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Episode 20: Empowering Employees - The Future of Lone Star Communications
In this episode of CarePoints, host Kenny Schiff sits down with Lone Star Communications founder and CEO, Ray Bailey, to explore the company’s future following its transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). From longtime employees who’ve been part of the journey since day one, to strategic decisions and Bailey’s personal mission, discover what truly sets Lone Star apart as a leader in the industry.
This Episode’s Guests
Ray Bailey
Ray Bailey, founder and CEO of Lone Star Communications, brings decades of experience in healthcare communications to the company’s foundation. Before launching Lone Star in 1991, Bailey spent five years as a district manager at Rauland, a leading provider of integrated communication and safety solutions for healthcare and education. Thirty-four years ago, Bailey drafted the mission statement that continues to be Lone Star’s guiding light: “We will deliver the right products to our customers on time, the first time, every time, with no exceptions.” He has served on the board of directors for the National Systems Contractors Association since 2003 and is an accomplished pilot, having flown over 200 Angel flights.
Connect: LinkedIn
Key Takeaways
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Lone Star Communications is now proudly employee-owned through an ESOP. This transformative move gives employees a direct stake in the company’s success and helps preserve its leadership and values for the long term.
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Lone Star has grown into a trusted industry leader with 285 employees. It continues to make a meaningful impact across healthcare, education, and commercial industries by focusing on safety, communication, and service.
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Employee empowerment is central to Lone Star’s culture and future. Through smart management and technology, the company fosters leadership at every level and ensures employees can make a real impact—and benefit from it.
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Rather than being acquired, Lone Star chose to expand strategically on its own terms. With multiple acquisitions and a focus on schools and hospitals, the company is poised to double in size and grow its national influence in the coming decade.
Connect with Lone Star Communications
☑️ Follow us on YouTube and LinkedIn.
☑️ Let us know what topics you would like to hear about on CarePoints with Kenny Schiff by emailing us at [email protected].
CarePoints with Kenny Schiff by Lone Star Communications is a series of conversations with his collaborators at Lone Star, customers, partners, and notable folks in the healthcare and educational technology industries. For over 33 years, Lone Star Communications has been focused on transforming healthcare and education through innovation.
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In this episode of CarePoints, host Kenny Schiff sits down with Lone Star Communications founder and CEO, Ray Bailey, to explore the company’s future following its transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). From longtime employees who’ve been part of the journey since day one, to strategic decisions and Bailey’s personal mission, discover what truly sets Lone Star apart as a leader in the industry.
This Episode’s Guests
Ray Bailey
Ray Bailey, founder and CEO of Lone Star Communications, brings decades of experience in healthcare communications to the company’s foundation. Before launching Lone Star in 1991, Bailey spent five years as a district manager at Rauland, a leading provider of integrated communication and safety solutions for healthcare and education. Thirty-four years ago, Bailey drafted the mission statement that continues to be Lone Star’s guiding light: “We will deliver the right products to our customers on time, the first time, every time, with no exceptions.” He has served on the board of directors for the National Systems Contractors Association since 2003 and is an accomplished pilot, having flown over 200 Angel flights.
Connect: LinkedIn
Key Takeaways
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Lone Star Communications is now proudly employee-owned through an ESOP. This transformative move gives employees a direct stake in the company’s success and helps preserve its leadership and values for the long term.
-
Lone Star has grown into a trusted industry leader with 285 employees. It continues to make a meaningful impact across healthcare, education, and commercial industries by focusing on safety, communication, and service.
-
Employee empowerment is central to Lone Star’s culture and future. Through smart management and technology, the company fosters leadership at every level and ensures employees can make a real impact—and benefit from it.
-
Rather than being acquired, Lone Star chose to expand strategically on its own terms. With multiple acquisitions and a focus on schools and hospitals, the company is poised to double in size and grow its national influence in the coming decade.
Connect with Lone Star Communications
☑️ Follow us on YouTube and LinkedIn.
☑️ Let us know what topics you would like to hear about on CarePoints with Kenny Schiff by emailing us at [email protected].
CarePoints with Kenny Schiff by Lone Star Communications is a series of conversations with his collaborators at Lone Star, customers, partners, and notable folks in the healthcare and educational technology industries. For over 33 years, Lone Star Communications has been focused on transforming healthcare and education through innovation.