Who owns the brand Patron?
Is Patron owned by Paul Mitchell?
Who bought Patrón Tequila?
Does John Paul DeJoria still own Patron?
Is Patron Mexican owned?
Is patron owned by Bacardi?
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Is Patrón real tequila?
Who is behind Patron tequila?
How much is John Paul DeJoria worth?
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Early life and education
John Paul Jones DeJoria was born the second son of an Italian immigrant father and a Greek immigrant mother on April 13, 1944, in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. His parents divorced by the time he was two years old.
Career
DeJoria spent two years in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Hornet. After that, he held a series of jobs including janitor, door-to-door encyclopedia salesman and insurance salesman.
Personal life
DeJoria is married. He and his wife, Eloise (née Broady), have contributed over $4,000 to the political campaigns of Senator Ted Cruz and over $5,000 to Texas Governor Rick Perry, among others, as well as to the DNC and many Democratic political candidates.
Who owns Patrón tequila?
Bacardi Limited, which owns the rum brand and hundreds of other spirits, said Monday that it’s acquiring the tequila company in a deal worth $5.1 billion. It’s expected to close in the first half of this year. Patrón Spirits International is known for its premium tequila, packaged in distinctive dome-shaped bottles.
What is Patrón Spirits known for?
Patrón Spirits International is known for its premium tequila, packaged in distinctive dome-shaped bottles. The brand’s been around for nearly 30 years. Bacardi says it’s held a 30% stake in the tequila maker for the last decade.
Overview
Patrón Tequila Express
DeJoria owns the Patrón Tequila Express, a historic private railroad car. It was built in 1927, and was previously used by the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroadas Car No. 50. DeJoria bought the train car in 1996 and spent $2 million to renovate it. The train car is 85 feet (25.91 m) long and contains three staterooms (each with a bathroom and shower), a kitchen, a dining room, an o…
Early life and education
John Paul Jones DeJoria was born the second son of an Italian immigrant father and a Greek immigrant mother on April 13, 1944, in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. His parents divorced by the time he was two years old. When his single mother proved unable to support both children, they were sent to an East Los Angelesfoster home and stayed there during the week until he was nine and returned to his mother. At nine he began selling Christmas cards …
Career
DeJoria spent two years in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Hornet. After that, he held a series of jobs including janitor, door-to-door encyclopedia salesman and insurance salesman.
DeJoria entered the world of hair care as an entry-level employee of Redken Laboratories. He was fired from this position. In 1980, he formed John Paul Mitchell Systems with hairdresser Paul Mitchell and a loan for $700 and while living in a 20-year-old Rolls-Royce automobile.
Personal life
DeJoria is married. He and his wife, Eloise (née Broady), have contributed over $4,000 to the political campaigns of Senator Ted Cruz and over $5,000 to Texas Governor Rick Perry, among others, as well as to the DNC and many Democratic political candidates.
DeJoria is a supporter of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Food4Africa, Mineseeker, and Blazer House. In 2008, DeJoria traveled to sub-Saharan Africa to join Nelson Mandelain his efforts to help feed ov…
External links
• John Paul DeJoria at IMDb
• Interview at Handshakin.com