David Rice

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.

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Accenture LLP provides management consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. Its services encompass customer relationship, finance, human resources, service, supply chain, information management, business process, and infrastructure outsourcing services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Brookshire Grocery Co. owns and operates a chain of supermarket and grocery stores. It offers bakery, dairy, deli, frozen foods, fuel center, grocery, health and beauty, household, meat market, organics, pet, pharmacy, photo labs, and seafood products. The company was founded by Wood T. Brookshire on September 1, 1928 and is headquartered in Tyler, TX.

Stater Bros. Markets, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets. Its supermarkets include bakery, floral, meat, produce, seafood, and deli departments. The firm offers flowers and gift baskets for special occasions, gift cards for holidays, birthdays, graduations, baby showers, weddings, housewarmings, or other special occasions; money transfers, bill payments, and money orders for consumers. The company was founded by Cleo Stater and Leo Stater on August 17, 1936 and is headquartered in San Bernardino, CA.

GS1 US, Inc. operates a non-profit charity for global commerce. The company is headquartered in Ewing, NJ.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Big Y Foods, Inc. own and operate a chain of supermarkets. It offers a selection of snacks, groceries, fresh produce, ready to eat items, and pharmacy services. The company was founded by Paul H. D'Amour and Gerald D'Amour in 1936 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA.

Hy-Vee, Inc. owns and operates a chain of grocery and drug stores. It operates stores located in midwestern states that include Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The firm provides information on diet, nutrition and wellness topics. The company was founded in 1930 by Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

Granite Equity Partners LLC (Granite Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Richard Bauerly and Patrick Edeburn. The firm is headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and grocery stores. It offers baked breads, pies, desserts, and custom decorated cakes; cheeses, signature salads, and floral boutique; and fresh meat and seafood products, including beef, natural pork and chicken, and beef. The firm also provides titles and games, and school supplies; hardware, cell phone accessories, gifts, toys, and health and beauty care items; bath tissues, paper towels, napkins, and cleaners; and grocery items. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Abingdon, VA.

National Grocers Association operates as a national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. It represents affiliated associations, manufacturers, and service suppliers, as well as other entrepreneurial companies. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

CentraCare Health System is a non-profit organization, which engages in the operation of hospitals. Its services include cancer care, neurosciences, heart care, weight management, behavioral health, and vascular care. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in St. Cloud, MN.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc. represents the chain community pharmacy industry. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to advance the interests and objectives of pharmacies, which are the face of neighborhood healthcare. The CEO of the company is Steven C. Anderson.

Kraft North America Commercial markets food and beverage brands. The firm's major brands include Kraft, Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer and Post. It also makes Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Minute Rice, Stove Top stuffing and Velveeta. The company is located in Northfield, IL.

Coborn's, Inc. owns and operates grocery and convenience stores. The firm also operates bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. The company was founded by Chester Coborn in 1921 and is headquartered in St. Cloud, MN.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain Ltd. manufactures and distributes soft drinks. Its products include diet coke, Fanta, Sprite, fruit juices, and isotonic sports drinks. The company distributes products in Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Netherlands. It is headquartered in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom.

Procurian USA LLC provides online procurement computer services. The company was founded by Eric Keates and Rick Berry in 1992 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.

Western Association of Food Chains, Inc. provides learning opportunities in the food industry through various education initiatives. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company has more than 100 donors who support its mission, and it offers scholarship opportunities to students.

BrainTree Sourcing LLC specializes in the procurement of Not-For-Resale (NFR) goods and services. The company was founded on August 12, 2003 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

State Bar of Michigan is a professional organization that provides a wide range of services to its members, including career center, employment, ethics helpline, and resources. State Bar of Michigan is based in Lansing, MI. The organization also offers legal assistance to the public, including lawyer referral service, legal aid programs, and probate information.

The National Association of Convenience Stores operates as a non-profit organization that provides information and guidance for convenience and fuel retailers. It offers e-learning, business intelligence and date analytics, finance and operations, training and development, human resources, and store security and signage. The company was founded on August 14, 1961 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

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.

Nabisco Biscuit Co. manufactures and markets cookies and crackers to major grocery and other large retail chains, through a direct store delivery system. The company is headquartered in East Hanover, NJ.

Amber Enterprises, Inc. is engaged in the provision of specialized medications and care services. Its focus is on the long-term treatment of chronically ill patients. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Part of McCain Foods Ltd., McCain Foods USA, Inc. is a company that manufactures frozen potato specialties. The company is based in Lisle, IL.

CentraCare Clinic provides health care services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in St. Cloud, MN.

St. Cloud Hospital offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. It offers care for heart disease and cancer to preventive health screenings and behavioral health counseling. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in St. Cloud, MN.