Penny Pritzker

Penny Sue Pritzker (born 1959) is an American business executive, and a member of the Pritzker family of Chicago , one of America's wealthiest business families. She is the founder and current Chair of Classic Residence by Hyatt , a chain of luxury senior living communities spread throughout the United States , and the national finance chair of Barack Obama's presidential campaign . In 2009 the Forbes 400 list of "America's wealthiest" showed her as the 204th richest person in the U.S., estimated net worth of $1.7 billion US, Also in 2009 Forbes listed her as the world's 647th richest person, with net worth of $1.1 billion. On November 20, 2008, CNN reported that Pritzker was Barack Obama 's top choice for Commerce Secretary , quoting "multiple" unnamed sources. However, it was later reported that because of her involvement in the failure of subprime lender Superior Bank Pritzker took herself out of the running. Net Worth:$1.1 bil " "Sources: Pritzker, Napolitano being vetted for Cabinet" " .

Penny Sue Pritzker (born May 2, 1959) is an American business executive, entrepreneur, civic leader, and philanthropist who is currently serving as the 38th United States Secretary of Commerce . She is also co-founder of Artemis Real Estate Partners. She is a member of the Pritzker family . In 2012, Chicago magazine named her one of the 100 most powerful Chicagoans. In 2011, the Forbes 400 list of America's wealthiest showed her as the 263rd richest person in the U.S., estimated net worth of US $1.8511 billion, and the world's 651st richest person. In 2009, Forbes named Pritzker as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world. Chicago Magazine . : Explicit use of et al. in: |last= ( help ) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link ) "The 400 Richest Americans: #263 Penny Pritzker" .

Penny Sue Pritzker (born May 2, 1959) is an American billionaire businesswoman, entrepreneur, and civic leader. After being confirmed by a Senate vote of 97–1, she became the 38th person to hold that position. Pritzker spent her early career in business. She worked her way up through the Pritzker family business, eventually being appointed as one of three successors to her uncle, Jay Pritzker . She is the founder of PSP Capital Partners and Pritzker Realty Group and co-founder of Artemis Real Estate Partners. As of October 2015, Forbes estimated her net worth at $ 2.4 billion. In 2009, Forbes named Pritzker one of the 100 most powerful women in the world. Before entering government service, Pritzker had been involved in many Chicago organizations, including the Chicago Board of Education , Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago , and her own foundation, the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation. Pritzker was an early supporter of Obama's presidential candidacy, having been a friend of the Obama family since their time in Chicago. Pritzker , is the Governor of Illinois .

American businesswoman (born 1959) Penny Sue Pritzker (born May 2, 1959) is an American billionaire businesswoman and civic leader who served as the 38th United States secretary of commerce in the Obama administration from 2013 to 2017. She was confirmed by a Senate vote of 97–1. Pritzker is a member of the prominent Pritzker family and was involved with the family business empire from a young age. She was eventually being appointed as one of three successors to her uncle, Jay Pritzker . She is on the board of Microsoft, and chair of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace . As of October 2021, Forbes estimated her net worth at US$3.2 billion. In 2009, Forbes named Pritzker one of the 100 most powerful women in the world. Before entering government service, Pritzker had been involved in many Chicago organizations, including the Chicago Board of Education , Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago , and her own foundation, the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation. Pritzker was an early supporter of Obama's presidential candidacy, having been a friend of the Obama family since their time in Chicago. From 2021 to 2022, she was a member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). She is the sister of J. Pritzker , the current governor of Illinois .