Richard Uihlein

Richard Ellis Uihlein (born 1945) is an American businessman, founder of Uline, conservative donor, and heir.[1]

Richard Uihlein
Born1945 (age 74–75)
EducationStanford University
OccupationBusinessman
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]

Career

Until 1980, Uihlein worked in international sales for General Binding Corporation, a company co-founded by his father, Edgar Uihlein.[4] That year, Uihlein and his wife founded Uline,[5] a shipping supplies company headquartered in Wisconsin, which he and his wife continue to own.[6] Uihlein's family also owns EAU Holdings, a resort in northern Wisconsin.[4]

Political activities

Uihlein has been a Republican donor for decades, and increased his political giving after Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.[4] Uihlein has supported conservative groups and candidates including Ted Cruz, The Club for Growth, and the Illinois Policy Institute.[6][4] Uihlein is also a major donor to Liberty Principles PAC,[7] Americas PAC,[8] Scott Walker,[9] and Jeanne Ives.[4] In the 2018 election cycle, Uihlein donated to Republican candidates such as Jeanne Ives, Chris McDaniel,[10] Kevin Nicholson, and Neal Tapio.[11]

References
  1. John McCormick (August 16, 2018). "GOP Megadonor's Millions Go to Midterm Hopefuls Who Keep Losing". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
  2. "Richard E. Uihlein". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  3. Markay, Lachlan (January 16, 2018). "Meet the Illinoisan Trying to Buy a Wisconsin Senate Seat". The Daily Beast. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  4. Sweet, Lynn (September 7, 2015). "Mega donor Richard Uihlein ramps up donations to conservative causes". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  5. "About Us". Uline.
  6. Merrion, Paul (September 30, 2013). "The Koch of conservative politics in Illinois: Uihlein". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  7. "Liberty Principles PAC Super PAC".
  8. Cooper, Kent (August 15, 2013). "Uihlein Funds Chicago Radio Ads". Roll Call. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  9. Lueders, Bill (February 9, 2012). "Bill Lueders: Out-of-state donors have stories to tell". The Cap Times. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  10. washingtonpost.com April 29, 2018: Meet the little-known ‘big fish’ megadonor setting the tone for GOP primary races
  11. Severns, Maggie (March 19, 2018). "The biggest Republican megadonor you've never heard of". Politico. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
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