Presentation Topic
Matthew Drake from BaseRock Partners and Leah Turnball from BMO present, Building the Future: The Rise of ESOPs in the Construction Industry on April 16, 2025 at the 2025 NCEO Annual Employee Ownership Conference.
About the Session
The construction industry is experiencing a rapid shift toward employee ownership through employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), now accounting for 30% of all new ESOPs in the US. Despite representing just 16% of total ESOPs, construction companies are leading the way in this transformative trend.
In this session, Matthew Drake and Leah Turnbull explore the driving forces behind the industry’s adoption of ESOPs, supported by exclusive data and expert insights from industry stakeholders, including lenders, sureties, and CPAs. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of why ESOPs are becoming a preferred ownership transition strategy in construction and how this shift is reshaping the future of the industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how ESOPs can secure the legacy of your company while creating long-term value for employees. Click here to learn more about the conference.
Meet the Speaker

Matthew Drake | Partner
mdrake@baserockpartners.com
(312) 882-7649