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. 

Feeder's Pet Supply, a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

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.

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). 

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. 

Florida Forklift, a subsidiary of Ogden Forklift, was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Florida Forklift specializes in providing a range of services, including the sale of both new and used forklifts, equipment rentals, the supply of parts, servicing, and material handling equipment solutions. Their commitment is to cater to the diverse needs of their valued customers.  They maintain an extensive network of 5 strategically located branches across the state, ensuring comprehensive service coverage. 

In 2014, Florida Forklift became employee-owned when their parent company, Ogden Forklift implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In their roles as owners, the team collaborates daily to uphold a sense of security and confidence that resonates with clients when they encounter the company's tagline. This very peace of mind has been the driving force behind the company's remarkable 45-year tenure in the industry.

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).

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.

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. 

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.

A purveyor of fine home building goods and dedicated customer service. Our locations offer in-stock material for everything from framing (lumber) to finish (cabinets, carpet, and such) with a healthy dose of industry knowledge and genuinely helpful service. We are a professional construction supplier, from start to finish. 

Franklin Building Supply was founded as a lumberyard in Boise, Idaho in 1976.  All these years later, Franklin remains one of the few locally owned, and the only employee owned, building supply company in the area. With twelve full-service lumberyards, six door shops, two truss plants and five beautiful design centers, we have unmatched reach and expertise.

Our local ownership allows us to be nimble and make our decisions with our customers needs being the top priority. Our ability to get what you need delivered when you need it, at a competitive price, is second to none. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

We Are A Company Of Gardeners. Rooted in Vermont and 100 percent employee-owned. GARDENER'S Supply was founded in 1983 by a handful of enthusiastic Vermont gardeners. Today, we serve millions of gardeners nationwide, offering everything from seed starting supplies and garden furniture to flower supports and garden carts. Though our company has grown, we remain passionately committed to providing garden-tested, earth-friendly products that will help our customers have more fun and success in their gardens. Gardener's Supply is proud to be employee-owned. We are gardeners ourselves and have earned our customers' trust by providing high-quality products, expert information and friendly, personalized service. We understand the products that we sell because we use them in our own gardens. Regular product training sessions and a gardening certification program for our staff help us to provide the best service and support in the business. At our headquarters in Burlington, VT, you can check out our store and stroll through our 3-acre display gardens. We also offer local seminars and special events throughout the year.

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.

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.

Gibson is an employee-owned insurance broker headquartered in South Bend, Indiana. Their legacy traces back nearly a century, with the establishment of the firm in 1933. Gibson helps clients find the right combination of insurance, benefits, safety and compliance for their client’s businesses. Their goal is to help their clients grow by finding a benefits package that makes them competitive employers for job seekers. Since their 90 year history, Gibson has grown to operate locations throughout Indiana, Illinois, Arizona, Utah, and Michigan. 

In 2010, Gibson became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, Gibson takes pride in their work. Together, Gibson employee owners are dedicated to collaboratively contributing to their client’s success because when they succeed, so do they. And as owners, employees benefit from their hard work when the company is successful. Their ownership culture empowers employees to build robust relationships with their clients, each other, and the communities they serve. 

Giroux Glass Incorporated, a 100% employee-owned glass, glazing, and architectural metals contracting company, operates branches in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Las Vegas, Fresno, and Phoenix.

We hire Union-certified glaziers to cater to the needs of the commercial, retail, and luxury residential sectors. Since 1946, Giroux Glass has been recognized for our integrity and high-quality performance, exceeding client expectations and defying engineering challenges to complete the industry’s most demanding glazing projects.

It is this dedication to exceptional service and accountability that has allowed our company to grow from its humble beginnings as a small, family-owned operation to the highly respected and nationally-recognized industry leader it is today.

As of 2017, Giroux Glass became 100% employee owned.  Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) has been an unqualified success, offering our valued employees the chance to take full ownership of their work and reap the personal rewards for a jobs well done.

Glenn Burdette is a 100% employee-owned accounting firm headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in 1965, their founders vision of providing the highest level of accounting and customer service, remains true almost sixty years later. The firm supports clients from four offices in  Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. The team is small enough to offer highly personalized services but has resources to offer versatility and expertise. 

In 2000, Glenn Burdette became the first employee-owned certified public accounting firm on California’s central coast, when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employed-owned company, the firm has developed an authentic investment in the professional and personal development of its employees. Their philosophy is that if employees are happy, clients will be satisfied. As owners, employees take pride in their work and are empowered to contribute to the company’s success. Today, the firm boasts 90 employee owners who are poised to serve their clients for many years to come.

