Celebrating National Employee Ownership Month at Woodsman

October is National Employee Ownership Month, and at Woodsman Kitchens & Floors, we have something big to celebrate.

In 2023, our company became 100% employee-owned. That means every person you meet when you visit our showroom, call for a consult, or schedule an install is an owner. We don’t just clock in and clock out. We care deeply, because this company belongs to us.

And that ownership mindset changes everything.

What Is National Employee Ownership Month?

Every October, businesses across the country take time to celebrate the unique power of employee ownership. It's a chance to spotlight the hard work of employee-owners and share how this model benefits both the company and the communities it serves.

At Woodsman, it’s not just about a title. Employee ownership has become a daily part of how we do business, with more care, more collaboration, and more pride in every job we take on.

What 100% Employee-Owned Means for You

As a customer, here’s what this means for you:

• You’re working with someone who’s invested
  Every team member has a personal stake in the quality of your project and your satisfaction.

• We’re in it for the long haul
  Being employee-owned means we’re focused on sustainable growth, not short-term wins. Our goal is to keep showing up for this community for decades to come.

• You’re supporting a local company
  We’re based right here in Jacksonville. When you work with us, your dollars stay in the local economy and support jobs in your own neighborhood.

What We’re Celebrating This Month

This October, we’re taking time to:

• Recognize our incredible team of employee-owners

• Reflect on how far we’ve come since our founder, Rick Woods, first opened our doors in 1983

• Look ahead at the future we’re building, together

Being employee-owned isn’t just a milestone. It’s a commitment. One that shows up in the way we treat each other and every customer who walks through our doors.

Final Thought:

To everyone who has supported our journey, from builders to homeowners, vendors to neighbors, thank you. You’re a part of this story too.

Want to see what employee ownership feels like in action? Stop by our Jacksonville showroom or book a free design consult. We’d love to welcome you in.