Dan Gilbert

Founder at Rocket Companies, Inc.

Dan Gilbert

Dan Gilbert

Founder at Rocket Companies, Inc.

Overview

Career Highlights

Rock Holdings, Inc.
New Mexico Thunderbirds
Utah Grizzlies

RelSci Relationships

4200

Primary Location

Michigan

Number of Boards

21

Birthday

1962 - Detroit, MI, United States

Age

59

Number of Awards

13

Estimated Net Worth

$5.8B

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Jay Farner

Chief Executive Officer at Quicken Loans LLC

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Matthew P. Cullen

Former Chief Executive Officer at M-1 Rail

Relationship likelihood: Strong

William Emerson

Vice Chairman at Quicken Loans LLC

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Bob Walters

President & Chief Operating Officer at Quicken Loans LLC

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Steven C. Glass

Chief Financial Officer at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Roger Penske

Chair of the Board & Chief Executive Officer at Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Umberto Fedeli

Director & Chairman-Government Relations at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Brian Hermelin

Co-Founder at RockBridge Growth Equity LLC

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Eric Larson

Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Downtown, Inc.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Angelo V. Vitale

Executive Vice President, General Counsel at Quicken Loans LLC

Relationship likelihood: Strong

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In The News

TechCrunch

April 12, 2021

Hardware is still hard in the Motor City

PR Newswire

April 12, 2021

Rocket Companies ranked #5 on Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work For' List; - The Detroit-based FinTech leader has ranked in the top-30 on the list for 18 consecutive years

The New York Times

April 11, 2021

A YouTube Star Expands Her Digital Influence

Detroit Free Press

April 8, 2021

Gilberts' gift supports diversity at art school; $30M boost for fellowships at Cranbrook Academy of Art

The New York Times

April 7, 2021

Valkyrae Gets a Big Chair in the Gaming World

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Dan Gilbert

Founder at Rocket Companies, Inc.

Family Members

Spouse

Jennifer Gilbert

IT Purchasing Team Lead, Purchasing at Michigan State University

Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university located in East Lansing, Michigan, United States and is the first land-grant institution that was created to serve as a model for future land-grant colleges in the country under the 1862 Morrill Act. Michigan State has been labeled one of the "Public Ivies," a publicly funded university considered as providing a quality of education comparable to those of the Ivy League. Following the introduction of the Morrill Act, the college became coeducational and expanded its curriculum beyond agriculture. Today, MSU is the ninth-largest university in the United States, with 47,800 students and 2,954 faculty members.

Education

Bachelor's of Arts

Michigan State University

Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university located in East Lansing, Michigan, United States and is the first land-grant institution that was created to serve as a model for future land-grant colleges in the country under the 1862 Morrill Act. Michigan State has been labeled one of the "Public Ivies," a publicly funded university considered as providing a quality of education comparable to those of the Ivy League. Following the introduction of the Morrill Act, the college became coeducational and expanded its curriculum beyond agriculture. Today, MSU is the ninth-largest university in the United States, with 47,800 students and 2,954 faculty members.

JD

Wayne State University - Law School

Wayne State University Law School is located in the City of Detroit’s Cultural Center, and is one of the schools of Wayne State University. The Law School was founded in 1927 and was originally named the Detroit City Law School as part of the City Colleges of Detroit. It is one of two public law schools in the state of Michigan. The Law School has educated and trained lawyers since 1927, and its 10,000+ alumni serve as leaders of the bench and bar. Alumni include six of the last ten presidents of the State Bar of Michigan, members of Congress, the former national president of the Federal Bar Association, and a quarter of all sitting judges in the Michigan judiciary.

