100% Employee-Owned
Sky Blue Builders became a 100% employee-owned company in 2024. Guided by Apis & Heritage Capital Partners, we made this move to align ownership with the people who build the work every day—creating a stronger, more sustainable company for our clients and a real stake in the outcome for our team.
Ownership lives with the people who build the work every day. That means stronger teams, longer relationships, and decisions guided by safety, quality, and schedule.
Why ESOP Fits Sky Blue
- Long-term thinking instead of short-term exits
- Shared responsibility for outcomes
- Continuity on multi-year programs
- Pride of ownership in every role
- Direct wealth-building opportunity for employee-owners
For clients, this shows up as teams who act like owners, not vendors.
How the ESOP works
- Eligible employees earn shares at no out-of-pocket cost.
- Shares are valued annually by an independent appraiser.
- Ventura Trust serves as independent ESOP trustee to ensure strong governance.
- Vested participants receive the value of their shares when they separate from the company.
What this means for our clients
- An ownership mindset on every job—more accountability, fewer handoffs
- Strong continuity and knowledge retention across multi-year programs
- Focus on safety, quality, and schedule because outcomes directly impact owners
- Transparent communication and collaboration with partners and stakeholders
2024 ESOP of the Year
Colorado Employee Ownership Commission
Pictured: Mowa Haile, CEO, and Lauren Grosh, CMO, accepting the 2024 ESOP of the Year Award for Sky Blue Builders.