Sarah Brodsky

For 102 years, G4 moving and storage company Imlach Group has shunned complacency, remaining thoughtful and proactive in both the business and family governance.

Fifth-generation Glik’s has ridden the ups and downs of retail trends for more than 125 years. Today, however, the family believes they've found their niche.

For decades, Charlie’s Soap has relied on good instincts and good fortune. Now, it’s working on good governance.

What began as a humble bagel bakery has blossomed into a big business with even bigger ambitions. But third-generation Western Bagel has no intention of losing the recipe that got them there.

The family behind Texas State Fair staple Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs has vaudeville roots — and is always ready for the next act. With the rising third generation now finding its footing, the company is focused on expanding its reach while preserving its reputation.

For a long time, actually making paper products was but one of many ventures under the umbrella of sixth-generation Roaring Spring Paper Products. Today, the family has shed inactive shareholders and refocused on its core business, but they also haven’t forgotten the value of staying nimble.

There’s nothing standard issue about the trajectory of Fort Worth, Texas-based Standard Meat Company, which has left and returned to full family ownership twice. Now, with G4 firmly at the helm, they’re applying a startup mentality to furthering the family’s legacy.

A century after its founding, R.C. Merchant is preparing for its first woman president to take the helm.

The Tottens have embraced education and governance to strengthen both their family and their business.

From rice to real estate, the focus of The Connell Company’s family business has changed over the years, but its focus on family has remained constant.

Despite the familial tensions and tragedy that have marked their century-long history, the Basiles have grown Catania Oils into a leading manufacturer and supplier of olive oils and vegetable oils.

Kunes Auto and RV Group was born out of a desire to go in a new direction, but all roads lead back to faith, philanthropy and family.

For the family behind adhesive-makers Surebonder and FPC Corporation, family governance has proved to be a tricky problem to solve. Still, they have confidence in their time-tested troubleshooting skills and they're optimistic about the future.

Forward-thinking family farming at Stemilt Growers. For West Mathison, president of Stemilt Growers and a fifth-generation farmer, the weather can be a serious adversary. In 2024, for instance, sustained sub-zero temperatures resulted in large swaths…

Among the greatest strengths of multigenerational family businesses are the knowledge and support offered from each generation to the next. They've been crucial to the growth of Montreal-based Lubertex International, a fourth-generation bedding…

By Sarah Brodsky December 15, 2023 5 generations in, Beck's Shoes embraces technology – and its humble beginnings A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size. Walking into a Beck's Shoes location, you'll probably be struck by the…