Barrows Excavation Joins ESS Companies

Barrows Excavation Joins ESS Companies

We are proud to welcome Barrows Excavation (Barrows) to ESS Companies. Based in Berryville, Arkansas, Barrows specializes in utility and general excavation, with deep expertise in underground electric and gas infrastructure. Their expertise expands our ability to collaborate and deliver more services across Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri.

“We’re excited to welcome Barrows Excavation to ESS Companies as we continue to grow our footprint,” said Robert Gillis, co-chief executive officer of ESSC. “Their expertise combined with our existing capabilities will create new opportunities to serve the region’s growing infrastructure needs.”

Barrows’ addition welcomes nearly 150 new employee-owners to ESS Companies. Transitioning to employee ownership preserves the legacy Kevin Barrows built over the past 40 years, starting with a single backhoe. Their commitment to hard work, quality, and doing things the right way reflects the ownership mindset shared across all ESSC brands.

The addition of Barrows strengthens our collective ability to serve customers, invest in communities, and deliver impressive results. Barrows will continue operating independently while embracing the shared benefits of employee ownership.

“Our team has built a 40-year tradition of integrity, quality, and taking care of our people,” said Kevin Barrows, President of Barrows Evacuation. “Through the ESSC ESOP, we’re proud to reward the people who built this company by giving them a stake in its future.”

This transition strengthens our vision for the future and expands what’s possible for ESSC. We’re excited to have Barrows on board as we move forward, together.