FAQs
Over the previous 23 years, Gies had quietly built one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. As founder, president and CEO of Chicago-based Madison Industries, he had amassed significant wealth, even more than his wife had realized.
Where did Larry Gies grow up? ›
Gies grew up in a farm town two hours outside Chicago. He graduated from the University of Illinois and took his M.B.A. at Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management with concentrations in strategic management and marketing. He then joined Deloitte & Touche.
Who are the investors in Madison Industries? ›
Who are Madison Industries's investors? Barings and Sequoia Heritage have invested in Madison Industries.
Who is the CEO of Madison Industries? ›
Founder & CEO. Mr. Gies is the Founder and CEO of Madison Industries, one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world (www.madison.net).
Who are the parents of Larry Gies? ›
His father, Larry, worked at a manufacturing company and was the first in his family to graduate from college. His mother, Rachel, never finished eighth grade and stayed home to raise Larry and his sister, Rhonda.
Who is the wife of Larry Geis? ›
Beth and her husband Larry have been philanthropic leaders at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), naming the Gies College of Business with a transformative $150 million gift in 2017. Beth and Larry are passionate investors and supporters of the University of Illinois.
Who is Gies business school named after? ›
In 2017, alumni Larry and Beth Gies donated US$150M to the school, which was renamed the Gies College of Business in their honor.
What is the history of Madison Industries? ›
Madison Industries was founded in 1947 by John S. Frey, a true entrepreneur, starting as a one-man repair business serving the growing petroleum market industry. The company grew quickly due to Mr. Frey's recognition that quality and service are always in demand.
Who found University of Illinois Urbana Champaign? ›
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Thus began the institution's rich history, then named the Illinois Industrial University and led by Regent John Milton Gregory.
Who is one of the most famous American investors? ›
Warren Edward Buffett (/ˈbʌfɪt/ BUF-it; born August 30, 1930) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist who currently serves as the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. As a result of his investment success, Buffett is one of the best-known investors in the world.
Madison Industries a premier modular and prefab building manufacturer. Buildings are shop assembled to the fullest extent possible, limiting on site construction durations, and improving speed to market.
What is the legal name for Madison Industries? ›
Madison Industries Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, manufactures small diameter, overspray collectors, and motion control products.
What does Madison company do? ›
Founded in a garage in 1959, The Madison Company is an ISO9001 certified global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of liquid level sensors and switches that meet the unique requirements of a wide range of industries and government entities.
What does Madison CEO do? ›
The CEO Program teaches
Entrepreneurship education seeks to prepare people, especially youth, to be responsible, enterprising individuals who become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers and contribute to economic development and sustainable communities.
Who owns Madison Investments? ›
Since Madison Investments was founded in 1974, managing client assets has been the sole focus of our company. As a fully independent firm owned by our employees, we are only successful if our clients' investing experience is positive, collaborative, and rewarding.