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.

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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. 

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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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.

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. 

Green City Growers is a 100% employee-owned company that transforms underutilized spaces into biodiverse productive landscapes and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 2008 by Jessie Banhazl and one of her college friends. The original mission was to provide home owners with the infrastructure, tools, and education to grow their own produce at home and they quickly expanded to include commercial customers. Since inception the company has seen significant growth and now manages over 180 farms throughout the Northeast.

Green City Growers became employee-owned in 2009 when their parent company, Evergreen Cooperatives, implemented a worker cooperative (COOP). Employee ownership reinforces Green City Growers values of community, quality, environmental stewardship, and financial wellbeing.

Greenville Tool & Die (GTD) is a 100% employee-owned metal production company headquartered in Greenville, Michigan. The company was founded in 1946 by Charles J. Randall and Vandel Nielse. Greenville Tool & Die designs and builds high quality sheet metal stamping dies offering production manufacturers turnkey solutions to meet the demands of today’s complex parts and advanced high strength materials. 

GTD became employee-owned in 2005 when the company implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership has enabled GTD’s employees to adapt to and the company to grow, prosper, and become a leader in its field.

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.

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.

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. 

As a regional “Specialty Foods Distribution Company”, operating in a 250 mile radius of Amarillo, Texas, our focus continues to be on ‘center of the plate’ proteins: beef, pork, and poultry. H&R Foods also procures and distributes the many foodservice products that accompany these ‘center of the plate’ items: bakery goods, canned fruits and vegetables, cheeses, dairy products, paper and janitorial, non foods items and disposables, as well as frozen foods. Our customer base consists of: independent restaurants, supermarkets, school systems, bakeries, in – plant feeding operations, and further meat processors. We provide consistent, quality product in a competitive environment; utilizing our knowledge of ever changing markets and efficient, reliable distribution to achieve our ultimate goal of customer service that is second to none! As consolidation continues in the food distribution arena, the options for competitive purchasing will continue to be an issue. Please consider H&R Foods, L. P. as a reliable distribution company that truly cares about your success.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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).

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.

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. 

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).

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.

Hall Contracting of Kentucky is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1954, founder Kenneth Hall initiated his venture in trenching by procuring his first trencher to dig trenches for the Louisville Gas & Electric Company. This marked the foundation of Hall Contracting, which swiftly evolved into a thriving business. The company's expansion encompassed diverse domains of work, encompassing pipe installation, concrete foundations, cross-country pipelines, and infrastructure projects. 

In 2002, Hall Contracting of Kentucky became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Mr. Hall's vision emphasized that employees should partake in the company's prosperity. Hence, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") was established over two decades ago, granting employees partial ownership of the company and a financial stake in their accomplishments. The ESOP program mandates employee participation after meeting specific criteria, including work hours and age. Contributions to the ESOP are solely made by the company, not employees themselves.

Unlike publicly traded stock subject to market fluctuations, Hall's stock value is appraised annually by an independent valuation firm designated by the ESOP trustee. These appraisals have yielded an average annual increase of 16% since 2002. This demonstrates the direct benefits of remaining with Hall Contracting, with employees who received stock contributions in 2002 now witnessing substantial growth in their investments. Being an employee owner translates to both immediate stability and a long-term investment in the company's future. Hall Contracting's employees enjoy competitive industry wages and the enduring financial rewards associated with company ownership.

Hallam-ICS is an employee-owned engineering company headquartered in  South Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 1981, Hallam-ICS provides engineering and automation services to design MEP systems for facilities and plants. The company serves organizations in the life sciences, semiconductor, food and beverage, healthcare, higher education, and industrial process industries. Their team excels at solving complex technical challenges for the changing needs of their customers. Today, the company operates eight locations across the country. 

In 2000, Hallam-ICS became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As owners, employees get hands-on control of customer success, company profitability, and personal growth. By sharing in responsibilities and the resulting profits, their engineers are inspired and motivated to engage in client projects and make them successful. 

Hallam-ICS is guided by the principles of meaningful camaraderie, fostering professional relationships that drive the continuous deepening of technical expertise and delivering impactful service in the communities they serve. Their work is not merely a job but a source of inspiration that propels them forward, both personally and professionally. This shared motivation fuels their commitment to excellence and growth.

Hallmark Building Supplies is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Founded in 1974, Hallmark has been dedicated to marketing, sales, and the distribution of premium branded building materials, catering to both the residential and commercial markets, in 23 states. Hallmark Building Supplies, prides itself on being a dependable source for a comprehensive range of high-quality building products, tailored to meet specific needs of their customers. As a distributor, Hallmark provides the market coverage and program execution its suppliers expect. The company also supports its retailers with cooperative advertising, joint marketing activities, educational programs and more.

