[1] He attended the USC School of Pharmacy, but dropped out to travel the southwestern U.S. on a motorcycle.
[3][2] In 1975, Jannard started a one-man business selling motorcycle parts out of his car at motocross events.
[3] Oakley sunglasses were used by bicycle racer Greg LeMond, raising the company's profile.
[2] Jannard sold Oakley in November 2007 for $2.1 billion to Italian company Luxottica, the world's largest eyewear manufacturer and retailer.
[9] On June 18th, 2024 the Los Angeles Times announced that Jannard had sold his Malibu oceanfront estate for $210 million, setting a California state record.