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American businessman (born )

Marcus Anthony Lemonis (born November 16, ) is a Lebanese-American businessman, TV personality, and philanthropist. He serves as the chairman and CEO of Camping World, Good Sam Enterprises, and Beyond.^[1] Additionally, he is renowned for his role as the star of The Profit, a CNBC reality show about saving small businesses. He is also the co-owner of Marcus/Glass Entertainment, which owns Let's Make a Deal.

Early life and education

Lemonis was born in Beirut, Lebanon, to Abdelmasih and Nadia, who were from Baniyas, Syria, during the Lebanese Civil War.^[2]

He was given the name Ricardo but was abandoned at an orphanage four days after his birth.^[2] He was adopted during his infancy on July 29, , by Leo and Sophia Lemonis, a couple living in Miami, Florida.^[3] His adoptive father was Greek, and his adoptive mother was Lebanese.^{[citation needed]}

Throughout his upbringing, Lem