ESOP Partners Sponsor & Speak at the Wisconsin Chapter Summer Conference

ESOP Partners is a sponsor and is speaking at the Wisconsin Chapter 2025 Spring Conference, held June 25-26, 2026, at Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, WI.

ESOP Partners is proud to sponsor and speak at the Wisconsin Chapter Summer Conference. As an active part of the employee ownership community, we’re excited to join ESOP leaders and practitioners for two days focused on practical education, timely governance and regulatory developments, and strategies that help employee-owned companies thrive. We’re also looking forward to connecting with attendees at the June 25 DockHounds baseball game networking event; an ideal setting to build relationships before a full day of targeted learning. During our session, we’ll share actionable insights and real-world perspectives to help you strengthen your ESOP and support long-term success for your organization and participants.

ESOP Partners Presentation

“Weinbrenner's ESOP Journey: Pitfalls, Growth, and Culture" Friday, June 26th 1:10 p.m. Presented by Kelly Jansen, Ownership Culture Consultant with ESOP Partners and Teri Boers, Vice President of Finance at Weinbrenner Shoe Company.

Session Description:   Weinbrenner Shoe’s ESOP story offers practical insights for companies at any stage of employee ownership. This session covers key lessons from early missteps, including repurchase liability challenges, recycle vs. releverage decisions, and evolving from limited communication to a strong ownership culture. Attendees will gain strategies to improve sustainability, manage financial obligations, and engage employees through effective communication—turning ESOP complexity into a foundation for long-term success.  Weinbrenner Shoes is a valued client who has shared their story as part of our Ownership Series.

Additional ESOP Partners Team Members Attending

Jason Wellman Director of Client Advocacy		Kris Kaul Senior Business Consultant

For more conference information and registration, visit The ESOP Association website.