History of Shri Thanedar in Timeline

Shri Thanedar is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 13th congressional district since 2023. A Democrat, he previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives (2021-2023) and ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. His background is primarily in business. He authored a book, highlighting his entrepreneurial path and his move into politics.

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February 22, 1955: Shri Thanedar's Birth

On February 22, 1955, Shri Thanedar was born. He is an American businessman, author, and politician.

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1979: Arrival in the U.S.

In 1979, Shri Thanedar came to the U.S. to pursue a PhD at the University of Akron.

1982: Completion of PhD

In 1982, Shri Thanedar completed his PhD at the University of Akron.

1984: Started Working at Petrolite

In 1984, Shri Thanedar began working at Petrolite in St. Louis.

1984: Marriage to Shamal

In 1984, Shri Thanedar married his first wife, Shamal.

1988: Became a U.S. Citizen

In 1988, Shri Thanedar became a U.S. citizen.

1988: Birth of Son Neil

In 1988, Shri Thanedar's son, Neil, was born.

1990: Worked at Chemir/Polytech Laboratories

In 1990, Shri Thanedar took a job working nights and weekends at Chemir/Polytech Laboratories to learn the business.

1991: Bought Chemir

In 1991, Shri Thanedar took out a loan to buy Chemir for $75,000.

1992: Birth of Son Samir

In 1992, Shri Thanedar's son, Samir, was born.

1996: Death of Shamal

In 1996, Shri Thanedar's first wife, Shamal, passed away.

1999: Marriage to Shashi

In 1999, Shri Thanedar married his current wife, Shashi.

1999: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

In 1999, Shri Thanedar was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Central Midwest Region.

2003: Azopharma's Growth

Starting in 2003, one of Thanedar's acquisitions, Azopharma, grew rapidly from $1 million.

2004: Publication of Autobiography in Marathi

In 2004, Shri Thanedar published his autobiography in Marathi, titled ही 'श्री' ची इच्छा! (This is Shri's Wish).

2005: Chemir's Revenue Growth

By 2005, Chemir's revenues reached $16 million and employed 160 people, including 40 PhD chemists.

2007: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

In 2007, Shri Thanedar was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Central Midwest Region.

2007: Offered $132 Million for Azopharma

In 2007, Shri Thanedar was offered $132 million to sell Azopharma.

2008: Peak of Azopharma and Mansion Built

In 2008, Azopharma reached $55 million in revenue, and Thanedar's group of companies employed 500 people. He also built a mansion in Ladue, Missouri.

2008: Self-Published Memoirs in English

In 2008, Shri Thanedar self-published his memoirs in English, titled The Blue Suitcase: Tragedy and Triumph in an Immigrant's Life.

The Blue Suitcase: Tragedy and Triumph in an Immigrant's Life

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2010: Launch of Avomeen Analytical Services

In 2010, Shri Thanedar came out of retirement to launch Avomeen Analytical Services with his son Neil.

2010: Allegations of Animal Abandonment

In 2010, Shri Thanedar faced allegations that laboratory animals were abandoned at one of his former research facilities, which he denied.

2010: Azopharma's Closure and Abandonment Allegations

In 2010, a USA Today article claimed that laboratory animals were abandoned at AniClin, one of Azopharma's research facilities, after the company was placed in receivership, though Thanedar denied the allegations.

March 31, 2011: Sale of Chemir

On March 31, 2011, Chemir was sold for $23 million, covering Thanedar's debt to Bank of America.

2015: Avomeen Named to INC 5000 List

In 2015, Avomeen was named to the INC 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. companies (#673).

November 2016: Sale of Majority Stake in Avomeen

In November 2016, Thanedar sold the majority stake in Avomeen Holdings LLC.

2016: Sale of Majority Stake in Avomeen

In 2016, Shri Thanedar sold a majority stake in Avomeen to High Street Capital and shared $1.5 million of the proceeds with his employees.

2016: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

In 2016, Shri Thanedar was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Central Midwest Region.

April 5, 2017: Filed Paperwork for Gubernatorial Campaign

On April 5, 2017, Shri Thanedar submitted paperwork to raise funds for a potential gubernatorial campaign in Michigan.

November 2017: Lawsuit Filed Against Thanedar

In November 2017, a buyer of Avomeen Holdings LLC filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Detroit, claiming Thanedar made "fraudulent and misleading representations" regarding the company's finances.

2017: Thanedar's Run for Governor

In 2017, Shri Thanedar had not held elective office before running for governor, leading to scrutiny of his political history.

February 2018: Ran Super Bowl Ad

In February 2018, Shri Thanedar ran a statewide Super Bowl ad and quickly became the best-known Democratic candidate for governor.

2018: Michigan Gubernatorial Election Campaign

In 2018, Shri Thanedar entered politics and ran in the Michigan gubernatorial election as a Democrat.

2018: Candidate for Governor of Michigan

In 2018, Shri Thanedar was a candidate in the Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan.

2018: Investigation of Thanedar's History

In early 2018, as Shri Thanedar's campaign gained traction, reporters began investigating his history and past donations.

August 2019: Filed to Run for State Representative

In August 2019, Shri Thanedar submitted paperwork to run for state representative in Michigan's 3rd district.

August 2019: Dismissal of Lawsuit

In August 2019, US District Judge Gershwin A. Drain dismissed the case, citing an agreement to resolve the matter out of court between Thanedar and Avomeen Holdings LLC.

August 4, 2020: Won Democratic Primary

On August 4, 2020, Shri Thanedar won the Democratic primary for the state representative seat in Michigan's 3rd district.

November 3, 2020: Elected to State House

On November 3, 2020, Shri Thanedar was elected to the Michigan State House.

January 1, 2021: Assumed Office in State House

On January 1, 2021, Shri Thanedar assumed office in the Michigan State House.

2021: Member of the Michigan House of Representatives

In 2021, Shri Thanedar became a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving until 2023.

2022: Won Election to Congress

In 2022, Shri Thanedar gave up his state house seat, moved to Palmer Woods neighborhood, and won the election for Michigan's 13th congressional district.

September 2023: Launched Dharma Caucus

In September 2023, Shri Thanedar formally launched the Dharma Caucus with bipartisan support, though it faced concern from South Asian advocacy groups.

October 11, 2023: Renounced Membership in DSA

On October 11, 2023, Shri Thanedar renounced his membership in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

2023: Serving as U.S. Representative

In 2023, Shri Thanedar began serving as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district.

2023: Vote on H.Con.Res. 21

In 2023, Shri Thanedar was among 56 Democrats to vote in favor of H.Con.Res. 21, which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.

2023: Trip to Israel and Views on Relationship

In summer 2023, Shri Thanedar traveled to Israel on an AIPAC affiliated trip and described the relationship between Israel and the United States as mutually beneficial.

2024: Production and Acting in 'Dear Pra'

In 2024, Shri Thanedar produced and acted in a short film, Dear Pra, raising awareness about mental health.

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2024: Attacks in Primary Election

In the 2024 primary election, Blue Wave Action, linked to AIPAC, spent nearly $2.3 million on ads attacking Shri Thanedar's opponent.

April 29, 2025: Filed Articles of Impeachment

On April 29, 2025, Shri Thanedar filed multiple articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, but they faced intra-party backlash and lacked approval from party leadership.

May 14, 2025: Cancelled Vote on Bill

On May 14, 2025, Shri Thanedar cancelled a vote on his bill after pressure from other Democrats.

2026: Competitive Primary

In 2026, Shri Thanedar faced a competitive primary, due to his previous actions, considered by others as a strategic misstep which distracted from other important activities.