Helen Nethercutt

Helen Richards Nethercutt (born 1952) is an American businesswoman and autism activist.[1][2]

Helen Nethercutt
Born
Helen Ann Wilkins

1952
Buckingham, Illinois, U.S.
Spouse(s)
John Richards
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(m. 1969; div 1980)​

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(m. 1987)​
Children2
RelativesNethercutt-Richards family

Career

Nethercutt was born in 1952 in Buckingham, Illinois and graduated from Herscher High School in 1969.[3] She married U.S. Army specialist John Richards and adopted the name Helen Richards. They had two children, Travis and an autistic son Trent.[4] 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.[5] In 2004 they took over the Nethercutt Collection and Merle Norman Cosmetics.[6][2][7]

She co-won 5 Best of Show victories in 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, and 2016 at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.[8]

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.[9][10][1]

She has donated thousands to several autism programs in California, Illinois, and Nevada, including the Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF).[2]

References
  1. "Helen Nethercutt by USC Women of Troy". Exposure. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  2. correspondentdyohnka@daily-journal.com815-937-3384, By Dennis YohnkaThe Daily Journal. "Helen Nethercutt fights for autistic son". The Daily Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  3. "Look at fine car owner, Hersher graduate, Helen Nethercutt". The Daily Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  4. "John R. Richards". Herscher Pilot. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  5. correspondentdyohnka@daily-journal.com815-937-3384, By Dennis YohnkaThe Daily Journal. "Former Buckingham resident, autistic son relish life out West". The Daily Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  6. "Most Influential Family Owned Businesses 2019: MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | Los Angeles Business Journal". labusinessjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  7. "Founders". www.nethercuttcollection.org. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  8. "Previous Winners - Amelia Concours d'Elegance". www.ameliaconcours.org. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  9. "Facilities". USC Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  10. Kragen, Aubrey. "USC Alum's Company Changes Course During Crisis". USC Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
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