Empowering Change: Building a Sustainable Future Through ESOP Culture

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST

Location: 250 ABC

CE: 1

CE Type: SHRM
Education Level: Novice

Kellie Torrenga, n/a (she/her/hers)

VP of Corporate Accounting
Gardant Management Solutions Inc.
Kankakee, IL
Nicole Cecich (she/her/hers)

Senior Director of Financial Accounting
Gardant Management Solutions
Kankakee, Illinois
Danel Erickson, MBA. SHRM-CP

DIRECTOR OF COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
GARDANT MANAGEMENT
LAKE VILLAGE, IN

Discover how transitioning to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) can transform a company’s future, culture, and success. This session explores our company’s journey to employee ownership, from strategic planning to a full culture shift. We’ll dive into the steps we took to create our employee-owner communication committee and actively engage our team around a shared mission. Hear firsthand about the remarkable outcomes we’re experiencing, including increased employee satisfaction, organizational growth, and the unique challenges we've faced along the way. Join us for insights into fostering sustainability, commitment, and resilience through employee ownership.
NCEO Publication: The ESOP Communication Committee Guide
NCEO Resource The Download

Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of an ESOP communication committee in sustaining long-term success.
Learn effective strategies for engaging employees in an ownership culture.
Identify key challenges and solutions in fostering an ESOP culture.