At Shepard, we’re in the business of creating meaningful experiences for our clients, and just as importantly, for each other. One of the powerful ways we do this is through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) model—a benefit that gives our team members a real stake in the company’s success. What makes working at Shepard […]
How Shepard’s ESOP structure benefits our associates and our customers
Here at Shepard, we say over and over that we take a people-centric approach. But it’s not just talk: We strive to truly invest in our associates through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). What’s an ESOP? In short: Everyone who works at Shepard is not just an employee but an owner, too—and a crucial […]
Why building a positive employee culture is an intentional act
If you spend enough time talking business with Shepard’s CEO, Kevin Bird, and COO, Steve Margos, you’ll likely hear them uttering a similar humble refrain: The company’s success is about hiring good people, giving them a space to thrive, and then getting out of their way to let them do what they do best. However, […]




