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Invest in Different
Folience is a 100% employee-owned portfolio of companies
with reputations for excellence.
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We Invest in success
“Folience’s passion for embracing engaged employee ownership… ensures a sustainably profitable future.”
– Tom Pientok, Folience Board Chair
Folience seeks to acquire exceptional companies to ensure long-term, sustainable growth. Because these companies join the Folience ESOP, our portfolio companies can trust that our team is making a personal investment in their success.
Board of Directors
Meet the group of professionals who are dedicated to overseeing our company’s success.
![Tom](https://www.folience.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bio-tom.webp)
Tom Pientok
Chair of the Board
![Wendy Guillies](https://www.folience.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bio-wendy.webp)
Wendy Guillies
Chair of Compensation Committee
![Tracy McCormick](https://www.folience.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bio-tracy.webp)
Tracy McCormick
Chair of Audit Committee
![Bill Adamowski](https://www.folience.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bio-bill.webp)
Bill Adamowski
Independent Director
![Kathy](https://www.folience.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bio-kathy.webp)
Cathy Terukina
Internal Director
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Chris Snyder
Internal Director
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We INvest in different
How Our Approach Reduces Risk
At Folience, we believe diversification creates sustainability. That’s why we’ve intentionally curated a diverse portfolio of companies—to offset market volatility in any one industry. When you become an employee owner under Folience, you’re at a competitive advantage.
Shared Services
How We Support Our Companies
Folience offers a variety of resources designed to improve efficiency and alleviate distractions, without interfering with our employee-owned companies’ unique cultures. We call these Shared Services.
Each of these services are headed by innovative, experienced professionals who understand every brand’s needs and goals.
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Finance & Accounting
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Human Resources
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Facilities & Safety
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Technology
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Learning & Development
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Administration & Compliance
Our Companies
A Portfolio of Exceptional Companies
Our companies have individually developed tremendous track records of success. Together, they form a strong portfolio with high potential of continued growth.
![The Gazette Logo](https://www.folience.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LOGO-The-Gazette.png)
For 140 years and counting, The Gazette has provided Iowans with trustworthy and in-depth news coverage. The Cedar Rapids-based newspaper delivers both print and digital publications covering the Eastern Iowa region.
Learn More![Life Line Emergency Vehicles logo](https://www.folience.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LOGO-LifeLine.png)
Located in Sumner, Iowa, Life Line produces safe, high-quality vehicles designed for lifesaving care.
Learn More![Cimarron Trailers logo](https://www.folience.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LOGO-Cimarron-Trailers.png)
Serving customers across the nation, Cimarron Trailers has quite literally built a reputation for excellence.
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Business Transition Challenges – The Employee Owned Route
Discuss the demonstrated advantages of an ESOP
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Iowa State University CIRAS News – Volume 54
Featured in the ISU Center for Industrial Research and Services Newsletter
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National Center for Employee Ownership – The Member Memo
Insights on leading a 100% employee-owned company
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