We act like we own the place…

Because we do.

Employee-Owned.

Employee-Driven.

Ownership belongs to the people who build it.

A.R. Mays Construction became a 100% employee-owned company in November 2024 through the implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

This transition established a multi-generational succession plan for the business while creating a platform to recognize and reward both current and future employees.

An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that provides substantial benefits to the company, its current owners, and its employees, aligning long-term success with the people who help build it every day.

Employee ownership creates a powerful platform to recognize, reward, and invest in our current and future employees.

Through the ESOP:

  • Employees share in the financial success of the company

  • Long-term commitment is rewarded

  • Individual contributions directly impact collective success

This ownership mindset strengthens accountability, collaboration, and pride at every level of the organization.

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When employees are owners, everyone benefits.

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01 / Integrity

As employee-owners, we act with integrity because our decisions directly impact the company we collectively own and the reputation we work to protect.

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02 / Collaboration

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Employee ownership encourages collaboration by aligning everyone around shared goals and a common stake in the company’s success.

03 / Accountability

Ownership creates accountability because when outcomes matter to the business, they matter personally to the people responsible for delivering them.

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