JD Law

Wayne State University

Wayne State University (WSU) is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District and Wayne State University Buildings Historic District. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering 370 programs to nearly 28,000 graduate and undergraduate students. It is currently Michigan's fourth-largest university and one of the 100 largest universities in the United States. The WSU main campus encompasses 203 acres (822,000 m²) linking more than 100 education and research buildings in the heart of Detroit. It also has six extension centers in the metro Detroit area providing access to a limited selection of courses. The institution is a notable engine in metro Detroit's educational, cultural and economic landscape, as manifested through efforts such as its thriving research and technology park and hosting of the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival.

Memberships

Member

Current

The Giving Pledge

The Giving Pledge is a campaign to encourage the wealthiest people in the world to make a commitment to give most of their wealth to philanthropic causes. The campaign specifically focuses on billionaires and was made public in 2010 by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. The Huffington Post reported in April 2012 that "81 billionaires committed to giving at least half of their fortunes to charity". As of July 2013, 113 billionaire individuals and couples and one family group have signed the pledge.

Member

Current

State Bar of Michigan

The State Bar of Michigan is a public body corporate. All persons licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan must be members of the State Bar of Michigan. The State Bar of Michigan does not have a role in Michigan's attorney discipline system and its staff members cannot give legal advice to members of the public.

Career History

Founding Partner

Current

Detroit Venture Partners LLC

Detroit Venture Partners is an active manager which provides equity financing in seed and early-stage technology companies. The firm invests in companies operating in the following areas: Internet, digital media and software. It invests in companies located in Detroit, Michigan.

Co-Founder

2010 - Current

Bedrock Detroit LLC

Bedrock is a totally new kind of commercial real estate organization. We acquire, develop and manage undiscovered opportunities. Created by Quicken Loans' visionary founder and Chairman, Dan Gilbert, and veteran real estate entrepreneur, Jim Ketai, Bedrock is on a mission. The company’s sole focus is to revitalize Detroit’s Central Business District to create jobs, excitement and opportunity.

Founding Partner

2007 - Current

RockBridge Growth Equity LLC

Rockbridge Growth Equity makes growth equity investments in companies primarily in the in the business services, financial services, sports, media/entertainment and consumer direct marketing sectors. Investments range from $20 million to $100 million, although the firm may consider smaller amounts if there is a clear path to reaching $20 million through acquisition. Rockbridge Growth Equity invests in developed and profitable companies with significant revenue, large market opportunities, differentiated services and proven business concepts. The firm typically invests in companies with revenues of at least $20 million and EBITDA of at least $4 million. The firm also considers minority investments with the appropriate governance provisions.

Boards & Committees

Chairman, Board of Directors

1985 - Prior

Rock Financial Corp.

Rock is a specialty finance company marketing conventional and sub-prime debt consolidation and home financing loans, secured primarily by first or second mortgages on one- to four-family, owner-occupied residences. The Company originates loans through 26 stores and branches, one marketing center and one call center. Founded in 1985 by its current Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Daniel Gilbert, Rock originates 100% of its loans through its retail operations, marketing its loans directly to consumers. The Company uses proprietary marketing methods and technology to increase its market penetration. Rock seeks to provide "world class" service to its customers, there by encouraging them to return for future loans and refer others to Rock for loans. The Company also focuses on recruiting, developing and motivating talented people, recruited from inside and outside the consumer finance industry, to implement its business strategies. Rock believes it is creating growing brand identities and a retail franchise that will sustain its loan origination efforts.

Director

Prior

Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., Inc.

Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., Inc. manufactures and markets sports equipment. Its products are produced for baseball, hockey, basketball and football and NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) merchandise. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Director

Prior

Great Lakes Bancorp, Inc.

Great Lakes Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company. It offers banking services for consumer and commercial customers principally located in western New York. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Member, Board of Trustees

Prior

The Children’s Foundation

The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation supports pediatric medical education, pediatric-focused research and programs that help prevent childhood diseases and injuries. They accomplish this largely by working with experts at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan to identify initiatives that will have the greatest impact on improving the health of young people and families.

