Photo by Katy St. ClairPaul Moody, Assistant VP; Jason Rode, EVP, Operations; Tyson Collins, Assistant VP; Chris Landwehr, Assistant VP
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Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) is a 100% employee-owned heavy civil construction company with more than 1,500 employee-owners across the Midwest. Since opening in Springfield in 2008, ESS has grown to 260 employeeowners in the area.
ESS culture is rooted in its core values of people, purpose, partnership, passion and performance. When every employee-owner has a stake in the company’s success, they are passionate about their work and driven by the ownership mindset, knowing their efforts directly impact financial rewards.
“We own our culture. For a company this size, we’re a whole lot like family,” says Ron Mann, field operations manager. “The profits we make go to our own wallets, so we’re working to build our own wealth.”
ESS invests in its workforce through the ESOP and training programs. “It doesn’t matter what your background is, we welcome anyone who wants to take their career to a new level,” says Jason Rode, executive vice president of operations. “By constantly training our workforce, we build a stronger company and help employee-owners forge their careers.”
At ESS, employee-owners feel a sense of belonging when executing their work. They have opportunities for success with the tools they need to grow, develop and own their career.
5350 E. State HWY AA, Springfield | 417-833-9915 | emerysapp.com
