Mike McFadden

The Quaker Oats Co. manufactures beverages and other food products. It also manufactures bottled and canned soft drinks, granola bars and clusters, flour and flour mixes from purchased flour, rice cakes, cereals and uncooked rice products. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Sports Authority, Inc. operates a sporting goods stores. It offers fitness products such as cardio equipment, fitness trackers and accessories, strength and weight training, weights, clothes, and shoes. The company also sells products online. The Sports Authority is headquartered in Centennial, CO.

Eagle Window & Door Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures windows and doors for upper-end residential and light commercial markets. The company is headquartered in Bayport, MN.

Diageo North America, Inc. produces, markets and sells alcoholic beverages. Its brands include Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Jose Cuervo, Crown Royal, Tanqueray, Guinness, Chateau and Estate Wines. The company was founded on September 17, 1982 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Wells Enterprises, Inc. manufactures and distributes ice cream and frozen treats. Its brands include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop, Sorbabes and Weight Watchers Frozen Novelties. The firm offers products to grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, vending outlets, restaurants, and foodservice establishments. The company was founded by Fred H. Wells Jr. in 1913 and is headquartered in Le Mars, IA.

Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It operates upscale dining locations encompassing different concepts. The firm enables its customers to place gift card orders online. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Schwan's Shared Services LLC manufactures and markets frozen foods. The firm offers pizzas and desserts on its delivery trucks, grocery-store freezers and online to the foodservice industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, MN.

Nestl? Waters North America, Inc. produces and distributes a portfolio of bottled water and iced tea brands. It offers Acqua Panna, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Nestea, Ice Mountain, Nestle Pure Life, Nestle Splash, Ozarka, Perrier, Poland Spring, S. Pellegrino, Sanpellegrino Fruit Beverages, and Zephyrhills. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Andersen Corp. engages in the manufacture and supply of windows and doors. Its brands include Andersen Windows, Renewal by Andersen, Weiland, Heritage, MQ, and EMCO. The company was founded by Hans Andersen on July 25, 1903 and is headquartered in Bayport, MN.

The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Fieldbrook Foods Corp. manufactures private label ice creams and frozen novelties. Its packaged products include yogurts, eclairs, sorbet bars, sherbets and cheese. The company was founded by William J. Wells in 1914 and is headquartered in Dunkirk, NY.

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce operates as a Chamber of Commerce. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Stearns Bank NA provides commercial banking services. It provides savings, checking, loans, credit cards, cash management, online banking & bill pay, equipment, accounts receivable, small business administration lending and commercial real estate financing services. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Saint Cloud, MN.

Great Western Bank operates as a financial services organization that provides a comprehensive and integrated financial products and services. It specializes in personal banking, business banking, wealth management, agribusiness banking, mortgage and cash management. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc. operates as an independent, non-profit philanthropic organization. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.

American Bank & Trust operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It offers personal and business banking services; loans; and account services. The company was founded on January 8, 1892 and is headquartered in Wessington Springs, SD.

Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc. provides manufacturing and supply-chain services of frozen food products. The firm engages in the manufacturing of food products such as pizza, pie, ice cream, egg rolls, side dishes, appetizers and handheld products. The company is headquartered in Marshall, MN.

Lifetime Fitness Club operates as a gym and provides fitness services.

Brill Bakery Solutions LLC is engaged in providing bakery products. Its products include bread, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, glazes, and donuts. The firm’s brands include Arkady, Artisal, Braims, Brill, Criagmillar, Molco, and Croexsa. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA.

Equus Holdings, Inc. (Equus Holdings) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Andy Juang. The firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Concord Foods LLC produces and supplies food products and ingredients for supermarkets, food service operators, and food manufacturers in the United States. The firm offers lemon and lime juice, seasoning mixes, smoothie mixes, apple related products, caramel and chocolate dips, fresh dessert mixes and glazes, beverage bases, fountain syrups and toppings, confectioners fillings, variegates, caramels, stabilized fruits and fruit purees, and chocolates for dairy, confectionery, frozen dessert, and bakery industries. The company was founded by Jeff Neville in 1968 and is headquartered in Brockton, MA.

Part of Andersen Corp., Andersen Windows, Inc. engages in window sales and installation services. The company is based in Bayport, MN. The CEO of the company is Jay R. Lund.

MBOLD LLC is a coalition of food and agriculture business leaders and innovators based in St. Paul, MN. The private company is part of the Greater MSP Partnership, which is a coalition of more than 4,500 individuals from over 300 leading businesses, universities, cities, counties, and philanthropic organizations. MBOLD is focused on accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the food and agriculture sectors, particularly related to climate change, natural resource challenges, and the growing demand for food. The company is working to address these challenges through collaboration and innovation.

Pheasants Forever, Inc. provides conservation of pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.