Business View Magazine | April 2019

33 ten to fifteen years, John and Dave worked to develop an Executive Leadership Council and a culture here to where, at some point, they would be able to hand over the company,” says Derrick Fitton, Director of Operations at the Structural Steel Division. “The employees bought out John and Dave’s ownership rights, and we’ve been an ESOP for four years, now. And it’s been a very good transition; it worked out to everyone’s benefit. We’ve seen a lot of growth, both culturally and financially.” Today, the 240 workers of the Employee- Owned Drake-Williams Steel, Inc. provide fabricated, structural and concrete reinforcing steel for all types of projects, including com- mercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional structures. In addition, the company offers steel distribution, processing, and light fabrica- tion services. DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC. Bankers Trust is proud to partner with Drake-Williams Steel for its lending and employee ownership needs. BankersTrust.com/Business/Lending DON SHIU 402.408.1888 JOE DEJONG 515.245.5251