Network origin in Steve Pierson first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Organic Valley
 Organic Valley Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of SHS Group Ltd., Organic Valley is a leading organic farmer-owned cooperative that is committed to saving, serving, and safeguarding small organic family farms. The company is based in La Farge, WI. Organic Valley's products are ethically sourced from over 1,600 organic family farms that manage the daily care for the animals and the earth while living up to the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program. The cooperative represents approximately 1,700 farmers in 34 states and is passionate about doing what's right for people, animals, and the earth. Organic Valley is the largest farmer-owned organic cooperative in the world and one of the world's largest organic consumer brands. The company was founded in 1988, and Jeff Frank has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Organic Valley was acquired by Meridian Foods Ltd. on March 20, 2000.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
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Companies connected to Steve Pierson via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Organic Trade Association
 Organic Trade Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Organic Trade Association is an organization that monitors and certifies every step of the organic chain in accordance with NOP guidelines. The association is based in Brattleboro, VT. Laura Batcha has been the CEO of the private company since 2014. The association's board of directors consists of fifteen people, each serving a term of three years. The USDA organic standards allow most natural substances in organic farming while prohibiting most synthetic substances. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
 Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. develops businesses choosing to startup, relocate or add operations in Wisconsin. It provides assistance for investors, entrepreneurs, business growth, exporting and community development. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
| HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
MegaMex Foods LLC
 MegaMex Foods LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables MegaMex Foods, LLC markets and supplies Mexican food products. It offers salsas, sauces, peppers, and tortillas. The company was founded on October 26th, 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, MN. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Executive Officer | |
| St. Thomas University (Florida) | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 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. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree |
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International
| United States | 7 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 3 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
| Consumer Services | 3 |
Operational
| Chief Executive Officer | 3 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 3 |
| Chairman | 1 |
| Director/Board Member | 1 |
| General Counsel | 1 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Jeff Frank | 5 |
| Melissa Hughes | 3 |
| Ty Brannen | 1 |
| Nicole Rakobitsch | 1 |
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