Drew Schaefer serves as an Individual Trustee leveraging his unique perspective as a former ESOP owner-operator. This firsthand experience allows him to appreciate the practical, day-to-day realities of administering an employee-owned company, moving beyond just strict compliance to focus on what actually works for a business. Drew finds it incredibly rewarding to learn about the cultures of unique companies and witness the genuine relief on employee-owners’ faces when they realize the Company legacy is staying with the employees rather than being sold to an unknown third party. Outside of his fiduciary work,

Drew is known for a wide array of random, physical hobbies that keep him active and constantly learning. Whether he’s navigating a complex transaction or tackling a new physical challenge, he brings a practical, methodical approach to everything he does, including his bee-keeping and his soon to be chicken-keeping!