Trustee

Tenure Unconfirmed

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Group Return

PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

Non-Profit Donations & Grants

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$5M

2016

Wayne State University - Law School

Wayne State University Law School is located in the City of Detroit’s Cultural Center, and is one of the schools of Wayne State University. The Law School was founded in 1927 and was originally named the Detroit City Law School as part of the City Colleges of Detroit. It is one of two public law schools in the state of Michigan. The Law School has educated and trained lawyers since 1927, and its 10,000+ alumni serve as leaders of the bench and bar. Alumni include six of the last ten presidents of the State Bar of Michigan, members of Congress, the former national president of the Federal Bar Association, and a quarter of all sitting judges in the Michigan judiciary.

$1M +

2015

Children's Tumor Foundation

Founded in 1978, The Children’s Tumor Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well being of more than 100,000 Americans living with neurofibromatosis (NF). Its research program has played a key role in the discovery of the genes that cause NF, understanding the biology of NF, creation of The NF Clinic Network and preclinical screening of promising drug compounds to treat NF.

$1M +

2014

Children's Tumor Foundation

Founded in 1978, The Children’s Tumor Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well being of more than 100,000 Americans living with neurofibromatosis (NF). Its research program has played a key role in the discovery of the genes that cause NF, understanding the biology of NF, creation of The NF Clinic Network and preclinical screening of promising drug compounds to treat NF.

Political Donations

$1,000

2017

Fred Upton

Representative from Michigan's 6th Congressional District

$5,000

2016

Quicken Loans Inc PAC

$10K

2016

Republican Party of Illinois

Transactions

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Rocket Companies, Inc. issued USD Common Stock

Investments

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100 Thieves LLC

100 Thieves LLC operates as a lifestyle, apparel, and e-sports organization. It retails sports apparel through online store. The company was founded by Matthew Haag and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

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Doppler Labs, Inc.

Doppler Labs, Inc. provides wearable technology for the ears. Its products include here active listening, wireless devices and dubs acoustic filters. The company was founded by Noah Kraft and Fritz Lanman in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Krossover Intelligence, Inc.

Krossover Intelligence, Inc. provides web based video indexing platform for sports teams. The firm sells the platform as Software-as-a-Service, allowing sports teams from around the world to purchase the product as well as indexing services. The company was founded by Vasudev Kulkarni and James M. Piette III on November 26, 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Public Holdings

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Advisors

Advisor

Richard Chyette

Former Secretary & Corporate Counsel at Quicken Loans LLC

Awards & Honors

Rank #33

2021

Hurun - Global Rich List

Rank #250

2017

Forbes Magazine - The World's Billionaires

Rank #286

2016

Forbes Magazine - The World's Billionaires

Events

Attendee

2013 Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference

The Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference is an annual conference hosted and wholly independently funded by private investment firm Allen & Company. The conference has taken place in Sun Valley, Idaho for one week each July since 1983. The conference typically features business leaders, political figures, and major figures in the philanthropic and cultural spheres.

Attendee

Dana Point, CA, United States

2012 Western Non-Traded REIT Industry Symposium

Attendee

Sun Valley, ID, United States

2012 Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference

The Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference is an annual conference hosted and wholly independently funded by private investment firm Allen & Company. The conference has taken place in Sun Valley, Idaho for one week each July since 1983. The conference typically features business leaders, political figures, and major figures in the philanthropic and cultural spheres.

Other Affiliations

Dan Gilbert is affiliated with Detroit Venture Partners LLC, Bedrock Detroit LLC, RockBridge Growth Equity LLC, Rocket Companies, Inc., Quicken Loans LLC, Rock Ventures LLC, Rock Holdings, Inc., New Mexico Thunderbirds, Utah Grizzlies, Bizdom, Rock Financial Corp., StockX LLC, Camelot Ventures LLC, JACK Entertainment LLC, Fathead LLC, Wedit, Rock Financial Corp., Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., Inc., Great Lakes Bancorp, Inc., The Children’s Foundation, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Group Return

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