Politicians
Robert Gates Net Worth
Robert Gates's Net Worth as of 2024
$5 Million
Robert Michael Gates was born on 25 September 1943, in Wichita, Kansas USA, and is a scholar and politician, best known for serving as the 22nd US Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that position, he served with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Council. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Robert Gates? As of late-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $5 million, thanks to success in his numerous endeavors. He’s also served as the President of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the Chancellor of the College of William & Mary. All of his achievements have ensured the position of his wealth.
Robert Gates Net Worth $5 million
Growing up, Robert was very active in the BSA, reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. He was educated at Wichita High School East, matriculating in 1961, then attending the College of William & Mary on a scholarship, studying history. During his graduation, he was rewarded with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. He continued his studies by attending Indiana University to complete his MA in history in 1966.
While studying for his MA, Gates was recruited by the CIA. A year after graduating, he became a second lieutenant in the US Air Force, studying at Officer Training School with a sponsorship from the CIA. He then served for two years as an intelligence officer, and also pursued a PhD in Russian and Soviet history at Georgetown University, completing his doctorate in 1974. In the same year, he left the CIA to serve as part of the National Security Council, but returned to the agency in 1979 to be the director of the Strategic Evaluation Center. He continued to climb up the ranks before getting nominated to become the Director of Central Intelligence.
Robert withdrew from his first nomination due to a controversy, but was soon nominated again in 1991, and would serve as director for two years. He then worked as a lecturer at the University of Washington, subsequently teaching at numerous high profile schools, also writing for The New York Times on government and foreign policy. In 1999, he became the Interim Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, which lead him to become the university president, and he would improve the school significantly. He left his position in 2006 when he was invited to become Secretary of Defense.
As Secretary of Defense, Gates was responsible for numerous moves involving Iraq, including in 2008 ordering troop withdrawals. He was also responsible for making key changes in several positions due to controversies that came up during his tenure. He remained in his position during the Obama administration, and would implement a surge of troops in Afghanistan the following year. He was responsible for the repeal of the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy which allowed homosexuals to serve in the military. He retired from his position in 2011, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
After his tenure as Secretary of Defense, Robert then became a Principal of the strategic consulting firm called RiceHadleyGates LLC. He was then given the position of chancellor at the College of William & Mary. In 2012, he became a part of the board of directors of Starbucks, and after a year, he would then become part of the National executive board of the Boy Scouts of America, subsequently serving as the 35th President of the BSA from 2014 to 2016.
For his personal life, it is known that Gates married Becky in 1967, and they have two children.
Politicians
Paul Begala Net Worth
Born Paul Edward Begala on the 12th May 1961, in New Jersey USA and is a politician, a member of the Democratic Party, best known to the world as an adviser to former President Bill Clinton, and he also served as a chief strategist during the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign. He has recorded numerous television appearances, in such political shows as “Crossfire” (2004-2014), “Real Time with Bill Maher” (2008-2017), and “Erin Burnett OutFront” (2012-2017), among many others.
Have you ever wondered how rich Paul Begala is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Begala’s net worth is as high as $3 million, an amount earned through his successful career in politics, which has been active since the late ‘80s
Paul Begala Net Worth $3 Million
Paul is of mixed ancestry; his mother, Margaret is Irish American, while his father, David is a Hungarian American. Although born in New Jersey, Paul grew up in Missouri Texas, since his father was stationed there as oil-field equipment salesman. He went to Dulles High School, located in Sugar Land, Texas, and after matriculation enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and then Juris Doctor degree.
Following the end of his studies, Paul commenced a political career, and worked for Robert Casey during his gubernatorial career in Pennsylvania in 1986, then the following year had success with Wallace G. Wilkinson in Kentucky, and in 1988 re-election campaign of incumbent New Jersey US Senator Frank Lautenberg.
In 1992, he teamed up with James Carville, who was also his business partner, in managing the Clinton-Gore presidential campaign that year – during Clinton’s presidency, Paul worked as his advisor and was responsible for policy, politics and communication.
