Browse 21 employee-owned companies headquartered in Kentucky. These are businesses where employees have a real stake in where they work — from worker cooperatives to ESOPs to profit-sharing companies.
Food & Beverage
Kentucky's only remaining soft drink company, producing its signature ginger and citrus beverage since 1926. Family and employee-owned with profit-sharing traditions.
Legal Services
Nonprofit legal organization providing free legal services to low-income residents of Appalachian Kentucky on issues of coal mining, benefits, and environmental justice.
Media
Nonprofit media, arts, and education center in Appalachian Kentucky dedicated to documenting and revitalizing Appalachian culture with participatory governance and employee programs.
Chemicals
Specialty chemicals company providing pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial solutions worldwide. Offers employee stock purchase plan and performance-based profit sharing.
Food & Beverage
One of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies, producing Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, and Old Forester. Offers employee stock purchase plan and profit sharing.
Food & Beverage
Largest family-owned and -operated bourbon distillery in the US, producing Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, and other spirits. Known for employee profit-sharing programs.
Diversified
100% employee-owned diversified holding company operating grocery stores, insurance, and manufacturing across the Southeast.
Healthcare
Fortune 500 health insurance company serving millions of members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans. Offers employee stock purchase plan and profit sharing.
Utilities
Largest investor-owned water utility in Kentucky, providing water and wastewater services. Offers employee stock purchase plan and profit-sharing programs.
Agriculture
Member-owned agricultural trade association representing cattle farmers across Kentucky with advocacy, marketing, and profit-distribution programs.
Food & Beverage
One of the largest Anheuser-Busch distributors in Kentucky. Employee-owned through ESOP with profit-sharing and performance bonus programs.
Healthcare
One of the largest long-term acute care hospital companies in the US, providing rehabilitation and transitional care services. Offers employee stock programs and profit-sharing bonuses.
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