Tom Downey | President & CEO, EVS, Ltd | S2:E7

Tom Downey, President & CEO of EVS, discusses the company's evolution from a 1993 startup to a market leader with over 90% of North American ambulances using their products. EVS, founded by Mike Harmon, initially created a child seat integrated into ambulance seats, which evolved into a comprehensive seating solution. Tom highlights the company's transition to a 100% employee-owned ESOP, which has quadrupled its size and improved morale and productivity. He emphasizes the importance of transparency, integrity, and employee ownership in leadership, sharing personal anecdotes and lessons learned from his career and family life.