Carl Martin Casale

CHS, Inc. is an integrated agricultural company, which engages in the provision of grains, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers on a global basis. It operates through the following business segments: Energy, Ag, Nitrogen Production and Corporate and Other. The Energy segment produces and provides primarily for the wholesale distribution of petroleum products and transportation of products. The Ag segment purchases and further processes or resells grains and oilseeds originated by the country operations business. The Nitrogen Production segment consists solely of equity method investment in CF Nitrogen. The Corporate and Other represents financing and hedging businesses, which primarily consists of commodities hedging, financial services related to crop production, and insurance. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Monsanto Co. engages in the provision of agricultural products to farmers. It provides other seed companies with genetic material and biotechnology traits for their seed brands. The company was founded by John F. Queeny in 1901 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Nalco Holding Co. provides water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protects people and vital resources. The firm also provides integrated water treatment and process improvement services for industrial and institutional applications, using technologically advanced solutions, combining chemical products and equipment, and consistent, reliable on-site service and expertise. The company was founded in November 2004 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Syngenta AG specializes in crop protection and seeds production. Its products include selective and non-selective herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, as well as field crop and vegetable seeds. The company was founded on November 12, 1999 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

National Cooperative Refinery Association distributing petroleum products. It provides three farm supply cooperatives (CHS, GROWMARK, and MFA Oil) with fuel through its oil refinery in Kansas. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in McPherson, KS.

Ventura Foods LLC manufactures and distributes oil and shortening ingredients. Its products include dressings and mayonnaises; sauces; bases and gravy mixes; pan coatings; margarines, spreads, and butter blends; concessions. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.