In 2019, WH Bass became 100% employee-owned. Every team member has a stake in the work — and a real share in the results.
WH Bass became 100% employee owned in 2019, through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The owners at Bass chose to convert to an ESOP to preserve the legacy, culture — and most importantly, to retain and reward our valued employees, both now and in the future.
Being 100% employee owned, our team has a heightened sense of commitment to the company, our goals, and to customer satisfaction in the communities in which we build. How we perform is a direct reflection of us as individuals — and we take that very seriously.
The WH Bass ESOP provides our team members with an additional retirement benefit alongside their 401(k), and a comprehensive benefits package.
Beneficial shares of stock are given to eligible team members annually. Team members are eligible to receive stock from WH Bass after meeting these three ESOP eligibility requirements.
Within 12 months of your hire date.
Standard ESOP age eligibility per IRS guidelines.
After meeting these 3 requirements, you’re automatically enrolled at the next entry date.
The ESOP never involves contributions from employees.
Every retirement contribution is made entirely by the company.
WH Bass makes a retirement contribution to this plan each year, that participants share in based on their eligible earnings for the plan year.
As company owners, our team members take pride in making a difference in the lives of our customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other partners by providing great service.
That one shift is what makes the Bass ESOP different from a standard retirement program — and it’s why every project carries the full weight of the team building it.
WH Bass encourages our team members to share new ideas. As company owners, it’s their responsibility to help make the Bass product better. And the more we excel at providing our customers with what they want and need, the more our company can grow and succeed.
As proud company owners, our team members are invested in the success of Bass. It’s part of what makes Bass a great place to work.
Culturally aligned. Growth-oriented. Owned by the people who build it.
