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Jeffrey Brotman is and American attorney, businessman and the co-founder of Costco.

James Sinegal

Career
In 1982 Brotman joined with Jim Sinegal to draw up plans for a new wholesale  business and became the co-founder of Costco Wholesale Corporation. Brotman has been the Chairman of the Board for the company since December 1994, Vice Chairman of Costco Wholesale Corporation since October 1993 and director of the company since its inception in 1983. Brotman has "extensive knowledge" of Costco and its development and has served on the boards of several other public companies. He is connected to 13 board members and sits on the Board of Directors at United Way of King County.

Brotman hosted President Obama, Bill Gates and 60 other  people at his home in 2012 for a fund raising luncheon.

Personal life
Brotman lives with his wife, in Medina, Washington.