Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips DEMDemocrat

United States Representative, MN-3

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Dean PhillipsDEMDemocrat United States Representative, MN-3
53
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3
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MNResidence (state)

Dean Benson Phillips (born January 20, 1969) is an American business magnate, liquor heir, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and politician from Minnesota. A member of the Democratic Party, he has represented Minnesota's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. Phillips is the heir to the Phillips Distilling Company, an alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution corporation his family started in 1912. He has also been involved in other significant business ventures. He was the co-owner of high-end gelato producer Talenti and owns a small local coffeeshop chain, Penny's Coffee.With an estimated net worth of $77 million in 2018, Phillips is one of the wealthiest members of Congress.

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Campaign Funding

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$6,265,241
Total Raised
$6,223,759
Total Spent
$41,482
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Retired$625,486
53%
Lawyers/Law Firms$335,154
38%
Securities & Investment$237,905
36%
Real Estate$228,259
33%
Democratic/Liberal$211,589
20%
Education$127,662
16%
Business Services$102,412
14%
TV/Movies/Music$90,804
14%
Health Professionals$89,700
13%
Misc Finance$80,079
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.

Largest Contributors

Funding generally from an organization's PAC or its members/employees. Organizations did not donate directly.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
MBA
1998 - 2000
Brown University
BA Urban Studies
1988 - 1991
Past Positions1 - 7 of 7
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Minnesota
2019 - Current
Chair of the Board
Phillips Distilling Company
2014 - 2017
Co-Founder
Penny's Coffee
2016 - Current
Board Member
Board of Directors, Winmark Corporation
2007 - 2014
President
Phillips Distilling Company
1993 - 2012
Chair
Board of Directors, Allina Hospitals & Clinics
2009 - 2011
Partner
Talenti
Other Experience1 - 18 of 18
Board Member
Board of Trustees, Walker Art Center
2015 - 2017
Board Member
Board of Advisors, Rational Energies, Limited Liability Company
2010 - 2016
President's Circle Member
Hennepin Theatre Trust
2010 - 2016
Trustee
Board of Trustees, The Blake School
2012 - 2015
Tutor
Minnesota Reading Corps
2015
Chair
Leadership Council, Worldwide Orphans Foundation
2012 - Current
Co-Chair
WE Day Minnesota, Free the Children
2012 - Current
Member
Advisory Council, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
2012 - Current
Board Member
Board of Advisors, Minneapolis Parks Foundation
2009 - 2011
Regent
Saint John's University
2005 - 2008
Co-Chair
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota
2002 - Current
Former Member
Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services), United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Committee on Financial Services, United States House of Representatives
Member
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, United States House of Representatives
Member
Democracy Reform Task Force, United States House of Representatives
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