The Wealthiest Person in Every State in America
Being showcased in Forbes magazine is, and has always been, an honor. For ages, Forbes has been a credible source for lists of the most most influential people in the world. Today we take a look at the richest people in all 50 states who have captured a spot in one of Forbes’ most prestigious lists. This list’s top industries include finance and investment, fashion and retail, food and beverage, and the tech industry. Now let’s take a look at the nation’s wealthiest!
1. Alabama – Jimmy Rane
Jimmy Rane’s net worth amounts to around $900 million. He is the CEO of Alabama’s Great Southern Wood Preserving, which makes various lumber products such as desks and fences, among others, making the primary source of his fortune lumber. He is also popularly known as “The Yella Fella,” where his cowboy alter-ego appeared in plenty of his company’s T.V. commercials.
2. Alaska – Leonard Hyde and Jonathan Rubini
Leonard Hyde worked with Jonathan Rubini as a business partner in real estate. They have amassed around $300 million each and own the biggest buildings in Alaska, including the iconic J.L. Tower and the ConocoPhillips Tower. They are also in charge of the Alaskan military housing development and own several hotel chains both in and out of Alaska.
3. Arizona – Ernest Garcia II
Ernest Garcia is the richest person in Arizona, with a whopping net worth of $5.6 billion. He is currently the biggest shareholder of Carvana, an online platform that sells old cars and helps people get car loans. Carvana was founded by one of Ernest’s sons, Ernest Garcia III. He is also the founder and CEO of DriveTime, which is one of the biggest car retailer shops in the U.S.
4. Arkansas – Jim Walton
Jim Walton is the youngest son of the founder of Walmart, Sam Walton. While Walmart already boasts an impressive financial portfolio, Jim is also the Arvest Bank founder, which has around $16 billion in asset value. His net worth, you may ask? It’s $51.1 billion, which makes him the wealthiest person in Arkansas.
5. California – Mark Zuckerberg
You probably know the richest person in California as he started the famous social media platform Facebook during his Harvard days back in 2004 at the age of 19. The primary objective of his version of Facebook back then was to match his classmates’ faces and names. Since he introduced Facebook to the public in 2004, it boomed, becoming an internet phenomenon. Zuckerberg is currently worth $97.2 billion.
6. Colorado – Philip Anschutz
Philip Anschutz is one of the richest people in the sports industry. He currently owns the LA Kings, LA Galaxy, and is a minority owner of the LA Lakers. His Anschutz Entertainment Group operates more than 100 arenas and concert venues worldwide, making him the richest person in Colorado with a net worth of about $12 billion.
7. Connecticut – Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio is surely a rags to riches story. He started out being a golf caddy and, at just the young age of 19 years old, started playing in the market based on tips from the golf players he was assisting. He launched Bridgewater from his apartment in New York and is now the founder of Dalio, the world’s largest hedge firm, making him the richest person in Connecticut with an $18.4 billion net worth.
8. Delaware – Robert Gore and Elizabeth Snyder
They say that you should not go into business with family or close friends, but it clearly turned out well for siblings Robert Gore and Elizabeth Snyder, who founded the Gore-Tex, a revolutionary waterproof, lightweight fabric widely used from outdoor clothing to footwear to camping equipment. They have amassed around $885 million each, making them the richest people in Delaware.
9. Florida – Thomas Peterffy
If you have heard the term “discount brokerage,” you would probably have heard of Thomas Peterffy, Florida’s richest person with a net worth of $18.8 billion. He is the CEO and founder of Interactive Brokers, which is a trading platform for investors. He also owns around 500,000 acres of land in the United States. This is a far cry from 21-year-old Thomas, who arrived in the U.S. as an immigrant from Hungary.
10. Georgia – Jim Kennedy
Jim Kennedy is the richest person in Georgia, with a net worth of $9.2 billion. He is currently the chairman of Cox Enterprises, which is an automotive and media company. His grandfather also founded Cox Enterprises and the Dayton Evening News.
11. Hawaii – Pierre Omidyar
If you are familiar with eBay, then you probably know of Pierre Omidyar, the founder of the famous online retail platform. Aside from eBay, Pierre also owns a couple of resorts in California and Mexico. He clearly doesn’t have much time on his hands because he is also the First Look Media founder. With all his assets, he is the richest man in Hawaii with a net worth of $22.6 billion.
12. Idaho – Frank VanderSloot
Frank Vandersloot found fame and fortune by being the founding father of Melaleuca, which offers various natural and healthy products, from supplements to eco-friendly cleaners. He sells to every 1.5 million consumers monthly through his online store, making him the wealthiest person in Idaho. His net worth is $2.7 billion.
13. Illinois – Ken Griffin
Ken Griffin is the CEO and founder of Citadel, which is a hedge-fund primarily based in Chicago. Citadel manages around $32 billion in assets. He first started his trading business from his Harvard dorm room, and it grew into a hedge fund three years later. Griffin’s net worth is $15 billion.
14. Indiana – Carl Cook
Carl Cook is best known for his company Cook Group, which manufactures medical devices making him the richest man in Indiana. His parents were actually the brainchildren behind the company, and Carl just took over after his father’s death. His net worth is $10.5 billion.
