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Diane Hendricks
| Diane Hendricks | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Organization: | ABC Supply Co. Inc. |
| Role: | Co-founder and chair |
| Location: | Beloit, Wis. |
| Affiliation: | Republican |
| Website: | Official website |
Diane Hendricks is the co-founder and chair of ABC Supply Co. Inc. As of 2015, she was ranked number 159 on Forbes list of the richest people in America, and she has served on the boards of several charities and civic organizations. She has supported Republican candidates and officials such as Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker (R), Senator Ron Johnson (R) and Representative Paul Ryan (R).
Career
Diane Hendricks co-founded American Builders and Contractors Supply (ABC Supply Co. Inc.) with her late husband Ken Hendricks in 1982. ABC Supply Co. Inc. is based in Beloit, Wis., and, according to its website, "is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing in the United States and one of the nation’s largest distributors of siding, windows, and other select exterior building products." In 2015, Forbes ranked Hendricks number 159 on their "Forbes 400 Richest People in America" list and she ranked second on their "America's Richest Self-Made Women" list. According to her profile at Hendricks Holding Co., Inc., her investment and business development group, all of her pursuits "are guided by her strong patriotic and conservative values."[1][2][3][4][5]
In addition to her business career, Hendricks has been involved with several civic projects:[2]
- WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network, an organization that aims "to provide access to the public policy debate and decision-making process without editing, commentary, or analysis and with a balanced presentation of points of view." She serves as a board member.[6][7]
- Rock County 5.0, an economic development initiative. She serves on the advisory council.[8][9]
- Stateline Boys & Girls Club, a charity which aims "to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. She serves the organization as a trustee.[10][11]
- Beloit Memorial Hospital, former board member
- Beloit Foundation, board member
- Kandu Industries, a company, now closed, that used to employ and train developmentally disabled adults. She was a board member.[12]
- Blackhawk Bank, a community bank headquartered in Beloit, Wis. She is a member of the board of directors.
- Hendricks Family Foundation, board member
- Beloit College, board of trustees[13]
Hendricks has also worked as an executive producer for three movies:[14]
- The Stoning of Soraya M., 2008
- An American Carol, 2008
- Snowmen, 2010
Political activity
Hendricks supported Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker (R) during his two gubernatorial campaigns and donated $5 million to Unintimidated PAC, a Super PAC that supported Walker's 2016 presidential campaign. She has also contributed to other Republican candidates as well as to the Republican National Committee.[3][15]
In 2008 and 2009, "Hendricks and ABC Supply contributed nearly $150,000 to Republican candidates and political organizations." She has supported Representative Paul Ryan (R) from Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District and she supported Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) when he ran for the United States Senate in 2010.[16]
Top influencers by state
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In 2015, Ballotpedia identified Diane Hendricks as a top influencer by state. We identified top influencers across the country through several means, including the following:
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See also
External links
- Hendricks Holding Company
- Wisconsin Eye
- Rock County 5.0
- Stateline Boys & Girls Club
- Beloit Health System
- Blackhawk Bank
- Republican National Committee
Footnotes
- ↑ ABC Supply Co. Inc., "History and Corporate Milestones," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hendricks Holding Company, "Diane Hendricks," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Forbes, "#159 Diane Hendricks," December 18, 2015
- ↑ Forbes, "America's Richest Self-Made Women," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ Hendricks Holding Co., Inc., "About Hendricks Holding Company," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ WisconsinEye, "Our Mission," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ Wisconsin Eye, "WisconsinEye Board of Directors," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ Rock County 5.0, "Home," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ Rock County 5.0, "Overview 5.0," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ Stateline Boys & Girls Club, "Our Mission," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ Stateline Boys and Girls Club, "Board of Directors," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ Holland Sentinel.com, "Kandu Industries' sudden closure leaves ripples in nonprofit community," October 18, 2015
- ↑ Beloit College, "Board of Trustees," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ IMDB, "Diane Hendricks," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ The Progressive, "Who is Walker’s Sugar Mommy, Diane Hendricks?" May 11, 2012
- ↑ Journal Sentinel, "Widow a power in Beloit, beyond," December 25, 2010
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