History of Nate Morris in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 27, 2025

Nathaniel Ryan Morris is an American businessman and political candidate. He chairs and serves as CEO of Morris Industries, which owns Republic Financial, and founded Rubicon Technologies, where he previously held the CEO position. In June 2025, Morris announced his candidacy for the US Senate, receiving an endorsement from Charlie Kirk and revealing his bid on a podcast with Donald Trump Jr.

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October 16, 1980: Nate Morris Born

On October 16, 1980, Nathaniel Ryan Morris was born. He is an American businessman and political candidate.

1996: Football career derailed

In the fall of 1996, while attending Eastern High School, Nate Morris's hopes for a football career were derailed due to multiple spinal fractures, reportedly leading to his political aspirations.

1999: Attended George Washington University

In 1999, Nate Morris began attending George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on an academic scholarship to study international affairs.

2004: Raised Funds for Bush Campaign

In 2004, Nate Morris raised over $50,000 for President George W. Bush's reelection campaign.

2008: Founded Rubicon Technologies

In 2008, Nate Morris founded Rubicon Technologies, originally known as Rubicon Global, with Marc Spiegel, focusing on waste and recycling services.

2010: Founded Morris Industries

In 2010, Nate Morris founded Morris Industries, where he serves as chairman and CEO, headquartered in Lexington.

2011: Married Jane Mosbacher

On New Year's Eve 2011, Nate Morris married Jane Mosbacher, daughter of Robert Mosbacher Jr.

2013: Traveled to Israel with Rand Paul

In 2013, Nate Morris traveled to Israel with U.S. Senator Rand Paul.

2017: Bloomberg article about Rubicon's struggles

In 2017, Bloomberg published an article describing Rubicon Technologies' struggles with its technology and business model.

August 2022: Rubicon Became a Public Company

In August 2022, Rubicon Technologies became a public company, listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RBT.

October 13, 2022: Stepped Down as Rubicon CEO

On October 13, 2022, Nate Morris stepped down as CEO of Rubicon Technologies. Phil Rodoni succeeded him, and Morris retained a consulting role and remained chairman.

2024: Morris Industries Acquired Republic Financial

In 2024, Morris Industries acquired Republic Financial, an insurance company.

2024: Donor to Trump Campaign

In 2024, Nate Morris was among the biggest donors in Kentucky to Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

February 2025: Criticized Mitch McConnell

In February 2025, Nate Morris criticized Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell for voting against Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and against Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary.

March 2025: Encouraged to Run for Senate

In March 2025, Time reported that Vice President J.D. Vance had encouraged Nate Morris to run for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.

June 2025: Announced US Senate Bid

In June 2025, Nate Morris announced his bid for the US Senate on a podcast with Donald Trump Jr. and was endorsed by Charlie Kirk of Turning Point Action.