Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein are American businesspeople and philanthropists, best known as the founders of the Uline Corporation, a leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials in North America. Richard "Dick" Uihlein was born on June 7, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, while Elizabeth "Liz" Uihlein was born in 1946. The couple met while attending Connecticut College, where Richard studied economics, and Elizabeth focused on art history. They married in 1967, and in 1980, they founded Uline Corporation together. The Uihleins started their business from their basement in their home in Lake Forest, Illinois, selling plastic bags, boxes, and other packaging materials. Over the years, Uline has grown into a multi-billion-dollar company, with a product catalog that now includes more than 38,000 items. The company's headquarters are currently located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. ## Right-wing wealth Richard Uihlein is a descendant of the founders of Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company, one of the largest breweries in the United States before its decline in the late 20th century. The Uihleins have used their wealth to support various philanthropic endeavors, focusing on education, the arts, and [[conservative]] political causes. The couple has been active in supporting [Republican candidates and causes](https://doctorparadox.net/the-gop-is-3-cults-in-a-trenchcoat/), contributing millions of dollars to campaigns, political action committees, and conservative think tanks. Some of the organizations they have supported include the Club for Growth, the [[Heritage Foundation]], and the Illinois Policy Institute. Elizabeth Uihlein has also been involved in various charitable activities, serving on the boards of numerous organizations such as the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Ballet, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Together, the Uihleins have made significant contributions to the arts, education, and conservative political causes, and their company, Uline Corporation, continues to be a major player in the shipping, industrial, and packaging materials industry.