peers, grow collectively, and make a long-term commitment. Their ESOP instills a sense of ownership, prompting employees to act as true owners, which they indeed are.
Read More ▶New Home Construction; Home Remodeling
Construction (Residential)
California
Harris Group
ESOP
Harris Group is a majority employee-owned multidiscipline engineering consulting firm. The company was founded in 1975 in Seattle, Washington. The company now has six locations across the United States where they provide a range of services including engineering, design, project management and business specialists.
Harris Group became employee-owned in 2007 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership was created so all employees have a stake in the company and to help ensure all are aligned to the same goals and values. Harris Group employees and people-focused culture that make the company what it is today.
Read More ▶Engineering; Consulting
Engineering & Architecture
Professional & Business Services
Washington
Hartman Yacht Maintenance
ESOP
Hartman Yacht Maintenance, Inc. (HYM) is an employee-owned marine repair and maintenance company headquartered in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1990 by Bob Hartman, HYM began with a single mobile marine repair unit in Miami, Florida. Over the years, the company expanded its operations, opening additional locations in Fort Lauderdale, Harbour Towne Marina, and Soverel Harbour Marina in Palm Beach Gardens. Today, HYM operates three primary service centers across South Florida, offering a comprehensive range of services including mechanical repairs, marine plumbing, electrical installations, and scheduled vessel maintenance. HYM has serviced over 11,000 boats, emphasizing quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
HYM became employee-owned in 2020 when it implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ownership structure has cultivated a culture of accountability and pride, where each employee is invested in the company's success.
Read More ▶Ships & Boats
Entertainment & Recreation
Florida
HdL
ESOP
HdL is a 100% employee-owned company in the accounting industry headquartered in Brea, California. In 1983, HdL began their tenure of service to public agencies as Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates. The HdL Companies has expanded its horizons, forming partnerships with local governments throughout the United States. This expansion has seen the firm diversify its portfolio to encompass an extensive array of public agency revenue management services including the recovery of misallocations, tax and fee administration, economic development, indirect cost recovery, local tax software solutions, and cannabis compliance.
In 2007, HdL became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, incentives are aligned across the organization. Employee owners are guided by a shared mission and work collaboratively to make the company successful. As owners, they also benefit from the company’s successes. The ownership culture at HdL empowers employees to do their best work.
Read More ▶Other Accounting Services
Professional & Business Services
California
HealthDirect
ESOP
HealthDirect, a subsidiary of KPH Healthcare, is a 100% employee-owned long term care pharmacy headquartered in East Syracuse, New York. They serve nine states and have over 50 years of industry experience.
HealthDirect became employee-owned when they were acquired by their parent company, KPH Healthcare, who implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, employees take pride in providing the highest quality pharmacy and healthcare services.
Pharmacies & Drug Stores
Personal Care
New York
Heartland Door and Frame, Inc
ESOP
Heartland Door & Frame, Inc., a subsidiary of HRTLAND, provides framing services in Des Moines and Eastern Iowa.
Heartland Door & Frame, Inc., became employee-owned in 2021 when its parent company, HRTLAND, implemented its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Read More ▶Framing Contractors
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Iowa
Heartland Finishes, Inc.
ESOP
Heartland Finishes, Inc., a subsidiary of HRTLAND, provides framing services in Des Moines and Eastern Iowa. Heartland Finishes, Inc., became employee-owned in 2021 when its parent company, HRTLAND, implemented its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Read More ▶Building Finishing Contractors; Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Iowa
Heartland Window Treatments, Inc
ESOP
Heartland Window Treatments, a subsidiary of HRTLAND, provides window treatment services in Des Moines and Eastern Iowa.
Heartland Window Treatments became employee-owned in 2021 when its parent company, HRTLAND, implemented its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Read More ▶Window Treatment Stores
Home & Garden
Iowa
Henny Penny Corporation
ESOP
Henny Penny Corporation is a 100% employee-owned food service equipment manufacturer headquartered in Eaton, Ohio. The company was founded in 1957 with the first commercial pressure fryer. Henny Penny designs, develops and manufactures a large variety of foodservice equipment with the goal of reliability, ease of use, and low operating costs.Henny Penny became employee-owned in 2014 when the company implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company’s commitment to putting people first and creating a culture of trust, accountability and relationships.
