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Joe Ricketts
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
joe.ricketts@dnainfo.com
The inspiration, funding, and strategic vision for DNAinfo come from entrepreneur and Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts. A pioneer in the use of technology to reinvent a decades-old system in the financial services sector, Joe is now focused on finding new solutions to distribute news, information, and advertising with digital technology.
Joe is committed to making certain DNAinfo stays true to its mission of providing people with a source for concise, objective information. He will maintain an open dialogue with DNAinfo users, so if you have a concern or idea about our service, e-mail Joe at joe.ricketts@dnainfo.com.
In addition to DNAinfo, Joe pursues numerous ventures, including his family's acquisition of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, High Plains Bison (www.highplainsbison.com), The American Film Company (www.americanfilmco.com), Jackson Fork Lodge (www.jacksonfork.com), and Opportunity Education Foundation (www.opportunityeducation.org)
Joe loves his wife of 43 years, his children and grandchildren, riding his motorcycle, and his iPhone.
Fun Fact: Even though Joe prefers bison to beef, he has a soft spot for the corned beef from the Carnegie and 2nd Avenue delis.
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