Richard Uihlein
| Richard Uihlein | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Richard Ellis Uihlein 1945 (age 70–71) |
| Residence | Lake Forest, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth "Liz" Uihlein (née Hallberg) |
Richard Ellis "Dick" Uihlein is an American businessman and conservative donor.
Personal life and education
Uihlein graduated from Stanford University with a BA in history in 1967.[1]
Career
Until 1980, Uihlein worked in international sales for General Binding Corp, a company co-founded by his father, Edgar Uihlein.[2] That year, Uihlein and his wife founded Uline,[3] a shipping supplies company, which he and his wife continue to own.[4] Uihlein's family also owns EAU Holdings, a resort in northern Wisconsin.[2]
Political activities
Uihlein has been a Republican donor for decades, and increased his political giving after Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.[2] Uihlein has supported conservative groups and candidates like Ted Cruz, The Club for Growth, and the Illinois Policy Institute.[4][2] Uihlein is also a major donor to Americas PAC,[5] Scott Walker,[6] and Bruce Rauner.[2]
References
- ↑ "Richard E. Uihlein". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Sweet, Lynn (7 September 2015). "Mega donor Richard Uihlein ramps up donations to conservative causes". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ http://www.uline.com/Corporate/About_History.aspx
- 1 2 Merrion, Paul (30 September 2013). "The Koch of conservative politics in Illinois: Uihlein". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ Cooper, Kent (15 August 2013). "Uihlein Funds Chicago Radio Ads". Roll Call. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ Lueders, Bill (9 February 2012). "Bill Lueders: Out-of-state donors have stories to tell". The Cap Times. Retrieved 6 December 2013.