Bill Paterakis

The Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) is a group that provides research-based information and resources to members, partners, influencers, policymakers, and consumers through various communication channels such as conferences, webinars, research tools, and social media. The non-profit company is based in Washington. GFF is committed to bringing fact-based information and common sense to the consumer.

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC manufactures baked goods and snacks. It offers cookies, crackers, granolas and cereals products. The firm also offers processing, decorating, blending, and packaging services. The company was founded by Richard G. Scalise in 2009 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Flowers Bakeries LLC produces and markets packaged bakery foods. It offers fresh breads, buns, rolls, snack cakes, and tortillas. The company is headquartered in Thomasville, GA.

Richmond Baking Co. produces delectable baked goods. The firm’s products include contract manufacturing, ice cream inclusions, cheesecake dessert crumbs, candy inclusions and breading systems. The company was founded by David Hoerner in 1855 and is headquartered in Richmond, IN.

Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, Inc. provides healthcare and medical services. It voluntarily gathers and reports data in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The company was founded by Daniel G. Reid on July 27, 1905 and is headquartered in Richmond, IN.

Quality Bakers of America, Inc. is a private company that specializes in the production and distribution of baked goods. The company is based in Parsippany, NJ. The company offers a wide range of products including bread, rolls, pastries, and cakes. The company is committed to using high-quality ingredients and ensuring that their products are fresh and delicious. The company serves both retail and foodservice customers across the United States.

Part of Lewis Bakeries, Inc., Healthy Life is a company based in Evansville, IN. In addition to bread, they also offer buns, rolls, English muffins, and sweet goods. Healthy Life offers a variety of bread products that are perfect for incorporating into a healthy lifestyle. The company's products are suitable for those who are reducing carbs, watching calories, or following a keto diet. The company's website provides information on where to buy their products, as well as frequently asked questions and resources. H. Dean Short has been the CEO of the company since 1979.

Lewis Bakeries, Inc. manufactures low-fat, low-carbohydrate breads under the healthy life label. Its products include an assortment of whole grain and white breads and buns including several sugar free varieties. The company was founded by 1925 and is headquartered in Evansville, IN.

Tennessee Community Ventures LLC (Tennessee Community Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Eric Satz. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tasty Baking Company manufactures, co-packages and sells sweet baked goods. Its products include brownies, dessert shells, holiday tub cookies, pretzel rods, sugar wafers, Swiss rolls, cupcakes, donuts, bars, pies, chocolate bells, honey buns, danish, snow balls, dreamies, and minis. The company was founded by Philip J. Baur and Herbert C. Morris in 1914 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Ellison Bakery LLC produces and delivers baked goods to restaurants and groceries. It offers cookie, crunch, and inclusion products. The company was founded by Donald Ellis in 1945 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN.

eSolutions Furniture Group is a Canadian company that brings together top organizations to offer a seamless customer experience. The company is based in Sherbrooke, CA. The company specializes in providing the best electronic commerce solutions for residential and commercial furniture. and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company was founded in 2021. Luc Mongeau has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

National Automatic Merchandising Association represents the convenience services industry. It offers advocacy, education, and research for its members. The comapny company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. operates bakeries. It offers breads, rolls, chips, tortillas, cookies, pies, cakes, pastries, doughnuts, and croutons. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

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.

Campagna-Turano Bakery, Inc. owns and operates retail bakeries. It manufactures baked and partially baked food products such as french baguettes, ciabatta bread, kaiser rolls, sweet baked goods such as cannoli, biscotti and cookies. The firm also offers sandwich rolls, Chicago style French bread and grocery sliced bread. The company was founded by Mariano Turano in October 1962 and is headquartered in Berwyn, IL.

Emergent Cold LP provides temperature controlled storage services. It offers cold, transportation, and value added services. The company was founded by David Alan Palfenier and Neal J. Rider in 2017 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Coca-Cola North America produces and markets soft drinks. The firm markets soft drink brands and other beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees, and sports and energy drinks. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. provides freight forwarding and transportation services. It offers domestic, international and on-demand solutions. The company is headquartered in Belleville, MI.

Zoe's Kitchen USA LLC provides catering services. Its menu consist of Mediterranean-inspired dishes which include salads and sandwiches. The firm operates restaurants in Florida, Columbia, Georgia, New Jersey and Virginia. The company was founded by Marcus Cassimus and Zoë Cassimus in 1995 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc. manufactures frozen food products. The company was founded on May 17, 2006 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners LLC (e2P Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Matterhorn Parent LLC operates as investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

American Fidelity Assurance Co. provides flexible spending accounts, supplemental life, and health insurance plans for individuals. It specializes in auto, education, municipality, and healthcare industries. The company was founded on November 30, 1960 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

Part of Flowers Foods, Inc., Flowers Bakeries Brands, Inc. produces and distributes a full line of breads, snack cakes, frozen fruits, and vegetables. The company is based in Thomasville, GA.

Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of Commerce is an organization that leads the regional advocacy effort called OneVoice. The non-profit company is based in Tulsa, OK. OneVoice has over 75 partners in the region, including municipalities, peer chambers of commerce, and community organizations.