At Acadian Companies’ annual meeting and award ceremony in early May, Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Field Supervisor Cody White was chosen as its Employee-Owner of the Year. He was presented with his award by Acadian’s ESOP Committee Chair, Julie Overby.
White was nominated for the award for his enthusiasm about getting younger employees involved and engaged in Acadian’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
He joined the ESOP committee three years ago to help build Acadian’s success and growth while promoting the benefits of employee ownership. He has chaired Acadian’s Employee-Ownership Month company cook-off for two years in a row, continuing to make it something everyone looks forward to.
“ESOP personally means a deeper sense of ownership and alignment with the success of the company. It’s not just about receiving shares, it’s about knowing that the work I put in has a direct impact on the company’s value, and in turn, on my future,” White said.
“Cody’s loyalty, leadership, and drive make him a great choice for this recognition,” Overby said. “His dedication to Acadian is clear in everything he does and continues to leave a positive impact across the company.”
Acadian has been employee-owned since 1993. In 2024, the company became 100% employee-owned. A key benefit of this plan is that employees truly are owners and, therefore, more invested in the work they do. Ownership gives employees a sense of pride, which strengthens the company’s foundation and promotes continued growth.
The mission of Acadian’s ESOP Committee is to inspire a culture of positive employee participation in the growth and profitability of our company through communication, recognition and team initiatives that will ultimately result in employee retirement security. Committee members represent each of Acadian’s service areas and divisions.
