David Green (entrepreneur)
Encyclopedia
David Green is the founder of Hobby Lobby
, an American
chain
of arts and crafts
stores. In 2010, Green was listed as #136 on Forbes' List of The 400 Richest Americans, with a net worth of $2.6 billion.
His story is chronicled in the book, More Than a Hobby: How a $600 Startup Became America's Home and Craft Superstore, (ISBN 978-0785208310), co-authored with Dean Merrill. Green built his business squarely on Biblical principles and attributes his success to his faith in God. He is often quoted that he "lives to spread the Word of God."
He lives in southwest Oklahoma City with his wife Barbara. His son, Mart Green
, is the founder and CEO of Mardel Christian and Educational Supply and of Every Tribe Entertainment.
Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby is a privately held retail chain of arts and crafts stores based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is formally called Hobby Lobby Creative Centers.Founded by David Green on August 3, 1972, the chain has more than 456 stores in 39 states...
, an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
chain
Chain store
Chain stores are retail outlets that share a brand and central management, and usually have standardized business methods and practices. These characteristics also apply to chain restaurants and some service-oriented chain businesses. In retail, dining and many service categories, chain businesses...
of arts and crafts
Arts and crafts
Arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one's hands and skill. These can be sub-divided into handicrafts or "traditional crafts" and "the rest"...
stores. In 2010, Green was listed as #136 on Forbes' List of The 400 Richest Americans, with a net worth of $2.6 billion.
His story is chronicled in the book, More Than a Hobby: How a $600 Startup Became America's Home and Craft Superstore, (ISBN 978-0785208310), co-authored with Dean Merrill. Green built his business squarely on Biblical principles and attributes his success to his faith in God. He is often quoted that he "lives to spread the Word of God."
He lives in southwest Oklahoma City with his wife Barbara. His son, Mart Green
Mart Green
Mart Green is the founder and CEO of Mardel Christian and Educational Supply and of Every Tribe Entertainment, and an heir to the Hobby Lobby family of companies which was founded by Mart's father David Green....
, is the founder and CEO of Mardel Christian and Educational Supply and of Every Tribe Entertainment.
External links
- Voices of Oklahoma interview with David Green. First person interview conducted with David Green on October 6, 2009. Original audio and transcript archived with Voices of Oklahoma oral history project.