Date of Birth: February 18, 1957
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Bruce Vincent Rauner is an American businessman, philanthropist, and politician who served as the 42nd Governor of Illinois from 2015 to 2019. Born into a middle-class family, Rauner grew up in Deerfield, Illinois, and later attended Dartmouth College where he earned a degree in economics. He then went on to earn an MBA from Harvard Business School. Before entering politics, Rauner had a successful career in private equity and venture capital. He joined the investment firm GTCR in 1981, eventually becoming its chairman. Under his leadership, GTCR grew into a major player in the private equity industry, managing billions of dollars in assets. Rauner’s tenure as governor was marked by significant fiscal challenges and political gridlock. He focused on improving the state’s business climate, reducing taxes, and reforming labor laws. Despite his efforts, he faced strong opposition from the Democratic-controlled legislature and was unable to pass many of his key initiatives. Rauner lost his re-election bid in 2018 to Democrat J.B. Pritzker.
5 Interesting Facts about Bruce Rauner
1. Bruce Rauner was born in Chicago, Illinois.
2. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and fishing.
3. Rauner has donated millions of dollars to educational initiatives and charter schools.
4. He is a strong advocate for term limits for politicians.
5. Rauner once spent a night in a state prison to understand the conditions faced by inmates.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bruce Rauner
1. “We need to make Illinois a competitive state for job creators and entrepreneurs.”
2. “The people of Illinois deserve a government that works for them, not against them.”
3. “Real leaders don’t follow polls. Real leaders change polls.”
4. “Education reform is the key to turning around our state’s future.”
5. “I’m a firm believer in term limits. No one should be in office for too long.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Bruce Rauner’s highest net worth has been estimated to be over $1 billion.
Children
Bruce Rauner and his wife, Diana Rauner, have six children: two daughters, Katherine and Margaret, and four sons, Matthew, Patrick, Eric, and Mark.
Relevant Links
1. [Bruce Rauner – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Rauner
2. [Bruce Rauner – Forbes Profile](https://www.forbes.com/profile/bruce-rauner/
3. [Governor Bruce Rauner – Official Site](https://www.illinois.gov/government/Pages/default.aspx
4. [Bruce Rauner’s GTCR Profile](https://www.gtcr.com/team/bruce-v-rauner/