Thanks to his rise in power, Paul started using his influence and could often be seen on television during the ‘90s and early 2000s. In 1992 he hosted the show “Equal Time”, then featured in the documentary “The War Room”, and in 1994 made his first appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”. As Clinton’s political career improved, he was more focused on running his campaigns, but since the 2000s, Paul’s focus changed and he would use his knowledge to work as a political analyst for several television networks, including MSNBC, CNN and others. Some of his most notable appearances include the show “Crossfire” (2004-2014) on CNN, then “At This Hour” (2016-2017) also on CNN, “The Colbert Report” (2006-2010) on Comedy Central, and “The Lead with Jake Tapper” (2016-2017), among many other differing appearances, which also increased his wealth.
Paul is also a recognized author, so far publishing three books on his own, “Is Our Children Learning?: The Case Against George W. Bush” (2000), “It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: George W. Bush, The GOP’s CEO” (2002), and “Third Term: Why George W. Bush (Hearts) John McCain” (2008), the sales of which have contributed to his wealth. Furthermore, he has co-authored two books with James Carville “Buck Up, Suck Up… and Come Back When You Foul Up: 12 Winning Secrets from the War Room” (2002), and “Take It Back: Our Party, Our Country, Our Future” (2006), further increasing his wealth.
Regarding his personal life, Paul has been married to Diane Friday since 1989; the couple has four sons, and the Begala family resides in Virginia.
Paul is a devout Roman Catholic.
Politicians
Vern Buchanan Net Worth
Born Vernon Gale Buchanan on the 8th May 1951 in Detroit, Michigan USA, he is a businessman and politician, a member of the Republican Party, best known to the world for serving as a representative of Florida’s 16th congressional district since 2007.
Have you ever wondered how rich Vern Buchanan is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Buchanan’s net worth is as high as $44 million, an amount earned through his successful careers.
Vern Buchanan Net Worth $44 Million
Vern is of part-Finnish ancestry since his maternal grandparents immigrated from the country to the USA. He grew up in Detroit with his five siblings. After high school matriculation, Vern enlisted into the Michigan Air National Guard where he spent the next six years. However, he was also focused on his education, attending Cleary University, from which he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He didn’t stop there as he obtained a Masters’ degree in business administration from the University of Detroit.
Before he had any political aspirations, Vern used his knowledge in business to launch a career as a businessman. Back in 1976 he teamed up with an owner of a Michigan printing company and promised him that he would help develop his business. The two started the American Speedy Printing, and in no time the company opened over 730 stores in 44 states. Unfortunately, Vern’s business acumen wasn’t all legal, and as a result the firm went bankrupt, while he himself had to pay $1.5 million to Michigan Corporation Act.
Regardless, he continued his career as he bought a Honda and Acura dealership in Ocala, Florida, developed his career as a car salesman and expanded his kingdom to two more car dealerships. He was quite successful as a car salesman until 2005, when he decided to change his focus to politics and as a result, sold the majority in his car dealerships.
Aside from having success with car dealerships, Vern also has two reinsurance companies in his ownership, Jamat Reinsurance Co., and Buchanan Reinsurance Co., and used these companies to provide extended warranty policies to his car buyers.
His political aspirations began to appear in 2006 when he ran in the 13th congressional district in Florida to replace incumbent Republican Katherine Harris. Vern was the winner of Republican primaries, defeating his Republican opponents Nancy Detert, and Tramm Hudson. And in the general elections, Vern was put up against Christine Jennings, just winning with 50.08% of the votes.
Vern was sworn in as Representative for Florida’s 13th Congressional District on 3 January 2007 and since then has been re-elected three more times quite easily, although his position changed as he became the Representative for Florida’s 16th district, as there has been a change in numbering Florida’s districts.
Regarding his personal life, Vern has been married to Sandra since 1976, with whom he has two children.
Vern is also quite active in the community; he has supported numerous nonprofit organizations, including Boys and Girls Club, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the American Heart Walk, the Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes and many more.
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