Steven Webster

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Steven A. Webster
Alma mater Purdue University
Harvard Business School
OccupationBusinessman
EmployerAvista Capital Partners

Steven Webster is an American businessman and conservative donor.

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Personal life and education

Webster graduated from Purdue University in 1973, and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1975. [1]

Career

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

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Steven A. Webster Ph.D." Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  2. "Steven Webster: Co-Managing Partner and Co-CEO". Avista. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  3. "The Superpac Superdonors". NPR. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  4. "Steven Webster Political Campaign Contributions 2010 Election Cycle". CampaignMoney.com. Retrieved 12 December 2013.