David Green Biography & Net Worth

David Green is ranked on Forbes’ list of the richest people in the world. A visionary entrepreneur from the United States, he is the founder of Hobby Lobby, an arts and crafts chain which was founded with just $600 in 1972 in a 300 square meter retail space. From its modest beginnings, the company now has more than 20,000 employees in over 514 stores located in 25 states of the nation. Hobby Lobby concentrates on selling over 65,000 products in stores including arts and crafts pieces, picture framing, furniture, baskets, silk flowers, party supplies, fabrics, needlework, and more, and Mr. David Green serves as the founder and chief executive officer of the company. Furthermore, he is a major financial sponsor of Evangelical organizations in the US and funded the Museum of the Bible located in Washington, D.C. He has also spent millions of his personal funds in donations to Universities and other related institutions. More details follow below.

Early Life

David Green was born on November 13, 1941, in Altus, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the United States. He was brought up in a poor family, and because his father was Christian a preacher (with a congregation of 35), he grew up in a strict Christian household. All five of his siblings are pastors or married to pastors. There’s nothing available in the media at this moment regarding his educational history.

Professional Life

As of 1970, David Green worked as a store manager with the variety store chain TG&Y. Around that time, took a loan of $600 and together with a partner, Larry Pico, he started a home business at the back of his house assembling and selling miniature picture frames. The business was called Greco Products, and it capitalized on a decorating fad of the time. Eventually, David bought out his business partner and the growing business staffed a small industrial unit with cerebral palsy patients, paying them around ten cents per frame.

By August 1972, the focus of David’s business was on arts and crafts, and it had thrived to a great extent that David and his wife were able to open a large store in northwest Oklahoma City which they called Hobby Lobby.

In 1975, David Green left his 13-year career with TG&Y and started a second Hobby Lobby store to mark his readiness to fully concentrate on his business. Today, the company has more than 20,000 employees in over 514 stores located in 25 states of America. Hobby Lobby concentrates on selling over 65,000 products in stores including arts and crafts pieces, picture framing, furniture, baskets, silk flowers, party supplies, fabrics, needlework, and more. Mr. Green currently holds the title of founder and serves as the chief executive officer of Hobby Lobby.

Personal Life

Mr. David Green and his wife Barbara Green live in southwest Oklahoma City. Hobby Lobby is owned by the couple and their three children, Mart Green, Steve Green, and Darsee Lett. The eldest son, Mart, is the founder and chief executive officer of Every Tribe Entertainment and the Mardel Christian & Education book store. His second son, Steve, is president of Hobby Lobby, and also the founder and primary funder of the Museum of the Bible. He is also a patron of the Green Collection. Daughter Darsee Lett also works with Hobby Lobby as a Creative Director for its stores.

The businessman asserts that he has built his businesses on biblical principles, as the son of a preacher. He is very supportive of Christian organizations to this day and is one of the largest donors to Evangelical causes in the country. Mr. Green commits half of Hobby Lobby‘s pretax earnings to a portfolio of evangelical ministries. As of today, he has donated nearly a billion dollars.

David Green Net Worth

American businessman, David Green, is, as of the time of this publication, listed as one of the wealthiest people in the United States. He started his business with a $600 loan in 1970 and was confident enough in his skills and expertise in business, supported of course by integrity and absolute dedication to his goals. Today, what was started in his garage as a small business has become so successful to the extent of handing him his massive net worth which is currently estimated at $5.2 billion dollars.

A happily married man and proud father of three, Mr. David Green’s career and accomplishments gives us a lot to learn and also inspires many to pay attention to the little details in business because they could turn out the most useful. Asides from being known for business, Mr. Green is known for his donations to Christian causes. He is also an author of books detailing his businesses and principles.