Eric Rieger

Meet Eric Rieger, a visionary leader who has spent nearly three decades transforming how businesses approach IT services and employee engagement. As the founder and CEO of WEBIT Services, Eric has built a company that not only excels in managed IT, security, and nonprofit software development, but also exemplifies the power of purpose-driven leadership.

In 2022, after six years of research and planning, Eric led WEBIT through a significant transition to become an employee-owned company. His deep belief in financial literacy and profit-sharing has empowered his employees to become true partners in the business. By creating an "evergreen" company, WEBIT operates with long-term stability, avoiding the need for an eventual sale or exit and fostering a sense of shared ownership among the team.

Eric’s commitment to this model goes beyond just creating wealth for employees; he sees it as a way to reduce dependence on social services by providing meaningful wages and equity. His innovative approach to employee ownership inspires other businesses to follow suit, driving what he calls an "employee-driven economy." Eric is passionate about teaching this model to other companies, helping them navigate the complexities of financial planning, tax implications, and corporate restructuring.

Through his leadership at WEBIT, now an Affiliate Partner with Conscious Capitalism Chicago, Eric has become a role model for leaders who want to align business success with positive social impact. His vision is to create companies that not only thrive but contribute to the well-being of their communities.