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Trudy Cathy White

Net worth $12.8B

Chick-fil-A · United States

Born
Dec 17, 1955
Age
70
Source
Chick-fil-A
Residence
Hampton, Georgia
Citizenship
United States
Marital status
Married
Children
4
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Samford University

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Trudy Cathy White is the only daughter of Truett Cathy (d. 2014), the founder of Chick-fil-A.
  • Cathy White serves as an "ambassador" at the company, attending new restaurant openings and other corporate events.
  • Her brothers, billionaires Dan and Bubba Cathy, run the fried chicken chain as chairman and executive vice president, respectively. Her nephew, Andrew, is CEO.
  • Cathy White, who spent 10 years as a missionary in Brazil, cofounded Christian nonprofits Lifeshape and Impact 360 Institute.
  • She has written three books, including "A Quiet Strength," a biography of her late mother, Jeannette Cathy (d. 2015).
  • At age 19, Trudy Cathy White took a break from college to be the youngest-ever Chick-fil-A operator, running a restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.