David Oreck - Later Years

Later Years

David Oreck continues to be active in aviation, maintaining and flying his personal collection of aircraft which includes a Stinson Reliant SR 10J, a Waco WMF, an Aviat Husky Amphibian, an American Champion Decathlon, a Staggerwing Beech G-17S, and a Beech T-34A Mentor.

Oreck also continues to be the company's spokesman, frequently appearing in TV, radio and newspaper advertisements, although he is no longer an owner of the company. Throughout the years these appearances have made Oreck a widely recognized spokesperson. Oreck can still be seen on television infomercials with Terri Ouellette and guests such as Rosemary Jackett.

Oreck lectures pro bono at universities around the U.S., seeking to inspire young entrepreneurs and businesspeople. He tells his audiences " see I'm no genius. I didn't get started until I was 40. I did it. You can do it. Only in America could this happen."

David Oreck is also owner of The Candle Warehouse, which is located in Houston, Texas.

David Oreck, never one to be content to sit still, has recently gone national with his home part fragrance company, "The David Oreck Candle Company." The quickly growing direct sales company has a stated goal of being the fastest growing home party plan in the country.