Guest: David Beckum is the Chief Executive Officer of Augusta Industrial Services based out of Augusta, Georgia, USA. David started with Augusta Industrial over 20 years ago, starting as a hydroblast technician and working his way up to CEO. Augusta, like StoneAge, is an employee-owned company with a mission of leaving behind a positive legacy in the industry, in its community and for its employees. Episode in a Tweet: How investing in training and employee-ownership has shaped the way an industrial cleaning company does business. Quick Background: David and I discuss Augusta’s journey to become an employee-owned company (ESOP) and how investing in training and your team creates a competitive advantage.