Ben Klasky

National Cooperative Grocers Association operates as a business services cooperative for retail food cooperative. It strengthen purchasing power, optimize operational and marketing resources and ultimately offer more value to food co-op owners and shoppers. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, MN.

Ruby Pipeline LLC engages in the provision of natural gas and related energy products. Its services include firm transportation and interruptible transportation. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.

Trail Blazers, Inc. engages in the management of professional basketball franchise. The firm is part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). It markets sports merchandise, match tickets, and collectable game items. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Adronico's Markets, Inc. offers groceries and catering products. Its products include meats, beers, wines and spirits, seafood, cheese and pastries, specialty grocery, health, home and body care, produce and floral, deli and Andronicus kitchens, bottleshop, cheese shop, bakery and seafood. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in San Leandro, CA.

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.

Part of Element 78 Partners LLC, NextLevel is a company that specializes in rapid business transformation. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company's interim executives provide hands-on assistance to businesses that need to change strategy or processes quickly. The company was founded by Robert Cranmer and Chuck Gottschalk, with Chuck Gottschalk serving as CEO since incorporation. NextLevel was acquired by Element 78 Partners LLC on September 28, 2021.

East Seattle Partners LLC (East Seattle Partners) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Alan D. Frazier. The firm is headquartered in Mercer Island, Washington.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.