ESOP Partners Sponsors & Speaks at 2026 NCEO Annual Conference

We’re excited to announce that we are a sponsor at the 2026 NCEO Annual Employee Ownership Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and that we will have five speakers presenting at the event. This premier conference brings together industry leaders, employee-owned companies, and innovators who are committed to advancing employee ownership.

Join us for insightful discussions and presentations on the topics shaping the future of employee-owned businesses. The conference offers outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and grow within the employee ownership community.

We’re proud to support and participate in an event that helps expand the reach and impact of employee ownership across the United States. We invite you to join us in Milwaukee and experience the transformative power of employee ownership.

Don't forget to stop by Booth 318 to connect with us!

ESOP Partners Speakers

	Building Your ESOP Dream Team: A Guide to Who Does What April 6, 10:45 a.m. Co-presented by Eric Strebe, Director of ESOP Consulting

	Building Trust: Driving Engagement, Performance and Ownership in a New ESOP April 7, 2:45 p.m. Co-presented by Beth Krieck, MBA, CPTD, Ownership Culture Consultant, with valued clients Alison Lawlor, CFO, and James Anderson, Jr., PE, COO of Becht Engineering BT.

	Off to a Strong Start: Tips for New ESOPs to Ensure Long-Term Success April 7, 2:45 p.m. Presented by Jason Wellman, Director of Client Advocacy

	How Smart ESOPs Link Repurchase Planning with Acquisition-Driven Growth April 7, 4:15 p.m. Co-presented by Ryan Kuchta, Director of ESOP Services

	The Coaching Leader: Unlocking Performance for People-First Companies April 9, 9:45 a.m. Co-presented by Bill Zoelle, Marketing Manager, alongside Christopher Arnold, CEO & Founder of Care Deeply Consulting

We will have a team of speakers at the 2026 NCEO Conference in Milwaukee. Our sessions will focus on the practical building blocks of long-term ESOP success. We’ll share perspectives on strengthening the teams and roles that support an ESOP. We’ll also discuss cultivating trust and engagement that drive performance. Additional topics include helping new ESOPs get off to a strong start, aligning repurchase planning with growth strategies, and developing people-first leadership skills that elevate results. We hope you’ll join us for the sessions and then stop by Booth 318 to meet the team and keep the conversation going.

Kris Kaul Senior Business Consultant		Tyler Howell Senior Business Consultant		Will Robinson Senior Business Consultant		Susan Tourville Director of Strategic Growth

Look forward to seeing you at 2026 Annual Employee Ownership Conference.