Read More ▶Food Product Machinery
Manufacturing
Ohio
Highlight Technologies, Inc
ESOP
Highlight is an award winning, employee-owned federal government contractor dedicated to providing Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solutions to help improve our national security and support government missions. With over 20 years of federal contracting experience, they apply their proven transformation and evolution process to deliver quality services that balance agility, continuity, security, and compliance.Highlight provides federal government agencies with Mission Solutions that advance their objectives to serve American and international communities. Their subject matter expertise and domain knowledge provide strategic thinking and forward-looking technologies to advance their customers missions. Highlight's mission teams are excited by, and dedicated to, citizen support through the vital government services their customers provide. This commitment to delivering professional services and enabling technologies and solutions translates to customer and mission success.
Read More ▶IT Consulting; Defense Contracting
Professional & Business Services
Virginia
Hilbers Inc.
ESOP
Hilbers, Inc., is a 100% employee-owned company in the commercial construction industry headquartered in Yuba City, California. Founded in 1962, Hilbers has over 55 years of design build and project management experience. They are equipped to handle both large multi-million dollar projects to small commercial renovations. Today, Hilbers operates four offices in California, Washington, and Tennessee with projects all over the country.
In 2018, Hilbers became employee-owned when they established their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners at Hilbers are a team of seasoned professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the successful execution of each project. They prioritize top-tier workmanship, the use of quality materials, innovative construction techniques, and contemporary management practices. Their unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional results instills confidence in their customers, employees, partners, suppliers, investors, and the communities they serve.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
California
Holiday Market
ESOP
Holiday Market, a subsidiary of North State Grocery store, is an employee-owned grocery store that was founded in Cottonwood, California in 1962. Today, the neighborhood grocery market operates 15 stores throughout California and Oregon.
In 2006, Holiday Market became employee-owned when its parent company, North State Grocery, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned store, employees at Holiday Market take pride in what they offer to their customers and surrounding communities.
Grocery Stores
Food & Beverage
California
Hollywood Woodwork
ESOP
From the company's humble beginnings in 1968 as a 2-person shop, Hollywood Woodwork has grown into one of the nation’s premier millwork and casework company. For over 50 years, Hollywood Woodwork has collaborated with Architects, General Contractors and Developers to manufacture and install the highest quality Custom Woodwork and Commercial Interiors on projects throughout the United States, Central America and Caribbean.The team of over 150 employee-owners includes estimators, project managers, interior designers, architects, engineers, drafters, master craftsman, installation carpenters and foreman; all dedicated to the success and complete satisfaction of the company's clients.At the company's 60,000 square foot facility located in Hollywood, Florida (between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami), the team of over 100 management, craftsmen and support personnel specialize in custom architectural woodwork for use in premier venues, including hotels, spas, restaurants, casinos, country clubs, corporate offices, retail stores, universities, stadiums, and courthouses.
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Manufacturing
Florida
Home Life Health Care
ESOP
Home Life Health Care, a subsidiary of KPH Healthcare Services, is an employee-owned home healthcare provider headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. They provide in-home medical and personal care services catering to a range of individuals, including the elderly, disabled, infirmed, and special needs patients. Committed to offering high-quality, cost-effective home health care and support, Home Life Healthcare ensures that their services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client and their family. Upholding their mission of delivering top-notch care with profound compassion, their team of nurses, therapists, and home health specialists operates within the eight counties constituting the Chicago area. Their strong financial management allows this rapidly growing agency to serve home care patients and make a meaningful impact on a daily basis.
Home Life Health Care became employee-owned when they were acquired by their parent company, KPH Healthcare, who implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, employees take pride in providing the highest quality pharmacy and healthcare services.
Home Care
Health Care
Illinois
Horizon Paper
ESOP
Horizon Paper is a majority employee-owned company in the paper manufacturing and distribution industry headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded in 1978, Horizon Paper represents both the paper mills and customers in a fair and equitable manner. Their primary goal has been to deliver value and savings by sourcing or developing the highest quality products to meet their clients' needs. Because of their extensive industry knowledge, Horizon Paper has added many value added services like inventory management, consumption analysis and reporting, print contract analysis and more. They continually adapt their model to meet their customer's needs. Horizon personnel bring experience, integrity, and vision to everything they do. Horizon Paper became an employee owned company in 2005 when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For over 35 years, Horizon has been creating great partnerships with its customers.
Read More ▶Paper & Paper Product Wholesalers
Distribution & Wholesale
Connecticut
Houchens Food Group
ESOP
Houchens Food Group, a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, operates in the retail, grocery, and convenience store industries. They are headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky and currently operate over 400 stores across 15 states, including Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, and Georgia.
