Founded in 1959 by Tony S. Gentle and now led by Chairman and CEO Kyle J. Krause, Krause Group is a diversified holding company. Originally centered around the Kum & Go convenience store chain (which was sold in 2023), the company has expanded its portfolio to include interests in sports, wine, real estate, and logistics. Key assets include the Italian soccer club Parma Calcio 1913, Italian wineries Vietti and Enrico Serafino, the USL League Two soccer team Des Moines Menace, and Krause+, the real estate and development arm of the group. The company's mission is to enhance the communities it serves by creating opportunities and fostering sustainable growth across its various enterprises.

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