| Birth Year | 1942 |
| Birth Place | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Age | 81 YEARS OLD |
| Residence | Indianapolis, Indiana, US |
| Occupation | founder, Christel House International |
| Known for | co-founder and former owner, Resort Condominiums International |
| Spouse(s) | Jon DeHaan (1973-87) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Adolf Stark Anna Stark |
Christel DeHaan, born in 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana, is an incredibly successful entrepreneur with a net worth estimated to be $950 million in 2024. In 1974, alongside her then-husband Jon, she co-founded Resort Condominiums International (RCI). RCI quickly became a prominent industry leader, providing vacation exchange services to timeshare owners worldwide. Under Christel DeHaan's leadership, the company experienced exponential growth and success, propelling her to great financial heights. Her dedication, vision, and business acumen have undoubtedly played key roles in her impressive net worth.
I learned that it is OK to make mistakes as long as you learn from them and don't repeat them.
She was born in 1942 in Nördlingen, Germany, the daughter of Adolf Stark, a German soldier who died mere weeks before the end of World War II, and his wife Anna Stark. Her stepfather, Wilhelm Riedel died when she was 16. At the age of 16, she moved to the United Kingdom to become a nanny. Aged 20, she emigrated to the United States, settling in Indiana.
In 1972, she married Jon DeHaan. She has three children and lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, US.
In 1974, DeHaan co-founded the pioneering timeshare company Resort Condominiums International, with her then-husband Jon DeHaan. In 1979, he had a heart attack, and she took over the running of the company. In 1987, they divorced; she was awarded half the company and bought the rest for $67.5 million.
