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September 1, 2023
Bios Company transitions to employee-owned structure

Bios Companies, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, a leading provider of compassionate and person-centered home care, vocational, home healthcare, technology, and consulting services, is thrilled to announce its successful transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure. This conversion marks a significant milestone in the company’s 32year journey, enhancing its commitment to its remarkable, dedicated caregivers and nurses as well as the people supported.

The once family- owned Bios Companies, headquartered in Sapulpa, has local branches in Okmulgee, Muskogee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Madison, Tenn. and Columbia, Tenn.

The move to an ESOP solidifies Bios Companies, Inc.’s dedication to its core values and the company’s belief that all people have value and deserve to live their lives as they choose while being treated with dignity and respect. Bios puts these beliefs to work every day in every business decision it makes and every service it offers. By empowering employees with a stake in the company’s future, Bios fosters an even greater sense of unity, accountability, and shared purpose among its employee-owners.

“Our founders’ decision to convert Bios to an ESOP reflects our unwavering belief in the incredible contributions of our employees,” CEO Kirk Elam said, “They are the heart and soul of Bios, and this transition is a testament to their love, hard work, and dedication. We are excited to embark on this journey together as we continue to work every day to ensure the people we support are healthy and safe as they pursue the lives they desire while collectively shaping the future of our company. This is the embodiment of ‘Empowering People to Reach Their Dreams’.”

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OSUIT medication take-back event planned April 15
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