Ron Burkle

Ron Burkle is an American executive producer and overall businessman.
==Background==
Burkle is a producer and executive, known for The Giver (2014), 3 Days to Kill (2014) and Safe Haven (2013). Aside from his work in in the entertainment industry, he is a longtime Democratic Party supporter, with his company employing the likes of Bill Clinton to help identify investment opportunities. Moreover, he is also the Co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Burkle also invested $20 million to help Mario Lemieux save the team from bankruptcy. Burkle founded The Yucaipa Companies in 1986 and is widely recognized as one of the preeminent investors in the retail, manufacturing and distribution industries. Ron has served as Chairman of the Board and controlling shareholder of numerous companies including Alliance Entertainment, Golden State Foods, Dominick’s, Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Food4Less. Moreover, Ron Burkle has received numerous honors and awards including the AFL-CIO’s Murray Green Meany Kirkland Community Service Award, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Man of the Year, the Los Angeles County Boy Scouts Jimmy Stewart Person of the Year Award and the APLA Commitment to Life Award.Ronald W. Burkle Bio - Burkle Foundation
==Credits==
*Mayor of Kingstown
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