Ensafe is an employee-owned company in the environmental consulting industry headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. EnSafe was established in 1980 with a mission to provide guidance to both industry and government in the emerging field of environmental science, safety, and regulatory compliance. The founders, Phil Coop and Wendell Knight, were driven by a shared aspiration to pursue careers that combined elements of business, science, and public policy within the realm of environmental protection, even though such opportunities were scarce in the commercial sector at the time. Today, after four decades, EnSafe continues to thrive and expand, staying true to the ethical principles and vision set forth by its founders. Over their 40 plus year history, Ensafe now operates 16 offices in ten states. 

In 1997, Ensafe became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). People and relationships are at the core of Ensafe’s ownership culture. Building, maintaining, and strengthening their relationships with their suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors has been vital to their continued success. When the company is successful, employees at Ensafe benefit because they are also owners. This uniquely motivates them to do their best work and provide an exceptional customer experience.