In 2021, when Houchens Food Group was acquired by their parent company, Houchens Industries, they joined their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Read More ▶Restaurants
Food & Beverage
Kentucky
Houchens Industries
ESOP
Houchens Industries, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned holding company headquartered in Bowling Green, KY with divisions across retail and food services, industrial, consumer products, insurance, and construction. Houchens Industries has been in business since 1917 when it began as a small grocery store operated by founder Ervin Houchens in rural Barren County, Kentucky. Today, the company operates more than 325 retail grocery, convenience, and neighborhood market stores across 14 states.
Houchens Industries became employee-owned in 1988 when it implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This allowed employees to buy back the company after it had been briefly sold to another parent company. As the company expanded and acquired new businesses, the ESOP aligned the interests of employees with those of the company, fostering a sense of ownership, commitment, and pride among the workforce. Today, Houchens Industries is listed by Forbes as one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the world.
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Miscellaneous
Kentucky
Houchens Insurance Group
ESOP
Houchens Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky.Houchens Insurance Group (HIG) is the result of 5 different organizations coming together as one cohesive group, (leveraging the expertise of each of our legacy agencies to operate as one synergized team). HIG started with the Center of Insurance, which became part of Houchens in the late 90’s. Gradually, they added the agency Insurance Specialist as their benefits expertise, then Van Meter Insurance joined the team in 2006 which brought a toolbox full of resources to allow the organization to compete at the next level. In 2007, Curneal Hignite came on board giving a presence in Elizabethtown, and finally the 100 year old agency in Northern KY and Lexington; Roeding Insurance added expertise in the Public Entity arena and added a significant volume to the commercial book. All of this combined revenue was originally $35M and today it has grown to over $80M with 325 employee/owners with plans to be at 100M in 5 years. HIG was voted as the number one Best Place to Work in the state of Kentucky, and also recognized as the 46th Largest Insurance Agency in the United States, as well as a Best Practice Agency. In 2021 HIG was ranked 5th in the nation for Best Places to work in Insurance by Business Insurance.
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Financial Services
Kentucky
House & Robertson Architects
ESOP
House & Robertson Architects (HRA) is an employee-owned architecture company headquartered in Culver City, California. HRA was founded in 1996 on the principles of integrity and exceptional client service. Over the years, the company has focused solely on executive architecture in collaboration with various design firms for private-sector corporate, developer, and institutional clients. The firm prides itself on being agile, innovative, non-hierarchical, and resolutely non-corporate. In 2015, House & Robertson Architects became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). While HRA's work is highly technical, its success hinges on the exceptional quality and integrity demonstrated by the architects and staff throughout the organization. Their dedication to their clients' and partners' achievements remains unwavering. As owners, employees benefit from their hard work when the company is successful. This motivates their employee owners to do their best work and provide an exceptional client experience.
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Engineering & Architecture
California
Howell Laboratories
ESOP
Howell Laboratories is a 100% employee-owned designer and manufacturer of fluid processing equipment headquartered in Bridgton, Maine. The company was founded in 1964 when they started making equipment for the US Navy and US Coast Guard.
Howell Laboratories became employee-owned in 1995 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The company strongly believes that employee ownership increases the potential of their employees by enhancing the self-worth, dignity, and well-being of their team.
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Manufacturing
Maine
Hunter-Davisson
ESOP
Harold Hunter and Joe Davisson first opened Hunter-Davisson, Inc. on December 1, 1965. They partnered to purchase the refrigeration assets of Monroe Machinery and Supplies, Inc. granting Hunter-Davisson, Inc. connections and business that had once operated as the thermal division of Monroe. From day one, Hunter-Davisson, Inc. company’s philosophy has been based on the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do to you. This principle, along with the company’s core values, helps Hunter-Davisson, Inc. strive for integrity in all that they do. Harold, after serving as the company’s president for eighteen years, retired in 1983. Joe took on the role of President in 1983 and led the company until his death in 2007. Dean Glover and Greg Pelser joined the company’s management team in 1984. Dean Glover served as the Executive Vice President from 1998 until his retirement in 2010. Greg Pelser became the company’s third President in 1998 and served in the role until his retirement in 2017. Dave Wright joined the management team in 1993 and became the company’s Executive Vice President and CFO in 2013. Jeff Davisson joined the management team in 1999 and was named the company’s fourth President in 2013. Today, Dave and Jeff lead Hunter-Davisson, Inc. continuing in the original owners’ tradition of providing quality design at fair prices.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Oregon
Hydro-Chem Systems
ESOP
Hydro-Chem Systems is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of fleet & industrial cleaning solutions headquartered in Caledonia, Michigan. They work with private fleet owners, municipalities, schools, farms, manufacturers, and mobile washers across the USA & Canada to help them clean more in less time.
