Scott W. Meader

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.

Pierre Foods is a nationally recognized industry leader in providing fully cooked protein and sandwich products to a wide variety of customers including schools, restaurants, retail supermarkets, vending machines, the military, and convenience stores. It offers more than 1,000 different products, including more than 400 types of full-size and mini sandwiches, in addition to beef, pork, poultry, bakery items, and peanut butter products. Leading the trend towards healthier food options for its nation's youth, it recently rolled out Smart Picks, 60 new items that are reduced fat, reduced sodium or enhanced protein or higher fiber menu options available now for school cafeterias all over the country. The company is currently owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P., a Los Angeles-based investment firm.

Part of Diageo Plc, Pet, Inc. engages in food processing activities. The company is based in St. Louis, MO.

A.T. Kearney, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. Its services include strategic, operational and technology consulting executive search services. The company was founded by Andrew Thomas Kearney in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Milnot Co. produces and sells canned milk goods. The firm sells products under the brands Beech-Nut, Canned chilli, and Chilli Man. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp. manufactures and markets baby food products. Its products include baby bakery foods, beverages, cereals, desserts, fruits, and fruit yogurts. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, NY.

Ronnoco Coffee LLC produces and sells coffee, tea and related products. It roasts, blends, grinds, packages and distributes coffee and teas under four primary brands such as Ronnoco, Seattle Roast, Wild Horse Creek and Camellia. The firm offers beverages such as cappuccino, hot chocolate, smoothies and water as well as coffee-related products such as flavoring syrups and condiments. The company was founded by J.P. O’Connor and James J. O’Connor in 1904 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Luminex Home Décor & Fragrance Co. LLC operates as a global omni-channel home décor & fragrance company combining two global candle and home fragrance companies: Candle-lite Company and PartyLite. The company is headquartered in Blue Ash, OH.

Luminex Home Decor & Fragrance Holding Corp. is a private company that manufactures and sells candles and fragrances. The company is based in Norwell, NJ. The CEO of the company is Scott W. Meader.