Great Northern Earns Spot on Deloitte’s 2026 Wisconsin 75™ and Receives Next-Gen Leadership Award

Great Northern announced today that it ranked No. 38 on Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™, a ranking of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin, based on sales revenue.

Great Northern also achieved a distinguished performer award in the Next-gen Leadership category, recognizing a company that has successfully transitioned to next-generation leadership, ensuring continuity and future growth.

“The organizations recognized in the Wisconsin 75 exemplify resilience, vision, and a deep commitment to Wisconsin’s future. Their success stories inspire us all, and we are proud to honor their role in shaping our state’s economic landscape.” – P.J. DiStefano, Wisconsin managing partner of Deloitte LLP.

Great Northern previously ranked 40 on the Wisconsin 75 list and has been featured on the list seven times.

About Deloitte’s 2026 Wisconsin 75

Deloitte’s annual Wisconsin 75 list salutes the largest privately held Wisconsin-based companies. These companies play a key role in the state’s economy. The Wisconsin 75 list is selected based on annual sales revenue.

To be eligible for Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 recognition, companies must have a majority ownership (50+ percent) by an individual, individuals, family, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), or private equity firm. Public companies (i.e., a company whose voting stock is listed on any exchange or actively traded over the counter) are eligible when greater than 50 percent of the value or vote of the shares are owned by individuals, family, ESOP, or private equity. Additionally, companies must have annual sales revenue of at least USD $50 million. The Wisconsin 75 excludes cooperatives and accounting, tax, legal, and consulting service companies.

 

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