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

  1. ↑ "Richard E. Uihlein". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  2. 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.
  3. ↑ http://www.uline.com/Corporate/About_History.aspx
  4. 1 2 Merrion, Paul (30 September 2013). "The Koch of conservative politics in Illinois: Uihlein". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  5. ↑ Cooper, Kent (15 August 2013). "Uihlein Funds Chicago Radio Ads". Roll Call. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  6. ↑ Lueders, Bill (9 February 2012). "Bill Lueders: Out-of-state donors have stories to tell". The Cap Times. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
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