Clayton Mathile
From humble beginnings, Clayton Mathile rose to great prominence, wealth, and influence. But more importantly, he is a figure of generosity with his wide range of philanthropic efforts.
After graduation, Clayton Mathile took the low-profile position of an accountant in Campbell Soup. After a few years, he accepted animal nutritionist Paul Iams’ offer to become his company’s general manager in 1970. Overseeing the five-man team that composed the entire pet food seller Iams, he became the company’s CEO and president. Clayton Mathile bought out his partner and became the sole owner of the company in 1982.
In redefining Iams, he championed the expansion of its product lines to include premium pet products targeted at the high-end market. His business acumen would steer Iams into its golden years, after which he sold it in 1999 to international conglomerate Procter & Gamble for the sum of $2.3 billion.
After resigning from corporate life, Clayton Mathile became freer to pursue his philanthropic commitments.
- With his wife, MaryAnn, he founded the Mathile Family Foundation, which he currently heads. Their efforts have generated more than $130 million, all for the less privileged children and their families through several key non-profit organizations
- He purchased 114 acres in Dayton with to construct the Aileron Center for Entrepreneurial Education. Currently, he sits as the institution’s board of directors. This establishment provides development assistance and educational training for those who seek to venture with their own businesses. The Mathile family has committed $50 million for this single advocacy.
- Clayton Mathile is involved in The Glen at St. Joseph. This site houses 36 single mothers who take part in job trainings or work towards earning a college degree. The campus also provides accommodation for their children.
- The Mathile Community Awards grants up to $5 million to support other projects of a similar philanthropic nature.
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