David Green (entrepreneur)

David Green (entrepreneur)

David Green (born November 13, 1941) is the founder of Hobby Lobby, an American chain of arts and crafts stores. In 2010, Green was listed as #136 on Forbes' List of The 400 Richest Americans, with a net worth of $2.6 billion.[1]

His story is chronicled in the book, More Than a Hobby: How a $600 Startup Became America's Home and Craft Superstore, (ISBN 978-0785208310), co-authored with Dean Merrill. Green built his business squarely on Biblical principles[citation needed] and attributes his success to his faith in God.[2] He is often quoted that he "lives to spread the Word of God."[3]

He lives in southwest Oklahoma City with his wife Barbara. His son, Mart Green, is the founder and CEO of Mardel Christian and Educational Supply and of Every Tribe Entertainment.

References

  1. ^ "The Forbes 400: The Richest People in America". Forbes.com. http://www.forbes.com/wealth/forbes-400. Retrieved 2010-10-03. 
  2. ^ "Hobby Lobby CEO, David Green". http://christiannews.christianet.com/1096289115.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-26. 
  3. ^ "David Green, The 400 Richest Americans". Forbes.com. http://www.forbes.com/lists/2005/54/XKYO.html. Retrieved 2007-11-26. 

www.voicesofoklahoma.com/david_green.html Stated by David Green himself at the referenced web address. October 29, 2011 – David Green built his business squarely on Biblical principles and attributes his success to his faith in God. He lives in Southwest Oklahoma ...

David Green (born November 13, 1941) is the founder of Hobby Lobby, an American chain of arts and crafts stores. In 2011, Green was listed as #81 on Forbes' List of The 400 Richest Americans, with a net worth of $4.0 billion.[1]

His story is chronicled in the book, More Than a Hobby: How a $600 Startup Became America's Home and Craft Superstore, (ISBN 978-0785208310), co-authored with Dean Merrill. Green built his business squarely on Biblical principles[citation needed] and attributes his success to his faith in God.[2] He is often quoted that he "lives to spread the Word of God."[3]

He lives in southwest Oklahoma City with his wife Barbara. His son, Mart Green, is the founder and CEO of Mardel Christian and Educational Supply and of Every Tribe Entertainment.

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