We believe great companies deserve great leaders—and this spring, we had the opportunity to teach hundreds of business owners, executives, and leadership teams across the country how to accomplish that for their organizations.
From regional boardrooms to national conference stages, STP’s team spent the spring connecting with some of the most dynamic leaders in the ESOP, EOS®, and privately held business communities. Whether presenting in packed auditoriums or participating in roundtable dialogues, our focus remained clear: helping companies plan for the future by building the right leadership structures today.
A Season of Insight, Connection, and Impact
Spring 2025 was one of our busiest and most rewarding conference seasons yet. Our team sponsored, attended and presented at more than a dozen industry-leading events across the country and virtually. Each one offered new opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and advance meaningful conversations about leadership transitions, executive hiring, succession planning, and sustainable growth.
In-person highlights included:
- The ESOP Association’s New England, Rocky Mountain, Texas/Oklahoma, and MN/Dakotas Chapter Conferences, where we explored governance, succession, and leadership strategy with employee-owned companies across multiple regions.
- The OEOC Annual Conference in Akron, OH, where STP Co-Founder Mike Frommelt led a session on how ESOPs can navigate leadership transitions with clarity and purpose.
- TEA Professionals’ Forum in Charleston, SC, where our team connected with peer advisors and ESOP experts to share best practices and collaborate on the future of employee ownership.
- The EOS® Conference in National Harbor, MD, where STP Co-Founder Mary Nutting and President & Integrator Tony Bednar connected with Visionaries, Integrators, and Implementors focused on learning, growing, and strengthening their EOS® journey.
- The ASLRRA Rail Conference in Denver, CO, where STP Principal Rick Rittmaster shared strategies for talent acquisition and succession planning in the transportation industry.
- The NCEO Annual Employee Ownership Conference in Salt Lake City, UT, where STP Co-Founder Mike Frommelt led a featured session on founder transitions and succession planning in ESOPs.
- Nexstar Network’s Strategic Partner Day in Bloomington, MN, a powerful gathering of home service business leaders focused on professionalizing operations and building future-ready leadership teams.
- Cheers for Children in Medicine Lake, MN, where we continued our longstanding partnership with CornerHouse as the event’s returning Volunteer and Registration Sponsor—supporting their vital mission to protect and heal children impacted by abuse.
- Manufacturers Connect in Minneapolis, where we joined manufacturing executives to explore how intentional recognition can strengthen culture, boost engagement, and reduce turnover.
- TEA National Conference in Washington, D.C., where STP Principal Bill Frommelt co-presented a session on succession planning—highlighting the importance of proactive leadership development and transition planning in ESOP companies.
- The Women’s Business Summit in Plymouth, MN, where STP Co-Founder Mary Nutting joined fellow leaders to share real-world experiences and lessons on scaling and transitioning privately held businesses.
- VIP•MN Summer Mixer in Edina, MN, where we wrapped up the season by celebrating Minnesota’s thriving EOS® community and building new connections with Visionaries, Integrators, and Implementers.
We also participated in several virtual webinars hosted by the NCEO (National Center for Employee Ownership) and Nexstar Network, as well as a webinar hosted by STP featuring our Leadership Solutions Principal Rick Rittmaster, offering accessible insights on how to prepare for CEO transitions, assess organizational readiness, and design future-state leadership structures aligned with growth goals.
Strategic Conversations That Drive Results
This spring reaffirmed a core truth we’ve seen time and again in our work: strategy alone isn’t enough. Whether you’re leading an ESOP, running on EOS®, or growing a privately held company, the success of your vision depends on your leadership team’s ability to execute it.
That’s where we come in.
For over 25 years, we’ve helped hundreds of organizations design leadership talent plans that align with long-term business goals. Through executive and leadership retained search, leadership development solutions, and our proven Strategic Talent Roadmap™, we guide companies through moments of change—ensuring stability, clarity, and a straight path forward.
Looking Ahead
As we look toward summer and beyond, we remain committed to our mission: empowering organizations to scale with confidence through the right leadership. If you’re preparing for a CEO retirement, looking to expand your executive team, or simply wondering whether your leadership structure is ready for what’s next, we’re here to help.
