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.
[edit] References
- ^ "The Forbes 400: The Richest People in America". Forbes.com. http://www.forbes.com/wealth/forbes-400. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
- ^ "Hobby Lobby CEO, David Green". http://christiannews.christianet.com/1096289115.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-26.
- ^ "David Green, The 400 Richest Americans". Forbes.com. http://www.forbes.com/lists/2005/54/XKYO.html. Retrieved 2007-11-26.
[edit] External links
- Voices of Oklahoma interview with David Green. First person interview conducted with David Green on October 6, 2009. Original audio and transcript archived with Voices of Oklahoma oral history project.
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