Summary
Edward Joseph Shoen (born March 28, 1949) is an American billionaire businessman and lawyer. He is the president, chairman, and chief executive officer (CEO) of AMERCO, the holding company of U-Haul International. His efforts managing U-Haul have been credited with the company's expansion in the self-moving business.[1]
Joe Shoen | |
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| Born | March 28, 1949 |
| Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross (BA) Harvard University (MBA) Arizona State University (JD) |
| Title | Chairman of AMERCO President and CEO of U-Haul |
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| Relatives | Mark Shoen (brother) |
Early life and education edit
Joe Shoen is the third son of U-Haul founder Leonard Shoen.[2] He was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended the College of the Holy Cross, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), and then received a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Harvard Business School.[3] He wrote his thesis at Harvard on self-storage businesses.[4] Immediately after graduating from Harvard, Shoen became a member of the executive board of U-Haul.[1] He quit briefly in 1978 and attended the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 1981.[5][1]
As of August 2023, Shoen was estimated to have a net worth of $4.1 billion.[4]
Personal life edit
As of 2017, Shoen lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife, Sylvia, and two sons: Carty and Joseph.[6]
Political activities edit
Shoen contributed $35,500 to Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign.[7]
Bibliography edit
- Krueger, Luke (2007). A Noble Function: How U-Haul Moved America. Barricade Books. ISBN 978-1-56980-329-5.
References edit
- ^ a b c Kroll, Luisa (February 10, 2016). "Inside U-Haul's Rollercoaster Ride From Nastiest Family Feud To Market Dominance". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ Miller, Alan C.; Levin, Myron (2007-06-24). "Making his point, at 80 mph". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "History of AMERCO – FundingUniverse".
- ^ a b "E. Joe Shoen". forbes.com. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ^ "Notable and famous alumni | Arizona State University". www.asu.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "2017 Executive of the Year | W. P. Carey News". news.wpcarey.asu.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Here Are The Billionaires Who Donated To Donald Trump's 2020 Presidential Campaign". Forbes. Retrieved 27 March 2024.