Todd Ricketts
| Todd Ricketts | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
American  |
| Education |
Loyola University, University of Chicago Booth School of Business |
| Occupation |
Chicago Cubs, Ending Spending PAC, Higher Gear Bike Shops |
| Parent(s) | Joe Ricketts |
Todd Ricketts is the co-owner of the Chicago Cubs.[1]
Todd Ricketts has been CEO of Ending Spending Super PAC since 2013.[2][3]
In May 2015, it was reported that Todd Ricketts would co-chair GOP White House hopeful Scott Walker’s fundraising drive.[4]
Todd Ricketts is an owner of Higher Gear Bike Shops in Wilmette, Illinois and Highland Park, Illinois and a member of the board of directors of World Bicycle Relief.[5]
Todd Ricketts is a 1993 graduate of Loyola University Chicago and attended the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Personal life
Todd Ricketts is the son of Ameritrade founder J. Joseph Ricketts.[6] Forbes estimate of the Ricketts' family wealth ($1 Billion), consolidated under J. Joseph Ricketts name, placed them at #371/ 400 on the Forbes 400 list.[7]
Todd Ricketts siblings are: J. Peter Ricketts, Laura Ricketts, and Thomas S. Ricketts.
References
- ↑ Foley, T. R. (June 28, 2010). "A Ride With Todd Ricketts". Bicycling.com. Rodale Inc. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ Sweet, Lynn (April 16, 2014). "Scott Walker picks up backing from Todd Ricketts at Wilmette barbecue" (May 20, 2015). Chicago Sun-Times (Chicago Sun-Times). Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ Overby, Peter (September 1, 2015). "A Political Family, Funding And Running On Both Sides Of The Aisle". NPR. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ Sweet, Lynn (May 20, 2015). "Scott Walker picks up backing from Todd Ricketts at Wilmette barbecue". chicago.suntimes.com (Chicago Sun-Times). Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ Held, Tom (August 5, 2011). "Cubs owner leads charity bike tour from Wrigley Field to Miller Park". jsonline.com. Jounal Sentinel Inc,. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Thomas S. Ricketts". Forbes Biographies (Forbes). Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ↑ "#371 J. Joseph Ricketts - The Forbes 400 Richest Americans 2009". Forbes. 30 September 2009.
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