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Stephen Schlecht
Founder at
DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.
Net worth: 43 M $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
Stephen L.
Schlecht was the founder of Gemplers, Inc., established in 1986, where the title held was President & Chief Executive Officer from 1986 to 2003.
Mr. Schlecht is the founder of Duluth Holdings, Inc., established in 1986, holding the title of Chairman starting in 2025.
Mr. Schlecht completed undergraduate and Masters of Business Administration degrees at Northwestern University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/03/2026 | 7,119,588 ( 20.55% ) | 29 M $ | 31/07/2026 | |
| 27/03/2026 | 3,364,200 ( 100% ) | 14 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
Stephen Schlecht active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DULUTH HOLDINGS INC. | Founder | 01/01/1986 |
Former positions of Stephen Schlecht
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Gemplers, Inc.
 Gemplers, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Sells agricultural, horticultural, construction, and grounds maintenance equipment and tools through catalogs and online stores | Chief Executive Officer | 01/02/2003 |
Training of Stephen Schlecht
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
28
1st degree connections
3
1st degree companies
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Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 3 |
|---|---|
Gemplers, Inc.
Gemplers, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Sells agricultural, horticultural, construction, and grounds maintenance equipment and tools through catalogs and online stores | Retail Trade |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Duluth Holdings, Inc.
 Duluth Holdings, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Manufactures, designs and supplies cloths | Retail Trade |
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