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Richard Schaum
Chairman at
GENTEX CORPORATION
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Richard O.
Schaum is currently Chairman at Gentex Corp.
since 2022 and General Manager at 3rd Horizon Associates LLC since 2003.
Formerly, Mr. Schaum was Chairman & President at SAE International (Michigan) from 2007 to 2008, Independent Director at BorgWarner, Inc. from 2011 to 2018, Independent Director at Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. from 2011 to 2019, Executive Vice President-Product Development at Chrysler Corp.
from 1971 to 2003, Executive Vice President-Product Development at Mercedes-Benz Group AG in 2003, Executive Vice President-Product Development at DaimlerChrysler Co. LLC from 2000 to 2003, and Vice President & General Manager-Vehicle Systems at WaveCrest Laboratories LLC from 2003 to 2005.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Drexel University and graduate studies at the University of Michigan.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GENTEX CORPORATION 0.04% | 20/05/2026 | 87,069 ( 0.04% ) | 2 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
Richard Schaum active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GENTEX CORPORATION | Chairman | 31/12/2021 |
3rd Horizon Associates LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/04/2003 |
Former positions of Richard Schaum
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 07/05/2019 |
| BORGWARNER INC. | Director/Board Member | 24/04/2018 |
SAE International (Michigan)
 SAE International (Michigan) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of automotive engineers | Chairman | 31/12/2007 |
WaveCrest Laboratories LLC
 WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Develops and commercializes advanced electric propulsion and drive systems for motor vehicles | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/05/2005 |
DaimlerChrysler Co. LLC
 DaimlerChrysler Co. LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles | Corporate Officer/Principal | 28/02/2003 |
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Connections
62
1st degree connections
11
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
BorgWarner, Inc.
 BorgWarner, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures combustion, hybrid and electric technologies for light, medium and heavy duty vehicles | Producer Manufacturing |
Chrysler Corp.
 Chrysler Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures passenger cars and trucks | Consumer Durables |
Gentex Corp.
 Gentex Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Designs, develops, manufactures and supplies automotive and fire protection products | Producer Manufacturing |
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
 Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides transportation, e-infrastructure and building services | Industrial Services |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
 Mercedes-Benz Group AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures premium cars and commercial vehicles & provides financing services | Consumer Durables |
Drexel University
 Drexel University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
DaimlerChrysler Co. LLC
DaimlerChrysler Co. LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles | Consumer Durables |
WaveCrest Laboratories LLC
WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Develops and commercializes advanced electric propulsion and drive systems for motor vehicles | Consumer Durables |
SAE International (Michigan)
SAE International (Michigan) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of automotive engineers | Commercial Services |
3rd Horizon Associates LLC |
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