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We’re pleased to announce that S&H Express officially became an Employee Stock Ownership Plan company on July 1, 2025! Steve Shellenberger, Founder and Chairman of the Board, shared this exciting news with employees at a breakfast meeting on July 12 to a standing ovation. We are truly grateful to him.
President Jordan Kolb thanked Shellenberger in his remarks, adding, “this significant milestone marks a new and important chapter in our company’s 33-year history. It demonstrates management’s commitment to all employees, our customers, and our communities.”
What Does it mean to be an ESOP?
Employees of an ESOP company have an ownership stake in the company’s success. Every full-time employee has the opportunity to own a part of the company. That joint ownership promotes a culture of teamwork, innovation, and accountability.


Benefits for Employees.
- Ownership: employees have a direct interest in the company’s performance and growth.
- Financial Benefits: employees have the opportunity to build on their retirement through company ownership.
- Engagement: job satisfaction and engagement rise when employees are directly invested in the company’s success.
Benefits for the Company.
- ESOP companies attract top talent. Retaining the best employees is more likely because of their ownership in the company.
- Productivity rises because employees are motivated to work as a team and individually toward the company’s greater success.
- Long-term growth and sustainability become priorities, replacing focus on short-term gains.
What’s Next?
Opportunities and challenges await us as we begin this new venture. By working together, we will drive growth, innovation, and success. “We’re looking forward to many successes in this new chapter of our company’s story and anticipate many positives from our new status as an ESOP,” says CFO Dave Ruiz.