Doug Lebda leaves behind a massive net worth after his death in an ATV accident Doug Lebda was the founder of ‘LendingTree’, who recently passed away recently, find out more about him and his tragic death below. Dough was renowned in the financial technology world for his innovative mindset and relentless drive and transformed how people shopped for loans online. Lending Tree Founder and CEO Doug Lebda: Bio, age, family, wife, salary and net worth His sudden death has left his loved ones and colleagues in deep shock, and he is remembered as a visionary leader.