Laura Ricketts
Laura Ricketts | |
|---|---|
Ricketts at the White House after the Cubs 2016 World Series victory | |
| Born | Laura Marie Ricketts September 15, 1967 |
| Education | University of Chicago (BA) University of Michigan (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Board member, Chicago Cubs; Owner, Chicago Stars FC |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Brooke Skinner (m. 2015) |
| Parent(s) | Joe Ricketts Marlene Volkmer |
| Relatives | Pete Ricketts (brother) Todd Ricketts (brother) Thomas S. Ricketts (brother) |
Laura Marie Ricketts (born December 15, 1967) is an American political activist and former attorney who is co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Stars Football Club. Ricketts is also a board member of Lambda Legal and the Housing Opportunities for Women organization. Ricketts' ownership stake in the Cubs makes her the first openly gay owner of a major-league sports franchise.