Kevin Plank
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| Born |
August 13, 1972 Kensington, Maryland, U.S. |
| Residence | Lutherville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Nationality |
 American
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| Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Under Armour |
| Salary | $2,434,209 (2015) |
| Net worth |
 US $2.4 billion (Aug 2016) |
| Spouse(s) | Desiree Jacqueline "D.J." Guerzon |
| Children | Kevin James Plank |
Kevin A. Plank (born August 13, 1972) is an American entrepreneur and businessman. Plank is the founder, CEO and Chairman of Under Armour, a manufacturer of sports performance apparel, footwear and accessories, based in Baltimore.
Kevin Plank grew up in Kensington, Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C., one of five brothers. His father William was a prominent Maryland land developer. His mother, Jayne (née Harper), is a former mayor of Kensington, who went on to direct the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at the United States Department of State under President Ronald Reagan.
Plank grew up playing football for the Maplewood Maple Leafs, which have appeared in a few Under Armour commercials. He left Georgetown Preparatory School because of poor academic performance and behavioral issues, but went on to play football at Fork Union Military Academy. He graduated from St. John's College High School. He later attended the University of Maryland and graduated in 1996. His roommate at Maryland was football player and professional wrestler Darren Drozdov. Following a 1999 in-ring accident which left Drozdov quadriplegic, Plank personally financed his customized wheelchair.
Plank married Desiree Guerzon in 2003. Plank has made donations to numerous Republican candidates, including $2,000 to Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign in 2008.
According to Federal Election Commission, Plank has donated to both parties and to individuals of both parties.
In 2013, Plank purchased a mansion in the Georgetown section of Washington D.C. for $7.85 million.
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