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 Undercover Boss (U.S. Edition). First in Season 3 episode 1 (aired January 15, 2012) and in Season 4 Episode 4 (aired November 30, 2012)[9][10]

References

  1. 1 2 "Executive Profile Stephen J. Cloobeck Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Resorts Holdings, LLC". Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Executive Leadership & Staff". Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. ↑ "Undercover Boss Features Cloobeck of Diamond Resorts International and Brand USA". Discoveramerica.com. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  4. ↑ "Chairman of the Corporation for Travel Promotion Introduced President Barack Obama at Bellagio Fundraiser". Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  5. ↑ Executive Profile Stephen J. Cloobeck
  6. ↑ Stephen J. Cloobeck Nevada Cancer Institute
  7. ↑ Stephen J. Cloobeck – Golden Nuggets For Diamond Resorts International, by Sharon B. Drechsler-Scott, RRP
  8. ↑ Readers: Help Us Discover a Secret Donor, by Michael Luo, New York Times, 4 February 2012
  9. ↑ List of Undercover Boss (U.S. TV series) episodes
  10. ↑ http://www.cbs.com/shows/undercover_boss/
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