30 Facts About Andrew Hauptman

Andrew Hauptman was born on 1969 and is an American business executive, philanthropist, and civic leader.

Andrew Hauptman was born in 1969 on Eglin Air Force Base in Ft.

Andrew Hauptman's father is a retired pediatrician and his mother is an artist and former college counseling advisor.

Andrew Hauptman has been a director of numerous public and private companies.

Andrew Hauptman currently serves on the advisory board of Altas Partners and Pendulum Holdings.

From 2007 to 2019, Andrew Hauptman was owner and chairman of Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire Soccer Club.

Per The Athletic, Andrew Hauptman's 12-year tenure as owner was a transformational one for the franchise and the league.

Andrew Hauptman entered the league as one of 12 owners; the league has since expanded to include 30 teams.

Andrew Hauptman was closely involved in the design and creation of MLS' logo redesign launched in 2014.

Notable players under Andrew Hauptman's ownership included American star Brian McBride, World Cup Winner Bastian Schweinsteiger, Mexican legends Pavel Pardo and Cuauhtemoc Blanco, and Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg.

Andrew Hauptman's ownership was marked by emphasizing and establishing deep roots and an ethos of giving across the community.

Andrew Hauptman was inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame as Sports Advocate of the year in 2017 for his singular commitments to the city and to the sport of soccer.

Andrew Hauptman led a complex and successful multi-year effort to leave Bridgeview and move the team to downtown Chicago and Soldier Field.

In September 2019, after securing the relocation of the team downtown, Andrew Hauptman sold his controlling interest in the Fire to Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar, Inc.

From 2007 until 2013, Andrew Hauptman's holding company Andell was co-owner of BSN Sports, the largest multi-channel direct marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods, athletic equipment and team sports apparel in the United States.

From 2004 through 2014, Andrew Hauptman founded, owned, and operated Storage Mobility, the largest franchisee of PODS Enterprises, Inc.

In 2014, Andrew Hauptman reached an agreement to merge Storage Mobility with PODS which subsequently sold in 2015 to Ontario Teachers for $1 billion.

In 2013, Andrew Hauptman backed the launch of Toronto-based Altas Partners, Canada's largest independent private equity firm, managing more than $9 billion in capital.

Andrew Hauptman currently serves as an advisor and founding Advisory Board member.

Andrew Hauptman is a board member of the Center for American Progress, the independent policy institute committed to improving the lives of Americans through bold progressive ideas and leadership.

For more than twelve years, Andrew Hauptman served as a National Trustee for City Year Inc.

Andrew Hauptman co-founded and led the effort to bring City Year to Los Angeles in 2007, where he served as chairman for nine years and continues as Chair Emeritus.

Andrew Hauptman is on the advisory board of the Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy and Jobs and the Leadership Council of International Medical Corps.

Andrew Hauptman co-founded and serves as director of the Bronfman Hauptman Foundation, dedicated to social justice, advancements in education, environmental protection, and other philanthropic and civic causes.

Andrew Hauptman is a co-founder and Trustee of the Charles Bronfman Prize, which recognizes young humanitarians whose work is "grounded in their Jewish values and is of universal benefit to all people".

Andrew Hauptman has authored a number of pieces stressing the value of national service and called for strong funding for national service programs.

Andrew Hauptman has been a leading contributor nationally to Democratic candidates.

Andrew Hauptman was a leading national donor and fundraiser in the 2020 effort to elect President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Andrew Hauptman previously developed and produced several feature films including State of Play, starring Russell Crowe in 2009, Millions directed by Danny Boyle in 2004, and John Hamburg's directorial debut, Safe Men, which premiered at Sundance in 1998.

Andrew Hauptman is married to Ellen Bronfman Andrew Hauptman, the daughter of Canadian businessman Charles Bronfman.