370 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENTREPRENEURS Shaun Keefe leverages a decade of experience as the owner of WinChoice USA, a family-owned and operated manufacturer of vinyl replacement windows for residential homes. Founded in 2012 with only a handful of employees, the business rose within three years to accrue over $5 million in annual revenue, and it has been hailed by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. In addition to overseeing daily administration and financial management, Mr. Keefe ensures that the company adheres to its core values of providing a stress-free experience on behalf of its customers. Likewise, he and his colleagues serve as a revitalizing force in the local community of Mountain Pine, Arkansas. In accounting for his success, Mr. Keefe credits his commitment to positivity, as well as his perseverance in the face of adversity. Looking to the future, he hopes to continue expanding the scope of operations at WinChoice, with an eye toward raising annual revenue from $60 million to over $500 million within a decade. Likewise, Mr. Keefe hopes to create over 1,000 jobs in his community. OWNER WinChoice USA Mountain Pine, AR Recognized as an expert in maple production, David M. Knudson has excelled as a maple syrup producer and the owner of Montana MapleWorks in Missoula, Montana, since 2019. Serendipitously discovering his vocation, he has been considered the first maple producer in Montana, having been featured in several news outlets that catapulted him to fame as a maple sugaring and production expert. As the only individual that produces maple syrup commercially in Montana, Mr. Knudson notably taught the production process to the state’s agricultural and health departments. Additionally, he operates the highest-elevation commercial syrup operation in the United States and is the world’s only maple syrup maker who sources sap from urban forests. Mr. Knudson is involved with several research grants, one of which was received by Utah State University to develop the maple syrup industry in the Interior West. Drawing upon a bachelor’s degree in ecological agriculture from the New College of California, he has received numerous commendations for his work. In the coming years, Mr. Knudson intends to develop new syrups and granulated sugars from local fruits to make the most of fruit waste and byproducts. OWNER Montana MapleWorks Missoula, MT Millennium Magazine Featured Listee DAVID M. KNUDSON SHAUN KEEFE
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