Stanley Hubbard | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stanley Stub Hubbard 1933 (age 91–92) |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Chairman and CEO,Hubbard Broadcasting |
| Spouse | Karen Hubbard |
| Children | 5 |
| Father | Stanley Eugene Hubbard |
Stanley Stub Hubbard (born 1933) is an Americanbillionaire heir and businessman. He is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) ofHubbard Broadcasting, founded by his father. Much of his fortune was earned through the operations of family-owned media holdings which include dozens of radio and television stations in the US. He was also the founder ofUnited States Satellite Broadcasting, a forerunner toDirecTV, which absorbed USSB in 1998.
Stanley Stub Hubbard was born in 1933. His father,Stanley E. Hubbard, was the founder ofHubbard Broadcasting.[1] He has a bachelor's degree from theUniversity of Minnesota.[2][3]
Hubbard started working for Hubbard Broadcasting in 1951, became president in 1967, and became chairman and CEO in 1983.[1]
As of February 2021, he had a net worth of US$1.9 billion.[2]
Hubbard is a prolific Republican and Conservative donor.[4] Hubbard made political contributions toScott Walker's presidential campaign in 2015.[5][6] Hubbard also donated money toOur Principles PAC, a Super PAC dedicated to stopping the presidential nomination ofDonald Trump in the2016 election, but then donated to Trump-aligned Super PACs after Trump became the presumptive nominee.[4]
Together with his spouse, Hubbard contributed $25,000 toDonald Trump's2020 presidential campaign.[7]
Hubbard is married to Karen.[1] They have five children and live inSt Paul, Minnesota.[2][1]
In 1991, he was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Magazine's first Hall of Fame.[8]
In 1992, he was inducted into the Society of Satellite Professionals International Hall of Fame.[8]
In 1994, he was a recipient of the SBCA's Arthur C. Clarke Award.[8]
In 1995, Hubbard was the co-recipient (along with his father) of the Distinguished Service Award from theNational Association of Broadcasters.[3][9]
In 1997, he received the Golden Plate Award of theAmerican Academy of Achievement.[10]
In 2017, he received the First Amendment Leadership Award from the Radio Television Digital News Foundation.[11]