Steve King (businessman)

Steve King
Born (1941-07-04) July 4, 1941
Nationality American
Alma mater Western Illinois University M.A. in political science
Occupation Businessman

Steve King (born July 4,1941)[1] is a Wisconsin businessman and Republican.[2] He is the founder of King Capital, LLC,[3] an equity investment and real estate company.[4] He is a former FBI agent.[5] In 1988, he campaigned unsuccessfully for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination.[6]

Early life and education

King was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and was raised in Chicago, Illinois. He received a BA in social science in 1963 and a MA in political science in 1966 from Western Illinois University. He worked as a social science teacher in Rushville, Illinois from 1963 to 1966 and then as Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools in the same school district until 1967.[1]

Career

King joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1967. He investigated civil rights violations in Jackson, Mississippi followed by racially motivated crimes, homicide, arson, bombing and bank robbery. Three times he received special commendations for excellent performance.[1]

King in 1970 resigned to serve as Legislative Assistant to Republican Senator Edward J. Gurney of Florida and as Gurney's representative he served on the U.S. Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations eventually becoming an investigator for the U.S. Senate.[1]

In 1976 King became Director of Development at his alma mater Western Illinois University. A year later he started his career as a businessman. He moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin to serve as general manager of the woodworking firm Carlson's Miniatures. In 1979 he became a part owner and manager of Tomah Products, a chemical manufacturer. In 1994 King led a management buy out of Tomah. Since then he has served as President and CEO of Tomah Products, Inc.[1]

He served as a delegate to Wisconsin state conventions and the first congressional district caucus from 1978.[7] King was elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin in 1985. Three years later, in 1988, King resigned[8] as Party Chairman to campaign for the U.S. Senate. His campaign was unsuccessful.[6]

From 1990 to 2006 King served as President at the Milton Industrial and Economic Corporation. In 2006 King founded King Capital, LLC,[7] an equity investment and real estate company.[4] In 2007 King was elected as national committeeman for Wisconsin.[3]

Personal life

King and his wife Karen lives in Janesville, Wisconsin. They have three children Kirsten, Stephen, Jr and Russell. Kristen Robinson, nee King, is a physical therapist, residing in Janesville, Wisconsin; Stephen, Jr and Russell are employed at Tomah Products in Milton, Wisconsin.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Steve King". Bucher Blog. July 12, 2005. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Steve King of Wisconsin is reported to be Trump's pick as ambassador to Czech Republic". Journal Sentinel. May 28, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  3. 1 2 "RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Announces COA Chairman and Co - Chairman" (PDF). Republican National Committee. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "King Capital". King Capital. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Steven Walters: Wisconsin Republicans play key roles in nominating process". GazetteXtra. May 26, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Wisconsin's Steve King will place Ryan's name in nomination". Journal Sentinel. August 28, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  7. 1 2 "Steve King National Committeeman". GOP. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  8. ↑ "RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Announces COA Chairman and Co-Chairman". January 22, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
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