In 1989, Hallmark Building Supplies became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Relationships are at the heart of Hallmark’s ownership culture. They realize the importance of nurturing relationships with customers, each other, and their suppliers. This helps align the organization around a common goal, so that together, employees can contribute to the success of their team. Because as owners, they also get to benefit when the company is successful. 

In customer interactions, employee owners uphold specific values that contribute to exceptional service. Reliability, responsiveness, professionalism, problem-solving, promise-keeping, a positive attitude, personalization, and sincere appreciation are all integral elements of Hallmark's approach to ensuring customer satisfaction. These principles blend to create an ownership culture characterized by respect, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Harrell Remodeling is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Palo Alto, 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 Remodeling, becoming one of the few women in the residential construction industry in the nation. The employee owners at Harrell Remodeling have been dedicated to the art of designing beautiful, highly functional homes that authentically reflect the unique styles of their inhabitants.

In 2001, Harrell Remodeling 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.

Founded in 1975, Harris Group Inc. is an engineering firm + so much more. The company brings every client the knowledge and proficiency of a larger firm with the focus, attention and collaborative partnership of a small one.

Hatfield & Company, Inc., is an employee-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Rockwell, Texas. Since the company’s founding in 1959, Hatfield and Company has been a distributor and manufacturer’s representative of leading technology products and solutions that help customers improve efficiency and quality. The company specializes in solutions for filtration, instrumentation, valves, safety, and other piping related products. Today, the company operates 17 locations across eight states. 

In 2018, Hatfield & Company became employee-owned when the implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Their dedicated team of employee-owners work collaboratively to address the challenges faced by their customers. When their clients are successful, so are their employees. As owners, employees benefit from the fruits of their labor, which motivates them to do their best work. Employee owners understand the value of cultivating robust relationships with their clients.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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).

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.

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. 

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.

Holiday Builders is celebrating 40 years of homebuilding. The company was founded in April of 1983 in Melbourne, Florida and became the first employee-owned homebuilder in the USA in 1999. The first Holiday Builders' home was built in Palm Bay, Florida. Today there are more than 40,000 homeowners in the Holiday Builders' family. We build new single-family homes throughout Florida and Coastal Alabama. We offer three collections of new homes - Cornerstone, HB Value and Inspire. Each collection has a unique set of floorplans, design options or designer-curated color schemes and a new home warranty. Holiday Builders' strength is garnered through the longevity of trade partnerships and a sense of ownership among the employees. We actively support non-profit organizations and schools throughout our building footprint. To learn more about our charitable efforts, visit A Builder With A Heart. Although it seems like the name Holiday Builders could represent living where so many vacation, the name Holiday Builders was inspired by a car. The Oldsmobile Holiday. was a favorite of the two brothers who started our company as it represented quality, style and design.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Hughes-Peters is an employee-owned distributor of electromechanical products headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company was founded in 1921 by John Hughes and Henry Peters. Hughes-Peters saw several changes through it's rich history but has cemented it's place as, “The biggest little distributor in the Midwest". The company now has 10 locations spread across a majority of the United States. 

In 2021 Hughes-Peters became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This option was appealing to the company as it allows the owners to remain in control, while also giving the dedicated employees a wealth-building opportunity to share in the company’s success.

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-Davidson, 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-Davidson, 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.

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. 

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.

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.  

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. 

Imtra is a 100% employee-owned company in the maritime industry headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. IMTRA boasts over 70 years of experience in commercial, industrial, and marine markets and serves as both an importer and manufacturer of high-quality marine goods, cutting-edge LED solutions, and integrated marine systems. The company plays a vital role as a supplier to both original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and the aftermarket. Operating across 12 regions in North America, IMTRA offers extensive product expertise.

In 2021, Imtra became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership is evident in their customer-centric approach where they focus on exceeding client requirements. The ownership culture at Imtra fosters integrity, honesty, and courtesy across all facets of its operation.

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.

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.”

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Inline Electric Supply is a 100% employee-owned company in the electrical industry headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Founded in 1988, the company’s strategy has been to be the best source for electrical supplies for their customers which range from electrical contractors to industrial customers. Today, the electric supply company employees over 200 people and has grown to 18 locations across Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. 

In 2012, Inline Electric Supply became employee-owned when the owners sold the company to their employees and formed an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). All full-time employees have an ownership stake in the company and are invested in its continued success. 

