Thomas E. Gilbert

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. operates as a double drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. It develops, owns, operates and franchises both Checkers and Rally's restaurants. The firm's food items encompass shakes, desserts, burgers, sandwiches, roasted chicken, crispy fish, hot dogs, buffalo wings, French fries and beverages. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Part of Weyerhaeuser Co., TJ International, Inc. is a manufacturer of composite wood products. The company is based in Boise, ID. TJ International was founded in 1960. TJ International was acquired by Weyerhaeuser Co. on January 21, 2000 for $887.05 million.

Cascade Investment LLC is the private investment holding company of the Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Founded in 1995, the firm manages the personal assets of Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates, as well as the assets of his philanthropic foundations. Cascade Investment is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.

Roadway Express International, Inc. offers transportation services. The company is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Part of Capital Financial Holdings, Inc., Capital Financial Services, Inc. provides investment brokerage and advisory services. The company is based in Madison, WI. The company was founded by Jay D. Brehmer. Capital Financial Services was acquired by Integrity Mutual Funds, Inc. on January 15, 2002 for $2.03 million.

Novinium, Inc. provides cable rejuvenation products and services to circuit owners. Its services include cable rejuvenation, equipment replacement & repair, circuit and equipment evaluation, and lineman services. The company was founded by Glen J. Bertini, Richard K. Brinton and David L. Lewis in September 2003 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of HireQuest, Inc., Harborview Software, Inc. develops software solutions used by temporary staffing services. The American company was founded by Glenn Welstad. Harborview Software was acquired by Temporary Financial Services, Inc. on November 09, 2005 for $20.51 million.

Associated Food Stores, Inc. wholesales and retails operations fresh produce, dairy and disposable products. It offers services such as human resources, retail technology and operations support, insurance service, marketing and design, advertising, accounting, market development, and procurement. The company was founded by Donald P. Lloyd in 1940 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Western Association of Food Chains, Inc. provides learning opportunities in the food industry through various education initiatives. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company has more than 100 donors who support its mission, and it offers scholarship opportunities to students.

Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Part of G & S Minerals, Inc., Hot N Now LLC is a company that operates and franchises fast food restaurants. The company is based in Holt, MI. Hot N Now was acquired by G&S Minerals, Inc. on October 07, 2003.

SkillMaster Staffing Services, Inc. provides staffing and safety consulting services. The private company is based in Houston, TX.

Matson Navigation Co., Inc. provides freight transportation services. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI.

Washington Roundtable works to affect positive change on public policy issues that are most important to supporting state economic vitality and fostering opportunity. Its work includes sharing news and analysing policy developments. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Part of HireQuest, Inc., Command Staffing LLC is a company that provides staffing services through its franchised locations. The company is based in Scottsdale, AZ. The company was founded by Glenn Welstad. Command Staffing was acquired by Temporary Financial Services, Inc. on November 11, 2005 for $28.09 million.