Sustained Success With Family AND Employee Ownership
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us to hear the Story and Experiences of Cargas Systems
June
17, 1988. In a corner of a bedroom in Lancaster, PA, Chip Cargas launches a
computer consulting firm with a state-of-the-art Macintosh SE with a 9” screen,
dot matrix printer, desk, phone and answering machine. Today, Cargas Systems is
a thriving business software and consulting company—with that antique Mac
proudly on display in Chip’s office.
Chip
developed Cargas Systems based on his vision of a company built on values that
inspired and motivated the employees. One of the first sets of “policies and
procedures” he designed for the company was the set of core values that remain
in place today: teamwork, customer care and shared success. With a background
in Industrial Engineering and Human Resources, plus a lifelong interest in
developing efficient and effective systems and procedures, Chip determined that
helping companies achieve business success would be his company’s primary
focus.
Chip
was the sole owner of Cargas Systems until 1998 when he introduced employee
ownership. Chip reduced his ownership from 100% to 60%, and now 93% of Cargas
employees are shareholders in the company. Even those who do not own stock in
the company are encouraged to perform according to the employee-owned culture
that has been fostered throughout the history of Cargas Systems.
Cargas
Systems is an eight-time winner of the Best Places to Work in PA designation,
including being #1 medium size company in 2006.
Chip
Cargas is the founder, Chairman & CEO of Cargas
Systems, an employee-owned software
company
with 54 employees. Chip received an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service
in 2013 from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. He is the 2006
recipient of the Small Business Person of the Year award presented by the
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce. Chip earned his B.S. in Industrial
Engineering from Cornell University in 1969. Chip is enjoys bicycling for
commuting, fitness, and fun. He is the 2007 winner of the Central PA
Fittest CEO competition in the male over 50 category. Chip earned his B.S. in Industrial
Engineering from Cornell University.
Nate Scott
is the Vice President of Cargas Systems’ Energy business unit, and has
responsibility for
the overall strategy, revenues, and expenses for the
division. Nate oversees the unit’s strategic planning, sales, marketing,
product development, consulting and customer service functions. His ambitious demeanor,
consultative approach, and appreciation for technology make Nate an ideal fit
as a divisional leader. He earned his B.A. in government and law from Lafayette
College
Aaron
Cargas, CPA is Manager of Product
Development at Cargas Systems. He leads and designs
the product roadmap and strategy of Cargas Energy, software and mobile
technology for heating oil, propane and service companies. Aaron joined
Cargas Systems in 1996 with a degree in Accounting and a background in public
accounting. Aaron’s
business acumen is evident in his Cargas contributions and his humorous
and valuable weekly blog posts at ManagerialMayhem.com, reaching 500 readers in
35 countries, and monthly articles for B2B Magazine, reaching 30,000 business
professionals in southeastern PA.
Cargas Systems are members of The High Center
Elizabethtown College.
Join The Network of FamilyBusinesses for a virtual educational Webinar on Tuesday,
July 22nd, 2014 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with Chip Cargas, Nate Scott, and Aaron Cargas.