October 26, 2026

October is ESOP Month

Every October, we take time to recognize what makes Modern Railway Systems (MRS) different: we are 100% employee-owned. That structure has shaped how we work, how we grow, and how we share in the results of what we build together.

Every employee plays a role in our company's success. From the field to the office, our people bring their expertise, dedication, and accountability to every project, knowing that the work we do today contributes to our collective future.

Employee ownership also strengthens the way we serve our clients and partners. Our people take pride in delivering quality work, solving challenges, and building lasting relationships because they have a personal stake in the company's future.

As MRS ESOP Champion Ryan McCracken shares:

"For our clients and partners, the ownership structure reinforces something they have experienced on our projects for years: our people are invested."

ESOP Month is an opportunity to reflect on what we've accomplished together and recognize the people who make it possible.

As we continue to grow, our employee-owned structure remains an important part of who we are and where we're headed. It empowers our people to think long-term and contribute to something bigger than themselves.

This October, we celebrate our employee-owners and the shared commitment that continues to move MRS forward.