Paul H. Hatfield

DEKALB Genetics Corp. researches and develops hybrid agricultural products such as corn, soybeans, sorghum, alfalfa and sunflowers. The company sells Sudax brand sorghum-sudangrass and markets alfalfa and other forage mixtures. DEKALB Genetics was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Dekalb, IL

Penford Corp. develops, manufactures and markets naturally based ingredient systems for various applications, including papermaking, textiles, food, pet and animal products, and fuel grade ethanol. The firm operates through two business segments: Industrial Ingredients and Food Ingredients. The Industrial Ingredients segment is a supplier of chemically modified specialty starches to the paper and packaging industries. The company was founded in September 1983 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.

Part of Baker Hughes Co., Petrolite Corp. develops, makes, and distributes oil field and industrial chemicals. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. Petrolite was acquired by Baker Hughes Holdings LLC on July 02, 1997 for $798.62 million.

Solutia, Inc. manufactures performance materials and specialty chemicals. The company was founded in April 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Bunge Global SA operates as a holding company. engages in the supply and transportation of agricultural commodities. It operates through the following segments: Agribusiness, Refined and Specialty Oils, Milling, and Sugar and Bioenergy. The Agribusiness segment is involved in the purchase, storage, transportation, processing, and sale of agricultural commodities and commodity products. The Refined and Specialty Oils segment engages in the processing, production, and marketing of products derived from vegetable oils. The Milling segment consists of the processing, production, and marketing of products derived primarily from wheat and corn. The Sugar and Bioenergy segment includes the manufacture and marketing of sugar and ethanol derived from sugarcane, as well as energy derived from the sugar and ethanol production process. The company was founded by Johann Peter Gottlieb Bunge in 1818 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Maritz Holdings, Inc. engages in the sale and marketing of jewelries. The firm also offers meetings and events, customer experience technology, employee experience, incentives and rewards, customer loyalty, and automotive solutions. The company was founded by Edward F. Maritz in 1894 and is headquartered in Fenton, MO.

Part of Corteva, Inc., Protein Technologies International, Inc. is a company that supplies soy proteins to the food and paper processing industries. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. Protein Technologies International was acquired by EIDP, Inc., a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. from Nestle Purina PetCare Co. on December 03, 1997 for $1,500 million.

Nestle Purina PetCare Co. engages in the manufacturing and distribution of pet food products. It offers dry and wet dog and cat food, treats, and litter. The company was founded by William H. Danforth, George Robinson, and William Andrews in 1894 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.