Helen Nethercutt
Helen Ann Nethercutt is an American businesswoman and autism activist.[1][2]
Helen Nethercutt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | John Richards (d. 1980) |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | Nethercutt-Richards |
Career
Nethercutt was born in 1952 in Buckingham, Illinois and graduated from Herscher High School in 1969.[3] She married John Richards and adopted the name Helen Richards. They had two children, Travis and an autistic son Trent. In 1980 she had a divorce and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, working at a grocery store and would meet Jack Nethercutt II, whom married in 1987. The couple operated a restaurant near the Las Vegas Strip.[4] In 2004 after the death of J.B. Nethercutt, they took over the Nethercutt Collection and Merle Norman Cosmetics, becoming vice chairman.[5][2][6]
Donations
She is a Galen Founder for the USC Trojans and was a donator for the Merle Norman Stadium, Uytengsu Aquatics Center, and major contributor to the Spirit of Troy.[7][8][1]
She has donated thousands to several autism programs in California, Illinois, and Nevada, including the Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF).[2]
References
- "Helen Nethercutt by USC Women of Troy". Exposure. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- [email protected], By Dennis YohnkaThe Daily Journal. "Helen Nethercutt fights for autistic son". The Daily Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- "Look at fine car owner, Hersher graduate, Helen Nethercutt". The Daily Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- [email protected], By Dennis YohnkaThe Daily Journal. "Former Buckingham resident, autistic son relish life out West". The Daily Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- "Most Influential Family Owned Businesses 2019: MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | Los Angeles Business Journal". labusinessjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- "Founders". www.nethercuttcollection.org. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- "Facilities". USC Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- Kragen, Aubrey. "USC Alum's Company Changes Course During Crisis". USC Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-02.