Jeffrey Brotman

Jeffrey Brotman (Born 1943) is an American attorney, businessman and the co-founder of Costco Wholesale Corporation.

Early life and education
Brotman was born in 1943 and received his BA, MA and JD degrees from the University of Washington.

Career
In 1982 Brotman joined with Jim Sinegal to draw up plans for a new wholesale business and became the co-founder of Costco Wholesale Corporation. Brotman has been the Chairman of the Board for the company since December 1994, Vice Chairman of Costco Wholesale Corporation since October 1993 and director of the company since its inception in 1983. Brotman is reported to have "extensive knowledge" of Costco and its development. according to Businessweek magazine is "connected to 13 board members" and sits on the Board of Directors of the Million-Dollar Roundtable at the United Way of King County. In addition, he is a past Member of the Board of Seafirst Bank, a Member of the Board of Starbucks and a Trustee at the Seattle Art Museum.