Michael Ilitch, Professional hockey team executive. Founder Little Caesars Love Kitchen program, since 1985. With United States Marine Corps, 4 years.
Career
Founder, owner, Little Caesars Restaurant, since 1959;
owner, president, Detroit Red Wings Hockey Team, since 1982;
founder, Blue Line Distributing
founder, American's Pizza Cafe
owner, Olympia Arenas, Inc. (formerly Olympia Stadium Corporation), since 1983;
owner, Adirondack Red Wings Hockey Team
owner, Detroit Drive of Arena Football League
owner, chairman, former president, Detroit Tigers Baseball Team. With Detroit Tigers' farm system, 3 years.
Achievements
Michael Ilitch has been listed as a noteworthy Professional hockey team executive by Marquis Who's Who.
Membership
Founder Little Caesars Love Kitchen program, since 1985. With United States Marine Corps, 4 years.
Connections
M. Marian Ilitch; children: Denise Ilitch Lites, Ron, Mike Junior, Lisa, Atanas, Christopher, Carole.
Recipient a Lester Patrick trophy, 1991, Business Statesman award HarvardBus. School Club Detroit, 1990, Joe Louis award Sports Illustrated Magazine and Detroit Institute Arts, Humanitarian of Year award March of Dimes, National Preservation award National Trust for History Preservation, Private SectorInitiative Presidential citation Reagan Administrn., Volunteerism Presdl.citation Bush Administration.
Recipient a Lester Patrick trophy, 1991, Business Statesman award HarvardBus. School Club Detroit, 1990, Joe Louis award Sports Illustrated Magazine and Detroit Institute Arts, Humanitarian of Year award March of Dimes, National Preservation award National Trust for History Preservation, Private SectorInitiative Presidential citation Reagan Administrn., Volunteerism Presdl.citation Bush Administration.