Democratizing Ownership — The Worker Cooperative Model in Action with Brian Espinosa, Radiate Consulting

Brian will share how their team transitioned into a worker cooperative, what it took to build a business rooted in shared decision-making, and the impact on their clients, their company culture, and their future.

From Family-Owned to Employee-Owned: Darvin’s ESOP Journey with Will Harris, President, Darvin Furniture

Join the President of Darvin Furniture as he shares the powerful story of the company’s transformation

from a family-owned business to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) led by Harris and the

employees. This session will explore the motivations behind the transition, key aspects of the ESOP transition, and the long-term benefits for employees, leadership, and the legacy of a local business that has thrived in Illinois for over 100 years.

How BOS Used Acquisition to Expand Employee Ownership with George Pfeiffer, CEO & Jeff Warner, CFO, BOS Holdings

Discover how BOS, a leading office solutions provider, used acquisition as a strategic opportunity to grow

not just its business—but employee ownership. BOS' CEO and CFO will share BOS’s experience navigating

the complexities of acquisition while keeping employee ownership central to its growth strategy.