WHO WE ARE

EOX is the nation’s only nonprofit focused on building awareness and engaging local communities around all forms of employee ownership at the state and national levels via a network of State Centers for Employee Ownership. Our passion for expanding employee ownership is rooted in its transformative power to increase community wealth, strengthen businesses and create a more vibrant, participatory economy. We envision an America where employee ownership transforms the economy, strengthens communities, creates greater wealth equality, and enables business owners and employees to be co-creators of their economic future.

Check out our Strategic Plan to learn how our Vision and Mission align with our passion for expanding employee ownership.

OUR PLAN

Check out our Strategic Plan to learn how our Vision and Mission align with our passion for expanding employee ownership.

OUR PLAN

Check out our Strategic Plan to learn how our Vision and Mission align with our passion for expanding employee ownership.

OUR PLAN

LEADERSHIP

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STEVE STORKAN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • About Steve

    Steve Storkan has been involved with employee stock ownership plans for over 25 years, most recently as the Director of ESOP Administration for Alerus Retirement and Benefits where he worked closely with businesses in the creation of an ESOP and the technical administration and compliance required in subsequent years. Steve spent 11 years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota-Dakotas Chapter of the ESOP Association where also served as Chapter President and VP of Government Relations. Steve holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation from the University of Minnesota State Mankato.

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ELLE

CARNE

DIR. OF OPERATIONS

  • About Elle

    Elle Carne is happy to be an operational generalist with extensive experience in progressive organizational leadership specializing in team and policy change management and organizational growth through a lens of equity and efficiency. In her most recent role at Women In Bio,  she innovatively updated employee and organizational policies, led the transition to a new CRM, revamped a national webinar series and supported the organization's first annual report. She has served in the capacity of a COO for a charter school during COVID-19, managed various DC charter school and national higher education construction projects totaling over $75M, as well as provided organizational strategic advisory services. Elle holds a BA in history and a master’s in public administration, both from the University of Washington. In her spare time, she serves on the Board of Trustees for Two Rivers Public Charter School, is an avid traveler, scuba diver, and Peloton user and enjoys mentoring youth through sports. 

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KYLE

HARSHEY

DIR. OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

  • About Kyle

    Kyle Harshey is a strategic communicator, creative leader, and mission-driven marketer passionate about helping organizations expand their reach and impact. With a background in experiential marketing, nonprofit leadership, and strategic planning, he excels at blending data-driven insights with compelling, human-centered storytelling.


    Prior to working with nonprofits, Kyle advised globally recognized brands like Mercedes-Benz, Chobani, and AbbVie on marketing strategy through branded experiences.  Now, he loves bringing those strategies and techniques to grassroots nonprofits that seek to make a lasting impact in our society.  Rooted in kindness, collaboration, and a deep respect for human dignity, his approach strengthens communities and fosters meaningful connections. 


    Outside of work, you will usually find Kyle volunteering with his church, cooking elaborate meals, watching Ru Paul's Drag Race, and exploring nature with his husband (Christopher), his dog (Budd), and his cat (the Rev. Pat Robertson).

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EMPOWER YOUR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP JOURNEY!

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The NCEOX Initiative is a collaboration between like minded organizations that connects EOX's localized state center employee ownership networks with the support and resources of the National Center for Employee Ownership.

Get the resources you need to make the right decision for you and your company. The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) is the premier organization for education, research, best practices, and networking for those interested in ESOPs and employee ownership. We are proud to offer an EOX-exclusive discount on your NCEO membership through the NCEOX Initiative so you can explore the benefits of employee ownership for your company at your own pace.

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Enter code EOX for $100 off a company or individual membership.

When you join the National Center for Employee Ownership, you gain access to some amazing benefits to help you thrive!

  • Research: data to help you discern
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  • Personalized Support

Partners and Resources

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