Forrest Lucas
American businessman (born 1942) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Forrest Lucas (born February 1942) is an American businessman, the founder of Lucas Oil.
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| Born | February 1942 (age 82–83) Ramsey, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Charlotte Lucas (1982–present) |
| Children | 7 |
Early life
Lucas was born in February 1942,[1] in Ramsey, Indiana, where he grew up, the eldest of four children.[2] His parents Raymond and Marie had a small farm in Elkinsville, where he and his three sisters lived in "rural deprivation".[3]
He was educated to a high school level.[4]
Career
Lucas bought his first truck when he was 19, and his first semi-trailer at 21.[4] He got a job with Mayflower Transit. He built up a fleet of 13-14 trucks, and started freight brokerage. Following the deregulation of freight in 1980, he was the first to get a full licence to deliver freight in 48 states.[5]
In 1988, he founded Lucas Oil.[4] In 2018, he founded Forrest Films, a film production company.[6]
Protect the Harvest
Lucas is a founder of Protect the Harvest, a nonprofit organization which opposes "the radical animal rights movement" and particularly the Humane Society of the United States, which it calls "a wealthy and successful attack group".[7]
Personal life
His first wife "couldn't stand to save money ... she'd spend it as fast as I made it", and they divorced in 1969.[3]
He has been married to Charlotte Lucas since 1982, and they have seven children.[8]
References
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