LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Companies, the parent company of Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions, has become a 100% employee-owned firm after launching an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
“Henderson has always focused on providing a people-first culture where our employees could thrive and do their best work,” said Kevin Lewis, CEO and president, Henderson Companies. “Moving to an ESOP company was a natural next step in our firm’s evolution. Our employees are what sets us apart, so we want to empower them all to think and act like owners. As an ESOP, employees on all levels are more engaged and focused on client service because they have a stake in the success of Henderson.”