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4<br />
Family Leadership<br />
In 1915, brothers Marvin, Charles and Louis<br />
Jacobs took the first step toward realizing the<br />
American dream of their immigrant parents<br />
by establishing a modest popcorn and peanut<br />
vending business in Buffalo, N.Y. Through<br />
hard work, dedication and innovative thinking,<br />
that small business has grown into one of the<br />
most admired food service and hospitality<br />
companies in the world.<br />
Yet, it is still a family business and <strong>Delaware</strong><br />
<strong>North</strong> places great value on being a private,<br />
family-owned and -operated company. Current<br />
<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> Companies Chairman and<br />
Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Jacobs, the son<br />
of founder Louis Jacobs, represents the second<br />
generation of the Jacobs family to own and lead<br />
the company. His three sons, Jerry Jr., Lou and<br />
Charlie, are principals of <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> and<br />
are key leaders in the company’s long-term<br />
business strategy.<br />
From the beginning, the company embraced<br />
its clients, customers and dedicated associates<br />
who continually achieve new levels of success<br />
in delivering hospitality across the globe. It is<br />
that commitment to service that has given rise to<br />
one of the world’s most enduring and successful<br />
private enterprises.
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