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Harry Wayne Huizenga is the founder of AutoNation, Inc. (1991), OTO Development LLC (2004), and Extended Stay America, Inc. (1995).
At Extended Stay America, Inc., he was also the Chairman in 2010.
Mr. Huizenga's former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Boca Resorts LLC, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Blockbuster Entertainment Corp.
(1987-1995), Vice Chairman of Viacom, Inc. (1994-1995), Chairman of Dolphins Enterprises LLC, Chairman of Huizenga Holdings, Inc., Chairman of Swisher Hygiene, Inc. (2010-2013), Director of Republic Services, Inc., Director of ANC Rental Corp., President & Chief Operating Officer of Waste Management, Inc. (1971-1984), and Partner of Miami Dolphins Ltd.
Former positions of Harry Wayne Huizenga
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Dolphins Enterprises LLC
 Dolphins Enterprises LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Dolphins Enterprises LLC owns and operates football teams. It owns Miami Dolphins and Dolphins Stadium. The company was founded 1965 by Joe Robbie in and is headquartered in Davie, FL | Chairman | 2018-03-21 |
Huizenga Holdings, Inc.
 Huizenga Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Huizenga Holdings, Inc. provides investment advisory services. The company owns the Miami Dolphins football team and the team's home, Dolphins Stadium. It also develops and manages residential and commercial properties in Florida. The company was founded by H. Wayne Huizenga and is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Chairman | 2018-03-21 |
| SWISHER HYGIENE INC | Chairman | - |
Extended Stay America, Inc. /Old/
 Extended Stay America, Inc. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Extended Stay America, Inc. develops, owns and operates extended stay lodging facilities. The firm operates moderately priced extended stay lodging hotels across the US. Its brands include Extended StayAmerica Efficiency Studios, Homestead Studio Suites, StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios and Crossland Economy Studios. The company was founded on August 6, 1995 by H. Wayne Huizenga and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Founder | 2010-08-17 |
Viacom, Inc. /Old/
 Viacom, Inc. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services Viacom is a global media company, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, music, and comedy. Viacom's well-known brands include CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom Outdoor, UPN, TV Land, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, King World, Spike TV, Showtime, and Simon & Schuster. | Director/Board Member | 1995-09-30 |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. | Industrial Services |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. | Industrial Services |
| AUTONATION, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Viacom, Inc. /Old/
Viacom, Inc. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services Viacom is a global media company, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, music, and comedy. Viacom's well-known brands include CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom Outdoor, UPN, TV Land, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, King World, Spike TV, Showtime, and Simon & Schuster. | Consumer Services |
Extended Stay America, Inc. /Old/
Extended Stay America, Inc. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Extended Stay America, Inc. develops, owns and operates extended stay lodging facilities. The firm operates moderately priced extended stay lodging hotels across the US. Its brands include Extended StayAmerica Efficiency Studios, Homestead Studio Suites, StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios and Crossland Economy Studios. The company was founded on August 6, 1995 by H. Wayne Huizenga and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Consumer Services |
Boca Resorts LLC
 Boca Resorts LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Boca Resorts LLC owns and operates resorts and hotels. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Consumer Services |
ANC Rental Corp.
 ANC Rental Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance ANC Rental Corp owns and operates car rental businesses under the brand names Alamo and National. Their rental operations has a presence in the airport leisure and business travel market. Alamo and National serve the daily rental needs of both leisure and business travelers from a network. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Finance |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. | Retail Trade |
Dolphins Enterprises LLC
Dolphins Enterprises LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Dolphins Enterprises LLC owns and operates football teams. It owns Miami Dolphins and Dolphins Stadium. The company was founded 1965 by Joe Robbie in and is headquartered in Davie, FL | Consumer Services |
Huizenga Holdings, Inc.
Huizenga Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Huizenga Holdings, Inc. provides investment advisory services. The company owns the Miami Dolphins football team and the team's home, Dolphins Stadium. It also develops and manages residential and commercial properties in Florida. The company was founded by H. Wayne Huizenga and is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Finance |
OTO Development LLC
 OTO Development LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance OTO Development LLC operates as a hospitality development company with interest in developing and operating branded hotels. It designs, builds and funds the construction and renovation of hotel properties. The firm also provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical plan options, life insurance, discount hotel room options and more. The company was founded by Todd R. Turner, Harry Wayne Huizenga, James A. Ovenden, Corry W. Oakes, Chris Basham and George D. Johnson in May 2004 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Finance |
Miami Dolphins Ltd.
 Miami Dolphins Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Miami Dolphins Ltd. operates a professional football team. Miami Dolphins Ltd. was founded by Joe Robbie and Danny Thomas on October 8, 1965 and is headquartered in Miami Gardens, FL. | Consumer Services |
Swisher Hygiene, Inc.
 Swisher Hygiene, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Swisher Hygiene, Inc. provided hygiene and sanitizing solutions that include cleaning & sanitizing chemicals, restroom hygiene programs, and related products & services. It was sold consumable products such as detergents, cleaning chemicals, soap, paper, water filters, and supplies, together with the rental and servicing of dish machines and other equipment for the dispensing of those products as well as additional services such as the cleaning of facilities. The company served customers in a wide range of end-markets, with a particular emphasis on the foodservice, hospitality, retail, and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Patrick L. Swisher in 1986 and it was headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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