Wes Edens
Wesley R. Edens | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Oregon State University |
| Occupation(s) | Private equity investor, Hedge fund manager |
| Known for | Co-founder of Fortress Investment Group |
| Spouse | Lynn Edens |
| Children | 2 |
Wes Edens (born Wesley Robert Edens) is a wealthy American businessman, private equity investor and sports team owner.
Early Life
Edens received a B.S. in Finance from Oregon State University
Career
Edens co-founded Fortress Investment Group in 1998. He served as Co-Chairman of thee Board of Directors at Fortress since 2009. Prior to founding Fortress Edens was a partner and managing director at BlackRock. He was also formerly a partner and managing director at Lehman Brothers.[1]
Milwaukee Bucks
In 2014 Edens and Marc Lasry purchased the Milwaukee Bucks from Herb Kohl for $550 million[2]. Opponents of a proposed public-financing deal for a new arena to replace the BMO Harris Bradley Center have used Edens' ties through Nationstar Mortgage[3].
Personal Life
Edens and his wife Lynn have two children, Mallory and Madison. Mallory received significant, controversial media attention following her appearance as the Milwaukee Bucks' team representative at the 2014 NBA Draft lottery.[4][5]
- ^ "About Fortress - Wesley R. Edens". Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- ^ Walker, Don (April 17, 2014). "Kohl sells Bucks for $550 million; $200 million pledged for new arena". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- ^ Wickman, Natalie (August 19, 2015). "Common Ground protests Nationstar, Bucks owner Wes Edens". The Milwaukee Business Journal. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- ^ Velazquez, Matt (May 21, 2014). "Mallory Edens becomes an Internet sensation at NBA draft lottery". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- ^ Dicker, Don (May 20, 2015). "Mallory Edens, Milwaukee Bucks Co-Owner's Daughter, Shames Reporter Who Called Her 'Trophy Daughter'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved August 20, 2015.