Rick Jackson (businessman)
Rick Jackson | |
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| Born | Richard L. Jackson 1954 or 1955 (age 71–72) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Jackson Healthcare |
| Political party | Republican |
Richard L. Jackson (born 1954 or 1955[1]) is an American businessman who founded and leads Jackson Healthcare, a healthcare staffing and services company based in Alpharetta, Georgia.[2] He is a candidate in the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election Republican primary.[3][1]
Jackson Healthcare
In 2000, Jackson founded Jackson Healthcare, which provides healthcare staffing and related workforce services.[2][4]
The company opened a new, $100 million campus in March 2019, styled after an Italian piazza.[5]
In 2021, the company purchased USAntibiotics, an antibiotics manufacturer in Bristol, Tennessee.[3] Jackson Healthcare acquired Omaha-based LRS Healthcare in May 2023.[6]
Jackson Healthcare is privately-held and reports more than $3 billion in annual revenue.[3]
Georgia gubernatorial election
In February 2026, Jackson announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Georgia and said he would self-fund a major portion of his campaign.[3][7][8][9]
Personal life
Jackson has described a childhood marked by poverty and later time in the foster care system.[10][11]
Jackson lives in Cumming, Georgia, in a 47,000-square-foot (4,400 m2) mansion known as "Le Rêve".[12][13] He has a son, Shane, who is president of Jackson Healthcare.[5][8]
References
- ^ a b Countryman, Vanessa (February 5, 2026). "Georgia billionaire enters crowded governor race. Who is Rick Jackson?". Savannah Morning News.
- ^ a b "Richard L. Jackson". Jackson Healthcare. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Amy, Jeff (February 3, 2026). "Business owner Rick Jackson enters Georgia GOP governor's race". Associated Press. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ "About". Jackson Healthcare. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ a b Grochowski, Julia (March 11, 2019). "Jackson Healthcare unveils $100 million expansion". Appen Media.
- ^ "Jackson Healthcare to Acquire LRS Healthcare". Business Wire. May 9, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ "Rick Jackson (Georgia)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ a b Rocha, Alander (February 7, 2026). "A little known candidate shakes up GOP primary for Georgia governor". Georgia Recorder.
- ^ "Georgia businessman Rick Jackson announces run for governor". CBS News. February 3, 2026.
- ^ "Atlanta's Rick Jackson, from foster child to philanthropist". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. November 22, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ "Saved by a Stranger: Rick Jackson's Story". CBN News. November 10, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Quinn, Christopher (November 2, 2011). "Million-dollar homes sell — at a slower pace". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ Hicks, Nelson (October 5, 2011). "$50 million foreclosed estate sells for $11.5 million". WSB-TV.