Richard Uihlein
Richard Ellis Uihlein (born 1945) is an American businessman, founder of Uline, conservative donor, and heir.[1]
Richard Uihlein | |
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Born | 1945 (age 74–75) |
Education | Stanford University |
Occupation | Businessman |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth "Liz" Uihlein (née Hallberg) |
Parent(s) | Edgar Uihlein Lucia Uihlein |
Personal life and education
Uihlein graduated from Stanford University with a BA in history in 1967.[2] He lives in Lake Forest, Illinois and is a descendant of the brewers of Schlitz beer.[3][4]
Career
Until 1980, Uihlein worked in international sales for General Binding Corporation, a company co-founded by his father, Edgar Uihlein.[5] That year, Uihlein and his wife founded Uline,[6] a shipping supplies company headquartered in Wisconsin, which he and his wife continue to own.[7] Uihlein's family also owns EAU Holdings, a resort in northern Wisconsin.[5]
Political activities
Uihlein has been a Republican donor for decades, and increased his political giving after Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.[5] According to the New York Times, Uihlen has a history of supporting hard-right candidates.[8] Uihlein has supported conservative groups and candidates including Ted Cruz, Roy Moore, The Club for Growth, and the Illinois Policy Institute.[7][5][4][8] Uihlein is also a major donor to Liberty Principles PAC,[9] Americas PAC,[10] Scott Walker,[11] and Jeanne Ives.[5] In the 2018 election cycle, Uihlein donated to Republican candidates such as Jeanne Ives, Chris McDaniel,[12] Kevin Nicholson, and Neal Tapio.[13]
Uihlein has bankrolled efforts against gay and transgender rights.[4]
References
- John McCormick (August 16, 2018). "GOP Megadonor's Millions Go to Midterm Hopefuls Who Keep Losing". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- "Richard E. Uihlein". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- Markay, Lachlan (January 16, 2018). "Meet the Illinoisan Trying to Buy a Wisconsin Senate Seat". The Daily Beast. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- Saul, Stephanie; Hakim, Danny (June 7, 2018). "The Most Powerful Conservative Couple You've Never Heard Of". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- Sweet, Lynn (September 7, 2015). "Mega donor Richard Uihlein ramps up donations to conservative causes". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- "About Us". Uline.
- Merrion, Paul (September 30, 2013). "The Koch of conservative politics in Illinois: Uihlein". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- Peters, Jeremy W. (August 3, 2020). "These Conservatives Have a Laser Focus: 'Owning the Libs'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- "Liberty Principles PAC Super PAC".
- Cooper, Kent (August 15, 2013). "Uihlein Funds Chicago Radio Ads". Roll Call. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- Lueders, Bill (February 9, 2012). "Bill Lueders: Out-of-state donors have stories to tell". The Cap Times. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- washingtonpost.com April 29, 2018: Meet the little-known ‘big fish’ megadonor setting the tone for GOP primary races
- Severns, Maggie (March 19, 2018). "The biggest Republican megadonor you've never heard of". Politico. Retrieved March 19, 2018.