171 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition ENTREPRENEURS Over his many years in business, he learned the importance of engaging in active listening and fostering open dialogues with peers and stakeholders. His dedication to incorporating employee input into the decision-making processes has yielded substantial benefits, and he hopes to pass on this mindset to younger generations of professionals. In the future, Mr. Behnke plans to continue making an impact in his community. He intends to support his grandchildren, ensuring their success, and to share his wealth with the community through organizations such as the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center. Space Needle and 10% owners of the Seattle Seahawks football franchise. Despite stepping away from active professional engagements over 30 years ago, Mr. Behnke’s career includes significant contributions to his family’s businesses and the founding and operation of Sur La Table, a retailer specializing in high-end cookware, dinnerware, and kitchen goods. His loyalty to his alma mater, Princeton, remains strong, and he is active in the school’s alumni community, attending reunions and football games. Thanks to his extensive and diverse career, Mr. Behnke has developed a vast network of contacts across the United States and the world.
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