About
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Mead Lumber Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Working at a 100% employee-owned company like Mead Lumber offers numerous benefits that can significantly enhance both the professional and personal lives of its employees. Under the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), one of the primary advantages is the direct correlation between employees’ efforts and their financial rewards. As owners, employees at Mead Lumber share in the profits of the company, which not only boosts motivation but also fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility towards the company’s success. This structure encourages a culture of collaboration and innovation, as everyone works towards a common goal of business growth, knowing that their individual contributions have a tangible impact on their personal and collective financial well-being.
Mead Lumber ESOP Communication and Education Committee
The Mead Lumber ESOP Communication and Education Committee was formed to support the company’s Mission and Core Values through ESOP-based education, communication, training, activities, and culture building. It’s made up of volunteer representatives from different locations throughout the Mead Lumber footprint that are passionate about what Mead Lumber stands for and have a strong desire to strengthen our employee-owner community and culture.
Currently, the committee objectives are:
- Educate employees about Mead’s ESOP plan, how it builds employee wealth, and what they can do to help maximize Mead’s performance.
- Support and build upon the company’s Culture, Mission, and Core Values
- Instill the value of the ESOP to employee-owners, thereby creating a more informed, engaged, and capable workforce.
- Communicate employee ownership benefits and responsibilities
Current Communication and Education Committee Members
Joni Konwinski
Committee Vice Chair
HR Manager Mead Lumber
Marlis Fletcher
Component Coordinator
Truss Craft of Kansas
David Larson
Load Builder
Knecht Lumber & Distribution
Jennifer Widick
Columbus GO,
Contract Administrator
Richard Begando
Truss Craft of Cheyenne,
Component Design Manager
Chad Gilsdorf
Norfolk – Branch Manager
Kevin Overgaard
Inventory Specialist
Munn Lumber – Ames, IA
Jeremy Savage
Yard Leader
Mead Lumber of Ada
Rick Simmons
Inventory Specialist
Knecht Home Center of Spearfish
John White
Pratt KS – Branch Manager
Stuart Gausman
Columbus –
Retail Sales Associate