Washington Employee Ownership Stories: A1DesignBuild, a worker cooperative

​Join us for the first in a series of Employee Ownership Stories, hosted by A1DesignBuild and the Washington Center for Employee Ownership as they share the story of how A-1 Builders transformed into a worker-owned cooperative. Hear from the founder, a current employee-owner, and the consultant who guided their transition, as they discuss the practical challenges, personal experiences, and lessons learned along the way. This event offers real-world advice for anyone interested in employee ownership or business succession—no cooperative expertise required! Reception and refreshments to follow.

​Thank you for your interest in joining us! Space is limited to 25, so please register to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you at the event, and if you need to cancel, please do so as early as possible to make room for someone on the waitlist.

​Panelists:
Rick Dubrow - Founder, A-1 Builders
Shawn Serdahl - Worker-Owner, A1DesignBuild
Andrew Cline - Organizational Design Consultant, Cline Consulting

​About the Hosts:

​A1DesignBuild is a worker-owned cooperative that specializes in sustainable residential design, building, and remodeling projects while investing in community and empowering employees as owners.

​The Washington Center for Employee Ownership (WACEO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting employee ownership across Washington State. WACEO provides business owners, workers, and service providers with resources, education, and connections needed to build a thriving employee-owned business sector.