As an employee-owned firm the potential for future shareholder status is available to professional staff members. Positive project experience, budget control, contribution to overall company objectives and team playing all contribute toward the invitation to become a Shareholder in the company. There is no set time frame for this invitation but desire, performance and a winning attitude all play an important role in the decision making process.

Once Shareholder status is achieved, employees become eligible for participation in the company´s deferred compensation plan. Distribution from this plan is dependent upon personal performance, commitment to the company and overall profitability of Shive-Hattery for the preceding year.