John Menard Jr
$22.5B
Born
Jan 22, 1940
Age
85
Source of Wealth
Home improvement stores
Residence
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Citizenship
United States
Marital Status
Married
Children
6
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
- John Menard's home improvement retailer Menards brings in an estimated $13 billion in sales from more than 340 stores.
- His stores, which compete with Home Depot and Lowe's, are concentrated in the middle of the U.S., from Wyoming to West Virginia.
- Menard first started a construction business in 1958, 20 years before Home Depot launched.
- Menard has developed a reputation for keeping a tight grip on his business, requiring even top executives to punch a time clock every morning.
- Menard sponsored the winning car at the 2019 Indy 500, his first win in nearly 40 years of involvement in racing.
- Menard grew up on a farm in Wisconsin as the oldest of eight children.
- Menard, who already had his own business making agricultural buildings, turned down a job at IBM when he graduated college in 1963.
| Exchange | Ticker | Company Name | Number Of Shares | Share Price | Currency Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSE | PII-US | Polaris Industries Inc. | 26,000 | 42.61 | USD |