CMI was initially a significant subsidiary of the company, and upon the sale of Florida Crushed Stone in 2000, CMI continued in its stead. Everything changed in 2018 when CMI transitioned into a 100% employee-owned ESOP. This transition concept occurred from 2014 to 2018 and was guided by the company’s employees who acquired the company from the charitable trust to which Mr. Brown had bequeathed it. MASTERS OF THE POOL AND SPA NICHE Consolidated Minerals Inc. is a venerable company with roots tracing back to the post-World War II era. The rise of this company tells a compelling narrative of growth, savvy market adaptation, and non-negotiable commitment to quality. The company’s journey began with Greg F. Brown, a decorated World War II veteran and local icon in Leesburg, Florida, who founded Florida Crushed Stone. 4 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07
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