Business View Magazine March 2023

121 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 3 HOUCHENS INDUSTRI ES Houchens will continue to consider acquisition targets that offer a strong employee culture, experienced and focused management teams, and display strong cash flows and profitability. That is one of several elements of the strategic plan that Shirley and his executive team will be focused on. Any potential acquisitions will continue to be diversified in nature while requiring an established and stable business model. Additionally, Shirley continues educating employees on the power of the ESOP model so they take full advantage of the investment opportunities available. “We want to benefit from the tailwinds that come out of these opportunities any time we can, “ Shirley says. “We know that our focus is on growth, customer service, and helping our employee-owners.”