CEO
ShopBot Tools, Inc., North Carolina
Jeanne Taylor is CEO of ShopBot Tools, an employee-owned manufacturing company based in Durham, North Carolina. Since ShopBot’s transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in 2021, Jeanne has focused on translating the trust structure into everyday practice — guiding governance implementation, strengthening communication across the organization, and helping employees understand the purpose and impact of financial transparency. She works closely with the company’s founder, trustee, and advisors to ensure ownership principles are understood and lived throughout the business.
Earlier in her career, Jeanne founded and led a design and marketing firm, partnering with small businesses and mission-driven organizations to clarify strategy and strengthen brand positioning. She brings a practical, people-centered perspective to ownership culture — one grounded in communication, shared accountability, and helping teams see how their work
contributes to long-term sustainability.
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Building Ownership Culture from Day One: Lessons from ESOP and EOT Leaders
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CDT