Steven Webster
Steven A. Webster | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Purdue University Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Employer | Avista Capital Partners |
Steven Webster is an American businessman and conservative donor.
Personal life and education
[edit]Webster graduated from Purdue University in 1973, and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1975.[1]
Career
[edit]Webster founded Falcon Drilling, an inland barge drilling contractor in 1988. Webster grew the company as CEO, eventually leading a merger to create R&B Falcon Holdings. Webster co-founded Avista Capital Holdings in 2005. He remains a co-managing partner, in charge of all investments in the energy sector. Webster also serves as President of Peregrine Management.[1][2]
Political activities
[edit]Webster donated $1,000,000 to Restore Our Future, Mitt Romney's Super PAC.[3] Webster has also supported the NRSC, Pat Toomey, David Vitter, and other Republican politicians.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Steven A. Webster Ph.D." Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ^ "Steven Webster: Co-Managing Partner and Co-CEO". Avista. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ^ "The Superpac Superdonors". NPR. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ^ "Steven Webster Political Campaign Contributions 2010 Election Cycle". CampaignMoney.com. Retrieved 12 December 2013.