Peggy J. Birk

For over a century, Federated Insurance Companies have provided peace of mind to business owners through valued insurance protection. Federated's home office is located in Owatonna, Minnesota, with regional offices in Atlanta and Phoenix, and several service offices located throughout the country. Federated has more than 2,700 employees and operates in 48 states and the District of Columbia. The company specializes in business insurance for selected industries, including: Auto dealers and auto parts wholesalers. Building contractors (materials, hardware, electrical, plumbing-heating-cooling). Equipment dealers (agricultural, lawn and garden, construction). Funeral services. Jewelers. Machine and tooling shops. Petroleum marketers and convenience stores. Printers. Tire dealers. Today more than 400 trade associations and industry organizations recommend one or more of Federated's programs.

The McKnight Foundation operates as a philanthropic organization. Its services include grantmaking, coalition-building and encouragement of strategic policy reforms. The company was founded by William L. McKnight and Maude L. McKnight in 1953 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN