Cokem International
COKeM International Ltd. is a full-service distribution company located in Shakopee, Minnesota. It is one of the largest value video game distribution companies in the United States, but has also integrated services into other markets including healthcare, sporting goods, and outdoor equipment.
History
Founded by Chuck BOND in February 2000, as a small computer software distributor, COKeM expanded into video games and grew through alternative market expansion and retail program development. Today, COKeM employs 75 full-time employees and thousands of temporary employees in Minnesota each year.
Management team
- Chuck Bond, President and CEO
- Paul Eibeler, Chairman
- Scott Johnson, Chief Financial Officer
- Jon Halper, VP Procurement
- Joe Rehak, VP Operations
- Donna Walden, VP Marketing
- Brett Robinson, VP Sales
Services
COKeM provides services that include distribution, customized brick & mortar fulfillment (including vendor-managed inventory), dot-com fulfillment, Nintendo assembly services, print management, creative design, account management and merchandising solutions.
Products
COKeM focuses primarily on growth of the under $20 value video game market, including all current platforms: Wii, DS, X360, PSP, PS2, PS3, and 3DS. The company also distributes accessories and licensed merchandise.
Successes
- Entrepreneur Magazine awarded COKeM #1 on the Hot 100 two consecutive years.
- #1 Fastest Growing Minnesota Company by the Business Journal.
- Inc. 500 Fastest Growing companies.
References
- Minnesota company tops mag's entrepreneur list
- Inc. Profile
- Fast-growing startup finds big bucks in aging games