Testimonials Archive - Bellview Associates

Shared Equity, Stronger Practice: Inside Northeast Pain Management’s ESOP

Bellview Associates designed an ESOP that let Northeast Pain Management fund succession, recruit top doctors, and stay independent—turning staff into proud shareholders and giving Dr. Eric Wise the springboard to expand the practice into a larger, multi-service medical hub.

A Legacy of Local Ownership: How Eastern Tire & Auto Service Transitioned to an ESOP

After 40 years as president of Eastern Tire and Auto, Alvin Chase knew the day was coming when he would step back. The question was how to secure the future of the business without handing the keys to a national chain or private equity buyer whose first priority would be short term profits. ESOP was the answer.

Steel Pro: A Proud Employee-Owned Success Story

Steel Pro’s manufacturing plant features a massive sign declaring, “100% EMPLOYEE OWNED AND OPERATED,” a symbol of the Steel Pro’s pride and commitment to its employee-owners. This message is also prominent on the company’s website and reflects its recognition as one of the "Best Places to Work in Maine."

Steel Pro employees stand as a group in front of a banner that says, 100% Employee Owned and Operated

SR1 Companies’ ESOP Transaction Keeps the Growth Rolling Under Family Leadership

“After we had a presentation with Bellview, the ESOP solution checked all the boxes,” he says. “We had a desire for growth. We had a succession plan in place and I was an owner who was ready to take a little bit of a step back so the company could continue to grow under Reid’s leadership.”

Turning Employee-Owned Keeps Love Communications’ Good Name and Great Culture Intact

“Every single person at Love contributes to our success and the share value,” Banks says. “Because everybody has an individual stake in it, I feel they work with even more passion and enthusiasm. It's awesome.”

Love Communications Employees at their annual workshop

Becoming Employee-Owned Has Paid Off Dividends for Haley Ward

Working with Bellview and becoming an ESOP was an overwhelmingly positive experience, St. Peter says, that he would recommend to other business owners, adding that the team was very innovative in building a personalized ESOP program for Haley Ward that would match it’s goals.

Transition from Family-Owned to Employee-Owned Gives Dennis Food Services’ Owner a Comfortable Exit

Thanks to Bellview Associates’ expert guidance, the ESOP has proven to be more than just a financial transaction—it’s a pathway to long-term stability and growth for both the company and its employee-owners.