In 2002, Hydro-Chem Systems became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The transition to an ESOP was made in an effort to strengthen teamwork and reward their employees. Hydro-Chem Systems passion is to impress their customers using an educational approach to provide a customized solution that best fits their needs.
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Manufacturing
Professional & Business Services
Michigan
Hyspan Precision Products
ESOP
Hyspan is a 100% employee-owned flexible metal manufacturer headquartered in Chula Vista, California. The company was founded in 1968 and is the only manufacturer of all four expansion joint technologies - ball joints, metal bellows expansion joints, packed slip expansion joints, and braided hose. The company has expanded several times and now operates 7 production locations worldwide. In 2016 Hyspan became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company values of technical strengths combined with sound management skills to develop proprietary products. Acquisition of related products and companies enables the Hyspan to produce a complete line of flexible tubular products which meet the needs of diverse industries ranging from scientific research to oil refining.
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Manufacturing
California
Hyspeco
ESOP
Hyspeco is a 100% employee-owned company in the machining industry headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Since 1968, the company has been a supplier of motion and control technologies. Hypesco has solutions for commercial, mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. Whether it is a single component or complete system integration, the company's experienced team is committed to understanding and solving customers’ needs and requirements.
In 1989, Hyspeco became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Being an employee-owned company means being held accountable to the company’s mission. This is fueled by an ownership culture that puts its employee owners first so they can provide high quality products and services to their customers. Their team of employee owners are hard-working and contribute to the company’s success because as owners, they benefit when the company is successful. This provides motivation for employees to do their best work and provide an exceptional customer experience.
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Manufacturing
Distribution & Wholesale
Kansas
IMMI
ESOP
IMMI is a 100% employee-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Westfield, Indiana. The company was founded in 1961 under the name Auto-Safe, that produced and distributed seat belts for the automotive industry. Since those early days, IMMI's trajectory has been marked by steady expansion and continuous evolution. Over the decades, IMMI has evolved into a global company who has been integral to pioneering innovations, designing cutting-edge safety solutions, rigorous testing, and precision manufacturing of advanced safety systems. IMMI takes pride the distinction of being the world's longest-standing privately owned manufacturer of seat belts. Today, IMMI operates seven offices including international offices in the United Kingdom, China, Italy, and Mexico. In 2022, IMMI became employee-owned when the implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners at IMMI are a dedicated team who are passionate about their work creating innovative safety solutions. Through this shared mission and hard work, employees contribute to the success of the company. Because they are owners, employees get to benefit from their labor through their ESOP. This motivates employees to do their best work while be servant leaders, living out their Core Values.
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Distribution & Wholesale
Indiana
ISG
ESOP
ISG is a 100% employee-owned engineering company headquartered in Mankato, Minnesota. ISG maintains its competitive edge through a comprehensive range of multi-disciplinary capabilities. By embracing a problem-solving partnership ethos, ISG aims to present alternative solutions in a positive light, building upon recognized ideas and visions while adhering to best practices. Be it contextual engineering, planning, design, or the successful execution of alternative analyses, the primary goal is to be receptive and provide solutions deeply rooted in their contextual relevance.
In 2017, ISG became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ownership structure, coupled with the direct correlation between performance and ownership, amplifies a culture of responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit. It opens doors to limitless potential for the firm, its employees, and clients alike. The diligent work of each member translates to corresponding benefits, fostering inclusivity rather than exclusivity. ISG's ESOP is more than financial transactions or retirement benefits. Innovation and ideas flourish organically and mentorship is natural. The firm embodies an ownership culture of mutual support and a relentless drive for growth. Together, everyone at ISG strives in unison toward a shared direction.
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Engineering & Architecture
Minnesota
IT Landes Company
ESOP
IT Landes Company, a subsidiary of HB Global LLC, was founded in 1929 by Isiah T. Landes. Headquartered in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, IT Landes Company provides commercial and industrial mechanical services.
IT Landes Company became employee-owned in 2010 when its parent company, HB Global LLC, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company prides itself on caring for its employee owners while providing world-class service to its customers. The focus of the company has always been “in complete satisfaction of our customers.”
