Martin Nesbitt
Martin Nesbitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 29, 1962 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago Albion College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Organization(s) | The Parking Spot The Vistria Group |
| Known for | Founder and CEO, The Parking Spot |
Martin "Marty" Nesbitt is a U. S. businessman who is the founder and chief executive officer of The Parking Spot, a Chicago-based airport parking company. He also served on the board of the Chicago Housing Authority. Nesbitt is a close personal friend of U. S. President Barack Obama and was the campaign treasurer during Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.[1]
Life and career
Nesbitt was born to an African-American family[2] and raised in Columbus, Ohio, graduating from Columbus Academy. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Albion College in Albion, Michigan in 1985. After working as a financial analyst at GMAC, he won a fellowship to study at the University of Chicago where he earned his MBA in 1991. From 1996-98, he worked as the vice president of Pritzker Realty group and in 1998, he founded The Parking Spot along with investor Penny Pritzker.[3] The Parking Spot offers airport parking services primarily for business travelers.[4]
Nesbitt met Barack and Michelle Obama through Michelle Obama's brother Craig Robinson who was a high school basketball coach. He supported Obama's 2004 senate bid and served as the campaign treasurer on his 2008 presidential campaign. In 2013, he founded The Vistria group, a private equity firm.[1][5]
Nesbitt is currently serving on the foundation planning for the home of the future Barack Obama Presidential Library and Museum.[6]
References
- ^ a b Harris, Melissa (January 21, 2013). "Executive Profile: Martin Nesbitt, the first friend". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ^ Chicago Tribune: "Executive Profile: Martin Nesbitt, the first friend - Drive to succeed evident in business, with family, on basketball court" By Melissa Harris January 21, 2013
- ^ "Martin Nesbitt". Business Makers. The History Makers. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ^ Sharkey, Joe (November 6, 2007). "The Lowly Parking Garage With the Colorful Identity". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ^ "Martin Nesbitt". Washington Post. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ^ David Jackson, USA TODAY (2014-01-31). "Obama library foundation is formed". Usatoday.com. Retrieved 2014-05-16.