Inline continues to grow and adapt to changing industry trends like the introduction of LED lighting. By serving their customers’ needs, they can continue to prosper and be the preferred place for electrical supplies in the markets they serve.

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.

International Decorators, Inc., is a 100% employee-owned painting contractor headquartered in Barrington, Illinois. The company was founded in 1952 as a family operated business. Over their 70 year history, International Decorators have become one of the largest painting contractors in Northern Illinois. 

In 2018, International Decorators became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As owners, employees benefit financially when the company is successful. They are also uniquely motivated to provide excellent customer service and for International Decorators specifically, in the safest manner possible.

International Education Corporation (IEC) is a employee-owned postsecondary career educational company headquartered in Irvine, California. The organization specializes in short-term career training programs spanning a diverse range of high-demand industries, including healthcare, skilled trades, business, technology, and criminal justice. IEC serves as the parent company for renowned institutions such as Florida Career College, U.S. Colleges, United Education Institute, and UEI College. 

In 2019, International Education Corporation became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, IEC and its subsidiary institutions share an unswerving dedication to the prosperity of their students, staff members, and the communities they engage with. Their primary mission is to foster personal and community transformation by equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to effect positive, lasting life changes.

Intrust IT is an employee-owned company in the IT industry headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company was founded in 1992 by Tim Retting, providing business technology solutions to their customers. For more than three decades, the company has cultivated relationships with and provided technology solutions exclusively to small and medium sized businesses. 

In 2019, Intrust IT became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Since transferring ownership to employees, the company has furthered its commitment to their clients. Their employee-owned structure ensures that the company will remain a dependable IT partner to clients for the long-term. The company has also embraced the Great Game of Business (GGOB) to enhance the financial literacy of their team, empowering them to thrive as employee owners. Each team member actively participates in overseeing budget line items, engaging in spirited and in-depth budget discussions during their regular huddles. This unity within their team significantly benefits their clients, as efficiency and effectiveness are ingrained in their ownership culture. 

This unique business model has not only nurtured a sense of value and belonging among their employees but also contributed to higher employee retention and the ability to attract top talent. In doing so, their clients experience the advantages of enduring partnerships and exceptional support for their IT systems. Moreover, Intrust IT's open-book management approach promotes knowledge sharing, enabling team members to stay updated with the latest advancements in technology, further ensuring the best service for their clients.

Island Pacific has been a leading distributor of doors, frames, finish hardware, access control and specialty building products supply and installation throughout the State of Hawai'i for over 40 years. Our warehouse, lockshop, weldshop, and offices are located in a 35,000 square foot facility in the Iwilei area.

J.S. McCarthy Printers is a 100% employee-owned commercial printing company headquartered in Augusta, Maine. The company was founded in 1947 by Joseph McCarthy. Since that time the company has expanded their services by utilizing existing equipment to include the growing folding carton packaging market. 

J.S. McCarthy Printers became employee-owned in 2019 when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company saw the importance of their employees sharing in the company's success. The ESOP reinforces the company's commitment to the highest customer service in which the employees have a vested interest. 

JDAVIS is a collaborative multidisciplinary design firm with offices in Raleigh, NC, and Philadelphia, PA. The company was founded in 2001. As an interdisciplinary firm, the company offers a full range of design services including architecture, interior design, master planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and procurement management consultancy. 

In 2021, 20 years after the founding of JDAVIS, the company became a 100% ESOP. The level of accountability employee ownership brings to daily operations is immeasurable. The JDAVIS' Employee Stock Ownership Plan ties into the company's very core belief, to Build Value and Pass it On for the company's clients as well as the community. Employees share in the financial and operational success of the firm and have tangible equity at the end of the day. This dynamic fosters increased collaboration, high levels of productivity and a sense of “family” that would be hard to replicate otherwise.

James M. Pleasants Company (JMP) is a 100% employee-owned company in the manufacturing industry headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. Established in 1958, James M. Pleasants set out to make Bell & Gossett products available to regional customers. Over their 65 years, the company has since expanded from that single product line to now offering nearly fifty, delivering cutting-edge solutions for energy-efficient water, steam, and condensate systems. Today, JMP operates thirteen locations throughout the Southeast. 

In 1983, James M. Pleasants Company became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, JMP firmly believes success hinges on their reputation as the preeminent manufacturer's representative, as perceived by their customers, vendors, and employees. As owners, employees benefit when the company is successful. This dynamic creates a motivational environment where employees are empowered to do their best work. Their customer-focused team is tenured, with many of their employee owners averaging fifteen or more years at the company.