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David Green (born November 13, 1941) is an American billionaire businessman and the founder of Hobby Lobby, a chain of arts and crafts stores. He is a major financial supporter of Evangelical organizations in the United States and funded the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
- November 13, 1941 (age 81), Emporia, Kansas, US
- Founder of Hobby Lobby
- 3 including Mart Green
David serves as chairman of the affiliate companies, the CEO of Hobby Lobby and a merchandise buyer. David and his wife Barbara, are the proud parents of two sons and one daughter. Mart Green, Ministry Investment Officer of Hobby Lobby; Steve Green, President of Hobby Lobby; and Darsee Lett, Vice President of Art/Creative.
Our Story. In 1970, David and Barbara Green took out a $600 loan to begin making miniature picture frames out of their home. Two years later, the fledgling enterprise opened a 300-square-foot store in Oklahoma City, and Hobby Lobby was born.
3 days ago · A preacher's son from a poor background, Hobby Lobby founder David Green opened his first crafts shop in 1970 with a $600 loan. His empire has grown from a single 300-square-foot store in...
- CEO
Jun 28, 2021 · David and Barbara Green break ground at the first Hobby Lobby headquarters in 1994. Barbara noticed that women in the community were taking small frames and grouping them together on a wall; she took that small home decor inspiration and saw a need for a business to meet the trend.
Hobby Lobby: Our Story. In 1970, David and Barbara Green took out a $600 loan to begin making miniature picture frames out of their home. Two years later, the fledgling enterprise opened a 300-square-foot store in Oklahoma City, and Hobby Lobby was born.
