Benjamin Blanton

Bares Capital Management, Inc. (BCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded by Brian T. Bares in 2000. The firm provides investment management services predominantly for institutional, pooled investment vehicle, and family office clients, and a small subset of high net-worth individuals and trust programs.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Permanent Equity Management (Permanent Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Brent Beshore. The firm is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri.

CommunityAmerica Credit Union is one of the largest and oldest credit unions in the country. The private company is based in Lenexa, KS and was founded in 1940 by George Duvall. The company offers a range of financial services, including motorcycle loans, wealth management, and insurance. The company strives to provide exceptional member experience and trust-based active advice to meet the unique financial needs of businesses. The CommunityAmerica Insurance Agency is committed to sustainable business practices, and the company takes security seriously by implementing measures to protect their community from fraud. Lisa Ginter has been the CEO of the company since 1995.

Kansas Gas Service Co., Inc. engages in the provision of gas distribution services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Marysville, KS.

The Dodson Group, Inc. provides office supplies and communication solutions. It offers e-procurement software, office products, and comprehensive communication services. The company was founded by James R. Dodson in 1986 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.