Tom Monaghan

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Tom Monaghan
Born
Thomas Stephen Monaghan

(1937-03-25) March 25, 1937 (age 87)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Known forFounder of Ave Maria University
Founder of Domino's Pizza
Former owner of the Detroit Tigers (1983–1992)
Spouse
Marjorie Zybach
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(m. 1962)​
Children4

Thomas Stephen Monaghan (born March 25, 1937) is an American entrepreneur[1][2][3][4] who founded Domino's Pizza in 1960. He also owns the Domino's Farms Office Park, located in the Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan, which he first started building during 1984.[5] He also owned the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1983 to 1992.

Monaghan is a devout Catholic and announced his retirement in 1998 after 38 years with Domino's Pizza, Inc. Monaghan sold 93 percent of the company to Bain Capital for around $1 billion, ceased being involved in day-to-day operations of the company, and subsequently dedicated his time and considerable fortune to Catholic causes. A supporter of the pro-life movement and other Catholic teachings "to combat the nation's 'moral crisis'", Monaghan has spent hundreds of millions of dollars promoting them.[6]

He and his wife, Marjorie Zybach, whom he met while delivering pizza, were married in 1962 and have four daughters: Margaret, Susan, Mary and Barbara. As of 2014, they have 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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  5. ^ Rigg, Sarah A; Ramey, Robert (December 11, 2008). "From pizza to philanthropy: a conversation with Tom Monaghan at Domino's Farms". mlive.com. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  6. ^ Marchetti, Domenica (1999-10-07). "Delivering on His Word". The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007.