Stephen J. Cloobeck
Stephen J. Cloobeck is an American businessman and officer of several large corporations. He is a substantial donor to the Democratic Party.
Personal life
In 1983, he graduated from Brandeis University with a degree in Psychobiology.[1]
Business activity
In April 2007, Cloobeck acquired the publicly traded Sunterra Corporation, converting it into Diamond Resorts International,[2] where he is chief executive officer.[3] He is also the chairman of the board of the US Corporation for Travel Promotion.[4]
Charitable activity
Cloobeck was chairman of the board of the Nevada Cancer Institute.[5][6] In 2012, he endowed the "Stephen J. Cloobeck ‘83 Endowed Fellowship" at the Brandeis University International Business School.[2] He was a founder of the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Awareness. He has also worked with a number of other charitable and educational groups.[1]
Political activity
In 2007, Cloobeck publicly considered running for governor of Nevada, but instead purchased Sunterra.[7]
In June 2011, donated $100,000 to Majority PAC, a PAC oriented to promoting Democratic candidates to the U.S. Senate. The donation was sent as a check from “JHJM Nevada I, LLC,” which made the source not readily evident.[8]
Media
Cloobeck has appeared two times on the US edition of Undercover Boss. Cloobeck first appeared in Season 3, Episode 1 (initially aired January 15, 2012), and again in Season 4, Episode 4 (initially aired November 30, 2012)[9][10]
References
- 1 2 "Executive Profile Stephen J. Cloobeck Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Resorts Holdings, LLC". Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- 1 2 "Executive Leadership & Staff". Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ↑ "Undercover Boss Features Cloobeck of Diamond Resorts International and Brand USA". Discoveramerica.com. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ↑ "Chairman of the Corporation for Travel Promotion Introduced President Barack Obama at Bellagio Fundraiser". Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ↑ Executive Profile Stephen J. Cloobeck
- ↑ Stephen J. Cloobeck Nevada Cancer Institute
- ↑ Stephen J. Cloobeck – Golden Nuggets For Diamond Resorts International, by Sharon B. Drechsler-Scott, RRP
- ↑ Readers: Help Us Discover a Secret Donor, by Michael Luo, New York Times, 4 February 2012
- ↑ List of Undercover Boss (U.S. TV series) episodes
- ↑ http://www.cbs.com/shows/undercover_boss/