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| '''John E. Abele''' (born 1937) is an American businessman |
'''John E. Abele''' (born 1937) is an American businessman and co-founder of ], a ] company. He received the ASME Medal in 2010 and, as of November 2024, has a net worth of $1.9 billion.<ref name="Forbes profile">{{cite web |title=Forbes profile: John Abele |url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/john-abele/ |access-date=14 November 2024 |work=Forbes}}</ref> He was first listed on the ] in 1996 as a self-made billionaire.<ref name="Forbes profile"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-05-05 |title=John Abele: Always an Educator |url=https://www.mddionline.com/business/john-abele-always-educator |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=mddionline.com |language=en}}</ref> Although he has given away a significant portion of his wealth, he remains ]'s only billionaire, residing in Shelburne. Through his private family foundation, the ], Abele has donated over $130 million to charitable causes since 2001.<ref>{{Cite web |author=A. O. L. Staff |date=2024-04-16 |title=Forbes released its billionaire list. Here's the one Vermont billionaire. |url=https://www.aol.com/forbes-released-billionaire-list-heres-085131985.html |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.aol.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | == Early life and education == | ||
| == Biography == | |||
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| Abele was raised in a "Classic ] family,"<ref name=Amherst> Spring 2009</ref> the youngest of three sons of Catherine (née Eaton)<ref name=Amherst /> and ] ], ]. His father was the commanding officer of the submarine ] when the vessel was lost in the ] on July 31, 1942, presumably to enemy action. | Abele was raised in a "Classic ] family,"<ref name=Amherst> Spring 2009</ref> the youngest of three sons of Catherine (née Eaton)<ref name=Amherst /> and ] ], ]. His father was the commanding officer of the submarine ] when the vessel was lost in the ] on July 31, 1942, presumably to enemy action. | ||
| John and his brothers later organized, managed, and funded research to locate and photograph the Grunion – which was found in the ] – document the cause, and locate relatives of all the crew.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Fatal Dive: Solving the World War II Mystery of the USS Grunion|last=Stevens|first=Peter|publisher=Regnery History|year=2012|isbn=978-1596987678}}</ref><ref name="submarine">{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5715082|title=Long-Lost World War II Sub May Be Found|first=Charles|last=Homans|publisher=]|date=2006-08-26|access-date=2007-07-05}}</ref><ref> retrieved March 8, 2013</ref> At the age of seven, Abele was stricken with ], a bacterial infection of the bone, requiring multiple surgeries and years of using crutches.<ref name=Amherst /> He is a graduate of ] with a double major in physics and philosophy<ref name=Amherst /> (he later was a trustee).<ref name="forbesprofile">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/10/111R.html|title=John E. Abele Profile - Forbes.com|work=Forbes.com|access-date=2010-06-09}}</ref> | John and his brothers later organized, managed, and funded research to locate and photograph the Grunion – which was found in the ] – document the cause, and locate relatives of all the crew.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Fatal Dive: Solving the World War II Mystery of the USS Grunion|last=Stevens|first=Peter|publisher=Regnery History|year=2012|isbn=978-1596987678}}</ref><ref name="submarine">{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5715082|title=Long-Lost World War II Sub May Be Found|first=Charles|last=Homans|publisher=]|date=2006-08-26|access-date=2007-07-05}}</ref><ref> retrieved March 8, 2013</ref> At the age of seven, Abele was stricken with ], a bacterial infection of the bone, requiring multiple surgeries and years of using crutches.<ref name=Amherst /> He is a graduate of ] with a double major in physics and philosophy<ref name=Amherst /> (he later was a trustee).<ref name="forbesprofile">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/10/111R.html|title=John E. Abele Profile - Forbes.com|work=Forbes.com|access-date=2010-06-09}}</ref> | ||
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== Career == | ||
| Abele started his career at a light-fixture company in the Midwest before moving to New England to work for a small medical firm near Boston.<ref name=Amherst /> He later co-founded Boston Scientific with ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2014/06/18/john-abeles-big-second-act-ambitions/#6505379a21ae|title=Boston Scientific Cofounder John Abele Has Big Ambitions In Retirement|last=Ebeling|first=Ashlea|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-04-06|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| He was the chairman of ] robotics,<ref name="FIRST">{{cite web|url=http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=52 |title=USFIRST.org |publisher=USFIRST.org |access-date=2010-06-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612212824/http://usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=52 |archive-date=2010-06-12 }}</ref> and was chairman from 2002 to 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=John E. Abele|url=http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=60|publisher=FIRST|access-date=17 August 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226164054/http://usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=60|archive-date=26 December 2010}}</ref> | He was the chairman of ] robotics,<ref name="FIRST">{{cite web|url=http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=52 |title=USFIRST.org |publisher=USFIRST.org |access-date=2010-06-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612212824/http://usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=52 |archive-date=2010-06-12 }}</ref> and was chairman from 2002 to 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=John E. Abele|url=http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=60|publisher=FIRST|access-date=17 August 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226164054/http://usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=60|archive-date=26 December 2010}}</ref> | ||
