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Doug Rippel
Director/Board Member at
FirstCash, Inc.
Net worth: 496 M $ as of 30/07/2026
Profile
Douglas Rippel is the founder of Curo Group Holdings LLC, which was founded in 1997.
He held the title of Executive Chairman from 2012 to 2022.
He is also the founder of Curo Management LLC, which was founded in 1997.
He held the title of Executive Vice President from 1997 to 2021.
Mr. Rippel's current job(s) include being a Director at FirstCash, Inc. since 2021.
He is also a Co-Owner at Ad Astra Recovery Services, Inc.Mr. Rippel's former job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer at American First Finance LLC from 2013 to 2021.
He also served as a Director at FirstCash Holdings, Inc. from 2021 to 2024.
Mr. Rippel's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and an MBA from Wichita State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2026 | 2,429,779 ( 5.6% ) | 496 M $ | 30/07/2026 |
Doug Rippel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Ad Astra Recovery Services, Inc.
 Ad Astra Recovery Services, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Specializes in the collection of delinquent consumer loan receivables | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
FirstCash, Inc.
 FirstCash, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates pawn stores | Director/Board Member | 16/12/2021 |
Former positions of Doug Rippel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2024 |
| CURO GROUP HOLDINGS CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2011 |
Curo Management LLC
 Curo Management LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides short-term loans and other financial services | Founder | 31/05/2021 |
American First Finance LLC
 American First Finance LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides consumer loan services | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2020 |
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| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Kansas State University
 Kansas State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wichita State University
 Wichita State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Curo Management LLC
Curo Management LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides short-term loans and other financial services | Finance |
Curo Group Holdings LLC
 Curo Group Holdings LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides consumer lending services | Finance |
FirstCash, Inc.
FirstCash, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates pawn stores | Retail Trade |
American First Finance LLC
American First Finance LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides consumer loan services | Finance |
Ad Astra Recovery Services, Inc.
Ad Astra Recovery Services, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Specializes in the collection of delinquent consumer loan receivables | Finance |
FirstCash Holdings, Inc.
 FirstCash Holdings, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates pawn shops and provides consumer lending services | Finance |
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