Marcus Lemonis is a well-known American businessman and the CEO and Chairman of Gander Outdoors. He also works at The House Boardshop, Good Sam Enterprises, and Camping World. Lemonis is also a politician, television personality, philanthropist, and investor. He currently appears on CNBC in the reality show ‘The Profit.’ He is a FreedomRoads co-founder.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Marcus Lemonis |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Marcus Anthony Lemonis |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 49 years old |
| Birth Date: | 16 November 1973 |
| Birth Place: | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Nationality: | American, Lebanese |
| Height: | 1.82 m |
| Weight: | 100 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Roberta Raffel (m. 2018) |
| Children: | No |
| Profession: | American businessman, television personality, philanthropist and politician |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $950 million |
Marcus Lemonis Biography
Marcus Anthony Lemonis was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on November 16, 1973. When he was a baby, he was adopted by Sophia and Leo Lemonis of Miami, Florida.
He graduated from Christopher Columbus High School. He was introduced to the automotive industry at a young age. He received his BA in political science from Milwaukee’s Marquette University in 1995.
Marcus Lemonis Age, Height, Weight
Marcus Lemonis was born on November 16, 1973, and is 49 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.82 meters, and his weight is 100 kilograms.
Career
Marcus Lemonis began working for AutoNation in 1997. He held numerous managerial and sales positions there. In 2001, he was appointed president and CEO of Holiday RV Superstores Inc. He later co-founded FreedomRoads. It was later merged with Camping World in 2006, and he was appointed CEO.
In 2011, his company was merged with Good Sam Enterprises, and Lemonis was appointed CEO. He joined forces with NASCAR in 2004, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series was born.
Rose’s Bakery & Wheat Free Café, Betty Lou’s, Mr. Green Tea, Tonnie’s Minis, Little Miss Baker, Key West Key Lime Pie Co., Sweet Pete’s, ProFit Protein Bars, E-Net IT Group, Dapper Classics, Crumbs Bake Shop, and Amazing Grapes are among the companies he has assisted.
Camping World went public in 2016 and was valued at $2 billion. Marcus Lemonis made an appearance on NBC’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ He has also appeared on an episode of ABC’s ‘Secret Millionaire.’ In 2013, he joined the cast of the reality show ‘The Profit.’ In 2017, he also joined the show’s production team as a co-producer. He appeared in CNBC’s ‘The Partner’ in 2017.
In 1996, he ran unsuccessfully for the Florida House of Representatives against Republican Bruno Barreiro. The Miami Herald endorsed him. Marcus Lemonis received 42.44 percent of the vote, while Barreiro received 57.56 percent.
Marcus Lemonis’s success in a variety of activities is one of his most notable career achievements. Crain’s Chicago Business named him one of the “40 Under 40” in 2005. Ernst & Young also named him Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008. In 2007, RV Business magazine named him “Newsmaker of the Year.”
Marcus Lemonis’s Net Worth In 2024
Marcus Lemonis’ net worth is estimated to be more than $950 million as of February 2024. He amassed this fortune by successfully founding and leading his own company. He has also appeared on television and as a guest on numerous other shows. He became a sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2007. He is currently the chairman and CEO of several corporations. He is also an investor, having put $23 million into his own show. In 2015, he was the executive producer of the film ‘I Hated My Ex.’
Marcus Lemonis is one of the world’s most popular sports journalists. He ran for office at the age of 22 but was unsuccessful. He is also a philanthropist who has given to several organizations. Lemonis collaborated with Marquette University to raise $1 million in 2015.
Marcus Lemonis Wife, Marriage
In 2018, Marcus Lemonis married Roberta Raffel. He was, however, in a relationship with Bethenny Frankel, a ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ star.
Lemonis now resides in Chicago, Illinois. He is active on social media, with a large following on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
