Dr. James 'Jim' Richard Leininger, M.D., is an American physician, businessman, and billionaire founder of Kinetic Concepts (KCI), a global medical technology corporation that revolutionized wound care. Born in Warsaw, Indiana, in 1944, his career is defined by a commitment to medicine, business, and conservative political activism.

Leininger earned a B.A. and an M.D. (1969) from Indiana University Indianapolis. He taught at the University of Texas Health Science Center before recognizing a critical unmet need in patient care. His philosophy centers on innovation in medical technology and leveraging his immense wealth for conservative political and Christian causes.

• Kinetic Concepts (KCI) (Founder & Chairman Emeritus): The core asset, a global medical technology corporation that pioneered advanced wound care and patient recovery systems.
• Political Activism: He is a major conservative and Republican donor, founding groups like the Texas Public Policy Foundation (opposing climate change theory) and supporting school vouchers.
• San Antonio Spurs: He is a part-owner of the NBA basketball team.
• Academic Background: He holds an M.D. from Indiana University.

Dr. James Leininger founded Kinetic Concepts (KCI) in 1976. His strategic genius was developing new medical technology and products that revolutionized wound care and patient recovery, transforming KCI into a global leader. He later served as Chairman Emeritus of the company.

His wealth has been leveraged primarily for political and Christian activism. He founded the conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) in 1989 and the CEO San Antonio initiative to award school vouchers to children from modest backgrounds (a key policy focus). His immense wealth is secured by the successful sale and profitability of his global medical technology corporation. He also owns a direct mail firm, a television station, and Florida real estate.

Dr. James Leininger's social impact is structural, stemming from KCI's role in advancing medical technology for wound care globally. His profound philanthropic contribution is his structural political funding of conservative and school choice initiatives in Texas and nationally. His work with CEO San Antonio provides school vouchers to children from modest backgrounds (a policy he strongly advocates).

His structural contribution is tied to his commitment to Christian activism and conservative public policy reform, leveraging his medical background for political and social influence.

Dr. James Leininger maintains the professional, composed style of a businessman and physician. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects stability and his profound commitment to conservative and Christian principles.

Residing in San Antonio, Texas, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to medical technology, political activism, and Christian philanthropy.