Read More ▶Plumbing & HVAC Contractors; HVAC Contractors; Plumbing Contractors; Home HVAC; Plumbers
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Construction (Residential)
Pennsylvania
ITI Manufacturing
ESOP
ITI Manufacturing is a 100% employee-owned company in the manufacturing industry headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas. ITI Manufacturing was founded in 1974 by Sandy Levin who pioneered the practice of importing high-quality products from overseas. Presently, ITI offers comprehensive global manufacturing solutions across multiple regions, including The Americas, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, India, and other locations. In 2016, ITI Manufacturing became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Leveraging their extensive expertise and enduring partnerships, the ITI team collaborates closely with their American clientele, delivering a dependable process, consistent product quality, and enhanced visibility within the supply chain. When their clients are successful, so is the company and as owners, employees at ITI Manufacturing benefit when the company is successful. This uniquely motivates them to do their best work and provide an exceptional customer experience.
Read More ▶Contract Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Texas
Ignite
ESOP
Ignite develops capabilities to enable refinement and continuous improvement of simulations, research and development of analytical models and tools. Ignite has an established reputation that each direct employee working in support of a customer and each member of the corporate staff seeking to enable the employee in the field, provides the highest quality of service. Employee owners of Ignite seek to promote this legacy of quality through hiring practices, daily actions, and future development.
Founded in 2001, Ignite has enjoyed steady growth and has been listed in Inc. Magazine's Top 100 fastest growing aero-defense service firms. As a minority owned ESOP, Ignite's corporate growth is rooted in the cultivation and retention of shared success among its entire team.
Ignite is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.
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Engineering & Architecture
Professional & Business Services
Alabama
Imagine ELC
ESOP
Imagine Early Learning Centers provide the foundation and atmosphere that allow children, families, and teachers to learn, grow, and have fun together – both in the classroom and beyond! Imagine ELC is an employee-owned full day licensed and NAEYC accredited Early Childhood center. The company operates twelve facilities across the New York City metropolitan area.>In 2018, Imagine ELC became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee owners at the company are invested in the company running well, which means providing the best possible service to our families and children.
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Miscellaneous
New York
Impact
ESOP
Impact is a 100% employee-owned printing, direct marketing, and fulfillment company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Impact has offered high volume digital print, mailing services, integrated direct marketing campaigns, order fulfillment services, and critical document services for almost 40 years.
Impact become through the implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2025. Employee-ownership enhances Impact’s value that their people are their strength.
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Minnesota
InVision Communications
ESOP
InVision Communications is a majority employee-owned full-service engagement solutions agency headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. The company was founded in 1991. InVision Communications works with clients achieve their most critical business objectives using multi-channel brand events and integrated communications campaigns.InVision Communications became employee-owned in 2021 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership reinforces the company's commitment to the partnerships they've build which are founded on trust and a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Read More ▶Business Efficiency Systems
Professional & Business Services
California
Indiana Industrial Services, LLC
ESOP
Indiana Industrial Services, LLC (IIS)is a 100% employee-owned company in the electrical industry. For over 30 years, IIS has been a dedicated specialist in material handling electrical installations. They offer comprehensive turnkey installation services that cater to projects of all sizes. IIS offers services ranging from racking, shelving, conveyor, and pick module installation to encompass electrical services, electrical engineering, system design, lighting, controls, and PLC programming. Today, the company operates an additional three locations.
In 2018, Indiana Industrial Services became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees at IIS are a dedicated team of industry professionals, who contribute to the success of the company. As owners, they also benefit from their hard work when the company is successful. This dynamic helps align incentives across the organization and motivates employees to do their best work.
Electrical Contractors; Electrical Construction
Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Indiana
Industrial Measurement and Control
ESOP
Industrial Measurement and Control, a subsidiary of Cogent, has been catering to the Midstream Energy Market, encompassing pipelines, refineries, truck and rail terminals for over 30 years. The company specializes in providing Custody Transfer Measurement, additive systems, instrumentation, control valves, level controls, automation, LACT fabrication, UL panels, and associated equipment, offering a comprehensive, one-source integrated experience.
In 2020, Industrial Measurement and Control became employee-owned when their parent company, Cogent, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The strength of the company lies in its experienced Field Service Techs, who bring years of expertise to every project. IMCI considers the job complete only when the client is entirely satisfied.
