May 14, 2024 (CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa) – Rayser Holdings, an employee-owned holding company dedicated to fostering growth and opportunity within its family of companies, is proud to announce it has been named the 2024 National Employee Owned Company of the Year by The ESOP Association. This prestigious award was presented at the “Celebration of Excellence in Employee Ownership” awards gala on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, in Washington, D.C., during The ESOP Association’s National Conference.
As a testament to its commitment to creating a supportive and engaging work environment, Rayser Holdings has consistently demonstrated excellence in its operations, leading to this national recognition. The award celebrates the company’s dedication to employee ownership and its positive impact on the community, the economy, and employee owners.
“Receiving the National Employee Owned Company of the Year award is not just an honor; it is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of every member of the Rayser community,” said Michelle Jensen, President and CEO of Rayser Holdings. “This recognition reaffirms our belief in the power of employee ownership to empower individuals, strengthen our businesses, and enhance our communities.”
Rayser Holdings operates with a philosophy that employee ownership is a significant driver of innovation and motivation. This approach has cultivated a strong company culture where employees are deeply invested in the business’s success and their colleagues’ well-being. This award is made all the more sweet as Rayser celebrates 20 years of employee ownership this year. This recognition is a testament to their long-standing commitment to their employee owners and to the ESOP community as a whole.
Rayser’s Chief Operating Officer, Angie Hoover, and marketing coordinator, Emily Burds, were in attendance to represent the company. The Rayser Holdings team would like to thank The ESOP Association for this recognition. They would also like to recognize Palmer-Donavin and ProAct, the other finalists, for their tremendous contributions to the ESOP community. Rayser was selected among the 19 chapter-level winners and three finalists to receive this award.
According to The ESOP Association’s website, “The ESOP Company of the Year is given to a company that excels at engaging its employee owners and educating them about the ESOP and company culture. This company also excels at engaging its elected officials to ensure continued support for ESOPs and is active in its local chapter.”
Rayser Holdings, established in 2018, is continuously diversifying and enhancing employee ownership. Rayser’s portfolio comprises CarePro Health Services, KELTEK, Inc., Des Moines Winterset Memorials, and J-TEC Associates. Rayser eagerly anticipates welcoming future organizations that will further enhance the portfolio. To learn more about Rayser Holdings and its promising future, visit their website at rayserholdings.com. For further information, contact Michelle Jensen at mjensen@rayserholdings.com.