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| Abele is a member of the ]'s advisory board.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100421005310/http://www.usasciencefestival.org/about/advisors/ |date=2010-04-21 }} retrieved 2010-07-05</ref> | Abele is a member of the ]'s advisory board.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100421005310/http://www.usasciencefestival.org/about/advisors/ |date=2010-04-21 }} retrieved 2010-07-05</ref> | ||
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== Personal life == | ||
| Abele is married to Mary Abele.<ref name=MilwaukeeBusinessJournal> November 17, 2002</ref> They live in ],<ref name="Forbes profile"/> and have three children |
Abele is married to Mary Abele.<ref name=MilwaukeeBusinessJournal> November 17, 2002</ref> They live in ],<ref name="Forbes profile"/> and have three children, including ].<ref name=MilwaukeeBusinessJournal /> ] successfully ran for ] in 2010.<ref> December 17, 2010</ref> | ||
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American businessman| John Abele | |
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.jpg) Abele in 2017 | |
| Born | 1937 (age 87–88) New London, Connecticut, US |
| Education | Amherst College |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and inventor |
| Known for | Co-founder of Boston Scientific |
| Board member of | Argosy Foundation |
| Spouse | Mary Abele |
| Children | 3; including Chris |
John E. Abele (born 1937) is an American businessman and co-founder of Boston Scientific, a medical device company. He received the ASME Medal in 2010 and, as of November 2024, has a net worth of $1.9 billion. He was first listed on the Forbes 400 in 1996 as a self-made billionaire. Although he has given away a significant portion of his wealth, he remains Vermont's only billionaire, residing in Shelburne. Through his private family foundation, the Argosy Foundation, Abele has donated over $130 million to charitable causes since 2001.
Early life and education
Abele was raised in a "Classic Yankee family," the youngest of three sons of Catherine (née Eaton) and Lieutenant Commander Mannert Lincoln Abele, USN. His father was the commanding officer of the submarine USS Grunion when the vessel was lost in the Aleutians on July 31, 1942, presumably to enemy action.
John and his brothers later organized, managed, and funded research to locate and photograph the Grunion – which was found in the Bering Sea – document the cause, and locate relatives of all the crew. At the age of seven, Abele was stricken with osteomyelitis, a bacterial infection of the bone, requiring multiple surgeries and years of using crutches. He is a graduate of Amherst College with a double major in physics and philosophy (he later was a trustee).
Career
Abele started his career at a light-fixture company in the Midwest before moving to New England to work for a small medical firm near Boston. He later co-founded Boston Scientific with Peter Nicholas.
He was the chairman of FIRST robotics, and was chairman from 2002 to 2010.
Abele is a member of the USA Science and Engineering Festival's advisory board.
Personal life
Abele is married to Mary Abele. They live in Shelburne, Vermont, and have three children, including Chris Abele. Chris Abele successfully ran for Milwaukee County executive in 2010.
External links
- What REALLY Happened To The USS Grunion Submarine?: John Abele at TEDxBeaconStreet on YouTube
- Big Think Interview With John Abele 2012
References
- ^ "Forbes profile: John Abele". Forbes. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- "John Abele: Always an Educator". mddionline.com. 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- A. O. L. Staff (2024-04-16). "Forbes released its billionaire list. Here's the one Vermont billionaire". www.aol.com. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Amherst College: "Flowers on the Water" by Rand Richards Cooper Spring 2009
- Stevens, Peter (2012). Fatal Dive: Solving the World War II Mystery of the USS Grunion. Regnery History. ISBN 978-1596987678.
- Homans, Charles (2006-08-26). "Long-Lost World War II Sub May Be Found". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
- Business Innovation Factory; "Serendipity, Social Networking and Finding a Needle in a Haystack" retrieved March 8, 2013
- "John E. Abele Profile - Forbes.com". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
- Ebeling, Ashlea. "Boston Scientific Cofounder John Abele Has Big Ambitions In Retirement". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
- "USFIRST.org". USFIRST.org. Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
- "John E. Abele". FIRST. Archived from the original on 26 December 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- USA Science and Engineering Festival – Advisors Archived 2010-04-21 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 2010-07-05
- ^ Greater Milwaukee Business Journal: "Foundation moving to Milwaukee – Chris Abele to head family's philanthropy" by Pete Millard November 17, 2002
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "Sources say Abele planning to run for Milwaukee County executive" By Daniel Bice December 17, 2010