Steve Raymund
Steve Raymund
Steven Raymund is an American businessman known as the founder and current Chairman of Tech Data, an electronic components distributor. With an estimated net worth of $200 Million he currently holds various roles within Tech Data as its board of directors and management team.
Raymund may appear subdued and distant at first glance; this hesitating nature could even be mistaken as disinterest. Yet upon closer examination it becomes evident he’s in control and should be respected.
Early Life and Education
Steve Raymund stands as an icon in the technology sector. As founder and president of Florida-based tech giant Tech Data, he made a name for himself by leading its rise from modest beginnings to Fortune 108 success.
At first, his career started off simply with paper routes and bowling pins, but as an Oregon University graduate he quickly discovered the importance of careful, targeted expansion rather than massive expansions. Additionally, his business focused on giving back to local and global communities by supporting educational institutions and historical societies.
Raymund has contributed over $650,000 in the last year through its charitable foundation and contributed to essential industry sectors, such as cybersecurity, healthcare and supply chain management – making the world a better place.
Professional Career
Steve Raymund has served as Chairman and Director at Tech Data since 1991. He brings extensive global distribution business, supply chain expertise, public company board membership experience in multiple industries and serves as an audit committee financial expert to Tech Data.
Eric graduated from Shorecrest Preparatory School in St Petersburg, Florida and the Juilliard School in New York City. Since then he has performed at numerous theater venues such as Joe’s Pub and 54 Below.
In fall 2017, Raymund made a significant gift to UO to establish the Raymund Fellowship and support initiatives to advance its overall excellence. He currently splits his time between St Pete Beach, Florida and Telluride, Colorado; additionally he has invested in various technology companies, such as Wesco International and ConnectWise.
Achievement and Honors
Raymund was honored as a charter member of CRN’s Industry Hall of Fame in 1997 and served as CEO of Tech Data from 1986 until 2006. Raymund made several stage appearances, such as Cymbeline and The Diviners, while attending Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg, Florida and Juilliard School in New York City.
Raymund has made generous philanthropic contributions to various organizations and serves as a trustee of the University of Oregon Foundation. Additionally, he has given generous gifts in support of UO Raymund Fellows Fellowships which enable scholars to focus their studies.
He established a company, initially acting as an electronics manufacturer s representative, that soon grew into a Fortune 108 distributor of high-technology products such as computer memory cassettes, floppy disks, add-on cards, monitors and printers.
Personal Life
Philanthropically active, he supports several charitable organizations. Donations were given to Noble Vikings of Orange County charity, Mission Hospital and St Margaret’s Episcopal School among many others. Additionally, he served on both Moffitt Cancer Center’s and All Children’s Hospital Board of Advisors as an advisory.
He currently owns 4,991 units of WESCO International stock and has made 63 trades since 2003 according to Form 4 filings with the SEC. His mailing address is 225 W. Station Square Drive Suite 700 Pittsburgh PA 15222
Stephen has appeared in various TV shows, such as Lie to Me and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, as a voice actor and theater performer. Additionally, he attended Shorecrest Preparatory School before enrolling at University of Oregon.
Net Worth
She made appearances as Gabriella Dawson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Ria Torres on Fox crime drama TV series Lie to Me.
She has appeared as a regular guest star in several shows such as The Good Wife, Blue Bloods and Chicago P.D. Additionally she has worked as a model and voiceover artist as well as being an advocate for LGBT rights.
She serves on the board of Tech Data Corporation, owns 4,991 shares of WESCO International Inc stock worth $841,233 and according to Form 4 filed with SEC has made over 63 trades of Jabil Inc since 2003 – she’s an active investor known for being quite visible online and social media.