Who Owns GTS Distribution?
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GTS Distribution
GTS Distribution is a private wholesale distributor of gaming, sports, toys, and entertainment collectibles serving hobby and specialty retail stores.
GAMA (Greater Austin Merchants Cooperative Association)
A private cooperative serving the convenience and petroleum retail industry in the Austin, Texas area (corporate site at corp.gamaus.com).
GTS Distribution
GTS Distribution is a private wholesale distributor of gaming, sports, toys, and entertainment collectibles serving hobby and specialty retail stores.
GAMA (Greater Austin Merchants Cooperative Association)
A private cooperative serving the convenience and petroleum retail industry in the Austin, Texas area (corporate site at corp.gamaus.com).
Major Shareholders
GTS Distribution
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Lloyd Kee (founding family / founder) Listed on GTS Distribution 'About Us' as a founder (originating from Talkin’ Sports / San Jose Sportscards). Company is privately held; no public ownership percentages disclosed. ([gtsdistribution.com](https://gtsdistribution.com/info/about-gts-distribution.asp)) | Founder | - | Sep 2026 |
Steve Snyder (former owner of Gamus Distribution / founding management) Named on the company 'About Us' page as sole owner of Gamus Distribution prior to the 2005 merger that formed GTS. No public cap table or filings found disclosing his present stake. ([gtsdistribution.com](https://gtsdistribution.com/info/about-gts-distribution.asp)) | Founder | - | Sep 2026 |
Private / undisclosed individual or family owners GTS Distribution is described as a privately held company (company website and LinkedIn). No SEC filings or other public documents found that disclose an official cap table or major external investors; therefore specific ownership stakes are not publicly available. ([gtsdistribution.com](https://gtsdistribution.com/)) | Individual | - | Sep 2026 |
GAMA (Greater Austin Merchants Cooperative Association)
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Member convenience & petroleum retailers (GAMA members) GAMA is a member-owned cooperative governed by an elected board; ownership is held collectively by its member store-owners (reported membership ~550–600+ stores in central Texas). | Other | - | Nov 2025 |
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