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Wendler Inc. Goes Employee-Owned With New ESOP Structure
Wendler Inc. Goes Employee-Owned With New ESOP Structure

“Becoming 100% employee-owned connects the company's growth directly to the people in the field, in the shop, and in the office." - Jamie Rich, President & CEO, Wendler Inc.

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Bob MassengillOctober 28, 2026
Bosses Want the Secrets of the Family Firm That Has Never Had a Layoff in 75 Years
Bosses Want the Secrets of the Family Firm That Has Never Had a Layoff in 75 Years

Hundreds of executives have flocked to St. Louis to learn how the Gunds’ family business thrives by putting workers before short-term profits.

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Bob MassengillOctober 22, 2026
Newport Restaurant Group is 100% owned by its workers—and has paid them $33 million since 1995
Newport Restaurant Group is 100% owned by its workers—and has paid them $33 million since 1995

‘Nobody else gets the benefit’

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Bob MassengillOctober 21, 2026
President Signs ESOP Valuation Bill into Law
President Signs ESOP Valuation Bill into Law

The new law allows fiduciaries of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) to rely on IRS valuation guidelines when appraising the value of the shares in an ESOP.

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Bob MassengillOctober 19, 2026
Bohannan Huston Invests in Its Future Through Employee Ownership
Bohannan Huston Invests in Its Future Through Employee Ownership

ESOP transition creates new opportunities for employees while supporting the firm's culture, leadership, and independence.

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Bob MassengillOctober 16, 2026
Rise & Shine Rejects Private Equity for Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Rise & Shine Rejects Private Equity for Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Caregiving agency becomes employee owned, giving over 250 workers a stake

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Bob MassengillSeptember 26, 2026
U.S. House Sends ESOP Valuation Bill to President
U.S. House Sends ESOP Valuation Bill to President

The Retire Through Ownership Act passed the House on Wednesday by a vote of 401-14.

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Bob MassengillSeptember 24, 2026
James Alexander Corporation Becomes 100% Employee-Owned Company
James Alexander Corporation Becomes 100% Employee-Owned Company

Company completes sale to employees, marking a new chapter in its 50-year history.

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Bob MassengillSeptember 22, 2026
Wawa Has 1,200 Stores, 1 Billion Customers, and Millionaire Cashiers. Its ESOP Ownership Model Is Why
Wawa Has 1,200 Stores, 1 Billion Customers, and Millionaire Cashiers. Its ESOP Ownership Model Is Why

Instead of selling shares to outside investors, the company launched an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 1992.

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Bob MassengillAugust 24, 2026
Roppe Holding Becomes Employee-Owned
Roppe Holding Becomes Employee-Owned

Long-standing, family-owned business converts to 100% ESOP.

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Bob MassengillAugust 24, 2026
ESOP Participation Up 8% in Past Decade as DOL Expands Employee Ownership Push
ESOP Participation Up 8% in Past Decade as DOL Expands Employee Ownership Push

Department of Labor report shows rising Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation, worker ownership growth

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Bob MassengillJuly 23, 2026
Applied Behavioral Analysis Services Provider Becomes 100% Employee Owned
Applied Behavioral Analysis Services Provider Becomes 100% Employee Owned

“This is about protecting who we are," said Jonathan Timm, North Arrow's Founder. "Our employees are the heart of this organization.”

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Bob MassengillJuly 7, 2026
$15M HVAC firm finds a buyer — inside the company
$15M HVAC firm finds a buyer — inside the company

Going from solo ownership to being an employee-owned business has some cool benefits for air conditioning company Sunset Air,

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Bob MassengillJuly 6, 2026
Watertown manufacturer Fisher Barton sold into ESOP
Watertown manufacturer Fisher Barton sold into ESOP

“We all decided it was far better to retain the customer culture by going with an employee stock ownership program,” said Scott Hoffman, chief executive officer of Fisher Barton.

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Bob MassengillJune 24, 2026
Keena Healthcare Technology Transitions to Employee Ownership Through ESOP
Keena Healthcare Technology Transitions to Employee Ownership Through ESOP

Founders Steve Buttitta and Craig Luce transfer full company ownership to employees, marking a milestone in Keena's 20-year legacy of healthcare IT innovation

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Bob MassengillJune 17, 2026
Branco Enterprises Announces Transition to Employee Ownership
Branco Enterprises Announces Transition to Employee Ownership

This is about building on our legacy and creating an opportunity for our employees to share in something they helped build.

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Bob MassengillJune 5, 2026
Okland Construction expands ownership to employees while remaining family-led
Okland Construction expands ownership to employees while remaining family-led

Century-old builder enters next chapter by sharing long-term success with its people.

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Bob MassengillMay 13, 2026
Aronowitz Outlines ESOP-Friendly Agenda, Focus on Loyalty Breaches
Aronowitz Outlines ESOP-Friendly Agenda, Focus on Loyalty Breaches

Daniel Aronowitz, the head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), announced that EBSA will be focusing its enforcement efforts on the duty of loyalty, including ESG and DEI; and will be more supportive of ESOP creation than previous administrations.

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Bob MassengillMay 12, 2026
Jasper Holdings, Inc. announces record ESOP share value for 2025
Jasper Holdings, Inc. announces record ESOP share value for 2025

Wealth building at Jasper Holdings continues with its ESOP value nearly $2.2 billion

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Bob MassengillMay 6, 2026
Maine Drilling & Blasting Marks 60 Years of Growth and 22 Years of Employee Ownership
Maine Drilling & Blasting Marks 60 Years of Growth and 22 Years of Employee Ownership

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B), a leading provider of drilling and blasting services, is celebrating its 60th anniversary and its 22nd as an Employee Owned Company.

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Bob MassengillMay 6, 2026
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