Join us to hear the Story and Experiences of Cargas Systems

Sustained Success With Family AND Employee Ownership

Join 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.

For additional information email: steve@netfamilybusiness.com