Kurt Gehsmann

Blue Rhino Corp. provides propane tank exchange and propane fueled products to consumers. Its outdoor living products include grills, barbecue tools and accessories, patio heaters, firepits, fireplace accessories, mosquito traps, furniture/grill covers and more sold under such brands as Mr. Bar-B-Q, Mr. Pizza, Endless Summer, UniFlame, Backyard Basics and SkeeterVac. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Alex Lee, Inc. owns and operates food stores. The firm's primary operating companies are Merchants Distributors, which operates as a wholesale grocery distributor; and Lowes Foods LLC, which is a grocery retailer. The company was founded by Alex George and Lee George in 1931 and is headquartered in Hickory, NC.

H-E-B LP owns and operates a chain of supermarkets. It operates supermarkets throughout Texas and Mexico under the names H-E-B plus!, H-E-B Palmhurst, Round Rock 5 H-E-B, and H-E-B plus! Waco. The firm offers brands that include H-E-B, H-E-B Organics, Hill Country Fare, H-E-Buddy, and Central Market. The company was founded by Florence Butt in 1905 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Lowes Foods LLC operates supermarkets and convenience stores. The firm offers meat, seafood, deli, bakery products, natural foods, and supplements. It has stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors provides business products and services through the wholesale distribution industry. Its services include insurance, car rental, shipping, and transaction processing. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Mount Olive Pickle Co., Inc. makes pickle products, which include jarred pickles, peppers and relishes. It markets products through a direct sales force and a network of food brokers. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Mt. Olive, NC.

Institution Food House, Inc. distributes food products. Its products include perishable & non-perishable foods, cookware, kitchen equipment, and cleaning products. The firm's customers include restaurants, health care facilities, schools, and other institutions. It also offers services in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The company was founded in 1966 by Moses George and is headquartered in Hickory, NC

Merchants Distributors, Inc. is a privately-owned wholesale grocery store distributor. It also offers retail operations and support, logistics, storage and consolidation, marketing, advertising and printing, consulting and innovation, and merchandising shows services. The company was founded by Moses George in 1931 and is headquartered in Hickory, NC.

Towne Park LLC provides staffing and managed parking services to the hospitality industry. It offers parking, shuttle, internal transport, patient transport, and employee concierge services. The firm serves healthcare, hotels, commercial, airport, restaurant and residential markets. The company was founded by Jerry B. South in 1988 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA.

Ferrellgas, Inc. manufactures and distributes propane and related equipment in the United States. It supplies propane for residential, industrial, and agricultural needs. The company is located in Liberty, MO

Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce is an organization that promotes business and economic development in Winston-Salem, NC. The non-profit company provides resources for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses in the area. Mark E. Owens has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Super Value, Inc. owns and operates gasoline stations. The firm offers diesel fuel, gasoline petrol, benzene, crude oil, marine fuel, condensate, petroleum and distillates, kerosene, and naphtha. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Spring Valley, NY.

Sports Menagerie LLC owns and manages baseball league team. The company was Founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC

Part of Village Bank & Trust Financial Corp., Village Bank (Midlothian, Virginia) is a community bank founded by Craig D. Bell. The company is based in Midlothian, VA. Village Bank is a neighborly bank that values the power of friendship, community, and people working together towards a common goal. James E. Hendricks has been the CEO of the company since 2014.