Marcus Lemonis, a Lebanese-born American businessman, is the current chairman and CEO of Camping World, Good Sam Enterprises, Gander Outdoors, and The House Boardshop.
Marcus Ricardo was born on November 16, 1973, in Beirut, Lebanon, amid the chaos of civil war and foreign invasions. His parents, Abdallel and Nadia, abandoned him at an orphanage four days after his birth.
Marcus was later adopted by Leo and Sophia Lemonis. His adoptive parents were of Greek and Lebanese descent, respectively.
Marcus completed his high school education at Christopher Columbus High School before graduating from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Criminology.
Marcus ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives shortly after graduating. Then he went to work for his grandfather’s car dealership in South Florida, Anthony Abraham Chevrolet.
Marcus later founded his own company, FreedomRoads. His company was eventually merged with Camping World and Good Sam Enterprises. Marcus, as the owner, quickly collaborated with NASCAR, combining his businesses.
He is a television personality in addition to his automobile business. He has appeared on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice, ABC’s Secret Millionaire, The Profit, and The Partner, among other shows.
Relationship Status: Single?
Marcus Lemonis is not only a successful businessman, but also a female heartthrob. Marcus was previously married to his girlfriend, Ila Penfold. In 2003, he married his first wife for the first time. In 2015, while the couple was enjoying their married life, rumors of Marcus having an affair with American television personality Bethenny Frankel circulated.
Marcus was spotted having dinner with Bethenny. On August 17, 2015, he and his girlfriend, Bethenny, attended Ron Perelman’s Apollo in the Hamptons dinner.
Marcus was still married to his first wife, Ila, while they were dating. Marcus and Bethenny’s relationship was later revealed to be over, but their separation was not.
Furthermore, in February 2017, Ila filed a petition for divorce.
Relationship Status: Single?
Marcus met Roberta Bobbi Raffel in 2016 during a business event at the COTERIE trade show, after his first failed marriage.
Roberta, who is 20 years Marcus’s senior, made the first move by offering Marcus the sale of her fashion business. Following that, the couple formed a romantic bond, and the rest is history!
Marcus and Roberta married in February 2018 after being together for many years. Marcus, despite being younger than his wife, has found true love in her and is gay to be with her. Marcus and Roberta currently reside in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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