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Infillion
DIRECT
Infillion is an employee-owned ad-tech company headquartered in Miami, Florida. The company portfolio includes companies with unique capabilities in advertising and marketing technology acquired over the past decade. Infillion helps brands and agencies create high‐engagement, omnichannel advertising campaigns—spanning video, CTV, mobile, location-based, and out‐of‐home media—while offering advanced tools for measurement, targeting, and audience insights.
In 2025, Infillion transitioned to employee ownership by implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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Florida
Infinity Direct
ESOP
Infinity Direct is a 100% employee-owned marketing company headquartered in Minnetonka.
Infinity Direct, a subsidiary of Impact was founded in 1991.
Infinity Direct became employee-owned after their parent company, Impact, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2025.
Employee-ownership enhances Impact’s value that their people are their strength.
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Professional & Business Services
Minnesota
InfoWorks
ESOP
InfoWorks is a 100% employee-owned management consulting firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Since their founding in 1997, InfoWorks has offered comprehensive solutions designed to shape and influence entire business landscapes. Their approach combines essential core competencies with a wide-ranging expertise that delves into analytics, management, and technology. They provide role-specific support to complement ongoing projects and collaborate with organizational leaders to establish metrics and dashboards that empower data-driven decision-making, ultimately steering clients toward enduring and prosperous outcomes.
In 2010, InfoWorks became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Their ownership culture encourages an entrepreneurial spirit that embraces a “do whatever it takes” mindset. Their enduring client relationships have been forged through unwavering trustworthiness, responsiveness, adaptability, creativity, and a willingness to adjust at every juncture. Their commitment to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and accountability is a source of immense pride. The company offers educational and training opportunities to enhance their cultural competency as employee owners.
Read More ▶Management Consulting
Professional & Business Services
Tennessee
Inheritance Funding Company, Inc.
ESOP
Inheritance Funding Company, Inc. (IFC), is a 100% employee-owned consumer lending company headquartered in San Francisco, California. IFC was founded in 1992 and holds the distinction of being the oldest and largest company specializing in inheritance advances for heirs. They've worked with heirs in all 50 states. IFC's overarching mission is to excel as the premier provider of inheritance cash advances to heirs in probate, transcending conventional lending criteria like credit status and income. In 2003, Inheritance Funding Company became employee-owned when they established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Operating as an employee-owned entity, every staff member bears the responsibility of upholding the company's unwavering ethical standards. At IFC, employee ownership fosters a shared positive experience for all stakeholders, including customers. Employee owners take pride in their commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and unwavering dedication to their clients.
Read More ▶Consumer Lending
Financial Services
California
Inland Group of Companies
ESOP
ITC Investments encompasses Inland Tarp, and Liner, LLC, ITC Services, Inc, and Inland Tarp and Cover, Inc. Founded nearly 40 years ago by current Chief Visionary Officer, Glen Knopp, the company began as a hay tarp sales company. From these humble beginnings, our companies have grown into a thriving agricultural covering service company and geosynthetic liner sales and fabrication company with locations across the United States and business interests worldwide. In 2019, Inland Tarp and Liner introduced Reinforced Concrete Roll® an innovative alternative to many traditional concrete applications for erosion control and slope protection. Now an ESOP, our team continues a longstanding tradition of delivering innovation, exceptional products and premium services.
Read More ▶Textiles
Manufacturing
Washington
Integrated Construction, LLC
ESOP
Integrated Construction, LLC is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The company was founded in 2007 by Greg Munn and Todd Zona, to offer a comprehensive range of general contracting services that encompass consultation, pre-construction, design build, and construction management. The professionals at Integrated Construction boast a collective experience of more than 150 years, contributing to over 300 projects throughout the nation.
Their diverse portfolio spans senior living, hospitality, multifamily, commercial, and healthcare facilities. Integrated Construction works on projects throughout the Eastern Seaboard, extending from Florida to Pennsylvania, as well as in Southwest states such as Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The company breathes life into every project through clear, comprehensive insights, straightforward counsel, over a decade's worth of resources, and unmatched hands-on site and team management.
In 2019, Integrated Construction, LLC became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Integrated Construction highly values the hard work and dedication of its employees, recognizing their vital role in the company's ongoing success. Being an employee-owned means providing tangible, long-term wealth-building opportunities for employees as they share in the company's growth and prosperity. This commitment to investing in employees not only strengthens the team's cohesion but also upholds the company's philosophy of unwavering dedication to quality.
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Construction (Heavy & Commercial)
Florida